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·March 17, 2023·8 min read

Elite Football Players Are More Likely to Develop Dementia

Elite football players are 1.5 times more likely to develop a neurodegenerative disorder such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, or ALS than the general population.

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·September 22, 2022·6 min read

Adults With a History of Childhood Trauma Can Benefit From Recommended Depression Treatments, Contrary to Current Theory

Patients with major depressive disorder who experienced trauma during childhood see symptom improvement following psychopharmacological intervention, psychotherapy, or a combination of both.

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·July 15, 2022·9 min read

Drinking Alcohol Poses Greater Health Risks for Young People vs. Older Adults

Older adults who consume alcohol are at less risk of adversive health risk than younger people, a new study reports. Low levels of alcohol consumed by healthy older people can have some health benefits, researchers say.

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·July 20, 2020·10 min read

UK’s Vaccine Against COVID-19 Is Safe and Induces an Immune Reaction

A COVID-19 vaccine under trial in the UK is safe, has few side effects, and induces a strong immune response in both parts of the immune system within 14 days of administration.

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·June 26, 2020·7 min read

First UK-wide study describes brain complications in some patients with severe COVID-19

A new study highlights the most common neurological and psychological complications that arise as a result of coronavirus infection. The most common brain complication was stroke, reported in 77 of 125 patients studied. Of those, 57 patients had a stroke caused by a blood clot in the brain. Behavioral changes, confusion, and altered mental state were also reported in a significant number of patients. Depression and anxiety were also commonly reported. Ten patients developed psychosis as a result of COVID-19, and six developed a dementia-like syndrome.

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·May 14, 2020·7 min read

COVID-19 may be linked to rare inflammatory disorder in young children

Study describes an increase in cases of a rare Kawasaki-like disease in children infected by coronavirus. The condition causes blood vessels to become inflamed and swollen, leading to fever, rashes, red eyes, cracked lips, swollen glands, and redness on the extremities. The condition is believed to be an abnormal immune overreaction to COVID-19 infection.

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·April 9, 2020·5 min read

Modeling study estimates impact of relaxing control measures on possible second wave of COVID-19

Mathematical model uses real-time monitoring data of COVID-19 transmissibility and severity to fine-tune control strategies, offering a better chance of minimizing a second wave of infection in mainland China.

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·March 24, 2020·7 min read

Singapore modeling study estimates impact of physical distancing on reducing spread of COVID-19

Singapore model indicates quarantining people infected with COVID-19 and their family members, closing schools, and distancing, in that order, are effective at reducing transmission of the virus.

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·March 12, 2020·6 min read

Study details first known person-to-person transmission of new coronavirus in the USA

A new Lancet study describes the first locally-transmitted case of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, in the USA from a woman who recently traveled to China and transmitted the infection to her husband.

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·February 17, 2020·6 min read

Life-course-persistent antisocial behavior may be associated with differences in brain structure

People with a life-long history of antisocial behavior had decreased mean surface area of the brain and lower mean cortical thickness than those with no history of antisocial behavior. Much of the cortical thinning was in areas associated with emotional regulation, motivation, and goal-directed behavior.

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·July 5, 2019·8 min read

Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysis

A novel surgical technique that connects functioning nerves with injured nerves helps restore function to paralyzed muscles. Following surgery, 13 young adults with tetraplegia now have restored hand and elbow function, allowing them to feed themselves, hold a drink and write.

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·April 7, 2019·7 min read

Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against stroke

Contrary to popular belief, drinking 1 to 2 alcoholic drinks a day may not help protect against stroke. Researchers report blood pressure and stroke risk increase with alcohol consumption.

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Elite Football Players Are More Likely to Develop Dementia

Adults With a History of Childhood Trauma Can Benefit From Recommended Depression Treatments, Contrary to Current Theory

Drinking Alcohol Poses Greater Health Risks for Young People vs. Older Adults

UK’s Vaccine Against COVID-19 Is Safe and Induces an Immune Reaction

First UK-wide study describes brain complications in some patients with severe COVID-19

COVID-19 may be linked to rare inflammatory disorder in young children

Study details first known person-to-person transmission of new coronavirus in the USA

Life-course-persistent antisocial behavior may be associated with differences in brain structure

Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysis

Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against stroke

Blood Biomarkers Highlight Immune Disruption in Long-COVID

Congress Tweets: Belief-Speak, Facts, and Trustworthiness Decoded

Brain Signals Decipher Memory Variations

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