Older people who experienced more hospitalizations and also had more Alzheimer’s pathology in their brain experienced the fastest rates of…
Medical News Today: What is a rheumatologist?
Rheumatologists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. In this article, learn about the…
Medical News Today: What is ophthalmology?
Ophthalmology is the study of medical conditions relating to the eye. Learn about the specialisms of ophthalmologists here, as well…
IQSEC1 gene mutations cause new intellectual disability syndrome
Researchers identify gene causing intellectual disability syndrome that is common in countries where consanguineous marriages are prevalent.
Escapism: A powerful predictor of internet gaming disorder among video gamers
A new study is the first to compare professional electronic sport (esport) players with recreational video game players and explores…
Rethinking the role of technology in the classroom
Introducing tablets and laptops to the classroom has certain educational virtues, according to one researcher, but her research suggests that…
Single mutation dramatically changes structure and function of bacteria’s transporter proteins
Swapping a single amino acid in a simple bacterial protein changes its structure and function, revealing the effects of complex…
Medical News Today: Potato puree is a promising race fuel for athletes
In a trial involving trained cyclists, potato puree and carbohydrate gel showed equal ability to sustain blood glucose and racing…
The spectrum of arrogance
A team of psychology researchers is providing one of the first comprehensive literature reviews on arrogance, as well as a…
Q-suite motor assessment tool promising for evaluating Huntington’s disease
In clinical trials of adults with Huntington’s disease (HD) the Q-Suite Motor Assessment Tool (Q-Motor) has proven to be helpful…