Cart is empty As Parkinson’s disease diagnoses continue to rise in the U.S., limited patient access to movement disorder specialists means the job of delivering the often-devastating, life-changing news falls on primary care physicians or community neurologists who may not have the necessary expertise for this sensitive task.
Research offers new insights into how breakdown of omega-6 fatty acids influences metabolism
What role do omega-6 fatty acids play in cardiovascular disease and diabetes? Scientists from Mannheim, together with researchers from Heidelberg, Frankfurt, and Hangzhou in China, have investigated the breakdown of omega-6 fatty acids and gained new insights into how their oxidation products influence the metabolism.
Study explores impact of circadian rhythm on driving fatigue in morning people after lunch
A new study in the International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics has revealed the impact of circadian rhythm on driving fatigue in morning people, “larks,” as opposed to “night owls,” with a particular focus on the post-prandial lunchtime dip.
Using mathematics to enhance kidney exchange programs
Danny Blom researched advanced models and their impact on the practice of kidney exchange.
Enjoying light exercise in rhythm can promote the effects of exercise on the brain’s prefrontal cortex function
Listening to rhythmic music, particularly music with a pronounced groove, elicits a heightened sense of excitement, prompting individuals to move their bodies in sync with the rhythm instinctively. This natural inclination to move in harmony with music is called groove.
One in four e-scooter users admit riding under the influence
E-scooter users may be taking extra risks such as riding while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, new research has found.
Study associates higher acetaminophen use during pregnancy with language delays in early childhood
Is acetaminophen safe to use during pregnancy? The debate rages.
Investigating the impact of auditory beat stimulation on cognition
New research conducted by the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas investigates the impact of binaural beat (BB) on language skills. BB is a sound that occurs when two slightly mismatched pure tones are heard. There is a growing interest in using BB as a non-invasive neuromodulation to enhance cognitive performance.
Artery calcification more common in night owls, shows study
Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Circadian rhythm appears to be particularly important for the heart and blood vessels during the early stages of the disease.
Q&A: Behind the approvals—decades of research lead to a new generation of targeted cancer therapies
Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the drug capivasertib, in combination with a current cancer treatment called fulvestrant for patients with the most common type of breast cancer, the HR-positive/HER2-negative subtype. Known as an AKT inhibitor, the new drug works by targeting the AKT kinase, which is responsible for the growth and proliferation of certain tumors. The drug has been approved for use in breast cancer patients whose tumor has returned or become worse after treatment with chemotherapy or hormone-based therapies.