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Dyslexia Diagnosis: New Online Screening Tool Validated

Study Shows CAD/CAM Techniques Enhance Jaw Reconstruction

Genetic Predisposition for Muscle Strength Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Mortality

New Method Predicts Early-Stage Kidney Damage from Cancer Treatments

Study Links Stress to Worsened COPD Symptoms

Higher Bile Duct Injury Risk in Robotic Cholecystectomy

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Fights Financial Toxicity

Ph.D. Student to Defend Thesis on Neuromuscular Stimulation

Cross-Border ePrescription Boosts Medicine Access

Protein YAP Activation Varies in Cell Culture Models

Next-Generation Lightweight Exoskeleton for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Tau Protein Linked to Brain Blood Vessel Damage

Brain Damage Linked to Increased Impulsivity and Social Influence

Children with Disabilities Linked to Higher Financial Hardships

Salt Tablet Boosts Women's Performance in Heat Exercise

Indiana's Health Data Network: A National Model

Measles Threat: Spark Ignites Wildfire

Study Reveals Autistic Pupils' Lower School Attendance

Menopause Transition: Overlooked Bladder Health Issues

Efficient Hospital Design for Patient Comfort

U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program: 21-Year Follow-Up Results

Study Reveals Impact of Expectations on Pain Perception

Rising Cancer Survival Rates Impact Mental Health

Global Crisis: Over 2.5 Billion Adults Overweight

Proteins in Human Cells Linked to Cancer and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Risks of Overusing Nasal Decongestant Sprays

Understanding Digestive Disorders: Causes and Treatment

Revolutionizing Brain Cancer Detection with Liquid Biopsy

Push to Remove Artificial Colors from US Foods Gains Momentum

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Chernobyl Farmland Safe for Cultivation: New Research

Esa Launches Biomass Satellite for Forest Insights

Smartphone App Underestimates Heat Risks

New Computational Method Reveals DNA Sequence Patterns

Enhancing Endangered Species Conservation Through Wildlife Management

Germany Considers Ocean Carbon Uptake for Greenhouse Neutrality

Metal Pollution History Unveiled in São Paulo Sediment

Study Questions Effectiveness of Augmentative Interspecies Communication Button

Best Way for Children to Learn Arithmetic: Memorization vs. Conceptual Study

New Study Challenges Identity of Tomb Remains

Journalism Engagement Training Redefines Political Coverage

Korea Institute Develops Rapid Bio-Sample Liquefaction

UK's Second Largest Police Force Mandates Body Cameras

Role of Diverse Tree Population in Urban Microclimate

Transition Back to In-Person Operations Spurs Hybrid Work

Piglet Milk Shortage: EU's Innovative Rearing Solution

Researchers Develop Precise Silk Needles for Plant Treatment

Workplace Standards for Safety and Quality: Acceptable Margins

How We Tune Into Languages and Accents from Birth

Optimizing Exam Preparation for Efficient Studying

Study at University of Massachusetts Amherst Challenges Polymer Wisdom, Advances Biochemistry Understanding

University Study: Public Firms Face Hidden Loan Costs

The Vital Role of Whistleblowers in Accountability

Trump Administration Unveils Anti-Climate Policies: Impact on Global Efforts

Summer Programming Challenges for Black Families in Canada

Optimizing Syngas Production with Dry Reforming

Sao Paulo's Famous "Garoa" Inspires Caetano Veloso

"Zoologist Reveals Naming of Frogs and Reptiles in South African Cultures"

Researchers Propose Ideal Plant Architecture for Sugarcane

New Natural Compounds Inhibit DNA Enzyme

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Technological Innovations in Power Electronics for European Economic Development

