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New Way to Predict Recurrent Stroke

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Photo: Patient at a computerised tomography; linked to [16/05/2012] New research from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) shows that using a CT (computerised tomography) scan, doctors can predict if patients who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke are at risk for another more severe stroke. New Way to Predict Recurrent Stroke - read more

Vitamin B12 Could Reduce Diabetes in Pregnant Women

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[16/05/2012] New research underway to measure effectiveness of Vitamin B12 supplement in preventing gestational diabetes in mothers and obesity in later life. Vitamin B12 Could Reduce Diabetes in Pregnant Women - read more

Key to Diagnosing Diabetes in Asian Populations

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Photo: Hawaiian woman; linked to [14/05/2012] As the diabetes epidemic spreads worldwide, there is growing concern for Asian American populations, who are nearly twice as likely to develop diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes. Key to Diagnosing Diabetes in Asian Populations - read more

Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp

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Photo: Berries; linked to [07/05/2012] Berries are good for you, that is no secret. But can strawberries and blueberries actually keep your brain sharp in old age? A new study finds that a high intake of flavonoid rich berries can delay memory decline in older women by 2.5 years. Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp - read more

New Discoveries About Brain-hand Connection

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Photo: Students conduct experiments; linked to [04/05/2012] Research at Arizona State University (ASU) and Columbia University to better understand the intricate sensory and cognitive connections between the brain and the hands has won support from the National Science Foundation (NSF). New Discoveries About Brain-hand Connection - read more

Fluctuating Sense of Control Linked to Cognitive Ability

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[30/04/2012] Everyone has moments when they feel more in control of their lives than at other times. New research from North Carolina State University shows that this sense of control fluctuates more often, and more quickly, than previously thought – and that this sense of control may actively affect cognitive abilities. Fluctuating Sense of Control Linked to Cognitive Ability - read more

Multiple Sclerosis: Negative Effect of Warm Weather

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Photo: Man and woman in wheelchair on the beach; linked to [27/04/2012] Warm weather may hinder cognitive performance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to results of a Kessler Foundation. Multiple Sclerosis: Negative Effect of Warm Weather - read more

Brain-Machine Interface Moves Paralysed Hand

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Photo: Brain; linked to [25/04/2012] A new brain-machine technology delivers messages from the brain directly to the muscles - bypassing the spinal cord - to enable voluntary and complex movement of a paralysed hand. The device could eventually be tested on, and perhaps aid, paralysed patients. Brain-Machine Interface Moves Paralysed Hand - read more

Variety Is What ADHD and Cancer Have in Common

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[23/04/2012] According to new research conducted at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more than one disorder. It is an entire family of disorders, much like the multiple subtypes of cancer. Variety Is What ADHD and Cancer Have in Common - read more

New Alzheimer's Marker Strongly Predicts Mental Decline

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Photo: Loop around the finger; linked to [18/04/2012] A new marker of Alzheimer's disease can predict how rapidly a patient's memory and other mental abilities will decline after the disorder is diagnosed, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found. New Alzheimer's Marker Strongly Predicts Mental Decline - read more

 
 

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