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Song lyrics can help people process grief and distress, study finds

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds light on how people around the world turn to music—specifically its lyrics—as a tool for navigating emotional distress, grief, and isolation during times of crisis.

Childhood hepatitis B treatment linked to higher odds of long-term virus control

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Functional cure, defined as durable hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA titers below the lower limit of detection (LLOD), is associated with better clinical outcomes of chronic HBV infection and is regarded as the preferred treatment endpoint of novel therapeutic agents against HBV.

Gamified sleep-tracking app improves sleep and reduces body mass index in some users

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

In recent years, mobile applications designed to monitor health-related behaviors have gained popularity, with several incorporating game-like features to boost user engagement and effectiveness. This study investigated the impact of such a gamified app on sleep parameters and body mass index (BMI).

Augmented reality technology boosts vision in adults with amblyopia

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

In a study published in Advanced Science, researchers from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators at the Institutes of Brain Science and Fudan University, have developed an innovative augmented reality (AR) training method that significantly improves visual function in adults with amblyopia.

Seizure action plans: Management and educational tools in epilepsy care

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Historically, seizure action plans have focused on certain high-risk groups—such as people with drug-resistant epilepsy and people with a history of status epilepticus or seizure clusters. Neurology nurse practitioner Lucretia Long advocates that everyone with epilepsy should have a seizure action plan.

New precision mental health care approach for depression addresses unique patient needs

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Depression involves a complex interplay of psychological patterns, biological vulnerabilities and social stressors, making its causes and symptoms highly variable. Equally complex is the treatment of depression, which requires a highly individualized approach that may involve a combination of medication, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.

Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk of young-onset dementia

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of young-onset dementia, according to a study published in Neurology.

Long-read RNA dataset offers 750 million reads across 14 human cell lines for disease study

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

A team of scientists led by the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS) have released one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive long-read RNA sequencing datasets, addressing a long-standing bottleneck in disease research.

What’s the deal with beef tallow?

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

If you follow health and beauty trends on social media, you may have noticed a certain ingredient popping up in cooking and skin care posts: beef tallow.

Exposure to toxic metals in war zones endangers early childhood development

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Advanced military technology exposes civilians to various toxic metals. New research in the field of psychology provides evidence that mothers’ and newborns’ exposure to toxic metals in wars endangers children’s motor, cognitive and emotional development. Since breastfeeding during the first months is generally considered beneficial to infant health, the researchers were also interested in the role of breastfeeding in metal exposure and its association with child development issues.

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Song lyrics can help people process grief and distress, study finds

Childhood hepatitis B treatment linked to higher odds of long-term virus control

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Augmented reality technology boosts vision in adults with amblyopia

Seizure action plans: Management and educational tools in epilepsy care

New precision mental health care approach for depression addresses unique patient needs

Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk of young-onset dementia

Long-read RNA dataset offers 750 million reads across 14 human cell lines for disease study

What’s the deal with beef tallow?

Exposure to toxic metals in war zones endangers early childhood development

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