Uncategorised - European Medical Journal

New Test Could Enhance Understanding of Causes of Autism

New insights into the causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the potential ability to detect the condition much earlier in children have been made…

Commemorating a Major Milestone in the History of Bone Marrow Transplantation: An Interview with Prof Mohamad Mohty

With 2018 marking the 50th anniversary since the first successful non-twin (allogeneic) bone marrow transplantation (BMT) was performed,1 the EMJ have…

Sleep Talkers: Rude but Grammatically Correct

Sleep talking, also known as somniloquy, is a common parasomnia, with >66% of people having spoken during sleep at some point in their lifetimes and 5%…

Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s: Insights for New Therapies

A highly toxic protein, oligomeric amyloid-beta (OAβ), has been shown to disrupt mitochondria, contributing to and potentially driving the progression of…

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Virtual Reality Environment Helps Children with Autism to Overcome Phobias

THE BLUE ROOM, a virtual reality environment built to help children with autism control their anxieties and phobias, has now been made available on the…

For the Love of Science

Roses are red, violets are blue. It’s the month of February and with Valentine’s Day a heartbeat away, we can’t help but all feel a little more love for…

Researchers Discover Method for Regeneration Following Spinal Cord Injuries

Regeneration of neurons damaged following spinal cord injuries is mediated by oxidising species, including peroxides, that form during the metabolism of…

Researchers Uncover the Mechanisms for Premature Ageing in Chronic Kidney Disease

Klotho deficiency is caused by the presence of albumin in urine, explaining why premature ageing occurs during the early stages of chronic kidney disease…

Bucket Lists Could be Used to Better Personalise Patient Care

UNDERSTANDING patients’ priorities and life ambitions through bucket lists could enable doctors to provide more personalised care and help persuade…

Study Helps Explain Why Weight Loss is Difficult to Achieve in Obese People

MECHANISMS used to slow metabolism in obese bodies and during dieting have been uncovered by researchers from the University of California San Diego…