Category Health & Wellness
75 years later, UW–Madison inventors aim to replace old-style breast-surgery marker
Under Elucent's system, a SmartClip is placed in a patient's tumor that emits a high frequency signal or “chirp” when activated, so it can guide the surgeon to the tissue that needs to be removed. Read More
Inflammation predicts response to anti-depression medication
Children and teens with bipolar depression responded better to the drug if they had increased markers of inflammation in their blood, a new UW–Madison study shows. Read More
Plants may offer potential for new treatment of deadly disease
The Departments of Botany and Geography’s Ken Keefover-Ring had the right training to help analyze plant compounds that could someday slow prostate cancer. Read More
Mindfulness video game changes areas of the brain associated with attention
The game was designed for middle schoolers and requires them to count their breaths by tapping a touch screen to advance through relaxing landscapes such as ancient Greek ruins and outer space. Read More
Flashing lights may provide vital first test of MS drug success
Measuring changes in the speed of electrical signals along nerves connecting the eyes to the brain may accurately reflect recovery from myelin loss in multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new UW–Madison research. Read More
Low genetic risk for ADHD may protect against negative life experiences
Adults with lower genetic risk for ADHD also reported, on average, higher IQs and educational attainments, shorter or no criminal records, lower body mass index (BMI), and lower rates of depression than adults with middle-to-high genetic risk for ADHD. Read More
Clinical trial for Ebola vaccine developed at UW–Madison underway in Japan
Fifteen healthy young men will receive two doses of the experimental vaccine. If the first group tolerates it, an additional group of up to 20 volunteers will receive a higher dose of the vaccine. Read More
New tool predicts three-dimensional organization of human chromosomes
The predictive tool is a boon for researchers studying how cells control the activity of genes, helping explain how cells achieve their key functions and how they go haywire, as happens in diseases such as cancer. Read More
Delirium linked to brain injury after severe surgery
The researchers were able to demonstrate that delirium is associated with injury to nervous tissue in the brain that could lead to loss of cognitive ability. Read More
New flu drug drives drug resistance in influenza viruses
A study examined the effects of baloxavir treatment on influenza virus samples collected from patients before and after treatment. Read More
Professor will make ‘workhorse’ microscope more powerful
Kevin Eliceiri says he has always believed that science is best done by building on the work of others and openly sharing what you have done. Read More
Can ‘smart toilets’ be the next health data wellspring?
Wearable, smart technologies are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity — the humble toilet — may have potential to outperform them all. Read More
Injectable, flexible electrode could replace rigid nerve-stimulating implants
Neuromodulation therapies can reduce epileptic seizures, soothe chronic pain and treat depression. Now, a significant advance could dramatically reduce their cost, increase their reliability and make them much less invasive. Read More
UW–Madison chemist searches for ways to bioengineer proteins within cells
Chemistry Professor Andrew Buller wants to add more building blocks to the body’s protein-making kit, making it easier and less expensive to create the new molecules for research and medicine. Read More
In Wisconsin, 3 in 5 people with Down syndrome diagnosed with dementia by age 55
A UW–Madison researcher says the findings "show us areas where we need to invest resources in services, treatment and research.” Read More
UW–Madison’s Jonathan Patz elected to National Academy of Medicine
Patz, professor and director of the Global Health Institute at UW–Madison, was chosen in recognition of his pioneering research showing the risk global climate change poses for human health. Read More
Researchers may have found a new way to fight skin-burrowing schistosomiasis parasite
Scientists led by Morgridge Institute for Research investigator Phillip Newmark have isolated a potent kryptonite against the parasitic worms, which cause devastating health problems. Read More
21st century medicine helps Amish deal with rare, inherited illnesses
A rural doctor has a close collaboration with specialists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison who have developed tests, and suggested treatments, for several rare genetic conditions in the Amish and Mennonites communities. Read More
Chancellor Blank addresses new AAU sexual assault survey results
Sexual assault and misconduct remain serious problems on every campus across the country. Ensuring the safety of our students is a fundamental priority for all of us at UW–Madison. Read More
Go Big Read book ‘The Poison Squad’ offers food for thought
Would you like a little cinnamon with your brick dust? Wait. You didn’t know you were eating brick dust? Such was the case before the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act, banning adulterated or misbranded food and drugs. You can thank Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley, a man you likely haven’t heard of. Read More