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- Low Levels of 25-Hydoxyitamin D Linked to Covid-19 Risk https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2020/09/18/low-levels-of-25-hydoxyitamin-d-linked-to-covid-19-risk/ 2 comments
- Largest Study of CTE in Male Ice Hockey Players Finds Odds Increased 34% With Each Year Played https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/2024/12/04/largest-study-of-cte-in-male-ice-hockey-players-finds-odds-increased-34-with-each-year-played/ 20 comments hockey
- Largest Study of CTE in Male Ice Hockey Players Finds Odds Increased 34% With Each Year Played. Ice-hockey is the third major sport, after American football and rugby, to show a dose-response relationship between years of play and CTE risk https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/2024/12/04/largest-study-of-cte-in-male-ice-hockey-players-finds-odds-increased-34-with-each-year-played/ 38 comments science
- Study identifies peptide (PACAP) as key mediator in heavy alcohol drinking that can be targeted for the development of novel pharmacological therapies https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/2023/12/01/study-identifies-peptide-as-key-mediator-in-heavy-alcohol-drinking/ 2 comments science
- A new large cohort study from Boston University reports that long-term use of chemical hair relaxers was associated with increased risk of uterine cancer among postmenopausal Black women. Moderate and heavy users of such products had a greater than 50% increased risk compared to infrequent users. https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/2023/10/11/first-large-study-of-hair-relaxers-among-black-women-finds-increased-risk-of-uterine-cancer/ 14 comments science
- Study finds centenarians harbor distinct immune cell type composition and activity and possess highly functional immune systems that have successfully adapted to a history of sickness allowing for exceptional longevity https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2023/03/31/centenarians-possess-unique-immunity-that-helps-them-achieve-exceptional-longevity/ 5 comments science
- A friend of mine that is an expert in learning development sent me this and I think it will help people gain some perspective on how they acquire expertise. https://www.bumc.bu.edu/facdev-medicine/files/2012/03/Dreyfus-skill-level.pdf 36 comments learnprogramming
- ERG, a protein that normally controls the regenerative properties of endothelial cells (the inner lining of blood vessels), is implicated in the progression of IPF, an aging-associated disease that causes progressive scarring of the lungs, respiratory failure and death https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2022/07/25/bu-researchers-identify-protein-connected-to-aging-and-idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis/ 2 comments science
- Artificial Intelligence for Diagnosing Dementia as Accurate as Clinicians who Specialize in Treating Neurologic Diseases https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2022/06/20/artificial-intelligence-for-diagnosing-dementia-as-accurate-as-clinicians-who-specialize-in-treating-neurologic-diseases/ 7 comments science
- Nearly 13 Percent of COVID-19 Hospitalized Patients Had Serious Neurologic Symptoms https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2022/05/04/nearly-13-percent-of-covid-19-hospitalized-patients-had-serious-neurologic-symptoms/ 6 comments science
- Cholesterol and glucose levels at age 35 are linked to future risk of Alzheimer’s. Boston scientists in the new study also concluded that high blood glucose levels measured between ages 51 and 60 is associated with Alzheimer’s risk in the future https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2022/03/23/lipid-glucose-levels-at-age-35-associated-with-alzheimers-disease/ 4 comments science
- The placenta is one of the few “success stories” of the pandemic. A new study finds that placenta naturally protects babies from COVID-19, this may provide important information for therapies and strategies to help prevent other SARS-CoV-2 infections from continuing to spread. https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2022/02/01/placenta-may-be-blocking-sars-cov-2-transmission-to-babies-during-pregnancy/ 36 comments science
- Contrary to media reporting, lottery-based incentives do not increase COVID-19 vaccination rates. An analysis of vaccinations in Ohio before and after their "Vax-a-Million" lottery found no evidence the incentive was associated with increased rates of adult COVID-19 vaccinations. https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2021/07/02/lottery-based-incentives-do-not-increase-covid-19-vaccination-rates/ 51 comments science
- Toward Diagnosing CTE in Living People: Experimental brain scan reveals abnormal tau protein in former NFL players https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2019/04/10/toward-diagnosing-cte-in-living-people/ 81 comments nfl
- Researchers have found that eating more plant-based food, such as berries and green leafy vegetables, while limiting consumption of foods high in saturated fat and animal products can slow down heart failure (HF)and ultimately lower the risk of cognitive decline and dementia http://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2021/02/25/plant-based-diets-improve-cardiac-function-cognitive-health/ 18 comments science
- Scientists determine how the SARS-CoV-2 virus hijacks and rapidly causes damage to human lung cells. They reported the first map of the molecular responses of human lung cells to infection by SARS-CoV-2. https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2020/12/02/how-the-sars-cov-2-virus-hijacks-and-rapidly-causes-damage-to-human-lung-cells/ 22 comments science
- Yoga decreases depression and improves mood by increasing levels of GABA (a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system), according to a new study that sheds light on how yoga exerts its physiologic effect. Completing one session of yoga per week may maintain elevated levels of GABA. https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2020/02/03/researchers-identify-link-between-decreased-depressive-symptoms-yoga-and-the-neurotransmitter-gaba/ 561 comments science
- Researchers have identified a possible neurological biomarker for long term learning. The brain wave biomarker could allow educators to attempt new educational techniques to improve long term learning by measuring the results via EEG testing https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2018/06/13/possible-marker-found-to-predict-long-term-learning/ 3 comments science