Medical News Today - Reino Unido

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Patients With Schizophrenia Benefit From New Training Program On Self-Efficacy Which Reduces Stress And Enhances Well-Being

Researchers at the University of Granada have designed a new training program on specific self-efficacy for reducing stress in psychotic patients. When stress was reduced, patients reported an improvement in symptoms, which meant enhancement of their well-being and quality of life. Researchers proved that these patients can improve their quality of life through proper psychological… Seguir Leyendo Patients With Schizophrenia Benefit From New Training Program On Self-Efficacy Which Reduces Stress And Enhances Well-Being

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The Identity Of Cadavers Revealed By Their Teeth

Researchers from the University of Granada have shown that a person’s dental patterns can be used as proof of their identity with the same degree of reliability as DNA testing, the method that forensic police use to reveal the identity of dead bodies. The researchers came to their conclusion after analyzing the dental patterns of… Seguir Leyendo The Identity Of Cadavers Revealed By Their Teeth

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Anxiety Affects Attention Processes

A research conducted at the University of Granada has identified the different effects of being of a nervous disposition and being anxious at a given moment on what happens around us. Being of a nervous disposition and being anxious at a given moment affects our attention to what happens. This finding will help improve the… Seguir Leyendo Anxiety Affects Attention Processes

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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 develop new computer program 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 Researchers develop new computer program for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

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Researchers ‘Reprogram’ Stem Cells Using Human Heart Tissue

For the first time, Spanish researchers have employed adult cells extracted from a human heart to turn stem cells from adipose tissue into cardiac myocytes. In other words, they «reprogrammed» adult stem cells, which might improve therapeutic treatments for heart disease. At present, the use of stem cells in treatments for heart disease is one… Seguir Leyendo Researchers ‘Reprogram’ Stem Cells Using Human Heart Tissue

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About 94% 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% Of Breastfeeding Mothers Do Not Follow A Proper Diet

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Improved Diagnosis Of Fibromyalgia Using New Reliable Method Based On Patients’ Gait

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,… Seguir Leyendo Improved Diagnosis Of Fibromyalgia Using New Reliable Method Based On Patients’ Gait

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According To A Study, Change In Social Roles Of Men And Women May Increase Gender Violence

Changes in social roles of men and women may cause the increase of gender violence. When sexist men feel their power threatened within their relationship, they may use violence as a way to restore their lost power. Thus, violence becomes either an instrument to control their threatened power and a way to restore it. Currently,… Seguir Leyendo According To A Study, Change In Social Roles Of Men And Women May Increase Gender Violence

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Spanish Scientists Cooperate To Fight Against Child Trafficking In Haiti

Spanish Scientists Cooperate To Fight Against Child Trafficking In Haiti Spain\’s Secretary of State for International Cooperation, Soraya Rodríguez, has presented a new cooperation program aimed at helping the human tragedy in Haiti. The project called DNA-Prokids in Haiti will enable to initially take 6.000 samples of genetic data from adults who have reported missing… Seguir Leyendo Spanish Scientists Cooperate To Fight Against Child Trafficking In Haiti