Yoga and Meditation May Help in Reducing Chronic Pain
About the Research Over 100 million people in the US suffer from chronic pain. This condition can be extremely debilitating because it affects the patientās general quality of life. Furthermore, it is estimated that the annual cost associated with the condition is up to $635 billion. Mindful-based stress reduction (MBSR) may help patients with chronic […]
Neuroimaging Study Reveals the Impact of Childhood Trauma on the Brain
Ā About the Research Trauma influences the mental health of victims. However, scientists and medical experts are not sure how profound this impact is. That is, the scientific community cannot determine how trauma impacts the brain on a physiological level. Even though we can notice changes in behavior and personality. Mental symptoms associated with children […]
Homemade Masks Are Very Effective in Preventing Virus Spread
Ā About the Research Researcher Taher Saif leads a study to determine how effective homemade masks are in preventing virus spread. Saif is a mechanical science and engineering professor at the University of Illinois. For this experiment, the researcher examined 11 common household fabrics. Furthermore, these fabrics were set against the medical mask that is […]
New Live Imaging Technique Said to Revolutionize the Study of Brain Function
About the Research Research about brain function in neuroscience is on the rise because of the contributions of modern technology. However, the scientific understanding of how the brain works is not complete. Until now the dominant practice in neuroscience research was to segment the brain into regions. The practice of brain segmentation is based on […]
MMR vaccines may prevent severe lung inflammation and sepsis associated with COVID-19 infection
Ā Live attenuated vaccines or MMR may be a good preventive measure against health complications that occur during COVID- 19 infection. Professors Paul Fidel and Mairi Noverr suggest that live attenuated vaccines such as MMR may help in the fight against COVID-19. Their research indicates that MMR vaccines prevent severe lung inflammation and sepsis. Both […]
Categorization and Improving Treatment for Schizophrenia With New Ways of Analyzing fMRI Data
Ā Researchers develop a new method for determining schizophrenia subgroups through the use of magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) Diagnosing and treating mental illnesses, as schizophrenia, is incredibly complex. Because the same illness will present differently in every patient. Also, there is often no singular treatment that is effective for all patients. Furthermore, even if the […]
Researchers Report on Antibody Discovery that may Block the SARS-Cov-2
Ā Researchers report on their work with antibody therapy as a potential cure for SARS-Cov viruses. Ā About the Research Researchers from Utrecht University report on the discovery of an antibody that may help block the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Furthermore, their findings are available in the journal Nature Communications. Ā Antibody Therapy for SARS-Cov-2 The COVID-19 […]
The Most Promising COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates
Ā By Meredith Sackett How vaccines work and the scientific innovation driving the process. While vaccine research and development paradigms are well established and follow pertinent protocols, the COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity to explore next-generation vaccine technology platforms and to consider safely and effectively accelerating the launch of a viable vaccine. As soon as […]
Pandemic Psychology: What this Crisis Means for the Greater Good
Ā Meredith Sackett Amidst a shifting reality for many, how will we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic? As the global health crisis escalates, humanity encounters a period of transformation and reflection. Apart from the pathophysiological threat to our health, the potential effects of any disease on a population, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, extend to […]