Identifying the cause of one of the most deadly brain tumors — and more
By singling out a protein they say is involved in the growth of glioblastoma, scientists say they can create targeted ...
Micro metal-movers: Biochemists are one step closer to better cancer treatments
By unraveling the complex choreography of cellular machinery, Michigan State University researchers are helping identify the ...
University of California, San Francisco9h
Lo-Def to Hi-Def, A Better way to Pinpoint Where Seizures Begin
Locating seizure onset zones is a critical requirement for epilepsy surgery. This often relies upon intracranial recordings, but finding the exact zone can still present challenges. An experimental ...
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Surgery reduces health care visits in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing
Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to significantly reduce the frequency of medical office visits and prescription ...
Octupole excitation: Research provides direct evidence for rare, pulsing pear shapes in gadolinium nuclei
For the first time, scientists have acquired direct evidence of rare, pulsing pear-shaped structures within atomic nuclei of ...
MedPage Today11h
Adenotonsillectomy for Snoring in Kids Tied to Reduced Healthcare Use Later On
Adenotonsillectomy was associated with reduced healthcare utilization in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing. The findings add to the benefits seen in prior research, including improvements ...
Mirage News12h
Kids' Sleep Surgery Cuts Doctor Visits, Meds
Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to ...
Mirage News13h
Early Surgery Cuts Doctor Visits for Kids With SDB
In a randomized trial, Mass General Brigham researchers found the surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids was effective for children with snoring and ...
Early surgical intervention shown to be effective in children with sleep-disordered breathing
An estimated 6–17% of children have sleep-disordered breathing, ranging from snoring to sleep apnea, which can cause ...
Scientific American15h
An Unlikely Organ Helps to Explain Sherpas’ Aptitude for Altitude
This condition, which often occurs during medical events such as heart failure, can also cause acute altitude sickness; ...
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Early surgical intervention in children with sleep-disordered breathing reduces need for doctor visits, prescriptions
An estimated 6 to 17 percent of children have sleep-disordered breathing, ranging from snoring to sleep apnea, which can cause behavioral, neurocognitive, cardiovascular, and cardiometabolic issues. A ...
EurekAlert!1d
Surgery in kids with mild sleep-disordered breathing tied to fewer doctor visits, meds
Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to significantly reduce the frequency of medical office visits and prescription ...