February 26, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Treatment regimens often evolve without strong scientific evidence of their benefits and drawbacks, particularly in comparison to other drugs or approaches.Now Duke Medicine is participating in a large national initiative aiming to fill in that missing…
February 26, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Although maintaining good blood sugar control is crucial for avoiding complications of diabetes, it has been estimated that only about half of patients are successful in meeting target blood glucose levels. The prevalence of depression among diabetes p…
February 26, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
It is hard to believe some still question whether meditation can have a positive effect on mind and body. A very selective research review recently raised the question, leading to headlines such as the one in The Wall Street Journal that said the benef…
February 26, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Increased brain cell activity boosts brain fluid levels of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. Tau protein is the main component of neurofibrillary tangles, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. It has been linked…
February 26, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Increasing acidity in the brain’s emotional control center reduces anxiety, according to an animal study. Anxiety disorders, which are characterized by an inability to control feelings of fear and uncertainty, are the most prevalent group of psychiatri…
February 26, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
After a stroke, sufferers are often faced with the problem of severe movement impairment. Researchers have now discovered that the brainstem could play a major role in the recovery of motor functions. The projection of neurons from this ancient part of…
February 25, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Using music and singing in health care can improve quality of life for older people by easing pain, anxiety and depression. A literature review of articles related to anxiety and the use of music as a therapy for people over the age of 65 found it has …
February 25, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
A new study has pinpointed the changes in the brain that lead gamblers to react in the same way to near-misses as they do to winning. The research shows that near-misses are underpinned by increases in the brain’s electrical activity, particularly in t…
February 25, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
The risk of heart attack or stroke is increased in the 30 days after a partner’s death. Bereavement is recognized as a risk factor for death and is associated with cardiovascular events.
February 25, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have determined that a small region of the hippocampus known as CA2 is essential for social memory, the ability of an animal to recognize another of the same species.
