Cell therapy slows progression of an inherited neurological disease; Improves motor skills in mice
In an important discovery, scientists have demonstrated that the progression of a type of genetic brain disease is slowed and symptoms are improved in mice that received cell transplants. , may have implications for developing new therapies for metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD, a fatal, relatively rare...Surgeons with video game skill appear to perform better in simulated surgery skills course
In a study involving 12 surgeons and 21 surgical residents, video game skill was correlated with laparoscopic surgery skill as assessed during a simulated surgery skills course, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. James C. Rosser Jr., M.D., of Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, and colleagues asked 33 surgeons (21 reside...Improve your networking skills by learning from other professionals
Without effective and proper networking techniques, you may not be maximizing your time while attending events or when reaching out to other professionals. While people have their own networking style that works for them, it may not work for others. You need to do what works best for you and your personality. At the same time, it never hurts to learn new ideas about networking from other...Wisconsin Rapids firm will challenge student security skills
"Cyber attacks are increasing in complexity and sophistication, so it's essential to support collegiate cyber competitions that will help create the n...Tech Council online feature will help match job seekers to skills needed
JobSightUSA helps companies that are considering locating or expanding in Wisconsin to quickly find and hi...New UW master's program ramps up to fill demand for biotech skills
students will walk across the stage for their diplomas at the University of Wisconsin-Madison this weekend. For the past two years they've worked closely within a group of 20 classmates, up from last year's pilot class of 10, to get deeper sense of the three inseparable d...Hone your pre-interview skills or you may lose that tech job
It was a shame. Though we liked him a lot, he failed a big test when he came to the interview: "Tell us what you know about our organization," we said. He said: "Though I don't know too much just now, I am excited to learn more." A big, silent gong sounded. It's si...Arithmetic Skills Found To Diminish With Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study finds Alzheimer’s patients lose the ability to do simple mathematical calculations as their disease progresses. // Researchers conducted a study to look at the association between calculation skills and Alzheimer’s disease. The study included 20 patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Eleven of the patients had mild Alzheimer’s disease and nine were diagnosed with moderate Alzheim...Physical Activity Good For Developing Cognitive Skills
Longer, more intense physical activity can help maintain cognitive skills in people as they age, say researchers according to // a new study. For the study researchers reviewed data on 295 men born between 1900 and 1920 from the Finland, Italy, and Netherlands Elderly (FINE) study. The length and intensity of physical activities of the participants was measured and cognitive function was...Medulloblastoma Irradiation In Young Children Found To Impair IQ And Reading Skills
Radiation could be doing more harm than what you think. Low doses of radiation have been found to result in a reading impairment in children. It is not uncommon for children who suffer from medulloblastoma to undergo irradiation therapy // . The fact that this could result in affecting IQ and reading skills of younger children rather than destroying the tumor would need critical evaluati...Developing Specific Skills Ensure Better Grades In US Kids
President Bush’s No Child Left Behind law has focused mainly on providing children with good grades rather than social development of the child.// A new study now says that programs that target anti-social behavior in schools also go a long way in improving overall academic performances. The study conducted by researchers by University of Washington's Social Development Research Group...High Blood Pressure Leads to Rusting of Cognitive Skills
A survey of 26 other large studies has found that indicators of heart-health factors "like high blood pressure, diabetes and exercise habits" played a key role in the overall health of the brain as well. Cognitive// skills like reasoning and ability to learn decrease with age and lead to Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. However, regular exercise, social contact and intellec...