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Measles Outbreak in Rural West Texas: 90 Cases, 16 Hospitalized

Personalized mRNA Vaccine Enhances Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Study: SGLT-2is and GLP-1 RAs Lower COPD Risk

Study Links Higher Calcium Intake to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

NBA Rising Star Benched for 2024–2025 Season

Best Drink Choices for Kids and Teens: Cow's Milk, Water, Veggie Juice

Majority with Substance Use Disorder Never Seek Treatment

Navigating Pessimism During COVID-19: Fear and Anxiety

Texas Ranks High in Diabetes Rates

Study Links Excessive Screen Time to Future Psychological Distress

Engineered Cells Boost Islet Transplant Survival

Study Shows TRAIL and Focused Ultrasound Reduce Prostate Tumor Size

New Method for Deep Brain Stimulation Developed

Challenges in Roller Skiing Speed Variation

Global Study Identifies Novel Gene for Rare Disease

Diet Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Lower Psoriasis Severity

Novel PET Technique Reveals Spinal Cord Injury Insights

Preeclampsia Study Reveals Blood Sample Patterns

Scientists Investigate HIV Stigma Persistence

Impact of Common Language on Cardiovascular Health

Study Links Central Nervous System Stimulants to Opioid Escalation

Zika Virus in Pregnancy: Neurological Risks Unveiled

Study by American Cancer Society: Aggressive Care in Advanced Cancer

New Tool Identifies Older Adults at Risk of Health Emergencies

"Dietary Programs Overlook Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods"

Improving Poverty Metrics in Tuberculosis Research

Rare Side Effect of Blood Cancer Therapy Uncovered

Blood Proteins: Key Health Indicators in Childhood Development

UCLA Researchers Find Chronic Stress Alters Brain Pathways

Decades-Long Pursuit: Cancer Vaccines' Antigen Challenge

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Light-Triggered Process Breaks Polymers: ETH Zurich Study

Location of Thutmose II's Lost Tomb Confirmed in Luxor

Study Reveals Liquid-Liquid Critical Point in Water

European Skin, Eye, and Hair Evolution Over 45,000 Years

Elon Musk Urges Deorbiting Space Hammer

Parasitic Fly in Hawaii Eavesdrops on Pacific Field Crickets

Study Reveals Extreme Rainfall Surge in Arabia

Ingenious Fusion: Two Heads, Two Instruments, One Feat

Cornell Researchers Estimate North Atlantic Right Whale Population

Physicist Links Timelike and Spacelike Factors

Glass Fertilizer Beads: Sustainable Solution for Agriculture

"Experts: Earth's Defense Against City-Threatening Asteroid"

Exploring Flexible Micromachined Ultrasound Transducers

Groucho Marx's Insight on Community Membership

Virginia's Oyster Reef Restoration Yields Results in Rappahannock

Central Macedonia: Key Food Producer Faces Waste Issue

Revolutionizing Land Monitoring with CLAP Platform

Intensifying Research on Thunderstorm Weather in Beijing

Improving Tower-Based SIF Retrieval for Enhanced Photosynthesis Tracking

Global Climate Crisis: Drought Impact on 55 Million

Rare Blue Whale Births Puzzle Scientists

Researchers Show Light Self-Imaging in Cylindrical Systems

South Korean Consumers Spend More as Air Pollution Rises

Study Shows Streamlined Workflow Detects Listeria in Food

AI Detects Animal Emotions with 89.49% Accuracy

Researchers Explore Drug Delivery via Gas Bubbles

NUS Researchers Pioneer Fluorinated Oxetanes Transformation

Innovative Catalyst Technology for Carbon Dioxide Conversion

New Research: mRNA and Lipid Nanoparticle Aid Lung Healing

New Approach Identifies Chemical Composition in Historic Jars

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Cryptocurrency Exchange Hit by $1.5 Billion Hack

Unlocking Geothermal Energy Potential: Key Factors for Success

Improving Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

Study Reveals Limits of AI Reasoning

Automated Web Application Scanner Utilizing Large Language Models

Robots Engineered as Smart Materials Mimic Living Systems

Apple Limits Encryption for UK iPhone Users

Chinese Tech Firms Confident Amid DeepSeek Scrutiny

The Impact of Photovoltaic Panel Design on Solar Adoption

Hydrogen: Reality Check on Green Wonder Fuel

Rise of Deepfake: Global Legal Scrutiny

Roboticists Develop Nature-Inspired Systems

Smartwatch Sale: 20% Off Coupon at Nearby Store

Challenges in Commercializing Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells

"Derecho Strikes Houston: Tall Buildings Damaged"

