Caregiving not as bad for your health as once thought, study says
For decades, articles in research journals and the popular press alike have reported that being a family caregiver takes a toll on a person's health,...
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New algorithm optimizes quantum computing problem-solving
A Canadian quantum computer can solve complex problems more efficiently with an algorithm developed in Japan.Credit: Tohoku University Tohoku University researchers have developed an algorithm...
New study finds higher C-section infection risk for mothers on Medicaid
More research needed to understand the disparity between public versus private insurance Arlington, VA -- The risk of surgical site infection following cesarean delivery is...
Opioid addiction treatment in teens focus of new project
HERSHEY, Pa. -- Substance use disorders continue to rise at alarming rates among adolescents, with opioid abuse contributing to this significant public health problem. A...
Neurostimulation for chronic pain, bladder conditions, and movement disorders
Free public event in Sydney, Australia, on May 26, 2019 WHAT: Free public event in Sydney, Australia: "Neurostimulation: An established drug-free therapy for chronic conditions...
Long-lived bats could hold secrets to mammal longevity
UMD biologists found four bat lineages that live at least four times longer than similar-sized mammals and revealed new traits associated with bat longevityCredit: G....
Active ingredient of aconite root against peripheral neuropathic pain is identified as neoline
Credit: © Toshiaki Makino The root of Aconitum carmichaeli (Ranunculaceae), is a crude drug used in traditional Chinese or Japanese kampo medicine to treat pain...
More than a strip of paint needed to keep cyclists safe
Credit: Monash University Research published in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention today (Thursday 11 April 2019) shows that marked on-road bicycle lanes and parked...
Ultrasound aligns living cells in bioprinted tissues
Credit: Rohan Shirwaiker, NC State University North Carolina State University researchers have developed a technique to improve the characteristics of engineered tissues by using ultrasound...
Experimental drug delivers one-two punch to vision loss
Experiments show new therapy slows blood vessel leakage associated with diabetic macular edema & macular degenerationCredit: Alexsander Popel In studies with lab-grown human cells and...
Scientists improve cycling performance of Al-based batteries with high areal density cathode
Credit: TANG Yongbing Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the dominant power source for portable electronics and electric vehicles. However, the relatively low theoretical capacity of graphite...
Diet rich in animal protein is associated with a greater risk of death
Credit: Raija Törrönen A diet rich in animal protein and meat in particular is not good for the health, a new study from the University...
New guideline decreases breast cancer re-operation rates
Patients can avoid added stress and potential surgical complicationsCredit: UBC Okanagan photo A UBC medical student has determined that a new surgical guideline is making...
Identification of lymph node cells that may play important roles in immune tolerance
Credit: Kanazawa University The thymus is the organ in which T cells*1) differentiate. T cells express various T cell receptors for reacting with various pathogenic...
Manipulating the crystallization and assembly of materials in solution by Marangoni flow
Credit: ©Science China Press Solution-based approaches are widely used for crystal growth and material assembly. In the solution-based processes, inherent fluid flows always present. Recently,...
