Paving the way for better treatment of lingering concussion symptoms

Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2019 at 0930 AEST | 1130 NZST

Neuroscience

A La Trobe University study has lifted the lid on the debilitating effects of persistent post-concussion symptoms (PCS) felt by many – 10 per cent of concussion-sufferers - after a knock to the head. The results of the study, released in Read more about Paving the way for better treatment of lingering concussion symptoms - Scimex

1 in 7 babies born underweight

Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2019 at 0830 AEST | 1030 NZST

The Lancet Global Health

Over 20 million babies were born underweight in 2015, which accounts for around one in seven babies born worldwide, say international researchers. Close to three-quarters of these births were in Southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, but the team Read more about 1 in 7 babies born underweight - Scimex

Baby skulls get squished during birth

Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2019 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

PLOS One

Baby brains and skulls squish and change shape during birth, according to international researchers who used 3D scanning to capture images of seven babies being born. Doctors have long known baby heads change shape during birth, but the details have Read more about Baby skulls get squished during birth - Scimex

Millennials triggered by accusations of narcissism and entitlement, even though they agree

Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2019 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

PLOS ONE

The media loves to mock smashed avocado-chomping millennials, and it turns out that even millennials and generation Z-ers themselves believe that they are more entitled and self-obsessed than any other living generation, according to US researchers Read more about Millennials triggered by accusations of narcissism and entitlement, even though they agree - Scimex

China's search for the Moon's mantle

Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2019 at 0300 AEST | 0500 NZST

Nature

The Moon may not be made of cheese, but no-one is quite sure what its mantle is made of. China's new Moon lander, which set down on the dark side of the Moon in January, has sent back sign that it might be able to find out the answer. Chang'E-4 Read more about China's search for the Moon's mantle - Scimex

Synthetic bacteria's compressed genetic code

Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2019 at 0300 AEST | 0500 NZST

Nature

Researchers have created a synthetic version of the bacterium E.coli that can make all of its amino acids with less than the usual amount of genetic code. Normally there are 61 different sets of codes that set the instructions to make amino acids, Read more about Synthetic bacteria's compressed genetic code - Scimex

Melanoma patients lack the confidence to check their own skin for cancer

Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2019 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

JAMA Dermatology

People who have had a melanoma removed know the importance of skin self-checks, but many don't feel confident doing it, according to Australian research. Interviews with 37 melanoma patients revealed that while most people felt positive towards the Read more about Melanoma patients lack the confidence to check their own skin for cancer - Scimex

EXPERT REACTION: Anxiety meds during early pregnancy associated with increased risk of miscarriage

Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2019 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

JAMA Psychiatry

Canadian researchers have found an association between the use of benzodiazepines - which include drugs such as Xanax and Valium - during early pregnancy and miscarriage. The researchers examined around 442, 000 pregnancies from 1998 to 2015 and Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Anxiety meds during early pregnancy associated with increased risk of miscarriage - Scimex

Netball, dance to help address obesity

Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

ANZJPH

Less than half of adult Kiwis are sufficiently active to meet national guidelines, especially women, with time and financial constraints a common barrier. By surveying more than 300 women, researchers highlighted physical activity preferences Read more about Netball, dance to help address obesity - Scimex

Making sure Aussies are ready for bushfires

Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

ANZJPH

Australian researchers suggest three policies to help ensure Aussies are bushfire ready in the future. They recommend introducing workplace leave on catastrophic fire days, financial incentives to encourage fireproofing of houses, and a review of Read more about Making sure Aussies are ready for bushfires - Scimex