Researchers Study Microstructures in Metals, Ceramics, and Rocks with X-Rays

Environmental Trade-Offs in Carbon Capture Materials

Handcrafted Passenger Aircraft Doors: Time-Intensive Assembly Process

Innovative Solution for Sustainable Battery Technologies

Observing Elemental Changes in Lithium Button Cell Electrodes

Global Phenomenon: Internet's Impact on Digital Participation

Understanding Hypergraphs: Modeling Complex Systems

Hiscox Survey: France Cyberattacks Surge, Costs Soar

Spain and Portugal Experience Massive Blackout

Iberian Peninsula Power Grid Collapse: Spain & Portugal Standstill

Meta Launches Standalone AI Assistant App to Rival ChatGPT

Korean Team Innovates Flexible Thermoelectric Material

3D Integration: Overcoming Heat Challenges in Microelectronics

Power Restored in Spain, Portugal, and Southern France

Oscars Embrace Artificial Intelligence in Film Selection

Using Chatgpt for Work Emails and Data Analysis

Manufacturers Warned: Embrace Digital Transformation or Face Failure

Argonne Employees' Use of Internal AI Chatbot

Unprecedented Blackout in Spain and Portugal

University of Surrey Engineers Advance Fusion Reactor Safety

Data Breach at Blue Cross and Blue Shield Exposes 9,300+ People

Global Energy Dilemma: Climate Change vs. Energy Shortfall

Solving 3x3 Rubik's Cube Made Simple by Shantanu Chakrabartty

Lights Flicker Back in Spain & Portugal After Massive Blackout

Openai Enhances Product Search with Chatgpt

Man Finds Love Through Livestreamed Video Chat

Challenges of Multipath Propagation in Wireless Communications

Growing Demand for Environmentally Friendly Solar Energy

Challenges of Combinatorial Optimization in Various Fields

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Thursday, 12 September 2019

Study offers verdict for China's efforts on coal emissions

Researchers from China, France and the U.S. have evaluated China's success in stemming emissions from its coal-fired power plants (CPPs).

Few people with peanut allergy tolerate peanut after stopping oral immunotherapy

Allergy to peanut, which is often severe, is one of the most common food allergies in the United States. Although previous studies have shown that peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT)—ingesting small, controlled amounts of peanut protein—can desensitize adults and children and prevent life-threatening allergic reactions, the optimal duration and dose is unknown. In a study that followed participants after OIT successfully desensitized them to peanut, discontinuing OIT or continuing OIT at a reduced dose led to a decline in its protective effects. The study, published online today in The Lancet, also found that several blood tests administered before OIT could predict the success of therapy. The Phase 2 study was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the NIH, and may inform who may benefit from peanut OIT and what changes in this experimental treatment should be implemented.

Innovative treatment to prevent common brain infection could save NHS 7 million pounds per year

An innovative solution used to prevent common brain infections in patients having surgery for hydrocephalus has been found to significantly reduce infection rates according to a report published in The Lancet today.

At NY Fashion Week, robotic dresses take on a life of their own

Fashion and technology have often gone hand in hand, improving supply chains and bringing the world's runways to the masses, but at this week's shows in New York, robotic designs took center stage.

Beijing to exit 200 most polluted cities list

Beijing's notoriously bad air quality has improved in recent years and the Chinese capital is expected to drop out of a list of 200 most polluted cities in the world this year, a data provider said Thursday.

Oil spill adds to list of Dorian-induced woes in Bahamas

The air smells like fuel, the ground is covered in a black paste-like substance and the residents of Grand Bahama are afraid.

Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical lion goes on display in Paris

Leonardo da Vinci's famous mechanical lion on Wednesday went on display in Paris for a month, in a tribute to the Renaissance master 500 years after his death.

Four things to know about vaping

The Trump administration has announced it will soon ban flavored e-cigarette products to deter an ever growing number of young users.

Uber vows to keep fighting sweeping California labor bill

California lawmakers confronting the changing definition of work approved sweeping legislation Wednesday designed to give many contract workers new pay and benefit protections, but tech giants Uber and Lyft vowed to keep fighting the changes, possibly by bankrolling an expensive fight on the 2020 ballot.

Mint, menthol: Vape industry has dug heels in on flavor bans

Efforts to ban flavored e-cigarettes and reduce their appeal to youngsters have sputtered under industry pressure in over a half-dozen states this year even as one state, Michigan, moves ahead with its own restrictions and President Donald Trump promises federal ones.

