University of Pittsburgh

Atrial Fibrillation Is More Common and Dangerous Than Previously Thought

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Sarah Carter

Recent research from UPMC has shown that atrial fibrillation is more common and severe in people under 65 than previously believed, leading ...

Cerebellum Plays A Key Role in Reward Learning

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered the cerebellum’s significant involvement in reward-based learning, challenging longstanding views of its function. By training monkeys to associate visual ...

Breakthrough in Battling Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers made a significant discovery in the fight against noise-induced hearing loss, identifying a molecular mechanism linked to cellular damage from ...

Spinal Cord Stimulation Alleviates Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers made a significant breakthrough in treating phantom limb pain in lower-limb amputees. Their study demonstrates how spinal cord stimulation, triggered ...