Category: Medical Research
Researchers Find Way to Fight Bacteria with Viruses More Effectively
A new study by researchers at the University of Exeter has shed more light on how viruses can be used in tandem with antibiotics to more potently combat bacteria …
Ranking of the Causes of the Most Intense Pain According to Mcgill University Pain Scale
McGill University (Canada) developed a pain scale by cross-referencing questionnaires sent to patients. Here is a ranking of the most intense pain, graded from the most unbearable. 1. Complex …
Autism and Epilepsy: CNTNAP2 a Newly-Found Marker Associated with Both Conditions
Children with autism have low levels of CNTNAP2, a protein that calms hyperactive brain cells. This deficiency could promote the development of epilepsy in young patients. About 30-50% of …
Researchers Develop a New Way to Treat Brain Lesions without Damaging Surrounding Tissues
For many years researchers and neurosurgeons have sought ways to minimize the risk of traumatizing brain circuits during surgical repair. Finally! They may be nearing a breakthrough as they …We All Have Cancer-Causing Mutations in Our Cells Study Shows
By the age of 60, we all have at least 100 billion cells with at least one cancerous mutation in our body. Fortunately, not all of them mean cancer. …A Peptide Modified by UK Scientists Could Cure Parkinson’s Disease
A peptide modified by scientists may prevent the formation of toxic protein clusters in the brain, one of the causes of the tremors characteristic of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease, …
Some Medical Tests’ Results May Vary Depending on the Temperature of the Labs Where They Are Done
Depending on the outside temperature, the results of certain laboratory tests may vary which may affect what medications your doctor prescribes to you. The results of laboratory tests performed …