الأحد، 13 مارس 2016

ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News

ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News


Neurofeedback reduces pain, increases quality of life for cancer patients suffering from chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 12:01 PM PST

A new study evaluating the use of neurofeedback found a decrease in the experience of chronic pain and increase quality of life in patients with neuropathic pain, researchers report.

Quality control for genetic sequencing

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 12:01 PM PST

Genetic sequencing is in widespread use today, but until now has not been accurate enough to identify an antibody immune response. Now, thanks to a new control system based on genetic barcodes, the technique is far more reliable -- and ready for use in the development of vaccines and antibody drugs.

Magnetic chips could dramatically increase computing's energy efficiency, experiment shows

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 12:01 PM PST

Magnetic bits operating at one-millionth the energy of today's chips, say researchers.

Newly identified immunity pathway protects mammals from virus-caused cancer

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 10:35 AM PST

Building upon earlier research, investigators have identified a new innate immunity pathway that protects mammals from viral oncogenesis, the process by which viruses cause normal cells to become cancerous.

Citizen science project draws up first oral microbiome map for the youth of Spain

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 10:32 AM PST

Preliminary results of a new project have brought bioinformatics closer to society, and highlighted the importance of the microbiome, with the participation of over 4,000 individuals. The results of the scientific study have revealed an initial oral microbiome map of young people, pointing to significant differences according to their geographic location, dietary or lifestyle factors, such as smoking or owning a pet.

Retirement is good for your health

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 07:52 AM PST

People become more active, sleep better and reduce their sitting time when they retire, a new Australian study has shown. The differences were significant even after adjusting for factors such as age, sex, urban/rural residence, marital status and education. There was no significant association found between retirement and alcohol use or fruit and vegetable consumption.

Brain maps highlight autism disorders

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 05:46 AM PST

Brain maps of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show different levels of connectivity between parts of the brain compared with typical individuals, scientists report.

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy neuroimaging device to enter scene this year

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 05:45 AM PST

NIRSIT, a functional near-infrared spectroscopy neuroimaging device, is set to change the landscape of neuroscience research and the medical sector by offering high spatial resolution as well as high temporal resolution in a portable and wireless manner.

FDA approves Indego exoskeleton for clinical, personal use

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 05:44 AM PST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given clearance to market and sell the powered lower-limb exoskeleton for both clinical and personal use in the United States.

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