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Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer Battle
The Potential Naming of Fischer's Disease
New Clotbusting Drug Outperforms Stroke Treatments
Role of Intratumoral Microbiota in Colorectal Cancer Progression
Psilocybin's Potential for Treating Parkinson's Mood Issues
Chronic Sleep Disorders: Prevalence and Causes
UCL Study Reveals Clues on Nerve Cell Death in Dementia
Stem Cell-Derived Pancreatic Islets: Rich Source for Insulin
U.K. Study Reveals Impact of Health, Climate Change on Eating
Novel Drugs for Obesity and Diabetes Treatment
Novel Aic100 CAR T Cell Therapy for Thyroid Cancer
Emory Study Reveals Spiritual Health Practitioners' Motivations
Breakthrough Study on Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Norway Records First COVID-19 Death
Canadian Researchers Develop Curriculum for AI Training in Family Medicine
Study Reveals Decline in NHS Surgical Admissions
Implanted Urinary Stents: Medical Drainage Solutions
Circular RNA's Crucial Role in Wound Healing Identified
Study Reveals Link Between Discrimination in Healthcare and Medication Side Effects
U.N. SDGs Overlook Older Adults in Global Progress Tracking
Study Links Daily Coffee Consumption to Reduced Frailty Risk
The Truth About Forming Habits in 21 Days
New Computational Tools Enhance Genetic Testing Accuracy
Study Reveals Easier Treatment for Teen Depression
Australia's Silent Public Health Crisis During Sleep
Improved Survival in Advanced Tumors with Tailored Genomic Therapy
Machine-Learning Program Detects Cardiovascular and Fracture Risks
University of Adelaide Unveils Breakthrough Genomics Screening Tech
Safety Analysis of mRNA Vaccination in HIV-1 Trimer Trial
Breast Cancer Deaths Decline Among Young Women
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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
Impact of Western Diets on South Africa's Food Systems
Meteorite Impact in Northwest Scotland: New Discovery in Geology
Animals at Zoos Benefit from Acupuncture Therapy
New Zealand Government's Detailed Carbon Capture Framework
16,000 Children in England Benefit from Alternative Provision
Scientists Investigate Fusobacteria's Role in Cancer Progression
Researchers Develop BiaPy: AI Platform for Biomedical Image Analysis
Global Economies, Societies, and Ecosystems Face Climate Breakdown
Florida Panther's 400-Mile Journey from Big Cypress to Okefenokee
The Evolution of Co-Working Spaces: A Powerful Shift
Milky Way Stars: Family Formation and Galactic Migration
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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
Durham University Study: Urban Digitization Impact on Sustainability
Researchers Introduce AI Approach for Offline Reinforcement Learning
Luxury Brands Embrace NFTs for Seamless Marketing
The Power of Provenance in Collectibles
Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly, Durable Wood Alternative
Rising Global Sales: 20 Million Electric Vehicles Sold
Public Prefers ChatGPT Legal Advice Over Lawyers
Skoltech AI Center Introduces Neural Network for Curved Grids
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.
Nobel week continues with the Chemistry Prize
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be announced Wednesday, a day after the Physics award was given to a Canadian-American cosmologist and two Swiss scientists.
Study: Innovative pancreatic cancer treatment may rev up immune system
A University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Institute research team reports that combining a type of radiation therapy with immunotherapy not only cures pancreatic cancer in mice, but appears to reprogram the immune system to create an "immune memory" in the same way that a vaccine keeps the flu away.
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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