Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Smartphone Innovations in Preventing and Treating Drug Use

Clinical researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) are combining an innovative constellation of technologies such as artificial…

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Babies' colic linked to mothers' migraines

A study of mothers and their young babies by neurologists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has shown that mothers who suffer migraine…

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Taking the Earth's pulse: UBC scientists unveil a new economic and environmental index

Encompassing both economic and ecological security, high-income countries were ranked among the least healthy overall. Many countries in South America…

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The USP15 biological thermostat: A promising novel therapeutic target in cancer

After years studying the molecular bases of glioblastoma – the most common brain tumor and one of the most aggressive of all cancers, the group led by Dr. Joan…

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New brain connections form in clusters during learning

New connections between brain cells emerge in clusters in the brain as animals learn to perform a new task, according to a study published in Nature on…

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In Sickness and in Health: Study Documents the Importance of Supportive Spouses in Coping with Work-Related Stress

A new study conducted by Wayne Hochwarter, the Jim Moran Professor of Business Administration in the Florida State University College of Business, examines the…

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Clot-Busting Drug: Safety for Kids with Strokes Explored

In adults, the clot-busting drugs can reduce disability if given within a few hours after stroke symptoms begin. But few studies have looked at whether the…

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Promising New Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury in Animals

“There are currently no primary treatments for TBI, so this research provides hope that effective treatments can be developed,” said study author Michael…

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Study: 1 in 10 Kids Risk Abuse and PTSD from Gender Nonconformity

The study was published online February 20, 2012 and will appear in the March 2012 print issue of Pediatrics.”The abuse we examined was mostly perpetrated by…

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Walking Speed and Grip Strength Linked to Dementia Risk

That’s according to new research that was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans April…

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Weight Training Improves Parkinson’s Symptoms

The clinical trial, which compared two forms of exercise for Parkinson’s disease, was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of…

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External Cooling for Fever Control in Septic Shock Patients

“The benefits and risks of fever control in patients with severe sepsis remains a matter of controversy,” said lead author Frédérique Schortgen, MD, PhD, of…

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Supportive Spouses: Key to Coping with Work-Related Stress

A new study conducted by Wayne Hochwarter, the Jim Moran Professor of Business Administration in the Florida State University College of Business, examines the…

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Puzzle play may help boost learning math-related skills

Puzzle play was found to be a significant predictor of cognition after controlling for differences in parents' income, education and the overall amount of…

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Motherhood “Detrimental” to Women’s Scientific Careers, Study Concludes

“Motherhood – and the policies that make it incompatible with a tenure-track research career – take a toll on women that is detrimental to their professional…

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TFF3 Protein: Role in Normal Breast and Breast Cancer Metastasis

The trefoil factor 3 (TFF3) protein protects and maintains the integrity of the epithelial surface in the normal breast. New research has found that while TFF3…

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