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Brain's Role in Glucose Release Under Stress

Fluorescent Molecular Agent Detects Basal Cell Carcinoma

Study Suggests Improving Sleep Regularity for Heart Failure Recovery

The Emotional Impact of Cancer Metaphors

Study Reveals Discrepancy in Hospitalization Rates in Austria

Importance of Daily Sleep and Activity for Health

Novel Technique Links Brain and Organs

Remote Behavioral Intervention Lowers Systolic Blood Pressure Variability

Bariatric Surgery Improves Inflammatory Bowel Disease Outcomes

2025 Canadian Wildfire Season: Second Worst Record, 16.5M Acres Burned

Study Reveals Faster Aging in Less Educated Americans

Study Reveals Anemic Heart Attack Patients Need Frequent Blood Transfusions

How Cell Replication Can Lead to Cancer Risk

Improving Patient Care Through Enhanced COPD Communication

University of New Hampshire Study: Easy Walks Reduce Pandemic Stress

Brucellosis: Serious Disease Misdiagnosed as Malaria

Protein Midkine's Preventative Role Against Alzheimer's

Covid-19 Manipulates Testicular Cells for Testosterone Production

Breast Cancer Patients Achieve Weight Loss Success

Risk of Deadly Fungal Infections in Medical Implants

Researchers Uncover Link Between STING Protein and Inflammatory Cell Death

Study: Early Life Antibiotic Exposure and Autoimmune Diseases in Children

AI Model Enhances Knee Osteoarthritis Prediction

Study: Early Life Antibiotic Exposure and Autoimmune Diseases in Children

Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Higher Parkinson's Risk

Fda Approves Papzimeos for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

Study Reveals Gender Disparity in Health Quality

Health Experts Warn of Surge in Infections from Flesh-Eating Bacterium

Cold Plasma Shows Promise in Tumor Cell Treatment

Study: Inhaled Molgramostim Boosts Pulmonary Gas Transfer

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Moisture's Impact on Atmospheric Blocking Unveiled

The Viral Power: Unraveling Internet Idea Trends

Empty Supermarket Shelves: Impact of COVID and Cyberattacks

U.S. Space Force Sends X-37B on Long-Duration Orbit Mission

Unraveling Haiti's Troubles: French Monarchy, John Law, and Stock Market Crash

Hidden Cost of Fungicides on Corn Crops

Tiny Creases in Materials Control Electrons' Spin

Researchers Uncover Nonsymmorphic Symmetry Impact on Quantum Materials

Max Planck Institute Unveils Floquet Optical Selection Rules

Neil Armstrong's Rock Mishap: Bloody Injury Revealed

Scientists Study Pulsed Electric Potential for CO2 Conversion

New Study: Remote Work Boosts New Yorkers' Environmental Action

Key Factors in Global Alpine Treeline Growth

Physicists at Hebrew University Achieve Quantum Communication Breakthrough

Stephanie McNamara Explores Great Sand Dunes National Park

Polaritons at CUNY Drive Molecular Reaction

Bacteria Evading Antibiotics: A Growing Threat

Virus in Aspergillus Fumigatus Enhances Fungal Infections

Miraculous Process: Brain Formation Unveiled

Record-Breaking Wildfires Devastate EU: 1M+ Hectares Burned

Bottlenose Dolphins Facing Morbillivirus Crisis

New Study Reveals Tissue Flows' Role in Organ Development

New AI Tool Identifies Tropical Easterly Waves

New Technology Detects Radiation Damage to DNA

Exploring Exoplanets for Dark Matter Clues

New AI Tool Identifies Tropical Easterly Waves

Global Forests Witnessing Shift to Younger Age Structure

The Joy of Grandparenting: A Hands-On Journey

USDA Researchers Open New Markets for Fruit Growers

Nasa's Artemis II Mission: Astronauts Circle Moon

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An ultra-thin smart filter can significantly extend EV battery lifespan

Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Light, Safe, Powerful Choice