Heart attack patients take longer to call emergency when symptoms are gradual

Heart attack symptoms can be gradual or abrupt and both situations are a medical emergency. That's the main message of research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

Strategies to connect with barricaded buyers

Researchers from Clemson University and University of Kentucky published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing, which examines several means by which suppliers can enhance their competitiveness when selling to barricaded buyers.

How marketers can shape customer sentiment during events

Researchers from University of Tennessee, IESEG School of Management, and Georgia State University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that investigates the role of firms' customer engagement initiatives in social media and analyzes how firms seek to influence digital sentiment by shaping customers' experiential interactions.

It takes a 'consortium': Researchers develop metabolic engineering technique

For years, scientists have explored ways to alter the cells of microorganisms in efforts to improve how a wide range of products are made—including medicines, fuels, and even beer. By tapping into the world of metabolic engineering, researchers have also developed techniques to create "smart" bacteria capable of carrying out a multitude of functions that impact processes involved in drug delivery, digestion, and even water decontamination.

Gene therapy helps functional recovery after stroke

A new gene therapy turns glial cells—abundant support cells in the brain—into neurons, repairing damage that results from stroke and significantly improving motor function in mice. A paper describing the new therapy, which uses the NeuroD1 gene, appears online in the journal Molecular Therapy. Once further developed, this NeuroD1-based gene therapy could potentially be used to treat stroke, which is a leading cause of disability in the U.S., with 800,000 new stroke patients every year.

UK improves cancer survival, but is still behind other high-income countries

Cancer survival in the UK has improved since 1995, although it still lags behind other high-income countries, according to new analysis by the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership (ICBP), which is managed by Cancer Research UK.

Specialized training benefits young STEM researchers

The First-year Research Immersion (FRI) program at Binghamton University, State University of New York has proven that young college students are capable of leading real research. And according to a new study, students in FRI do better when the instructors who oversee their projects are provided extra training.

Enhancing the way epilepsy is managed by engaging community pharmacists

The University of Washington's School of Pharmacy announced on Thursday, Sept. 12, a collaboration with global biopharmaceutical company UCB to improve access to care for people living with epilepsy. This interdisciplinary project will explore ways in which community pharmacists can better support people living with this neurological disorder.

Electrical-first cardioversion strategy for AFib results in shorter ED length of stay

A multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial confirms that both chemical-first and electrical-first approaches are effective strategies for acute atrial fibrillation; however, an electrical-first strategy results in a significantly shorter emergency department (ED) length of stay. The study findings are published in the September 2019 issue of Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), a journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM).

Infant with deadly leukemia saved by drug for adult liver cancer

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals have successfully treated a months-old infant with a rare childhood leukemia using a targeted therapy approved for adults with inoperable liver cancer and advanced kidney cancer.

Talking receptors may affect relaxin at work

Fibrosis, the damaging build-up of hardened or scarred tissue in the body, is a hallmark of various diseases and can lead to the dysfunction and failure of organs such as the heart and kidney. Fibrosis-related diseases in various organs contribute to around 45 per cent of deaths in developed countries.

Study finds genetic analysis can aid treatment of eosinophilic Esophagitis

Personalized medicine—where the proper medicine and proper dose are used for the individual patient—moved a step closer to reality for children suffering from eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammation of the food pipe often caused by an allergic reaction to certain foods. The study, led by researchers from Nemours Children's Health System and published today in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, suggests that a simple genetic test from a saliva sample may greatly boost response rates in children with eosinophilic esophagitis who are treated with a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are commonly prescribed to treat acid-related conditions.

Victims of physical or sexual assault should have better access to medical services

Victims of sexual and physical attacks should have greater access to specialist medical forensic examinations, even if they have not reported the offence to police, according to new research published in peer-reviewed journal Forensic Sciences Research.

Microplastics stunt growth of worms: study

New research shows that the presence of microplastics can stunt the growth of earthworms, and even cause them to lose weight—potentially having a serious impact on the soil ecosystem.