Study Sheds Light on Key Protein Involved in Memory Formation
A team of researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder have made important discoveries about a protein called AKT that is key to the formation of new memories.
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MMV Malaria Box Phenotyped against Pathogenic Parasites
A Singapore-India collaborative research project between the Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) and CSIR-National Chemical Laboratories (NCL) completed phenotypic screening of a large collection of potent chemical inhibitors (known as MMV Malaria Box), against pathogenic parasites Toxoplasma gondii and Plasmodium falciparum, causative agents of human toxoplasmosis and malaria.
Circadian Rhythm Disruptions is Common in Alzheimer's Patient
Now, new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that such circadian rhythm disruptions also occur much earlier in people whose memories are intact but whose brain scans show early, preclinical evidence of Alzheimer's . The research was published in the journal JAMA Neurology .
Civic Activities makes Teenagers successful, Study
In a study published in the current issue of the journal Child Development, scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that teens who were engaged in civic activities were more likely than non-engaged peers to attain higher income and education levels as adults.
Personality Changes may Predict Alzheimer's Disease
In a new study, researchers wondered if personality changes that begin early, when MCI memory loss becomes noticeable, might help predict Alzheimer's disease at its earliest stages. The research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Electrical Stimulation Beneficial in Dysphagia After Stroke
Electrical stimulation of the pharynx appears to be a promising new approach to the treatment of dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, in patients who have sustained a stroke, a PHAST-TRAC study suggests.
Anaesthetic attention: Bilateral Subclavian Artery Stenosis
In a study, the prevalence of SAS was 1.9% in the free-living cohorts and 7.1% in the clinical cohorts. SAS was significantly associated with smoking and higher levels of systolic blood pressure. Higher levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were inversely and significantly associated with SAS. The preoperative investigations were consistent with her existing medical problems.
Genetic Mutation: Cryopyrin Function Leads to Inflammation of the Cornea
A research team from the University of Helsinki have identified a new genetic mutation that alters the function of cryopyrin and leads to a life-long periodic inflammation of the cornea , the transparent window of the human eye . The study was published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology
Association between Colonoscopy and Risk of Appendicitis
New research published in JAMA Surgery suggests that colonoscopy can prompt appendicitis up to one week after colonoscopy, in at least certain patients.
Management of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Children, new guidelines
For babies diagnosed with the congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a comprehensive new guideline in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to provide guidance to physicians in diagnosing and managing the condition from the time a diagnosis is made during pregnancy through the teen years.
Contemporary Use and Outcomes of DCD Kidneys for Transplantation
A new study indicates that many donated organs that are discarded might be suitable for transplantation if certain steps are taken to limit the damage following donation . The study findings were published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology ( JASN ) .
Frequency Of Abnormal Orthostatic BP Is Regulated In the Emergency Department
In this study, researchers evaluated the orthostatic BP in the ED can detect classic orthostatic hypotension, but often misses these other forms of orthostatic (pre)syncope. This study aimed to determine the frequency of abnormal orthostatic BP recovery patterns in patients with (pre)syncope by using continuous non-invasive BP monitoring.