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Joseph Shavit
Dec 26, 2022
Researchers discover 3 key factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
Your brain is pretty fabulous. Around 100 billion nerve cells work together to keep you nimble and quick in your thinking.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 22, 2022
Groundbreaking study confirms that damaged nerves can be regenerated
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2022
Novel device measures nerve activity to successfully treat sepsis and PTSD
A team of engineers and physicians at UC San Diego has developed a device to non-invasively measure cervical nerve activity in humans.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 2, 2022
Scientists alter fentanyl to make it less lethal, less addictive
Study indicates that the modified drug still is an effective pain reliever but likely doesn’t have as many potentially deadly side effects.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 22, 2022
Breakthrough research finds that damaged nerves can be regenerated
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 9, 2022
Harvard researchers identify the cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 22, 2022
Nerve regeneration breakthrough offers hope to patients in persistent pain
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2022
Stem cells can aid repair of spinal cord damage, study finds
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a group of latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2022
Damaged nerves can now be regenerated -- offering hope to patients in persistent pain
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 22, 2022
Breakthrough in pain management finds that damaged nerves can be regenerated
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research
Joseph Shavit
Jul 18, 2022
How does reduced gravity affect astronauts’ muscles and nerve responses?
Researchers from Japan conduct a review and share an action plan for astronauts to prevent muscular atrophy during spaceflight
Joshua Shavit
Jul 10, 2022
Deep nerve stimulation through an implantable device can reduce blood pressure
Researchers report that blood pressure and renal sympathetic nerve activity (RSNA) are controlled by bioelectronic treatment.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2022
Research discovers where Alzheimer’s disease begins
Study has revealed that the Alzheimer’s protein amyloid-beta accumulates inside nerve cells spreading from cell to cell via nerve fibres.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 5, 2022
The cause of post-concussion issues experienced by athletes identified
Athletes in contact sports such as ice hockey, football and skiing have an increased risk of sustaining a head injury.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 20, 2022
Your eyes and age are linked to heightened death risk, study shows
Research showed a strong association between predicted retinal age and real age, with an overall accuracy to within 3.5 years.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 14, 2021
Cut your finger and lost your sense of touch? There's hope yet
Tel Aviv University's new and groundbreaking technology inspires hope among people that lost their sense of touch in the nerves of a limb
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