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Botox injected in head ‘trigger point’ is proven to reduce migraine crises

Scientists at the University of Granada have identified the location of the so-called trigger points that, when activated, cause migraine crises. The common location of these points are the anterior temporal and the suboccipital regions of the head –both at bilateral level Scientists at the University of Granada have confirmed that injecting a local anesthetic… Seguir Leyendo Botox injected in head ‘trigger point’ is proven to reduce migraine crises

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Melatonin might help in controlling weight gain and preventing heart diseases associated to obesity

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the body that can also be found in some fruits and vegetables as mustard, Goji berries, almonds, sunflower seeds, cardamom, fennel, coriander and cherries. University of Granada researchers have analyzed the effects of melatonin on obesity, dyslipidimia and high blood pressure in young diabetic obese rats University of… Seguir Leyendo Melatonin might help in controlling weight gain and preventing heart diseases associated to obesity

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Research on interpersonal emotions between men and women findings

A research conducted at the University of Granada has analyzed the interpersonal emotions that men and women feel when a conflict occurs within the couple, and the relation between such emotions and the frequency of conflicts. For the purpose of this study, 142 students –75 women and 67 men–were placed in five different conflictive situationsWomen… Seguir Leyendo Research on interpersonal emotions between men and women findings

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University of Granada researchers make the first bioartificial organ in Spain

Researchers extracted pig corneal cells and replaced them with human stem cells. Thus, the University of Granada takes the lead in the making of bioartificial organs, a field so far led by the Hospital Gregorio Marañón in Madrid A University of Granada research group composed of professors Antonio Campos and Miguel Alaminos (histologists), María del… Seguir Leyendo University of Granada researchers make the first bioartificial organ in Spain

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Half the patients with bipolar disorder suffers work, social or family disabilities

Such was the conclusion obtained in a study conducted at the University of Granada that was recently awarded a prize in the IV Spain-Portugal Meeting on Therapeutical Adherence held in Oporto (Portugal). This research study analyzed the factors associated to higher work, social and family disabilities in a sample of 108 patients suffering from bipolar… Seguir Leyendo Half the patients with bipolar disorder suffers work, social or family disabilities

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Daytime-running lights in cars affect pedestrians’ reaction to turn signals

Researchers at the University of Granada have proved that keeping lights on all day –as most of European authorities recommend- introduce ambiguity into the turn signal system. Daytime-running lights (DRL) will become mandatory to all vehicles –they were optional up to now- manufactured in Europe from 2011 Driving with the car lights on in day… Seguir Leyendo Daytime-running lights in cars affect pedestrians’ reaction to turn signals

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Researchers develop a halometer that tests alterations in night vision

Researchers at the University of Granada have developed this tool and proved it with a number of groups consisting on people operated on cataract or submitted to refractive eye surgery, as well as on normal observers and patients with different eye pathologies. The Free-Software Bureau of the University of Granada launched this programme, that can… Seguir Leyendo Researchers develop a halometer that tests alterations in night vision

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Développement d’un halomètre permettant de réaliser un test d’évaluation des altérations dans la vision nocturne

Chercheurs de Grenade ont non seulement développé mais aussi essayé cet instrument avec divers groupes d’observateurs, comme des personnes ayant été opérées de cataractes ou de chirurgie réfractive, des observateurs normaux et des patients présentant certaines pathologies oculaires. Le Bureau de Software libre de l’UGR a libéré ce programme qui peut donc être téléchargé gratuitement… Seguir Leyendo Développement d’un halomètre permettant de réaliser un test d’évaluation des altérations dans la vision nocturne

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Exposure to organochloride pesticides affects semen quality in youg men.

Two in 10 young people in South East Spain have poor sperm density, which involves requiring more time to accomplish fertilization. The most common means of exposure to pesticides is food and other household productsAccording to a study conducted at the University of Granada, combined exposure to organochlorides significantly alters semen quality in young people… Seguir Leyendo Exposure to organochloride pesticides affects semen quality in youg men.

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Early neuropsychological treatment reduces after-effects in patients with acquired brain injury

Researchers at the University of Granada have proved that patients suffering traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ictus must receive neuropsychological treatment at hospital without delay. Early intervention within the first six months reduces further injury in the cognitive (attention, memory, planning, etc), emotional (irritability, lack of motivation, etc) and behavioural areas (impulsiveness, aggressivity, etc.) Researchers… Seguir Leyendo Early neuropsychological treatment reduces after-effects in patients with acquired brain injury