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Aphantasia might be linked to alterations in brain connectivity

MyBlueDots4 weeks ago01 mins

Thanks to 7T fMRI, researchers from Paris Brain Institute and NeuroSpin, the CEA’s neuroimaging center, are exploring the neural substrate of visual imagery at very high resolution for the first time. Their results, published in Cortex, pave the way for a better understanding of this fascinating cognitive ability, which some of us entirely lack.

Silent struggles of post-9/11 veterans linked to rising suicides

MyBlueDots4 weeks ago01 mins

Post-9/11 veterans often face visible challenges like finding gainful employment or recovering from physical injuries, but some of their struggles are invisible. Veterans may carry a sense of isolation and the painful belief that their presence is a burden to those around them. When these thoughts persist over time, they could contribute to an increased risk of suicide, according to a new study by researchers at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse).

Japanese walking: The benefits of this fitness trend

MyBlueDots4 weeks ago01 mins

A fitness trend known as Japanese walking is capturing attention online, promising major health benefits with minimal equipment and time.

Novel imaging strategy detects multiple sub-types of triple negative breast cancer

MyBlueDots4 weeks ago01 mins

A newly developed molecular imaging technique can identify multiple subtypes of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), enabling earlier and more accurate detection of this aggressive disease, according a paper published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine titled “Targeting Extra Domain A of Fibronectin to Improve Noninvasive Detection of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.”

Over-the-counter supplement could prevent heart disease in type 2 diabetes patients

MyBlueDots4 weeks ago01 mins

A cheap over-the-counter supplement could hold the key to preventing heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to research presented Tuesday at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.

Openly available geodata provides high-resolution maps for targeted mosquito control

MyBlueDots4 weeks ago01 mins

To enhance existing strategies for controlling the Aedes aegypti mosquito, geoinformation scientist Dr. Steffen Knoblauch has created a high-resolution environmental suitability map for Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) that can help identify areas most conducive to breeding.

Age-related brain changes reduce social-engagement behaviors, research finds

MyBlueDots4 weeks ago01 mins

Social engagement is a vital component of psychological and physical well-being linked to better health and a longer life, yet many older adults struggle to maintain relationships that support these outcomes.

Urinary tract infection drug recalled

MyBlueDots1 month ago01 mins

Three lots of a drug designed to treat various urinary tract infections have been recalled because the white round tablets might have black spots from microbial contamination.

3D bioprinting is booming but patent laws may be holding it back

MyBlueDots1 month ago01 mins

The use of 3D printers to create living tissues and organs is revolutionizing medicine—but University of Queensland research reveals the legal system is struggling to keep up as the technology races ahead.

MRI-based method identifies high-risk cardiac sarcoidosis patients who would benefit from implantable defibrillators

MyBlueDots1 month ago01 mins

New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School demonstrates that using cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging—known as CMR phenotyping—can help identify patients with suspected cardiac sarcoidosis who are at increased risk of sudden cardiac death.

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Aphantasia might be linked to alterations in brain connectivity

Silent struggles of post-9/11 veterans linked to rising suicides

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Over-the-counter supplement could prevent heart disease in type 2 diabetes patients

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Age-related brain changes reduce social-engagement behaviors, research finds

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MRI-based method identifies high-risk cardiac sarcoidosis patients who would benefit from implantable defibrillators

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