Ortho Neuro disorders

Hitherto, scientists have not fully understood why ticks are such dangerous disease vectors. A research team now shows that tick saliva inhibits the skin's defense function, thereby increasing the risk of diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) or Lyme disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/n5ewTZ7

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is associated with a greater capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with lower impulsivity, according to a new study. The results confirm the importance of having a diet that provides sufficient amounts of these polyunsaturated fatty acids for a healthy brain development. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/at4JVIu

Researchers are developing new ways to study why an antibiotic causes hair cell death and permanent hearing loss in people. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/oCyfvI5

Rendering the invisible visible is among scientists' favorite challenges. In their efforts to uncover how the olfactory system makes sense of thousands of otherwise invisible odors, scientists now have uncovered more of the cellular and molecular steps by which the high-precision neural circuitry of smell gets wired up in the nose and brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/bjeXIWy

Long-term memories rely on both the repetition of events and an intricate neurological learning process in making these memories last, shows a new study by a team of neuroscientists. Its findings provide a more detailed understanding of how these types of memories are formed as well as insights into what may disrupt their creation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/EDtA2J3

A person's distrust in humans predicts they will have more trust in artificial intelligence's ability to moderate content online, according to a recently published study. The findings, the researchers say, have practical implications for both designers and users of AI tools in social media. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/vWldjJA

The first study to treat moderate-to-severe eczema in infants and children 6 months to 5 years old with a biologic drug rather than immune-suppressing medications shows the drug was highly effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of eczema. More than half of children had at least a 75% reduction in signs of eczema and itch. Kids slept through night for first time instead of scratching. Parents saw children's personalities change as they were able to lead a normal life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ZYPHw1J

Blocking the inhibition of PKD1 and PKD2 gene expression by deleting a binding site for microRNAs hindered the formation and growth of kidney cysts in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) models, researchers reported. The findings suggest a strategy for gene therapy with the potential to arrest or cure ADPKD. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ui8pcvh

In a study of both socioeconomically disadvantaged and socioeconomically advantaged neighborhoods, better access to primary health care was associated with improved high blood pressure awareness and control. These associations existed whether residents lived in socioeconomically disadvantaged or socioeconomically advantaged neighborhoods. The study's findings suggest that regardless of where people live, they may benefit from blood pressure control programs that increase access to primary health care. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/B1xIQ60

Researchers have found that dual bronchodilators -- long-lasting inhalers that relax the airways and make it easier to breathe -- do little to help people who do not have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but who do have respiratory symptoms and a history of smoking. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7lyBzt6

Though many of us may seek a quiet place in which to study, 'noise' may play a key role in helping some people improve their learning potential. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/PCyT4iK

New findings have demonstrated a molecular link between COVID-19 and serotonin cells in the gut. The research could help provide further clues to what could be driving COVID-19 infection and disease severity and supports previous evidence that antidepressants, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), could reduce the severity of COVID symptoms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/0Jpos9r

Researchers have partners detected unique fluorescence blinking patterns in experiments of electron transfer to single DNA molecules. They used these patterns to identify mRNA glioma point mutations in cell culture. The results of this work could help simplify surgical biopsies, enable real-time targeted therapy, and advance scientific understanding of cancer progression. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DvEX16w

Researchers have examined how social and economic factors, such as level of education and general knowledge of Ebola, might contribute to 'high-risk behaviors' that may bring individuals into contact with potentially infected animals. A focus on geographical locations with high concentrations of individuals at high-risk could help public health officials better target prevention and education resources. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/V1eTAmo

A systematic review of twenty-three studies suggests that, during pregnancy, expectant parents' feelings towards their unborn baby (fetus) can be positively enhanced by sonographers (specialist healthcare professionals who are trained to perform pregnancy ultrasound scans) making imaging examinations a truly parent-centred experience. Such an experience can allay feelings of anxiety and stress in the parents, helping them to feel more informed about the health and well-being of their unborn baby, and reassured of their emotional investment in the on-going pregnancy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7gDfb4B

Researchers have shown that inhibiting a key metabolic enzyme selectively kills melanoma cells and stops tumor growth. The findings could lead to a new class of drugs to selectively treat melanoma, the most severe form of skin cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/B4gVre5

When our eyes move during REM sleep, we're gazing at things in the dream world our brains have created, according to a new study. The findings shed light not only into how we dream, but also into how our imaginations work. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/gKZpWCd

New research shows greater separation of molecules in smaller-sized artificial cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/S13KFJU

Lessons learned from the public health responses to the HIV and COVID-19 pandemics should help guide the response to the current outbreak of monkeypox, National Institutes of Health experts write in a new editorial. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/d48tZWi

Briefly exposing social media users to the tricks behind misinformation boosts awareness of harmful online falsehoods -- even amid intense 'noise' of the world's second-most visited website. Google is set to deploy an anti-disinformation campaign based on the findings. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mLMQ8eO