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ThursdayDec 08, 2022 12:12 pm

Doing Crossword Puzzles Helps Sharpen Memory Better Than Computer Games

Researchers have discovered that crossword puzzles help to better sharpen memory in older individuals suffering from mild cognitive impairment, in comparison to computer games. While crossword puzzles are popularly used, no research has systematically studied them and their association with mild cognitive impairment until now. Mild cognitive impairment is known to heighten the risk of an individual developing dementia. The study was led by Professor D.P. Devenand of Columbia University and Professor Murali Doraiswamy, director of the Neurocognitive Disorders Program at Duke University School of Medicine. For their study, the researchers recruited more than 100 participants suffering from mild cognitive…

WednesdayDec 07, 2022 1:33 pm

Research Suggests That Gum Disease May Cause Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is a common type of dementia that usually starts with mild memory loss before progressing to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation with another person. Recent studies have found that the disease, which affects parts of the brain that control memory, thought and language, is actually an infection. One such study suggested that gum disease, which starts as bacterial growth in an individual’s mouth, may be the bacterial culprit behind this degenerative condition. This comes after scientists discovered Porphyromonas gingivalis in the brains of deceased individuals who suffered from Alzheimer’s. Porphyromonas gingivalis is a pathogen that…

TuesdayDec 06, 2022 12:50 pm

Teens Suffering from Concussions Could Benefit from Screen Time

As mobile phones, social media and apps have taken center stage in our lives, several experts have become increasingly worried about the amount of time the average person spends looking at screens. On average, people around the world spend nearly seven hours daily on their screens, with the average American spending an average of seven hours and four minutes every day on their screens. Gen Z, the generation that grew up with the internet, spends up to nine hours per day looking at screens. But while studies show that too much screen time can have negative effects on adolescents and…

MondayDec 05, 2022 12:29 pm

Research Recommends Reduction of Pediatric Brain Irradiation During Cancer Treatment

According to Cancer.org, slightly more than 10,000 children under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with pediatric cancer by the end of the year. While more than 80% of children with cancer in high-income countries such as the United States are treated successfully, data shows that these cancer treatments are often a double-edged sword. A recent study published in the “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” revealed that pediatric cancer patients experience significant premature aging compared to counterparts in the same age group who did not have pediatric cancer. Cancer treatments such as abdominal radiation and chemotherapy were found…

WednesdayNov 30, 2022 12:38 pm

Researchers Look to AI to Improve Organ Transplant Processes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a relatively novel technology with the potential to revolutionize not just the IT industry but a whole slew of sectors. This technology leverages the ability of computer algorithms to analyze enormous data sets and learn from features or patterns in the data. AI technology is now being deployed in various industries, including the medical field. A few years ago, researchers found that AI systems could diagnose eye diseases as accurately as trained physicians. Earlier this year, further research also revealed that AI and machine learning could be used to diagnose heart diseases by analyzing the network…

TuesdayNov 29, 2022 10:12 am

Four Facts You Need to Know About Brain Cancer

Brain cancer is one of the most debilitating conditions on the planet. Affecting an estimated 700,000 Americans, the condition has no cure and is often associated with poor negative outcomes, especially when diagnosed late. The main treatment options for brain cancer are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, and the treatments tend to be more effective if the tumor is spotted and addressed in the early stages. Overall, brain tumors terrify most people because they can grow right under your nose and are often diagnosed when it is too late. RUSH chief of Medical Neuro-Oncology Seam Grimm, MD, recently discussed some of…

MondayNov 28, 2022 9:46 am

Type 2 Diabetes Patients Are Diagnosed Late If They Develop Cancer

Early diagnosis is critical for positive outcomes in cancer. Although there is no effective cure for cancer, early diagnosis allows physicians to deploy treatments such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy that can reduce the size of the tumor and increase life expectancy. Research shows that nearly one-half of people who develop cancer are diagnosed late, reducing the chances of successful treatment and limiting their survival chances. A recent study by postdoctoral researcher Dr. Anna Jansana has revealed that people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to receive late diagnoses if they develop a type of cancer that isn’t screened…

WednesdayNov 23, 2022 10:11 am

Department of Defense Awards Scientists at University of Buffalo $4M Grant to Study Concussion Treatment

For quite a while, experts have described concussions and traumatic brain injuries as a “silent epidemic” affecting millions across America. Concussions usually occur when an indirect or direct blow to an individual’s head causes their brain to slam against the inside of their skull and sustain damage. These injuries can be hard to treat because they usually don’t display symptoms at the time of injury. In some cases, symptoms can take days or even weeks to manifest, and it is often the victim's family and friends who notice changes in personality first, such as mood swings, irritability, anger and general…

TuesdayNov 22, 2022 11:50 am

World Cup 2022 to Feature New Protocol to Respond to Suspected Concussions

Now that the 2022 World Cup is upon us, FIFA officials have issued a safety protocol that would guide medics on how to respond to suspected concussions. Injuries are not uncommon in football, a highly physical sport that requires an impressive degree of physicality and often pushes players to the edge. And, unlike American football players who are usually decked out in hard protection, football players don’t wear any protection apart from shin guards. Critically, football players do not wear any head protection, exposing their heads to direct blows at relatively high velocities. During the finals of the 2014 World…

MondayNov 21, 2022 1:31 pm

Implanted Pump Holds Promise in Treating Brain Cancer

Brain cancer affects an estimated 30 out of every 100,000 Americans. The debilitating disease currently has no cure but can often be managed by treatments such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery. However, these treatments aren’t always as effective as they could be due to one major obstacle: the blood-brain barrier. This is a system of specialized brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMVEC) that provides brain tissues with nutrients, filters out harmful substances from the brain to one’s bloodstream, and prevents toxic substances from entering the brain. While the blood-brain barrier undoubtedly serves a critical role, it often makes cancer treatments…