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Many viruses interact with the olfactory system, and can damage other areas of the brain through it.
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Andrew Bubak, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Diego Restrepo, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Maria Nagel, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Inflammation and damage to the olfactory system from shingles, COVID-19 and herpes infections may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
A healthy diet – with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains – is one key to a healthy body.
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Ahora que los sistemas de IA pueden generar imágenes realistas y prosa convincente, ¿los trabajadores creativos están en peligro o a punto de aumentar su productividad? No está claro.
Could AI be your next colleague – or replacement?
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Now that AI systems can generate realistic images and convincing prose, are creative and knowledge workers endangered or poised for productivity gains? A panel of experts says it’s not so clear-cut.
Damar Hamlin, #3, collapsed on the field after making a tackle during a game on January 2, 2023.
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Wendy Tzou, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Disruptions to the electrical signals that control a person’s heartbeat are dangerous, no matter the cause. A heart doctor explains the biology of cardiac arrest and what might have happened on the field.
Cells secrete exosomes carrying molecules that play a critical role in both health and disease.
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Andrew Bubak, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
People with an active case of shingles have up to an 80% higher risk of stroke than those without. The increased risk is highest for patients under 40.
Chronotherapeutic drug delivery aims to maximize treatment effectiveness and minimize side effects.
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Tobias Eckle, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
There is a best time to take your medications, but your doctor may not know when that is. Researchers are still figuring it out, one drug at a time.
In deep brain stimulation, electrodes – the pale white lines – are implanted into a patient’s brain and connected to a battery in a person’s chest.
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Deep brain stimulation and trasncranial magnetic stimulation treat mental illness by sending electrical currents into parts of the brain. Every new patient provides researchers with a wealth of information. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Sleep plays a critically important role in the recovery process in the days following a concussion.
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David Howell, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
While high-profile concussions in the NFL have brought renewed attention to the gravity of head injuries, they can also occur on the playground or during junior varsity practices – with lasting effects.
Now that over-the-counter hearing aids are available, it’s important to know what questions to ask.
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Despite technological advancements, many challenges remain in getting a drug from lab to pharmacy shelf. Reframing what is a “medicine” could expand treatment options for researchers and patients.
Deep brain stimulation relies on thin electrodes implanted deep in the brain that deliver electrical currents.
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Rachel A. Davis, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
This rare procedure is offered by only a handful of centers in the US and around the world and should be used only when less invasive treatment options for OCD have been tried.
Life is more normal now than it has been in years, as people do away with masks and social distancing.
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William Hauk, University of South Carolina; Lisa Miller, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Wayne Au, University of Washington, Bothell
President Joe Biden’s suggestion that the COVID-19 pandemic is over has led to a backlash among some experts who suggest the comment is premature – and counterproductive.
Pasien perawatan kritis di bangsal polio darurat di Haynes Memorial Hospital di Boston pada Agustus 1955.
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Health officials say the new case of polio in New York state and the presence of poliovirus in the municipal wastewater suggests that hundreds more could already be infected with the disease.
Salty french fries may taste good, but they just contribute to dehydration and obesity.
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Richard Johnson, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Studies show that most people who are overweight or obese are also chronically dehydrated.
Although most medical research is reliable, studies that are flawed or fake can lead to patients undergoing treatments that might cause harm.
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Lisa Bero, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
A new screening tool to help study reviewers identify what’s fake or shoddy in research may be on the horizon. And everyday people can apply some of the same critical analysis tools.
Approximately 10% of people will experience at least one seizure during their lifetime.
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Jacob Pellinen, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Because some seizures are relatively subtle, they can go unrecognized, leading to a delay in diagnosis.
Depending on how you look at it, drugs that can act on multiple targets could be a boon instead of a challenge.
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Gregory Way, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Many approved drugs work on the body in ways that researchers still aren’t entirely clear about. Seeing this as an opportunity instead of a flaw may lead to better treatments for complex conditions.