Surprising Network Activity in the Immature Brain
One of the outstanding mysteries of the cerebral cortex is how individual neurons develop the proper synaptic connections to form large-scale, distributed networks
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Keeping Phosphorus Under Control to Improve the Quality of Patients with Renal Failure
The FGF23 (Fibroblast growth factor 23) hormone originates in the bone to communicate with the kidney, whose duty is to excrete excess phosphorus that the bone detects. Its main function is bone-kidney communication to eliminate phosphorus , but what happens when the person has renal failure and kidneys that do not work in addition to an impaired excretion ability? The failing kidney is unable to abide by FGF23
New Kind of Compound Shows Early Promise Against Prostate Cancer
A new type of molecule blocks the action of genes that drive the growth of therapy-resistant prostate cancer, according to the new study
Experts Caution Study on Plastics in Humans is Premature
Scientists in Austria say they've detected tiny bits of plastic in people's stool for the first time, but experts caution the study is too small and premature to draw any credible conclusion
Study Identifies Link Between DNA-protein Binding, Cancer Onset
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and their collaborators at other institutions have identified a link between how proteins bind to our DNA and how cancer develops. This finding may allow researchers to predict cancer pathways and long-term patient outcomes
At Least One Year Between Pregnancies Reduces Risks for Mother and Baby
Twelve to 18 months seems to be the ideal length of time between giving birth and getting pregnant again, according to new research from the University of British Columbia and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
New Tool Aid In Recovery Of Natural Disasters Victims
A new statistical tool to help target resources following deadly natural disasters has been created by the University of Bristol, allowing governments to prioritize getting aid to the most vulnerable people.
First Trial Of Dapivirine Ring Finds No Safety Concerns
In the first clinical study of a vaginal ring that releases the antiretroviral drug dapivirine as well as a contraceptive hormone, there were no safety concerns and the ring was well-tolerated, researchers from the National Institutes of Health-funded Microbicide Trials Network (MTN) reported today at the HIV Research for Prevention conference (HIVR4P 2018) in Madrid.
Video Games Influence Situations Of Sexual Assaults
As recent news headlines have shown, bystanders can play a pivotal role when it comes to sexual assault and relationship violence. But experts will tell you that the most challenging part is spreading awareness about bystander intervention, especially among teens and college students.
What to do if health policy is discontinued?
Earlier this month, Bank of India (BoI) sent a letter informing its customers that the National Swasthya Bima Policy of National Insurance Company that they had purchased from the bank would no longer be available to them.
Promoting Women's Rights In Rohingya Refugee Camps
Translators without Borders (TWB), in collaboration with Oxfam International and CARE International, is launching new gender-focused language guidance for the Rohingya refugee crisis.
Gun Store Owner Voters To Expand Medicaid
Standing outside the gun shop she co-owns, next to her SUV sporting "NRA" on the license plate, Christy Perry pledges full support for President Donald Trump. "He is doing a good job," said Perry, a four-term Republican member of the Idaho legislature who has voted for a litany of conservative causes, including weakening labor unions, restricting abortion and boosting charter schools.