Category: Medical Research
Traumatic Brain Injury Study Reveals Global Neuronal Connectivity Changes and Implications for Rehabilitation
Widespread Changes Observed after Brain Injury A head injury leads to widespread changes in neuronal connections, according to research from Tufts University, which used a new imaging technology. The …Possible Solution for Cancer Pain Through Electrical Stimulation of the Pituitary Gland
Globally, the prevalence of cancer has risen, with a projected increase in the number of annual cases from 14 million to 32 million in 2032. If detected early, cancer …
Significantly More Female Psychopaths Go Undetected Due to Male-Centric Definitions of Psychopathy
When we hear the word psychopath, subconsciously, we tend to think about characters from movies such as Hannibal and American Psycho, amongst others. Of course, what these two movies …University of Rochester Researchers Extend Mice Lifespan by Over 4% by Transferring Longevity Gene from Naked Mole Rats
Naked Mole Rats and Longevity Once again, the focus is on the naked mole rat, an animal known for its extreme longevity and resistance to age-related diseases such as …
Trinity College Study Reveals Blood Vessel Leakage as Key Factor in Long COVID-Induced Mental Fog
Mental Fog and Long COVID A team of researchers at Trinity College Dublin has just discovered the underlying and likely cause of the “mental fog” associated with long COVID. …
Dual Signaling Pathways in Retinal Photoreceptors Discovered by Johns Hopkins Research: Potential Paradigm Shift in Eye Disease Treatment
New Insights into Retinal Cell Functioning Some retinal photoreceptors use two signaling pathways to tell the brain they have sensed light, as revealed by a team of neuroscientists from …
Finasteride, Used to Treat Hair Loss and BPH, Could Also Combat Atherosclerosis
Introduction to Finasteride’s Potential Benefits Indicated for the treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and male pattern baldness, finasteride (Propecia/Proscar), a synthetic antiandrogen, may also reduce the risk of …Study Shows Fresh Fat and SVF Gel Transplant as an Effective Treatment for Morphea
Morphea, also referred to as localized scleroderma, is a rare skin condition characterized by thickening of the dermis or subcutaneous tissue or both. The inflammation is caused by increased …