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Angela Spivey
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Senior Science Writer and Managing Editor, Duke University School of Medicine
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By Angela Spivey| Duke University@ Understanding and treating brain disorders such as tremor, imbalance, and speech impairments requires deep knowledge of the cerebellum, a part of the brain that’s crucial for making accurate movements. Scientists have long been able to eavesdrop on and record the electrical signals transmitted by neurons (brain cells) in the cerebellum, allowing them to observe the signals entering and exiting this region.
By Angela Spivey| Duke University@ In patients with type 2 diabetes, two types of bariatric surgery for weight loss may be effective for reducing long-term health care costs, a study from Duke University School of Medicine and Kaiser Permanente has found. The study, published January 27 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, found that patients who underwent either Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy experienced significant decreases in overall health care costs afterward.
By Angela Spivey| Duke University@ Understanding and treating brain disorders such as tremor, imbalance, and speech impairments requires deep knowledge of the cerebellum, a part of the brain that’s crucial for making accurate movements. Scientists have long been able to eavesdrop on and record the electrical signals transmitted by neurons (brain cells) in the cerebellum, allowing them to observe the signals entering and exiting this region.
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