Team links gait change after ACL injury and knee osteoarthritis
A new study with mice links altered gait after surgery for an ACL injury with knee osteoarthritis for the first time.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~4 min
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Almost half of NHS critical care staff show symptoms of PTSD, depression or anxiety
Almost half of NHS critical care staff suffered mental health issues in summer – now the situation is worse.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~7 min
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Treatment may restore hand and arm control after spinal injury
A treatment that combines physical therapy and a noninvasive way to stimulate nerve cells helps people with spinal cord injuries use their hands and arms.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~8 min
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Team links screen time and pandemic mental health risks at college
New research identifies factors associated with higher risk for negative mental health effects for college students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~8 min
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High insulin levels during childhood a risk for mental health problems later in life, study suggests
Researchers have shown that the link between physical and mental illness is closer than previously thought. Certain changes in physical health, which are
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~6 min
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Algorithm and poop ID our many intestinal bacteria
A new method uses artificial intelligence and poop to map intestinal bacteria, which could clarify a wide range of illnesses.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~5 min
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Algorithm and poop ID our many intestinal bacteria
A new method uses artificial intelligence and poop to map intestinal bacteria, which could clarify a wide range of illnesses.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~5 min
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Rough nights for moms of multiple kids, but not dads
Mothers of multiple children report more fragmented sleep, but the number of kids doesn't seem to affect sleep quality for dads.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~3 min
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The heart of invention
PODCAST: Replacing or assisting the human heart with a machine would save countless lives. But the quest to build an artificial heart has had many gruesome missteps and caused researchers to reimagine how to keep our blood flowing.
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~24 min
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