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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
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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
Life Technology™ Technology News Subscribe Via Feedburner Subscribe Via Google Subscribe Via RSSWednesday, 9 October 2019
GPs stopped giving alcohol advice to patients when they stopped being paid to do so
When the Department of Health (England) introduced financial incentives to encourage general practitioners (GPs) to talk to patients about their drinking in April 2008, there was a small, gradual increase in screening and the provision of alcohol advice. However, when the incentives stopped in 2015, rates of screening and advice-giving decreased immediately, and have stayed low ever since.
New test offers improved diagnosis and management of chronic hepatitis B
A report in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describes a new and powerful laboratory tool that may improve the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The technique can simultaneously assess several indicators important for optimal patient management.
Protective mediators can help heal injured tendon cells by attacking inflammation
Tendon tears, both to the rotator cuff and Achilles heel, are common injuries, especially in aged individuals. Painful and disabling, they can adversely impact quality of life. New approaches are required to help patients suffering from chronic tendon injuries. A novel study in The American Journal of Pathology identified mediators that promote resolution of inflammation as potential new therapeutics to push chronically injured tendons down an inflammation-resolving pathway.
Capturing elephants from the wild hinders their reproduction for over a decade
Capturing elephants to keep in captivity not only hinders their reproduction immediately, but also has a negative effect on their calves, according to new research.
Ex-smokers, light smokers not exempt from lung damage
People who smoke fewer than five cigarettes a day cause long-term damage to their lungs, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
First entirely digital clinical trial encourages physical activity
As little as a daily ping on your phone can boost physical activity, researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine and their collaborators report in a new study.
PET offers more precise screening method to select candidates for radionuclide therapy
A new study published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine evaluated the role of 68Ga-DOTATATE positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in selecting neuroendocrine tumor patients who may benefit from peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT). Although historically guided by a Krenning score based on 111In-pentetreotide scintigraphy, researchers found that Krenning scores based on PET/CT imaging were significantly higher and could more accurately detect patients eligible for PRRT. This is particularly relevant for patients with lesions of less than two centimeters, as the study showed that Krenning scores for these small-volume tumors were markedly higher when informed by PET/CT compared to 111In-pentetreotide scintigraphy and could qualify the patients for PRRT when they would otherwise have been ineligible.
Scientists identify molecule that could have helped cells survive—and thrive—on early Earth
To truly understand how the body works and improve human health, researchers need to tease apart the building blocks of our cells. But as scientists continue to make major breakthroughs in cellular biology, an important question lingers: How did cells originally form billions of years ago?
Study recommends special protection of emperor penguins
In a new study published this week (Wednesday 9 October) in the journal Biological Conservation, an international team of researchers recommends the need for additional measures to protect and conserve one of the most iconic Antarctic species—the emperor penguin (Aptenodyptes forsteri).
Late third trimester ultrasound may detect missed fetal abnormalities
In a study published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology that involved more than 50,000 pregnancies, a fetal anomaly was detected for the first time in the third trimester in one in 200 women who had undergone a first and/or second trimester ultrasound examination.
Study examines timing of weight gain in children
Recent studies suggest kids tend to gain the most weight in summer, but schools are chastised for providing unhealthy food and beverages, along with decreasing opportunities for physical activity.
Autism spectrum disorders linked with excess weight gain in children
A recent meta-analysis published in Obesity Reviews revealed that children with autism spectrum disorders had a 41.1% higher risk of developing obesity than matched groups of children, and on average, 22 out of 100 children with autism were found to have obesity.
Melatonin may not help prevent delirium after heart surgery
Delirium is observed in approximately 15% of hospitalised older adults, and it is more common in the critically ill and in those undergoing major surgery, such as heart surgery. Studies have found that blood levels of melatonin, a serotonin-derived hormone, decrease following surgery and are lower in surgical patients who develop delirium.
Can being neighborly reduce depression in older adults?
In a Health & Social Care in the Community study of 10,105 older adults in China examined in 2011, 2013, and 2015, living in neighbourhoods with a higher level of neighbourhood social participation was related to lower rates of depression.
Long-term dupilumab benefits adolescents with eczema
Results from a phase IIa open-label trial and a subsequent phase III open-label extension trial reinforce findings from an earlier short-term trial that adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, or eczema, can experience significant improvements with dupilumab. The results from these latest studies, which are reported in the British Journal of Dermatology, demonstrate the long-term safety and efficacy of the medication for up to 52 weeks of treatment.
Statins linked to higher risk of diabetes and skin infections
Statins have been reported to be beneficial for infections such as pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia. In the case of skin and soft tissue infections however, statin use is ironically associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes, which is a risk factor for such infections.
Study examines care for knee osteoarthritis in the United States
A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research provides an overview of U.S. physicians' recommendations for physical therapy, lifestyle counseling, pain medications for treating knee osteoarthritis.
Are steroids used too much for patients with inflammatory bowel disease?
Steroid therapy is commonly used to treat acute attacks of the inflammatory bowel diseases ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; however, because it does not provide long-term benefits and it carries a risk of serious side effects, it should not be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease for more than three months.
Predicting the impact of climate change on bridge safety
Climate change will ultimately affect our bridges. But to what extent?
Craving junk food after a sleepless night? Blame your nose, which sniffs out high fat, calorie-dense food
When you're sleep deprived, you tend to reach for doughnuts, fries and pizza. A new Northwestern Medicine study has figured out why you crave more calorie-dense, high-fat foods after a sleepless night—and how to help thwart those unhealthy choices.
Fentanyl's risk on the 'darknet'
U.S. overdose deaths attributed to synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, have increased from under 3,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2016, making up half of all opioid-related overdose deaths. These drugs are often purchased on the web's hidden "darknet." An analysis published in Contemporary Economic Policy that examined the darknet's opioid purchases from 2014 to 2016 found that vendors priced fentanyl in 2014 at a 90% discount compared with an equivalent dose of heroin.
How bats relocate in response to tree loss
Identifying how groups of animals select where to live is important for understanding social dynamics and for management and conservation. In a recent Journal of Wildlife Management study, researchers examined the movement of a maternity colony of big brown bats as a response to naturally occurring tree loss.
Badger behavior inside the cull zone
A study led by researchers at international conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London) and Imperial College London has found that culling drives badgers to roam 61% further afield—helping to explain why the practice, intended to reduce bovine TB transmission, can sometimes exacerbate the problem instead.
Paclitaxel-coated devices are safe for unblocking arteries in lower limbs
Devices coated with a drug called paclitaxel that are used for widening blocked arteries in legs and feet are safe and not linked to an increase in deaths, according to a study of nearly 65,000 patients, published in the European Heart Journal today.
Survey finds less than half of Americans concerned about poor posture
The average American adult spends more than three and a half hours looking down at their smartphones every day. Looking down or slouching for long periods of time can not only cause chronic pain in the back, neck and knees, but it can lead to more serious health issues like circulation problems, heartburn and digestive issues if left unchecked. However, a new national survey by Orlando Health finds that too few Americans are concerned with the health effects of bad posture.
Johnson & Johnson must pay $8 bn over drug side effect: jury
A Pennsylvania jury ruled Tuesday that US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson must pay $8 billion in damages and interest for failing to warn that a psychiatric drug could cause breast growth in men.
Are we alone? Nobel Prize goes to three who tackled cosmic query
They are two of the most fundamental questions not just of science, but of humanity: How did we get here? And are we alone?
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