Category: Education
Patients have worse perception of own surgical scars than observers do
Recent research from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Perelman School of Medicine showed that patients who have facial surgical scars have a more negative perception of their appearance than those not personally tied to the experience, including surgeons and independent […]
Regular mobile phone use does not increase brain tumour risk
New research from the University of Oxford (Oxford) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has indicated that mobile phone use under everyday conditions cannot be associated with increased risk of brain tumours. Mobile phones are known to […]
High avocado consumption linked to lower risk of cardiovascular events
The American Heart Association (AHA) has recommended eating two or more servings of avocado weekly, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese, or processed meats, to maintain good cardiovascular health. Clinical trials also suggest avocados can lower […]
Recently discovered gut protein found to influence constipation
Researchers from Australia’s Flinders University have identified a touch sensitive protein in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or gut, suspected to help with motility. The protein, Piezo2, is normally found in the skin: in the gut, Piezo2 is expressed in both […]
Lack of sleep and food causes unhealthy fat accumulation in the belly
Insufficient sleep combined with increased calorie consumption – without increasing physical activity – leads to unhealthy fat accumulation: lack of sufficient sleep led to a 9% increase in total abdominal fat area and an 11% increase in abdominal visceral fat, […]
Voice analysis used to predict coronary artery disease
A study by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the first to use an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system to predict incidences of coronary artery disease (CAD) by analysing voice markers. Cardiology fellow Dr. Jaskanwal Deep Singh Sara said that […]
Coronavirus infection increases risk of developing insulin resistance
Infection with SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 virus) leads to activation of the immune system and subsequent release of pro-inflammatory signaling substances (cytokines). Studies show that this immune system activity persists for months after a coronavirus infection […]
Heart attack predictions made by AI-powered tool
A heart attack is caused by buildup of plaque along the walls of the arteries of the heart, causing it to narrow and the cardiac muscle to overwork to pump blood. There is a diagnostic test available called a coronary […]
Excessive daytime napping in the elderly an early sign of Alzheimer’s
New research suggests a bidirectional relationship between the daytime sleep behaviours of older adults and cognitive decline – that is to say, “longer and more frequent daytime naps were associated with worse cognition and a higher risk of Alzheimer’s dementia.” […]
Researchers identify different brain patterns in planning/execution of movement
Our brains are wired to execute precise movements following a specific cue – such as halting movement upon a red light or warning sign. Researchers have recently discovered the neuronal network behind this action (cue-triggered movement) which is often plays […]
