Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

New Insights on Chronic Sinusitis for Primary Care Doctors

Facial pain. Nasal congestion. Postnasal drip. Fatigue. These are hallmark signs of chronic sinusitis, a swelling of tissue in the nasal and sinus cavity. The…

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NIH Study Reveals Key Protein’s Role in Cocaine Addiction

A regulatory protein best known for its role in a rare genetic brain disorder also may play a critical role in cocaine addiction, according to a recent study…

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Video quality less important when you're enjoying what you're watching

The findings come from the recently released study “The Effect of Content Desirability on Subjective Video Quality Ratings” authored by Philip Kortum, Rice…

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Acetaminophen: A Pain Reliever for Emotional Hurt Feelings

A University of Florida researcher says acetaminophen, an ingredient in the popular over-the-counter pain reliever, may relieve social pain from hurt feelings….

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Climate Models Indicate Future Holds Stronger, Longer Heat Waves for Indiana, Midwest, Says Researcher

“Heat waves are known to kill hundreds of people in the United States every year and are the leading cause of weather-related fatalities; usually outstripping…

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Single Neurons: How They Detect Sequences in Research Study

The study, published today in Science and carried out by researchers based at the Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research at UCL, shows that single neurons,…

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Illinois Researchers Study Canine Gut Bacteria with Pyrosequencing

Researchers at the University of Illinois are making strides in devising dietary interventions to combat these infections through advanced DNA pyrosequencing…

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Stroke Prevention: 1 in 4 Patients Stop Medication Early

Each year, there are an estimated 180,000 recurrent strokes in the United States. The study identified several modifiable factors that are associated with…

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Fixing technical problems for a good night's sleep as kids start a new school year

Recent studies found that adolescents used multiple forms of technology late into the night, including gaming systems, cell phones, and computers. As a result,…

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Building muscle doesn't require lifting heavy weights: study

The findings are published in PLoS ONE http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0012033 “Rather than grunting and straining to lift…

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Cooler Weather Linked to Increased Heart Attacks: Study Insights

For the study (published in the British Medical Journal and released online today at bmj.com), the researcher, led by Krishnan Bhaskaran of LSHTM found that…

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Lithium’s Impact on ALS: No Benefits Found

ALS is a progressive disorder of the nervous system causing weakness in muscles, including those controlling swallowing and breathing. For the majority of…

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New Drug Targets Genetic Weakness in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Understanding the underlying genetic weakness of certain types of cancer may lead to targeted therapy and provide the key to effective treatment, a new study…

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'Needle-free' intervention as natural vaccine against malaria

The research, conducted by a multinational team of researchers from the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (LSHTM), Heidelberg University School of…

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Charcoal Takes Some Heat Off Global Warming

“These calculations show that biochar can play a significant role in the solution for the planet’s climate change challenge,” said study co-author Jim…

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Impact of Menstrual Cramps on Brain Structure Explained

Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM), or menstrual cramps, is the most common gynecological disorder in women of childbearing age. Lower abdominal pain starts with the…

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