Health
Behold the Bili-ruler: A novel, low-cost device for screening neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Study validates new, low-cost, non-invasive tool in screening newborn jaundice with high diagnostic accuracyCredit: Brigham and Women's Hospital Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia,...
Strawberry tree honey inhibits cell proliferation in colon cancer lines
Credit: Afrin, S. et al. Spanish and Italian researchers have proven that when honey from strawberry trees, a product typical...
SCAI releases multi-society endorsed consensus on the classification stages of cardiogenic shock
New classification system developed to describe five stages of shockAdapted from the SCAI Clinical Expert Consensus Statement on the Classification...
Virulence factor of the influenza A virus mapped in real-time
Credit: Kanazawa University The influenza A viruses, which have instigated deadly pandemics in the past, still remain a major global...
New Finnish study: Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption...
Researchers receive $1.94 million to study connection between autism, microbiome
CORVALLIS, Ore. - An Oregon State University researcher is part of a $1.94 million grant to look for possible connections...
Waking ‘sleeping’ genes could help Prader-Willi syndrome
Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Australia New funding is enabling Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers to develop new...
Key acid-activated protein channel identified
Newly characterized protein could contribute to acid-induced cell death caused by stroke, cancer and heart disease Johns Hopkins researchers have...
Epidemiology: Measures for cleaner air
Many measures have been introduced around the world with the aim of reducing outdoor air pollution and concomitantly improving public...
The healing power of a smile: A link between oral care and substance abuse recovery
A new study links the benefits of comprehensive oral care to the physical and emotional recovery of patients seeking treatment...
New recommendations for stroke systems of care to improve patient outcomes
American Stroke Association Policy Statement DALLAS, May 20, 2019 - Improvements in stroke systems of care are necessary to ensure...
Nearly 1 in 5 parents say their child never wears a helmet while riding a bike
National Poll focuses on children's street smarts, including bike, skateboard, scooter and road safetyCredit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll...
Children who walk to school less likely to be overweight or obese, study suggests
Children who regularly walk or cycle to school are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who travel...
Diabetes patients at higher risk of deadly liver disease, finds study of 18 million people
Many patients with potentially deadly liver cirrhosis and liver cancer are being diagnosed at late advanced stages of disease, according...
Sexual minority cancer survivors face disparities in access to care and quality of life
Results from a study published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, point to the...
Pinterest homemade sunscreens: A recipe for sunburn
Researchers urge parents to use commercially sold and regulated sunscreen products Social media and other online tools have changed the...
Teens with ADHD get more traffic violations for risky driving, have higher crash risk
Preventable risky driving behaviors may contribute to elevated crash risk, according to first large-scale longitudinal study on driving outcomes for...
Can a hands-on model help forest stakeholders fight tree disease?
Credit: Richard C. Cobb, California Polytechnic State University When a new, more aggressive strain of the pathogen that causes sudden...
Project to deter opioid tampering wins top Addiction Science Award
NIDA announces awardees at the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering FairCredit: National Institute on Drug Abuse A 14-year-old's innovative...
2 catheters originally developed by Dr. Riyaz Bashir receive premarket clearance by FDA
Two catheters originally developed by Temple cardiologist Dr. Riyaz Bashir receive premarket clearance by FDA for treatment of blood clotsCredit:...
