Health
Machine learning: artificial neural networks localize extrasystoles
Worldwide, cardiovascular diseases cause more than 17 million deaths per year. Of these, about 25 percent are deemed sudden cardiac...
Faster way to catch SARS-CoV-2 virus? Smaller magnetic beads with superior magnetic moment help
A more efficient way to test SARS-CoV-2 Virus was developed recently by a research team led by Professor WANG Junfeng...
Scientists suggest AgNP/MoS2 nano-pocket for surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy scattering detection
The research group of YANG Liangbao at the Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese...
Is it a healthy day in the neighborhood?
What characteristics of a neighborhood contribute to the health of its residents – or reduce it?Credit: Simmons College of Kentucky...
Enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to Alzheimer’s ‘sundowning,’ disease progression
New Alzheimer’s research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” – the worsening of symptoms late in...
Structure of opioid receptors may reveal how to better design pain relievers, addiction therapies
Opioids remain the most potent and effective pain relievers in medicine, but they’re also among the most addictive drugs that...
LJI and Kyowa Kirin launch immunology fellowship program
LA JOLLA, CA—Support for early career researchers is about to get a major boost, thanks to a new fellowship fund...
Tau-regulating protein identified as a promising target for developing Alzheimer’s disease treatment
PHILADELPHIA – A gene encoding a protein linked to tau production—tripartite motif protein 11 (TRIM11)—was found to suppress deterioration in...
Investigators identify translation gaps in instrument that measures nursing practice environment
PHILADELPHIA (July 27, 2023) – Two decades ago, the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index was published to...
IU researchers diagnose Indianapolis Zoo orangutan with rare genetic disease
NDIANAPOLIS—Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have diagnosed a Sumatran Orangutan at the Indianapolis Zoo with a rare genetic...
What these scientists learned from offering genetic screening to 13,000 Oregonians for free
Early genetic testing can improve cancer outcomes, but individuals often don’t undergo this screening if they lack a family history...
UV disinfection in the treatment management of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants
The global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its new variants has created a need for...
New app developed at NYU Tandon School of Engineering promises to make navigating subway stations easier for people with blindness and low vision
A new trip-planning app has shown encouraging results in improving navigation inside subway stations, according to a study published in...
UC San Diego health among first in nation to perform regenerative brain cell procedure for epilepsy
In what could lead to a revolutionary advancement in the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy, UC San Diego Health has...
Lethal effects of mosquito-transmitted virus mediated by cholesterol receptor
A protein responsible for lethal liver disease in mice infected with Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) has been identified by...
Study examines struggles of Haitian migrants self-managing diabetes on Dominican Republic sugar cane fields
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A new study from the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing found that barriers, including poverty,...
Mixed-breeds, Labradors and Jack Russell terriers are the most common UK dog breeds
An analysis of more than 2 million pet dogs living in the UK in 2019 has identified the most common...
Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
URBANA, Ill. — As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater...
Chinese Medicine and Culture article blends medicine practices for holistic healthcare
The practice of medicine goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnesses. It involves understanding patients' stories and experiences to provide holistic...
Knowledge that can improve identification and risk stratification of a heart disorder that can cause sudden cardiac death
Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, in collaboration with researchers at the National University Hospital of Iceland, have...