Health
Scientists report new approach to reduce or prevent renal fibrosis
Findings suggest activating type 1 angiotensin receptors on T cells may limit scar formation in the kidney, according to a...
Despite transition period, maximal running shoes may still increase risk of injury
Credit: Rob Kerr/OSU-Cascades BEND, Ore. - A six-week transition period did not help wearers adjust to "maximal" running shoes, indicating...
Study finds natural variation in sex ratios at birth and sex ratio inflation in 12 countries
UMass Amherst biostatistician designed study that describes national sex ratio imbalancesCredit: UMass Amherst An international team of researchers, led by...
How artificial intelligence is tackling heart disease. Find out at ICNC 2019
12 to 14 May in Lisbon, Portugal: Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse imaging data allows early recognition of heart...
Study reveals brain marker for angry dreams
Researchers have identified a pattern of brain activity that reflects anger experienced during dreaming according to a new study carried...
Novel biomarkers for noninvasive diagnosis of NAFLD-related fibrosis
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, April 15, 2019--With an estimated 25% of people worldwide affected by...
‘PRO-cision Medicine’ aims to turn patient-reported outcome ratings into personalized care
Medical care presents expert toolkit for using patient ratings to monitor and manage cancer care April 16, 2019 - Patient-reported...
Mass drug administrations can grant population protection against malaria
New study suggests administering antimalarial drugs to entire populations could help reduce infection so even untreated individuals are protected, but...
Award lecturers announced for Nutrition 2019
Register for a press pass to hear from leading experts on current advances and challenges in nutrition Renowned scientists and...
A thorough characterization of structural variants in human genomes
Human genomes vary quite a bit from individual to individual. These differences include single nucleotide changes, or "spelling mistakes" in...
Eliminating routine but low-value preoperative tests for cataract surgery patients associated with cost savings
FINDINGS UCLA researchers found that eliminating routine but unnecessary procedures before people undergo cataract surgery has the potential to save...
This oral appliance could help you (and your partner) sleep better
An original design for an oral appliance developed in Hiroshima University Hospital can help sufferers of sleep apnea sleep more...
Why comic-style information is better at preparing patients for cardiac catheterization
Credit: Brand, Gao, Hamann, Martineck, Stangl/Charité Before undergoing surgery, patients must be fully informed about what the procedure entails. The...
Uninformed, overwhelmed clients; unrealistic agency expectations
Child welfare study examines challenges among therapists in contracted private agenciesCredit: Florida Atlantic University More than 1.2 million children in...
DNDi and Atomwise collaborate to advance drug development using AI for neglected diseases
Efforts to discover novel compounds against Chagas disease see early successes -- part of Atomwise's Artificial Intelligence Molecular Screen (AIMS)...
Tree dens play a critical role in panda lifestyle
Study reinforces importance of old growth forests In a paper recently published in the journal Biological Conservation, an international team...
Pediatric Academic Societies 2019 Meeting features the latest advancements in pediatric research
Thousands of pediatric researchers and health care providers will convene in Baltimore on April 27-30. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician...
‘Lovely’ and ‘scientific’ — Medical student evaluations differ by gender and minority status
Despite push for competency-based evaluations, many still focus on personality traits In the largest analysis to date of narrative medical...
Common sleep myths compromise good sleep and health
People often say they can get by on five or fewer hours of sleep, that snoring is harmless, and that...
Improving the ACA’s insurance coverage provisions will improve patient care
Washington, D.C. April 16, 2019 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) published a paper today in the Annals of...
