Research by scientists in the US and UK has estimated that up to 1.65 million…
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Using tau imaging as diagnostic marker for Alzheimer disease
The accumulation of ?-Amyloid and tau proteins in the brain is hallmark pathology for Alzheimer…
Racial differences in inpatient procedures after stroke
Inpatient procedures are an integral part of routine stroke care. Some procedures have a curative…
Are primary stroke centers associated with lower fatality?
Does a long travel time to a primary stroke center (PSC) offset the potential benefits…
Medical students using electronic health records to track former patients
Many medical students are using electronic health records (EHRs) to track former patients but the…
Marijuana exposure in kids rose after recreational use legalized in Colorado
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado was associated with both increased hospital visits and…
Induced labor not associated with risk for autism spectrum disorders, study shows
Induction of labor appears not to be associated with increased risk of autism spectrum disorders…
Researchers ‘solve’ key Zika virus protein structure
Researchers have revealed the molecular structure of a protein produced by the Zika virus that…
‘Exceptional points’ give rise to counterintuitive physical effects
No matter whether it is acoustic waves, quantum matter waves or optical waves of a…
Newly found, ‘thrifty’ genetic variant influences Samoan obesity
A genetic variant that affects energy metabolism and fat storage partly explains why Samoans have…