August 23, 2023
ADHD Treatment With Transcranial Random Noise Stimulation and Cognitive Training
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Cull, M.D. on Sept. 20, 2023 The therapeutic effects of transcranial random noise stimulation and cognitive training on ADHD symptoms are long-lasting, according to a recent study. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, affects 5.2% of children globally. Transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) uses...
Training to Lower ADHD Teen Driver Inattention
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Cull, M.D. on Sept. 20, 2023 This study found that the rate of crashes and near-collisions during driving was lower in teens with ADHD in the year after a computerized skills-training program. Automobile accidents are a major cause of death among young people. Those with attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are...
Nivolumab Plus Chemoradiotherapy in Locally-Advanced Cervical Cancer
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Cull, M.D. on Sept. 21, 2023 Chemoradiotherapy with concomitant nivolumab was found to be safe and effective for improving progression-free survival rates in cervical cancer. Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT) improves immune-mediated tumor control by increasing phagocytosis and antigen presentation. The NiCOL phase I trial, conducted by Rodrigues et al., aimed to...