How moving dots are helping us learn more about dyslexia in children – new research
Around one in ten children in the UK have dyslexia, a developmental condition which means that they struggle to learn to read. It often causes difficulties in spelling too. Reading and spelling involve mapping what we see on a page…
Read MoreHow can the brain perceive familiar objects when they become indistinct
Researchers from NIPS explored the brain neuronal mechanism that allows the perception of familiar images even if they are indistinct. They found that the number of neurons responding to low-contrast rather than high-contrast visual stimuli increased in rats performing a…
Read MoreSingapore to stop paying medical bills for the ‘unvaccinated by choice’
Singapore will from next month stop paying coronavirus medical bills of those who are unvaccinated by choice, officials have said, as a fierce outbreak put the city-state’s healthcare system under strain. The tiny country is experiencing its worst COVID-19 wave…
Read MoreAshley Graham Doing Yoga Next to Her Son While Pregnant with Twins Is the Workout Inspiration We Needed
You go, mama! Model Ashley Graham openly shares a lot about motherhood, from post-baby self love to holistic treatments she’s received while pregnant. As of late, we’re applauding the busy mom for the photo she shared to her Instagram Stories,…
Read MoreFlorida Bans Strict Vaccine Mandates in Schools and Businesses
(Reuters) – Florida on Thursday banned schools and businesses from requiring vaccination against COVID-19 and set the stage for a possible withdrawal from the federal agency aimed at protecting workplace safety. Governor Ron DeSantis, a right-wing Republican widely believed to…
Read MoreMedical providers less able to detect authentic pain among Black people, study finds
Pain management in the United States is inequitable, with Black people often receiving less aggressive and less accurate pain treatment than White people. New research in Social Psychological and Personality Science (SPPS) has identified a possible cause of this disparity,…
Read MoreModel predicts early response to cancer immunotherapy
Researchers have developed a model that could predict early on in treatment whether cancer patients will respond to immunotherapy, according to a report published today in eLife. The model could provide doctors with a way to identify those who will…
Read MoreSARS-CoV-2 reinfection associated with housing instability
Most individuals develop a strong immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The initial infection creates immune memory that may prevent reinfection with the same virus. Despite this, many cases of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection and prolonged viral…
Read MoreFinerenone, Sotagliflozin Benefit HF Despite Renal Dysfunction
New analyses of trial results for the cardiorenal agents finerenone and sotagliflozin continued the pattern showing that they exert consistent heart failure benefits in patients who span a broad spectrum of renal function, further disproving the notion that more severe…
Read MoreHousehold mixing during COVID-19: Our research suggests adherence to lockdowns in England declined over time
The grim prospect of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders is back in the news, with a number of European countries having either introduced new restrictions or reimposed full lockdowns amid rising cases. These developments inevitably raise questions around how we can best…
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