Tin-based perovskite and organic additives boost memory for devices

Tin-Based Perovskites: Promising Alternative for Electronics

Study: Passkeys' Risks in Abuse Scenarios

Researchers uncover hidden risks of passkeys in abusive relationships

Fast Charging Zinc-Ion Batteries Strengthens Cells

Google Offers Gemini AI Tools to US Federal Agencies for Free

Fast charging zinc-ion batteries to flip a foundational belief in battery design

Google to provide Gemini AI tools to US government

Tesla is slow in reporting crashes and the feds have launched an investigation to find out why

New approach to thin films holds promise for non-toxic energy storage

Adding biochar to cement yields concrete that's stronger, more environmentally friendly

Researchers Uncover Fast Fan-Like Propellers of Water Striders

Self-morphing, wing-like feet enhance surface maneuverability of water striders and robots

Mitigating Biases in Machine Learning for Critical Decisions

Fairness tool catches AI bias early

Study reimagines parcel delivery with robots, EVs and lockers

Concordia-Led Team Revolutionizes Urban Package Delivery

Impact of Water Temperature on Ship Model Predictions

Water temperature in ship model towing tanks can skew real-world ship performance predictions

Bird-inspired drones could be key to navigating through dense cities and offshore wind farms

Innovative Drone Technology for Urban Deliveries

Study Reveals Primary Cause of Performance Decline in Water Electrolyzers

Dry cathode operation addresses platinum clumping to boost water electrolyzer longevity

Paper electrode-based soft robot achieves crawling motion

Unist Researchers Extend Lifespan of Iron-Chromium Batteries

Next-Gen Soft Robots: Versatile Crawling via Asymmetric Bending

Extending the lifespan of large-scale safe energy storage with iron-chromium flow batteries

Institute of Science Tokyo Enhances Hydrogen Production

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Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Fast MRIs offer alternative to CT scans for pediatric head injuries: study

Researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have released a study that shows that a new imaging method "fast MRI" is effective in identifying traumatic brain injuries in children, and can avoid exposure to ionizing radiation and anesthesia.

Study questions routine sleep studies to evaluate snoring in children

Pediatricians routinely advise parents of children who snore regularly and have sleepiness, fatigue or other symptoms consistent with sleep disordered breathing, to get a sleep study; this can help determine whether their child has obstructive sleep apnea, which is often treated with surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoids (adenotonsillectomy). Often pediatricians make surgery recommendations based on the results of this sleep study.

New study investigates the role of Tambora eruption in the 1816 'year without a summer'

A new study has estimated for the first time how the eruption of Mount Tambora changed the probability of the cold and wet European 'year without a summer' of 1816.

Targeted radiotherapy technique could cut treatment time from two months to two weeks

Advanced radiotherapy technology could safely deliver curative treatment for some prostate cancer patients in just one or two weeks, according to new research published today. This is a significant reduction from the current standard of care, which is one to two months and the first time such a short timeframe of treatment has been investigated in a phase III trial.

Nutrition programs alone are not enough to support healthy brain development

A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, shows that caregiving programs are five times more effective than nutrition programs in supporting smarter, not just taller, children in low- and middle-income countries.

Scientists discover one of world's oldest bird species at Waipara, New Zealand

The ancestor of some of the largest flying birds ever has been found in Waipara, North Canterbury.

Facing US ban, Huawei emerging as stronger tech competitor

Long before President Donald Trump threatened to cut off Huawei's access to U.S. technology, the Chinese telecom equipment maker was pouring money into research that reduces its need for American suppliers.

South Korea confirms first swine fever outbreak

South Korea on Tuesday reported its first cases of African swine fever, becoming the latest country hit by the disease that has killed pigs from China to North Korea, pushing up pork prices worldwide.

How nitrogen-fixing bacteria sense iron

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have discovered how nitrogen-fixing bacteria sense iron—an essential but deadly micronutrient.

