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Researchers explore enzymetic activities based on nanocomplex sensors
Credit: World Scientific A team of researchers from Ludong University compared the susceptibility of different triangle silver nanoprisms (TSNPRs) towards...
Pregnancy and motherhood during surgical training: Results of a nationwide survey
Boston, MA-- Surgeons take pride in the intensive training they endure, spending between five and nine years after medical school...
New links between genetic abnormality and brain function in Huntington’s disease
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, March 21, 2018 -- While the gene mutation that causes Huntington's...
Study evaluates connection between drug, alcohol use and infant abdominal malformation
Credit: Loyola Medicine MAYWOOD, IL - Alcohol use early in the pregnancy by the mother may be a risk factor...
Medicating for mental health
Credit: University of Guelph Weight gain and Type 2 diabetes are potential side effects in people taking a common medication...
Is there an association between number of patients doctor sees and online patient rating?
Bottom Line: Lower online patient ratings for urologists in California were associated with practices that saw more patients. Why The...
Medical expansion has improved health — with one exception
COLUMBUS, Ohio - While Americans debate the rising cost of health care, a new study of 30 countries over 27...
Surpassing critical blood pressure threshold could signal hypertension regardless of age
Boston, MA-- Hypertension, abnormally high blood pressure, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Many healthcare...
Georgetown to collaborate with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations US
WASHINGTON (March 21, 2018) -- Georgetown University and CEPI U.S. - the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations U.S. - today...
Health-related quality of life for patients with vascular malformations
Bottom Line: Patients with vascular malformations, which include blood vessel, artery and lymph vessel abnormalities, appear to have more pain...
Link between 2 key Alzheimer’s proteins explained
It's a paradox of Alzheimer's disease: Plaques of the sticky protein amyloid beta are the most characteristic sign in the...
How often do medical problems lead to bankruptcy?
CAMBRDIGE, MASS.--A team of researchers led by an MIT economist has found that medical expenses account for roughly 4 percent...
New valve technology promises cheaper, greener engines
Credit: University of Waterloo Technology developed at the University of Waterloo reliably and affordably increases the efficiency of internal combustion...
Proteins reveal new mechanisms in prostate cancer
A study by the University of Tampere in Finland used protein profiling to find new prostate cancer mechanisms that are...
Can a smartwatch detect irregular heartbeat?
Bottom Line: A smartwatch coupled with a machine learning algorithm was able to detect irregular heartbeat, or atrial fibrillation (AF),...
Creating a sustainable energy roadmap for Pittsburgh
Credit: Swanson School of Engineering/John Altdorfer PITTSBURGH (March 21, 2018) ... The City of Pittsburgh enjoyed three "renaissance" periods in...
Fixing soybean’s need for nitrogen
Credit: Luiz G. Moretti. Soybean is rich in protein, which is great for the humans and animals eating it. But...
Cold can activate body’s ‘good’ fat at a cellular level, study finds
Lower temperatures can activate the body's 'good' fat formation at a cellular level, a new study led by academics at...
New insights into the late history of Neandertals
Credit: I. Crevecoeur Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, have sequenced the genomes of...
Hunting squid slowed by rising carbon levels
James Cook University (JCU) scientists in Australia have found high carbon dioxide levels cause squid to bungle attacks on their...
