Monthly Archives: Marzo 2019
Researchers have found link between neuron abnormal shape and major depressive disorder
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed medication for major depressive disorder (MDD), yet scientists still do not understand why the...
If doctors don’t trust one another, the safety and quality of patient care is...
While the importance of trusted relationships between patients and their physicians is taken for granted, little attention has been given to the relationships among...
The drug Sivelestat may lower portal hypertension in patients with chronic liver disease
Drug therapy may effectively treat a potentially life-threatening condition associated with cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases, according to a new study by Mayo...
Researchers have uncovered a new mechanism of lifespan extension that links caloric restriction with...
Scientists have known for decades that caloric restriction leads to a longer lifespan.
It has also been observed that chronic inflammation increases with age....
High-fructose corn syrup accelerates the growth of intestinal tumors
Does sugar directly feed cancers, boosting their growth?
The answer seems to be 'Yes' at least in mice according to a study led by...
Scientists identify an area in the left brain that seems specialized to process auditory...
Patients in a new Northwestern Medicine study were able to comprehend words that were written but not said aloud.
They could write the names...
NSA Ghidra platform could be exploited to execute code remotely
National Security Agency’s (NSA) released its decompiler and disassembler tool GHIDRA and make it open-source software. Now, it has been revealed that the generic...
Cardinal RAT malware hit Israeli cyberspace
The IT security researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have discovered a malware that has been targeting Israeli cyberspace especially those dealing with technology...
Propofol can muddle memories of specific incidents
A team of researchers from Spain, the U.S. and the Netherlands has found that giving people propofol can lead to muddied memory recall of...
Macular Degeneration (AMD) – Eating a diet rich in calcium does not seem to...
Eating a calcium-rich diet or taking calcium supplements does not appear to increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to the findings...
Early life trauma may affect the structure of the brain and develop severe depression
Early life trauma may affect the structure of the brain in a way that makes clinical depression more likely to be severe and recurrent,...
Seemingly harmless fluid-filled spaces around the cerebral small vessels are associated with compromised cognitive...
Seemingly harmless fluid-filled spaces around the cerebral small vessels, commonly seen on brain MRIs in older adults, are now thought to be associated with...
An adhesive gel can seal cuts or ulcers on the cornea
An adhesive gel packed with light-activated chemicals can seal cuts or ulcers on the cornea - the clear surface of the eye -...
Psychologists has found a clear link between depression in 20s and memory loss...
A new large-scale longitudinal study carried out by University of Sussex psychologists has found a clear link between episodes of depression and anxiety experienced...
The perception of vibrations derives from specialized receptors
The sensation of a mobile phone vibrating is familiar.
The perception of these vibrations derives from specialized receptors that transduce them into neural signals...
