Non-invasive therapy significantly improves depression, UCLA researchers say
20:07 03-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A unique new therapy that applies electrical stimulation to a major nerve emanating from the brain is showing promise for major depression. In a recently completed clinical trial, trigeminal nerve stimulation achieved an average of a 70 percent reduction in symptom severity over an 8-week study.
Cognitive effects of Parkinson's disease: Automated tasks easier, but task switching difficult
18:07 03-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have found that people with Parkinson's disease can perform automated tasks better than people without the disease, but have significant difficulty switching from easy to hard tasks.
US neurologists agree on protocols for treatment of infantile spasms
16:07 03-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Researchers from across the US, as part of the Infantile Spasms Working Group, established guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of infantile spasms. The goal of the ISWG is to improve patient outcomes by creating protocols that educate pediatricians on early diagnosis and treatment options.
Social networks influence health behaviors
21:07 02-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Individuals are more likely to acquire new health practices while living in networks with dense clusters of connections -- that is, when in close contact with people they already know well.
Protecting the lungs against 'collateral damage' from the immune system
21:07 02-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A new study shows how our bodies try to minimize potential 'collateral damage' caused by our immune system when fighting infection. The research may also provide new clues to why cigarette smoke is a significant risk factor for developing diseases of the lung such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Functional motor neuron subtypes generated from embryonic stem cells
20:07 02-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Scientists have devised a method for coaxing mouse embryonic stem cells into forming a highly specific motor neuron subtype. The research provides new insight into motor neuron differentiation and may prove useful for devising and testing future therapies for motor neuron diseases.
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