AI's Limitations in Transforming Organizational Processes

AI Plans Trip Itinerary, Books Flights, Arranges Transport

Small Cylindrical Parts: Deep Drawing Process Risks

New Technique Enhances Food-Delivery Efficiency

China Deploys Advanced Helicopter-Borne Detection System

Harnessing Untapped Potential in Homes and Vehicles to Strengthen Local Power Grids

Indian Institute of Technology Advances Bifacial Solar Cells

Efficient Heat Management for Electronics: Challenges and Solutions

New Technique Reduces Imperfections in 3D Printing

"U.S. Navy Employs Laser Tech for High-Speed Defense"

Dynamic Facial Projection Mapping: AR's Impact on Entertainment

UK's Ambitious Plan: Transitioning to Electric Transport

World's First Two-Way Adaptive Brain-Computer Interface

UK Introduces Laws Against AI-Generated Sexual Abuse

Rising Electronic Waste: 82 Million Tons by 2030

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Thursday, 5 September 2019

New study confirms protective effect of diabetes drugs against kidney failure

A new meta-analysis published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology today has found that SGLT2 inhibitors can reduce the risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.

Artificial intelligence approaches may improve diagnostics of kidney disease

Two new studies reveal that modern machine learning—a branch of artificial intelligence in which systems learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions—may augment traditional diagnostics of kidney disease. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of JASN.

New research offers solution to reduce organ shortage crisis

Eighteen people die every day waiting for transplants, and a new patient is added to the organ transplant list every 10 minutes. Much of the problem surrounds the lack of registered donors. New research in the INFORMS journal Management Science provides incentives that could lead to a solution and ultimately save lives.

Polypill holds promise for tackling cardiovascular disease

Heart attacks and strokes are collectively the leading cause of death in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) worldwide. Treatment with four drugs—aspirin, a statin, an angiotensin converting-enzyme (ACE)-inhibitor, and a beta blocker—improves survival and quality of life among patients who have had a heart attack or stroke in the past; however, fewer than a quarter of eligible patients in LMICs receive these medications due to concerns about pill burden and cost.

Study reveals links between extreme weather events and poor mental health

People whose homes are damaged by storms or flooding are significantly more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, according to new research.

From the tropics to the boreal, temperature drives ecosystem functioning

University of Arizona ecology and evolutionary biology processor Brian Enquist and former doctoral student Vanessa Buzzard trekked across the Americas: from moist, tropical jungles in Panama to the frigid boreal forests in Colorado to the wet temperate forests of the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, they collected soil samples, enveloped trees in belts to measure growth on a fine scale, and planted sensors that continue to collect data on soil moisture and temperature, which varies widely between forests.

Weight change and bone health in older adults with obesity

Weight loss in older adults is accompanied by loss in bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of bone fracture.

Obesity and psychosocial well-being among patients with cancer

In a study published in Psycho-Oncology, excess weight was linked with poorer psychosocial health among older adults diagnosed with breast cancer or prostate cancer. The association was not seen in older patients with colon cancer, however.

Traditional and electronic cigarettes linked to poor sleep

Use of traditional cigarettes or e-cigarettes was linked with more sleep difficulties in a recent Journal of Sleep Research study.

Coffee may protect against gallstones

Drinking more coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gallstones, according to a new study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

Migraines linked to higher risk of dementia

Dementia is the most common neurological disease in older adults, whereas headaches, including migraines, are the most common neurological disorder across all ages. In a recent study in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry that included 679 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older, migraines were a significant risk factor for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk

A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer found an inverse relationship between mushroom consumption and the development of prostate cancer among middle-aged and elderly Japanese men, suggesting that regular mushroom intake might help to prevent prostate cancer.

Medication adherence may affect risk of hospitalization and early death

A recent analysis of published studies examined the clinical consequences of medication adherence. The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology analysis found that medication adherence is linked with lower risks of needing to be hospitalised and of dying early.

Modifiable risk factors contribute to gout

Elevated urate in the blood (hyperuricemia) is a precursor of gout, which is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis worldwide. A study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology that included 14,624 U.S. adults found that four modifiable risk factors—body mass index, diet, alcohol consumption, and diuretic use—each have important roles in the development of hyperuricemia.

Should patients continue blood thinners after experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding?

Anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs, which are blood thinners such as warfarin and aspirin, are commonly taken to reduce the risk of potentially fatal blood clots, but they carry an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Emotion-reading algorithms cannot predict intentions via facial expressions

Most algorithms have probably never heard the Eagles' song, "Lyin' Eyes." Otherwise, they'd do a better job of recognizing duplicity.

Sex and height might influence neck posture when viewing electronic handheld devices

Sex and height appear to influence how people flex their neck when viewing handheld devices, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Arkansas.