Blood thinner side effects diminish over time
Blood thinners prescribed after blood clots in leg or lung initially increase the risk of bleeding, especially in women and elderly. But over time, this risk decreases and…
Mechanical heart valve replacements have better long-term survival, study finds
Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to those with a biological valve, new research led by the…
AI Enhances Brain Imaging / New Study by Bonn Researchers Optimizes Tractography for Surgical Procedures
What Is Tractography – and Why Is It Important? The brain is a highly complex network of nerve cells interconnected by delicate pathways – known as nerve fibers…
Brain waves measure the effect of anti-alcohol campaigns
To evaluate the effectiveness of public video campaigns against risky alcohol consumption, psychologists from the Konstanz Cluster of Excellence “Collective Behaviour” used EEG measurements to examine the synchronization…
Maternal stress during pregnancy could leave traces in the placenta that could affect the baby’s development
Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol — a necessary hormone for foetal development — and this would affect the baby’s…