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Addiction and depression are mental health disorders with biological origins in the brain. They are also public health challenges with serious consequences. Unfortunately, today’s treatments for addiction and depression are inadequate for many patients. Continued basic research. . . Read More

I have two articles in the latest issue of Pediatrics Nationwide, a publication of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The first is about using laser hair depilation to treat a painful disorder called pilonidal disease (read it here: Read More

Slime may seem gross, but it’s also incredibly practical. Used by a variety of animals for many different reasons, including hunting, protection, and locomotion, slime is also inspiring scientists and helping people. Bioinspiration is an approach to research that looks to the. . . Read More

Over the last few decades, researchers have developed a variety of methods to detect and predict seizures. These include electroencephalography (EEG), heart rate monitors, accelerometry and motion sensors, and electrodermal activity sensors. Devices currently on the market can. . . Read More

Many women experience some morning sickness during pregnancy, but one to two percent of pregnant women suffer from a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe form of nausea and vomiting. The symptoms, including rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration, can. . . Read More