Carbon monoxide (CO), like many gases, cannot be detected by our human senses. We cannot see it, smell it or taste it. But unlike many gases, small amounts are extremely harmful to us. In 2015 (the most recent year for which statistics are available), 53 people in the UK died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. […]
Autistic children need the world to acknowledge the significance of the challenges they face
Autistic children are increasingly being suspended or expelled from school, because of “behavioural problems” official figures show. Some regions in the UK have seen a 100% increase in these types of exclusions since 2011. Research carried out by myself and colleagues at Sheffield Hallam University demonstrates the devastating consequences these exclusions have for disabled children […]
Detecting epigenetic signature may help people stay ahead of inflammatory bowel disease
With an estimated 1.6 million people in the U.S. dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), physicians can have a hard time telling which newly diagnosed patients have a high risk of severe inflammation or what therapies will be most effective. Now researchers report in the journal JCI Insights finding an epigenetic signature in patient cells […]
High gluten diet in pregnancy linked to increased risk of diabetes in children
A high gluten intake by mothers during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of their child developing type 1 diabetes, suggests a study published by The BMJ today. However, the researchers say that further studies are needed to confirm or rule out these findings before any changes to dietary recommendations could be justified. Gluten […]
Simulations of every woman’s breast tissue address delay on enhanced MRI cancer detection
No woman’s breast tissue is the same, so MRIs detecting and monitoring cancer shouldn’t treat them all the same. Without a way to prove that a new MRI technique is safe for all women, clinical MRIs haven’t been able to keep pace with the latest advances in MRI research. More informative cancer detection is possible […]
Researchers show Speed of Processing Training effective in multiple sclerosis
A recent article by Kessler Foundation researchers underscores the importance of processing speed in overall cognitive function in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their performance of everyday life activities. The article, “A pilot study examining speed of processing training (SPT) to improve processing speed in persons with multiple sclerosis”, was published August 27, 2018 […]
Separated entry and exit doors for calcium keep energy production smooth in the powerhouses of heart cells
Stress demands the heart to work harder and faster. To keep pace, the muscle must make its fuel at an accelerated rate. Bursts of calcium entering mitochondria—the cell’s powerhouses—normally help control energy output, but too much calcium can overload the system and lead to cell death. Now research led by Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas […]
Study to examine possible effects of cannabis compound for common movement disorder
Researchers at University of California School of Medicine are preparing to launch a novel clinical trial to examine the safety, efficacy and pharmacological properties of cannabis as a potential treatment for adults with essential tremor (ET). Currently, ET is treated using repurposed medications originally developed for high blood pressure or seizures. Surgery is another option. […]
Searching for a diagnosis: How scientists are untangling the mystery of developmental disorders
Evie Walker sits on Alison’s lap, playing a game she never grows tired of: turning her mum’s hand over and over, stroking and examining it. When she takes a break and looks around, it is with the open-mouthed look of curiosity and awe that you see in many infants. Evie’s vocabulary currently consists of a […]
Factors predictive of escalated care in infant bronchiolitis ID’d
(HealthDay)—Variables have been identified that predict escalated care for infants with bronchiolitis, according to a study published in the September issue of Pediatrics. Gabrielle Freire, M.D., from the University of Toronto, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study of previously healthy infants aged