Dr. Christina Leung: This is insidermedicinein60 from London. According to research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, listening to music may increase attention in patients with visual neglect. In a study of patients who had suffered brain damage due to stroke, researchers found that those who listened to a music track of their choice had better visual awareness when completing tasks than those who listened to unpreferred music or silence.
From San Francisco, according to a study in Clinical Cancer Research, the Omega 3 fatty acids in fish and shellfish may help protect against aggressive prostate cancer. In a study of nearly 500 men, researchers found that those who consumed the most Omega 3 fatty acids were 63% less likely to develop advanced prostate cancer than those who ate the least.
Finally, from Minnesota, according to research in the journal Anesthesiology, children that undergo repeated anesthesia may be at increased risk for learning disabilities. In a study of over 5,300 patients, researchers found that those who underwent anesthesia twice before the age of 4 were 59% more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities. Three or more exposures resulted in a 2.6 times increased risk.
For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Christina Leung.
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