Q: Many definitions of bullying exist. Which is one you agree on and have used in your research? Q: How can your findings influence interventions? Q: Are there any popular coping strategies that may be counterproductive? Q: Bullying is often…
Read MoreBreaking the cycle of chronic back pain: new study reveals the power of shifting pain beliefs
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers examined whether pain processing therapy involving the reattribution of pain to processes of the brain or mind instead of being indicative of tissue damage or injury could bring pain relief…
Read MoreIdentification of Alzheimer's disease-associated micro-RNA biomarkers through network-based analysis
In a recent preprint posted to the SSRN* preprint server, researchers performed a network-based analysis of micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNAs) linked to cognition and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Study: miR-129-5p as a Biomarker for Pathology and Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease. Image Credit: ART-ur/Shutterstock.com…
Read MoreGP ‘wouldnt discount possibility of lockdown if people dont get Covid booster
Dr Hilary discusses possible Covid wave The statistics for current Covid infections aren’t very clear, said Dr Johannes Uys, a General Practitioner (GP) at Broadgate General Practice. But in September, the government urged anybody over the age of 65 in…
Read MoreNew rights for UK donor babies as they turn 18
Around 30 young adults conceived via sperm or egg donation in the UK will soon be able to discover the identity of their biological parent. The new rights come as rising numbers of children are being conceived using the technology,…
Read MoreHow the hippocampus distinguishes true and false memories
Let’s say you typically eat eggs for breakfast but were running late and ate cereal. As you crunched on a spoonful of Raisin Bran, other contextual similarities remained: You ate at the same table, at the same time, preparing to…
Read MoreStudy highlights correlation between symptoms of insomnia and hypertension in women
Getting enough sleep has never been more difficult in today’s fast-paced environment. Yet new research from investigators in the Channing Division of Network Medicine of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system,…
Read MoreDemocratize AI now, says Geisinger's medical director of artificial intelligence
Photo: Geisinger Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles and videos interviewing top voices in health IT on the subject of artificial intelligence. To read and view the first, an interview with Dr. John Halamka of…
Read MoreMDMA increases feelings of connection during conversation, showing promise for therapy
MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is a recreational psychedelic drug often used at parties and dance clubs because it creates feelings of closeness and social connection with others. Because of this “empathogenic” effect, researchers are also interested in its potential…
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