People with mild dementia decline faster than nondemented individuals in driving performance, but also some nondemented participants show decline. Longitudinal driving test every six months can identify those who become unsafe, increasing awareness about driving issues in demented persons and empowering families to intervene.
Researchers found that children with mild asthma already show pathologic features of adult disease, including basement membrane thickening and airway eosinophilia. New AAT deficiency guidelines also aim to improve diagnosis and management by identifying specific risk factors for this hereditary disorder.
The NIAID initiative addresses primary immune deficiency diseases by focusing research priorities and uniting established researchers with new investigators. A cell line repository and Web-based patient registry will also be created to advance understanding of these lesser-known diseases.
Clemson University's COMSET lab is focusing on developing new optical materials. The NSF grant will create an extended regional partnership to commercialize photonics research and attract high-paying industries to the region. This collaboration aims to build a knowledge-based South Carolina economy.
A pioneering study using brain imaging has yielded new insights into treatment-resistant depression, revealing differences in brain activity between healthy individuals and those suffering from the condition. The research also highlights the potential for developing a new generation of antidepressants with unprecedented efficacy.
The study found that methylation levels in a specific gene can predict the seriousness of breast cancer. High levels of promoter methylation correlate with an altered structure of the gene, resulting in a tightly closed DNA configuration that prevents gene activation.
Stevens Institute of Technology has been ranked as the most connected campus in the nation, with a robust wired and wireless network. The university is expanding its network with its new Babbio Center for Technology Management, which will provide state-of-the-art facilities for leading-edge education in business and technology management.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers are awarded a $2.6 million NIH grant to develop engineered bone tissue that can promote faster and stronger bone healing, potentially treating bone injuries, hip replacements, and arthritis.
A massive iceberg drifted into the Ross Sea, blocking sunlight and preventing phytoplankton growth, which are a critical food source for krill and other marine animals. This event had a significant impact on the entire food chain in the Ross Sea.
Two studies found that combining parathyroid hormone (PTH) and alendronate increases bone mineral density (BMD) at least as well as or better than single drug treatment. Further studies are needed to determine the optimal effects of these drugs, particularly through sequential or cyclic therapy.
A large-scale study of 560 patients with malignant gliomas suggests that surgical resection is a critical factor in improving survival rates and quality of life. The study found that younger, more active patients tend to benefit more from aggressive treatment, while age and overall health also play significant roles.
The project aims to create new information processing technologies for extracting detailed understanding of biological processes from images depicting biological molecules within cells or tissues. The researchers will establish a digital library for bio-molecular images, facilitating image bioinformatics and large-scale biology.
A study published in BRAIN found that frontal lobe damage can lead to inconsistent performance, even on simple tasks, with effects varying across brain regions. The researchers identified specific areas of the frontal lobes responsible for increased variability, shedding light on the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon.
A two-year study found that caregivers refuse risk-free medications to slow Alzheimer's disease progression if it may impact their relative's quality of life. Caregivers with depression, financial burdens, or from racial minority groups were more likely to decline treatment.