A new study identifies patients more likely to have underlying lesions from brain-bleeds, a finding that could help doctors treat…
Early contact with needle-exchange program reduces hepatitis C infection
People who inject drugs and who are female, homeless or amphetamine users often share needles and syringes, and consequently run…
Hearing through your fingers: Device that converts speech
A new proof-of-concept study provides the first evidence that a speech-to-touch sensory substitution device can improve hearing in the hearing-impaired…
Anti hypertensive drug use was associated with a decreased dementia risk
Various clinical trials indicate what effects can be expected from standardized intervention programs on the basis of existing evidence. Little…
Snapshot of chikungunya could lead to drugs, vaccines for viral arthritis
A team has snapped high-resolution pictures of chikungunya virus latched onto a protein found on the surface of cells in…
‘Organs in a dish’ pave the way for personalized medicine in gut and liver disease
Scientists highlight advances and discuss future prospects for the use of organoid systems (‘organs in a dish’) in a new…
Novel indicator of influenza immunity
A study of influenza virus transmission in Nicaraguan households reveals new insights into the type of immune responses that may…
Newfound autoimmune syndrome causes muscle pain, weakness
A previously unknown autoimmune muscle disease involving sudden onset of debilitating muscle pain and weakness has been identified. The syndrome…
Wearable motion detectors identify subtle motor deficits in children
A wristwatch-like motion-tracking device can detect movement problems in children whose impairments may be overlooked by doctors and parents, according…
Six fingers per hand
A congenital additional finger brings motor advantages, new research shows.