An itch to scratch: NCATS, NIDCR scientists identify potential approach to chronic problem
Credit: Hans Juergen Solinski, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Chronic itch goes beyond being just a simple annoyance;...
New technology improves atrial fibrillation detection after stroke
A new method of evaluating irregular heartbeats outperformed the approach that's currently used widely in stroke units to detect instances...
Improving care quality for hospitalized socially at-risk patients
Credit: Penn Nursing PHILADELPHIA (July 12, 2019) - Nurses play a pivotal role in caring for hospitalized patients with social...
Shifts to renewable energy can drive up energy poverty, PSU study finds
Efforts to shift away from fossil fuels and replace oil and coal with renewable energy sources can help reduce carbon...
Weyl fermions discovered in another class of materials
Credit: Paul Scherrer Institute/Markus Fischer A particular kind of elementary particle, the Weyl fermions, were first discovered a few years...
Tightening the tumor-targeting abilities of checkpoint blockade immunotherapy
Seeking to improve upon existing checkpoint inhibitor therapies, scientists have developed a common checkpoint inhibitor (anti-PD-L1) in a nanoparticle formulation,...
Elegant antibody nanoparticles override immunological tolerance of tumors
Credit: Image by WANG Dangge Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy using the antibody that combats the programmed cell death ligand...
New study highlights advantages of living-donor liver transplant over deceased donor
PITTSBURGH, July 12, 2019 - Living-donor liver transplant offers numerous advantages over deceased-donor transplant, including better three-year survival rates for...
Taking opioids for pain may make it harder to find primary care, study finds
'Secret shopper' study reveals 40% of primary care clinics won't take a new patient who takes opioid painkillers on an...
Researchers show how AI can be used to more quickly and accurately diagnose breast cancer
New paper addresses need for early and accurate tools in diagnosing cancer Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related...
Hear them roar: How humans and chickadees understand each other
High-arousal vocalizations are understood by both humans and other species in the animal kingdom, study says Is there something universal...
C. difficile resists hospital disinfectant, persists on hospital gowns, stainless steel
Washington, DC - July 12, 2019 - Surgical gowns and stainless steel remained contaminated with the pathogen Clostridium difficile even...
Recognizing kidney injury due to burns is improved by artificial intelligence
Machine learning cuts critical time to managing acute kidney injury Many burn victims suffer acute kidney injury (AKI), but early...
Novel nanoparticles deliver CRISPR gene editing tools into the cell with much higher efficiency
Researchers used lipid nanoparticles to deliver CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing tools for potential treatment of hyperlipidemia.Credit: From animation by Visual Science...
Sound mind: Detecting depression through voice
Computing science researchers improve technology for identifying depression through vocal cues AI algorithms can now more accurately detect depressed mood...
New national network aims to improve health of children and youth with special needs
Colorado and Boston hospitals lead network July 12, 2019 - A new research network for children and youth with special...
Scientists deepen understanding of magnetic fields surrounding Earth and other planets
Credit: Elle Starkman / PPPL Office of Communications Vast rings of electrically charged particles encircle the Earth and other planets....
Seeking sustainable solutions for Nashville’s organic wastes
University of Tennessee collaborates with Resource Capture on $40,000 grantCredit: Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - An interdisciplinary...
Rush unveils quality composite rank
New composite rank aggregates hospital rating system scores into single, consumer-friendly scoreCredit: Rush Production Group Rush University Medical Center researchers...
AIAA announces technical excellence award winners at AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum
Space automation, robots, reusable space systems, propulsion, battery technology win awards The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has...
