(HealthDay)—A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) might worry an older adult, who could see it as a stepping stone to dementia. But a new study suggests one does not necessarily lead to the other. In fact, nearly half of seniors tracked in the study—all of who had been diagnosed with issues in memory and […]
The autism rate among 8-year-old children in the United States is one in 44, and one in 35 in New Jersey, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that included researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. The researchers used a new method to estimate the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder […]
Researchers from the HSE University Centre for Language and Brain have created and standardized a new test battery for diagnosing language disorders in people with brain damage. The test is the first standardized assessment tool in Russian in the field. The paper, entitled “The Russian Aphasia Test: The first comprehensive, quantitative, standardized, and computerized aphasia language battery […]
The immune system is one of the most complex and fascinating networks in the human body. Comprised of cellular and humoral components, it not only protects us against external intruders such as viruses or bacteria, but also plays a fundamental role in detecting aberrant cells developing into cancer cells. The development and function of immune […]
People affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) primarily suffer from respiratory illness. However, COVID-19 has also been reported to cause neurological symptoms in certain sections of the affected population. Neuroimaging and cognitive screening have identified that COVID-19 induces impairment of the frontal cortex, which plays a […]
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, has been reported in over 258 million people and caused the deaths of almost 5.2 million worldwide. The clinical manifestations of COVID-19 vary greatly from asymptomatic and mild upper airway disease to severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress […]
Men who use e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to suffer erectile dysfunction than non-smokers, study finds Study found men who use e-cigs were 2.4 times likelier to suffer from impotency Researchers based their findings on data gathered from 13,000 American men Drs said erection problems observed are unrelated to age or previous smoking UK expert […]
Eric Carle is the Shakespeare and the Monet of kid’s books all rolled into one. Ever since the release of The Very Hungry Caterpillar all the way back in 1969, Carle has developed a loyal following of parents and little ones across the generations. And honestly, what better way to commemorate his colorful and unique […]
The reports from covid-19 patients are disconcerting. Only a few hours before, they were enjoying a cup of pungent coffee or the fragrance of flowers in a garden. Then, as if a switch had been flipped, those smells disappeared. Young and old alike are affected — more than 80% to 90% of those diagnosed with […]
Fewer than HALF of GP appointments are now with an actual doctor, as nurses, physiotherapists and even acupuncturists increasingly pick up the load — and a third are still not face to face GP appointments with an actual doctor dropped to 47% in October as other health staff picked up more work These other staff ranged […]
