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Researchers at the University of Granada associate trigger points with shoulder injury

Researchers of the University of Granada, in collaboration with the Centre for Sensory-Motor Interaction of the University of Aalborg, Denmark, and the University Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, conducted a research on chronic impingement syndrome. The study revealed that excessive activation of specific neck and shoulder muscles during daily life or while playing sports –as swimming–… Seguir Leyendo Researchers at the University of Granada associate trigger points with shoulder injury

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$2.8 million NSF grant supports bilingual thinking, learning study

Exactly what goes on in the minds and brains of bilingual speakers when individuals first learn and then actively use two languages is the focus of a five-year, $2.8 million National Science Foundation grant to Penn State’s Center for Language Science, based in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Health and Human Development. The project,… Seguir Leyendo $2.8 million NSF grant supports bilingual thinking, learning study

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New system developed for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers of the University of Granada have developed a new computer program that allows early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through processed images. This new system has enhanced successful early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease up to 90%, which is an important progress within this area of study. The study was conducted by professor Ignacio Alvarez Illán,… Seguir Leyendo New system developed for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

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Researchers validate a new test for assessing children’s and teenagers’ fitness to prevent morbidity

This research was developed by Dr. Enrique Garcia Artero, from the Department of Physiology of the University of Granada, and coordinated by Professor Manuel J. Castillo Garzón. To carry out this project, the researcher used data from the national and European projects AVENA (Food and Assessment of Nutritional Status of Spanish Adolescents) and HELENA (Healthy… Seguir Leyendo Researchers validate a new test for assessing children’s and teenagers’ fitness to prevent morbidity

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DNA analyses return 13 Haitian children to families: DNA-Prokids Bolivia

Natural disasters frequently turn into human tragedies, such as family separations. The Haiti earthquake of January 12, was followed by emotive worldwide solidarity actions. But this can not outshine extremely serious incidents, like the fact that the human trafficking mafias could take advantage of the catastrophe to get children off the island. Last January, more… Seguir Leyendo DNA analyses return 13 Haitian children to families: DNA-Prokids Bolivia

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About 94 percent of breastfeeding mothers do not follow a proper diet

The study conducted at the University of Granada revealed that 94% of nursing mothers did not follow a proper diet, as they did not consume the recommended diary intake of fat, vitamins A, E and iron, and the intake of proteins was too high. The results obtained will serve to enhance breastfeeding mothers’ diet and… Seguir Leyendo About 94 percent of breastfeeding mothers do not follow a proper diet

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Polygala balansae, a new bush to Europe, at risk of extinction in Spain

Researchers at the University of Granada (UGR) have studied the natural history and conservation status in Spain of the only known population of Polygala balansae in Europe, a thorny bush that can grow up to 1.5 metres high, which was previously thought to be exclusive to Morocco. The team of scientists is calling for it… Seguir Leyendo Polygala balansae, a new bush to Europe, at risk of extinction in Spain

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New afforestation techniques increase tree growth in Mediterranean farmlands

Researchers from the University of Granada have developed new farmland afforestation techniques based on the relationship between land and plant that enhance young plant survival and development in Mediterranean environments. Their work will ensure successful implementation of the farmland afforestation program within the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (PAC). The research analysed the effects of different… Seguir Leyendo New afforestation techniques increase tree growth in Mediterranean farmlands

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New reliable method based on patients’ gait helps to diagnose fibromyalgia

A researcher from the University of Granada has designed a reliable method that –combined with the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Reumathology– helps to diagnose fibromyalgia on the basis of patients’ walk parameters, i.e. their gait. Some of the altered parameters in this type of patient are: walk speed, step length, sole pressure… Seguir Leyendo New reliable method based on patients’ gait helps to diagnose fibromyalgia

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Spanish and Portuguese scientists join forces to monitor atmospheric aerosols with laser radar

Ten scientific institutions from Spain and Portugal have joined forces to create the SPALINET lidar network, radars with laser technology intended to study the aerosols in the atmosphere. The aim of the team is to homogenise and enhance the quality of measurements in order to better understand the scattering of these particles in the sky… Seguir Leyendo Spanish and Portuguese scientists join forces to monitor atmospheric aerosols with laser radar