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Blunted neural response to rewards predicts depression in teens

Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality.

17 Dec 2024

Study reveals impact of negative language in handoffs on patient care

When doctors and nurses pass patient information from one shift to another - an exchange known as a "handoff" - the specific words they use behind closed doors matter more than they might realize.

17 Dec 2024

Study reveals underuse of antivirals for children hospitalized with influenza

Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an underuse of the treatment.

17 Dec 2024

Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study.

17 Dec 2024

Researchers uncover key mechanisms in blood vessel formation

The formation of blood vessels is a complex process involving the interplay of proteins and mechanic forces.

17 Dec 2024

Research reveals how the brain processes fundamental learning calculations and social interactions

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, Dr. Munir Gunes Kutlu, Assistant Professor at Temple University's Center for Substance Abuse Research, unveils revolutionary findings about how our brains process fundamental learning calculations and social interactions.

17 Dec 2024

New studies reveal how visual information is processed and distributed in the brain

Researchers at Neuro-Electronics Research Flanders (NERF), led by Prof. Vincent Bonin, have published two new studies uncovering how visual information is processed and distributed in the brain.

17 Dec 2024

Renowned neuroscientist reveals key insights into how brain circuits drive addictive behaviors

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, renowned neuroscientist Dr. Peter Kalivas reveals crucial insights into how brain circuits drive addictive behaviors and discusses potential new drug targets for treating behavioral disorders.

17 Dec 2024

New radiation therapy approach improves survival for older glioblastoma patients

Mayo Clinic announces the results of an innovative treatment approach that may offer improvement in overall survival in older patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma while maintaining quality of life.

17 Dec 2024

COVID-19 pandemic caused significant decline in special education identification

The COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacted K-12 education and its effects have been well documented.

17 Dec 2024

Scientists examine probiotics role in restoring gut microbiota after antibiotics

Antibiotics are important clinical tools for treating bacterial infections, yet we recognize that an important side effect of antibiotic use is disruption of the microbial community living in the human gut.

17 Dec 2024

Study reveals nasal fungi diversity in allergy and asthma patients

Nearly a quarter of Portuguese adults have allergies that cause a runny nose. This respiratory disease, formally called allergic rhinitis and frequently associated with asthma, is a common problem around the world, and the upper airway is a key target for research into the underlying disease processes.

17 Dec 2024

Report highlights the impact of housing on health and wellbeing

A ground-breaking new report by the UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE) published today, Tuesday 17 December, highlights the profound impacts – both positive and negative – that housing has on health and wellbeing.

17 Dec 2024

Breakthrough in understanding influenza's protective coat opens path to new treatments

To fight the virus that causes influenza, one of the avenues being explored by scientists is the development of drugs capable of destabilizing its genome, made up of eight RNA molecules.

17 Dec 2024

Driving occupations could lead to lower rates of death from Alzheimer's disease

A new study raises the possibility that jobs that require frequent spatial processing - such as figuring out a taxi route or the best way to navigate to a hospital - could lead to lower rates of death from Alzheimer's disease.

17 Dec 2024

Study explains how the body’s internal clock influences inflammatory process of the immune system

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has explained how the body’s internal clock influences the inflammatory process of the immune system.

17 Dec 2024

Generative AI falls short in accurately identifying global health policies

Generative AI tools enhance data collection in health policy analysis but show notable inaccuracies, especially in African and Eastern Mediterranean regions.

17 Dec 2024

Nutrient metabolism regulates T cell exhaustion and therapy potential

Findings reveal that metabolic enzymes ACSS2 and ACLY regulate T cell exhaustion, linking nutrient metabolism to epigenetic changes in immunity.

17 Dec 2024

Dual screening for liver fibrosis and retinopathy in type 2 diabetes

Retina scanning with vibration-controlled transient elastography could predict metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

17 Dec 2024

LECO Instruments UK Ltd. announces a new training and research collaboration with the Liverpool Training Centre for Metabolomics

LECO Instruments UK Ltd., a subsidiary of USA-based LECO Corporation, is pleased to announce a new and exciting training and research collaboration with the Liverpool Training Centre for Metabolomics and Centre for Metabolomics Research at the University of Liverpool. These centers are internationally recognized for their expertise in the development of analytical chemistry and software tools and their metabolomic applications across the biological disciplines.

From LECO Corporation 17 Dec 2024

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Blunted neural response to rewards predicts depression in teens

Study reveals impact of negative language in handoffs on patient care

Study reveals underuse of antivirals for children hospitalized with influenza

Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Researchers uncover key mechanisms in blood vessel formation

Research reveals how the brain processes fundamental learning calculations and social interactions

New studies reveal how visual information is processed and distributed in the brain

Renowned neuroscientist reveals key insights into how brain circuits drive addictive behaviors

New radiation therapy approach improves survival for older glioblastoma patients

COVID-19 pandemic caused significant decline in special education identification

Scientists examine probiotics role in restoring gut microbiota after antibiotics

Study reveals nasal fungi diversity in allergy and asthma patients

Report highlights the impact of housing on health and wellbeing

Breakthrough in understanding influenza's protective coat opens path to new treatments

Driving occupations could lead to lower rates of death from Alzheimer's disease

Study explains how the body’s internal clock influences inflammatory process of the immune system

Generative AI falls short in accurately identifying global health policies

Nutrient metabolism regulates T cell exhaustion and therapy potential

Dual screening for liver fibrosis and retinopathy in type 2 diabetes

LECO Instruments UK Ltd. announces a new training and research collaboration with the Liverpool Training Centre for Metabolomics

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