Brain scan predicts effectiveness of spinal cord surgery
A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain. The Kobe University result gives doctors a much-needed biomarker to discuss…
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients
Researchers at EPFL and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), led by professors Grégoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch, have achieved a major milestone in the treatment of spinal cord injuries…
Health professionals’ responses to stress in critical care scenarios and the risk of burnout
A study assessed the psychobiological functioning of 27 Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical doctors and paramedics over two weeks.
Hormone therapy affects the metabolic health of transgender individuals
New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender individuals can lead to significant changes in body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease,…
UB study suggests wild boars could be a potential source of hepatitis E transmission to humans in the Barcelona metropolitan area
Over the last few decades, wild boar populations have increased in the urban areas of Barcelona and in other parts of Catalonia. This wild animal is an important…