Computers, like those that power self-driving cars, can be tricked into mistaking random scribbles for trains, fences and even school
Month: March 2019
Unequal pain relief at home for dying patients
Pain relief and end of life care is not being provided equally to people with advanced progressive diseases who were
Sleep problems, Alzheimer’s disease are linked, but which comes first?
A new article explores the pathophysiological factors that link sleep disturbances and Alzheimer’s disease. Better understanding of this connection may
New mechanism to reduce inflammation
UT Southwestern researchers have identified two proteins that act as gatekeepers to dampen a potentially life-threatening immune response to chronic
Generic weight-loss drug may be safe and effective for long-term treatment
An inexpensive weight-loss drug approved 60 years ago for only short-term use also may be safe and effective for longer-term
Obese mouse mothers trigger heart problems in offspring
A diet high in fats and sugars is known for its unhealthy effects on the heart. Scientists now have found
Restoring hearing loss
A team of worldwide researchers including engineers from the University of Utah have received a $9.7-million grant to design and
New hybrid closed loop insulin pump proves hard to use for some patients with diabetes
Among first-time users of a new insulin pump that automatically delivers insulin to people with type 1 diabetes, nearly one-fifth
Fathers-to-be: Smoking could harm your baby
Fathers-to-be who smoke may increase the risk of congenital heart defects in their offspring, according to a study published today
New IR treatment for ‘tennis elbow’ reduces pain and inflammation without surgery
Tennis elbow, the painful chronic condition that affects up to 3 percent of the U.S. adult population, can be effectively