Analysis of studies into alcohol consumption in people with type 2 diabetes suggests

An meta-analysis of studies presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 September) shows that recommendations to moderate alcohol consumption for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may need to be reviewed, since low-to-moderate consumption could have a positive effect on blood glucose and fat metabolism.

Meal type and size are the key factors affecting carb-counting in type 1 diabetes

Meal type and size are the most important factors influencing the accuracy of carb-counting for the control of blood sugar in type 1 diabetes, according to new research being presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 September).

Short-term study suggests vegan diet can boost gut microbes related to body weight

New research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 Sept) suggests that a 16-week vegan diet can boost the gut microbes that are related to improvements in body weight, body composition and blood sugar control. The study is by Dr. Hana Kahleova, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), Washington, DC, USA, and colleagues.

Daily aspirin may benefit many patients without existing cardiovascular disease

The benefits of aspirin may outweigh the risks for many patients without known cardiovascular disease (CVD). Such patients could be identified by using a personalized benefit-harm analysis, which could inform discussions between doctors and patients. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Later puberty and later menopause associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes in women

New research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 Sept) shows that use of the contraceptive pill and longer menstrual cycles are associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), while later puberty and later menopause are associated with lower risk.

No difference in pain response between SBRT and conventional RT for patients with spinal metastases

A Phase III, NRG Oncology clinical trial that compared radiosurgery (SRS) or stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to the conventional radiotherapy (cEBRT) for patients with spinal metastases indicated that there was no statistically significant difference between the treatments for pain response, adverse events, FACT-G, BPI, and EQ-5D scores. These results were presented during the plenary session of the American Society of Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) Annual Meeting in September 2019. The abstract was one of four abstracts chosen from over 3,000 submitted abstracts for the plenary session.

Nature documentaries increasingly talk about threats to nature, but still don't show them

Researchers from Bangor University, University of Kent, Newcastle University and University of Oxford coded the scripts from the four most recent David Attenborough narrated series. They found the Netflix series Our Planet dedicated 15% of the script to environmental threats and conservation, far exceeding the BBC series Planet Earth II and Dynasties, with only Blue Planet II coming close to this figure.

Early rice farmers unwittingly selected for weedy imposters

Early rice growers unwittingly gave barnyard grass a big hand, helping to give root to a rice imitator that is now considered one of the world's worst agricultural weeds.

Study finds virtual reality training could improve employee safety

A new study suggests employee safety could be improved through use of Virtual Reality (VR) in Health and Safety training, such as fire evacuation drills.

Female athletes seek specialty care for concussion later than males

Female athletes seek specialty medical treatment later than male athletes for sports-related concussions (SRC), and this delay may cause them to experience more symptoms and longer recoveries. Researchers from the Sports Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), reported these findings after analyzing electronic health records of sports participants aged 7 to 18.

Synthetic cells capture and reveal hidden messages of the immune system

When immune cells detect harmful pathogens or cancer, they mobilise and coordinate a competent defence response. To do this effectively immune cells must communicate in a way that is tailored to the pathogenic insult. Consequently, the body's response to various health challenges depends on successful coordination among the cells of the immune system.

Defective cilia linked to heart valve birth defects

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common heart valve birth defect and one of the most common birth defects of any type, affecting around 70 million people worldwide. A healthy aortic valve has three leaflets; in BAV disease, two of the leaflets are fused together, impairing the function of the valve. In many individuals with BAV, the valves eventually will have to be replaced or repaired through heart surgery.

Increased risk of prostate cancer in men with BRCA2 gene fault

Men with the BRCA2 gene fault have an increased risk of prostate cancer and could benefit from PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing to help detect the disease earlier, according to researchers funded by Cancer Research UK.

Racism a factor in asthma control for young African-American children

A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows an association between African American parents/guardians who have experienced the chronic stress associated with exposure to racism and poor asthma control in their young children.

Scientists in New York City discover a valuable method to track rats

A new paper in The Journal of Urban Ecology, published by Oxford University Press, finds that rats can be baited to, or repelled from, locations using pheromones found in the scents of other rats.