How Much Does Screentime Really Affect Child Development? How Much Does Screentime Really Affect Child Development?
The Dutch have just restricted mobile device use in school classrooms. But does too much screentime affect cognition? European experts weigh in.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 15, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: news
Left-Handed Med Students Still'Left Out' in Surgery Left-Handed Med Students Still'Left Out' in Surgery
Interviews evoked suggestions to reduce stigma and improve left-handed instruction.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 15, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news
Zeta Surgical mixed reality navigation gets FDA special 510(k) clearance
The company received expanded 510(k) clearance following software enhancements of its cranial-navigation system for neurosurgery. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - January 12, 2024 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Biological changes in brain may help in getting over an ex, study finds
Research with paired voles found surges in pleasure hormone dopamine subsided after period of separationBreaking up is hard to do, but it seems the brain may have a mechanism to helpget over an ex.Researchers studying prairie voles say the rodents, which form monogamous relationships, experience a burst of the pleasure hormone dopamine in their brain when seeking and reuniting with their partner. However, after being separated for a lengthy period, they no longer experience such a surge.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 12, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Neuroscience Biology Relationships World news Source Type: news
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Effective for Insomnia Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Effective for Insomnia
Transcranial alternating current stimulation reduces insomnia severity, increases total sleep time, and alleviates daily disturbances such as fatigue.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
New Data on Stroke Incidence Rates by Race New Data on Stroke Incidence Rates by Race
While stroke incidence had declined among both Black and White people over the last two decades, racial disparities persisted.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Temporary Higher Stroke Rate After TAVR Temporary Higher Stroke Rate After TAVR
The risk for stroke is elevated in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement but only for up to 2 years.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 11, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Zeta Surgical's Mixed Reality Navigation System Receives FDA Special 510(k) Clearance for Expanded Functionality
BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2024 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Zeta Surgical, a surgical robotics and mixed reality company, announced today that its Zeta Cranial Navigation System has received Special 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Admi... Devices, Neurosurgery, FDA Zeta Surgical, Zeta Cranial Navigation System, navigation system (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - January 11, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
What to Know About Appendiceal Cancer
The actor Adan Canto’s death from appendiceal cancer—or cancer of the appendix—came as a shock to his fans. Canto, who died on Jan. 8 at age 42, had kept his diagnosis and treatment private, and his family has not publicly shared any information about how long Canto lived with the disease.
Here’s what to know about the rare condition.
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What is appendiceal cancer?
A rare form of intestinal cancer, appendix cancer—like colorectal cancer—is on the rise for unknown reasons. “In the last century, the rates were around one to two per...
Source: TIME: Health - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Providence Medical Technology Announces FDA Clearance of CAVUX(R) FFS-LX Lumbar Facet Fixation System for 1- and 2-Level Lumbar Spinal Fusion
CAVUX FFS-LX Achieved 96% Fusion Rate Verified by Independent Core Imaging Lab in Recent Clinical Study
PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Providence Medical Technology, Inc. (PMT), a medical device innovator... Devices, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, FDA Providence Medical Technology, CAVUX FFS-LX, degenerative disc disease (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - January 10, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Delayed Meals Tied to Increased CVD Risk Delayed Meals Tied to Increased CVD Risk
New evidence supported adopting earlier daily meal patterns and avoiding late-night eating and skipping breakfast.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 10, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
FDA OKs New Tool to Aid Dx of Degenerative Brain Diseases FDA OKs New Tool to Aid Dx of Degenerative Brain Diseases
NM-101, from Terran Biosciences, is a cloud-based software platform to analyze neuromelanin-sensitive MRI scans, which could aid in the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - January 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Doctor warns against three weightlifting exercises after they leave some of his patients DISABLED
A neurosurgeon has revealed the three exercise mistakes that could lead to snapped muscles and spinal cord injuries on TikTok. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Modifiable Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia Flagged Modifiable Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia Flagged
Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and vitamin D deficiency are among the modifiable risk factors linked to young-onset dementia.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Promising Phase 2 Results for Myasthenia Gravis Med Promising Phase 2 Results for Myasthenia Gravis Med
Intravenous nipocalimab provides clinical benefits for patients with generalized myasthenia gravis, an IgG autoantibody-mediated disease characterized by muscle weakness.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - January 9, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
