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Restless legs syndrome linked to poor sleep quality, impaired function in pregnancy

Jul 15 2017

A new study of pregnant women shows that restless legs syndrome (RLS) is common and is strongly associated with poor sleep quality, excessive daytime sleepiness, and poor daytime function, which are frequent complaints during pregnancy.

Source of cell-specific change in Alzheimer's disease

Jul 14 2017

Researchers have identified altered expression of a gene called ANK1, which only recently has been associated with memory robbing Alzheimer's disease, in specific cells in the brain. Following sequencing of each of these cell types, the scientists found that altered ANK1 expression originates in microglia, a type of immune cell found in the brain and central nervous system.

Teen girls at higher risk OK with emergency department offering pregnancy prevention info

Jul 14 2017

Adolescent girls receiving a wide range of medical care in the Emergency Department (ED) are receptive to receiving information about preventing pregnancy.

Advance furthers stem cells for use in drug discovery, cell therapy

Jul 14 2017

Using an automated screening test, researchers have invented an all-chemical replacement for the confusing, even dangerous materials, now used to grow stem cells.

Females with autism show greater difficulty with day-to-day tasks than male counterparts

Jul 14 2017

Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with real world planning, organization and other daily living skills, according to a new study.

Helping robots learn to see in 3-D

Jul 14 2017

While it's relatively straightforward for robots to 'see' objects with cameras and other sensors, interpreting what they see, from a single glimpse, is difficult. New technology enables robots to spot a new object and recognize what it is, whether it is right side up or upside down, without examining it from multiple angles. It can also fill in the blind spots in its field of vision and 'imagine' any parts that are hidden from view.