The outer layer of the human brain (the cerebral cortex), characterized by its distinctive gyri and sulci (those distinctive ridges and furrows), controls cognitive and executive function, from conscious thought to speech to emotional control. The cerebral cortex is composed of more than 10 billion cells and 100 trillion-plus connections, a layer of gray matter […]
Research from the University of Cincinnati shows that people who wear tefillin, leather bands used in a Jewish religious practice which involves the tight wrapping of an arm with the bands, may receive cardiovascular health benefits. The study suggests those benefits are the result of ischemic or reduced blood flow preconditioning which produces protection from […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased people’s reliance on digital platforms, such as social media, to obtain information and communicate their thoughts and emotions with their peers. The sudden shift from offline to online interactions due to the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the popularity of chatbots in many fields, including the medical domain. The World Health […]
A new study has observed differences in the shape, structure and mechanical properties of nuclei in trained and untrained individuals, potentially helping to explain the anti-aging effects of exercise. Research has found that exercise is associated with changes to the nucleus in muscle fibers and may contribute to the protective effects of exercise on muscle […]
In a recent study, researchers reviewed magnetic resonance images (MRI) of muscle injuries experienced by athletes during the Tokyo Olympic Games and found that when muscle injuries were characterized by torn fibers extending to the tendon, athletes were often unable to finish their events. Muscle injuries can derail training and preparation, and when they occur […]
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A large-scale biobank-based study performed in Finland has discovered several new disease genes as well as new insights on how known genetic factors affect disease. The study highlights an underappreciated complexity in the dosage effects of genetic variants. An international team of scientists led by researchers at the University of Helsinki and the Broad Institute […]
Regenstrief Institute announced this week that some of its researchers have developed an eight-point framework designed to assess the validity and accuracy of algorithms to match patient medical records. WHY IT MATTERS Accurate patient matching across the care continuum is essential for quality and safety. It’s also key to driving down healthcare costs by reducing […]
What MailOnline readers really think about paying off nurses to avert more strikes – so do you agree with 20 of the best-rated comments? NHS nurses have staged walk-outs again as part of an ongoing dispute over pay Readers were asked if they think the government should offer nurses more pay MailOnline app users can […]
Group therapy relieves psychological distress, improves quality of life and results in fewer readmissions for heart problems, according to a study published today in the European Heart Journal. “Approximately 20% of all cardiac patients have signs of psychological distress, rising to one-third of employed patients,” said study author Annette Holdgaard, a nurse at Copenhagen University […]
