New model found effective in predicting risk of opioid overdose
Current approaches to identifying people who are at high risk for overdosing on opioids target many who are not truly at high risk. A new...
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Mailing colorectal cancer screening kit found effective, regardless of financial incentive
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States, and just six out of 10 adults in the age range recommended for routine...
Financial incentives didn’t improve response rates to mailed colorectal cancer screening tests
Bottom Line: Financial incentives didn't increase completion rates of colorectal cancer screening tests mailed to patients. In a randomized clinical trial of almost 900 patients, none...
Colourful male fish have genes to thank for their enduring looks
Credit: University of Exeter Striking traits seen only in males of some species - such as colourful peacock feathers or butterfly wings - are partly...
Researchers find method to prioritize treatment strategies in hepatitis C in US prisons
Key takeaway: New research identifies guidelines for prioritizing the treatment of hepatitis C infections in the U.S. prison system, resulting in a significant improvement in...
New computational tool could change how we study pathogens
Credit: Beerli TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A sophisticated new analysis tool developed by Florida State University scientists may signal a new era in the study of...
A protein’s surprising role offers clues to limit graft-vs.-host disease
While it plays a protective role in other diseases, knocking out NLRP6 in mice led to better outcomes, less-severe symptoms after bone marrow transplantCredit: University...
How does estrogen protect bones? Unraveling a pathway to menopausal bone loss
Credit: Department of Cell Signaling,TMDU Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) and The University of Tokyo find a connection between estrogen and bone...
Generic weight-loss drug may be safe and effective for long-term treatment
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - March 22, 2019 - An inexpensive weight-loss drug approved 60 years ago for only short-term use also may be safe and effective...
Brookhaven Lab publishes second edition of nuclear nonproliferation textbook
Updating the 2013 edition, the new release describes important changes that have since been implemented in the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) safeguards system and...
Caterpillars retrieve ‘voicemail’ by eating soil
Plant legacy affects aboveground insects through soilCredit: NIOO-KNAW Leaf-feeding caterpillars greatly enrich their intestinal flora by eating soil. It's even possible to trace the legacy...
Study reveals impact of plain cigarette packaging warnings
Credit: University of Stirling Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more of an impact on smokers than those on branded packs, according to new research...
Novel MD simulation sheds light on mystery of hydrated electron’s structure
Credit: Vladimir Rybkin The e-aq species is difficult to observe directly because it is short-lived and cannot be separated or concentrated. This rules out using...
UN University debuts online tool to help nations meet 2030 goal: Clean water, sanitation for all
Launched on World Water Day, SDG Policy Support System outlines 6-step path to critical SDG 6; Enables effective assessment of national situation, exposes gaps and...
UTSW researchers identify new mechanism to reduce inflammation
Credit: UT Southwestern DALLAS - March 21, 2019 - UT Southwestern researchers have identified two proteins that act as gatekeepers to dampen a potentially life-threatening...
