Geriatrics researchers and clinicians hope a new understanding can lead to better and more effective interventions by targeting the aging…
Comprehensive review analyzes vocal-cord restoration in 18 Grammy Award-winning singers
A retrospective review of laser microsugery performed in 18 Grammy Award-winning performers treated by surgeons at the Massachusetts General Hospital…
Safe to use hands-free devices in the car? Yes, suggests new research
New research suggests that drivers who use hands-free electronic devices, as opposed to handheld ones, are less likely to get…
Size and time impact outcomes when mechanical clot removal used for large core strokes
Patient outcomes with large core stroke damage are worse the larger the core volume and the longer the time lapse…
Finding clues to a functional HIV cure
Scientists have identified a measurable indicator that could prove instrumental in the fight against HIV. The research focuses on cofilin,…
Simple drug combination creates new neurons from neighboring cells
A simple combination of molecules converts cells neighboring damaged neurons into functional new neurons, which could potentially be used to…
Cancer cells’ plasticity makes them harder to stop
Researchers have created a basic framework of how cancer cells adapt when their attempts to metastasize are blocked by drugs…
New Approaches for the Treatment of Delirium: A Case for Robotic Pets
Delirium is highly prevalent in hospitalized patients and is a strong and consistent negative predictor of length of stay, mortality,…
New Approaches for Delirium: A Case for Robotic Pets
Delirium is highly prevalent in hospitalized patients and is a strong and consistent negative predictor length of stay, mortality, and…
Micronutrient deficiencies, vitamin pills and nutritional supplements
In the 21st century, it is hard to reconcile the concepts of the ‘Western’ diet and overconsumption with the risk…