Climate change could devastate painted turtles, according to new study
Credit: Nicole Valenzuela AMES, Iowa - An Iowa State University biologist is sounding the alarm for the painted turtle, one...
Understanding global trauma systems — OTA International looks at current status, future needs
March 13, 2019 - National trauma systems play a critical role in improving survival and reducing disability from musculoskeletal and...
Researchers explore link between metal exposure and Parkinson’s symptoms
Credit: Iowa State University News Service AMES, Iowa - A new study from Iowa State University biomedical researchers illuminates the...
Inside a tumor: Purple bacteria visualize ‘big eaters’
Credit: ©Helmholtz Zentrum München Cancer presents an ongoing challenge for physicians, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease....
Study examines use of video-assisted surgery for known, suspected lung cancer in VA
Bottom Line: A video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove part of a lung in patients...
Blunting pain’s emotional component
Blocking a type of opioid receptor restores motivationCredit: Washington University School of Medicine Chronic pain involves more than just hurting....
Research finds simple urine test allows for rapid diagnosis of preeclampsia
Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Researchers with The Ohio State University College of Medicine, The Ohio State...
Easier nicotine vaping product access likely to improve health and reduce health costs
Easier access to e-cigarettes containing nicotine is highly likely to lead to health gains and cost savings in the health...
Neural networks predict planet mass
Credit: © University of Bern / Image: Adrian Moser Planets grow in stellar disks accreting solid material and gas. Whether...
Spine evaluation is critical to reduce dislocations in revision total hip arthroplasty
Hip replacement surgery is highly successful in restoring mobility, relieving pain and improving quality of life. Each year in the...
Fuel cell vehicles: New sensor system safeguards fuel quality at hydrogen filling stations
Hannover MesseCredit: Oliver Dietze Fuel cell vehicles need hydrogen to operate, but that hydrogen has to be free of any...
El Camino Hospital first in California to offer new treatment for severe COPD/emphysema
Revolutionary lung valve is first FDA-approved device to help emphysema patients breathe easier without major surgeryCredit: Pulmonx Corporation - www.MyLungsMyLife.com...
Powering devices — with a desk lamp?
Batteries power most of our devices, and even some cars. But researchers now report in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces...
‘Virtual focus groups’ uncover clues to rural and urban HPV vaccination disparities
Credit: VCU Massey Cancer Center Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and Dartmouth College have harnessed the power...
X-ray analysis of carbon nanostructures helps material design
Credit: HZB Optimized nanoporous carbons can serve as electrodes for fast electron and ion transport or improve the performance of...
Determining what binds to mucus
The human body is full of mucus. This viscous goo isn't just a nuisance that gets coughed up or sneezed...
Researchers study how internet impacts orthodox Christianity
The researchers are exploring religion-themed social media pages Young scientists from Ural Federal University and Higher School of Economics are...
Parkinson’s trial aims to detect disease at much earlier stage
A large study jointly led by Queen Mary University of London and UCL aims to identify people at risk of...
Physicists proposed fast method for printing nanolasers from rerovskites
Credit: ITMO University An international research team has developed a new method of synthesizing miniature light sources. It is based...
Hepatitis B vaccination in preadolescents lowered the disease incidence rate in Catalonia
An efficient programCredit: UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA Introducing Hepatitis B vaccine in preadolescents meant a decline in the disease incidence rate...
