New brain imaging technique could offer more accurate autism diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests, and behavior.
While the signs often develop in childhood, diagnosing autism...
Eye scans could detect Parkinson’s disease 7 years before diagnosis
Researchers from UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital have made a groundbreaking discovery: eye scans can reveal early signs of Parkinson's disease up to seven...
Combo meds show promise in treating high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a condition that a lot of people have to deal with. If you're not careful, it can lead to scary...
Scientists find long-lasting immune system changes in severe Covid-19 cases
A small but significant study led by Steven Z. Josefowicz, Ph.D., of Weill Cornell Medicine has found that severe cases of COVID-19 can lead...
Using smartwatches to predict future heart problems
Smart watches and other wearables have made monitoring our fitness levels easier than ever.
Now, researchers from UCL suggest that these devices could do a...
Once-weekly drug icodec shows promise in managing type 2 diabetes
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, once-weekly icodec insulin was found to be superior to daily insulin...
Novel non-invasive treatment shows promise for ADHD
A new study jointly conducted by the University of Surrey and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shown that non-invasive brain stimulation combined with...
How older people and their caregivers view pain, depression
Adults, especially older ones, may sometimes struggle to convey the specifics of their symptoms and quality of life to healthcare providers.
This can be due...
For the first time researchers restore feeling and lasting movement in man living with...
In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, bioelectronic medicine researchers, engineers and surgeons at Northwell Health's The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have successfully implanted microchips...
Scientists make new breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease treatment
A groundbreaking study led by Yulan Xiong, an assistant professor of neuroscience at UConn Health, has identified a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease.
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