Cardiovascular disease in China
Bottom Line: This study analyzed data from the Global Burden of Disease Study to look at the rate of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in China along...
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Fingerprints, revisited
For more than a century, forensic scientists have linked criminals to crime scenes through the distinctive loops and whorls on their fingertips. But now, researchers...
Discovery of how organs form helps researchers to develop future diabetes treatments
Discovery of how organs form helps stem cell researchers in their quest to develop future treatments of diabetes and cancer Discovery of how organs form...
School of Advanced Science will discuss the importance of atmospheric aerosols
Young researchers and graduates from any country have until March 24 to apply for the event, which will be held at the University of São...
Mobilizing the lymphatic system may help combat obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
New mouse model shows enhancing lymph vessel formation via VEGF-D stimulation in obese adipose tissue has beneficial anti-inflammatory and metabolic effects, according to a new...
New cell subtypes classified in mouse brain
Credit: Wang et al. Cell Reports 2019 Cold Spring Harbor, NY -- It's been estimated that the human brain contains roughly 100 billion neurons, together...
Climate change could devastate painted turtles, according to new study
Credit: Nicole Valenzuela AMES, Iowa - An Iowa State University biologist is sounding the alarm for the painted turtle, one of many reptiles for which...
Understanding global trauma systems — OTA International looks at current status, future needs
March 13, 2019 - National trauma systems play a critical role in improving survival and reducing disability from musculoskeletal and other injuries. An update on...
Researchers explore link between metal exposure and Parkinson’s symptoms
Credit: Iowa State University News Service AMES, Iowa - A new study from Iowa State University biomedical researchers illuminates the biological processes by which exposure...
Inside a tumor: Purple bacteria visualize ‘big eaters’
Credit: ©Helmholtz Zentrum München Cancer presents an ongoing challenge for physicians, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. This is, amongst other things,...
Study examines use of video-assisted surgery for known, suspected lung cancer in VA
Bottom Line: A video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove part of a lung in patients with known or suspected lung...
Blunting pain’s emotional component
Blocking a type of opioid receptor restores motivationCredit: Washington University School of Medicine Chronic pain involves more than just hurting. People suffering from pain often...
Research finds simple urine test allows for rapid diagnosis of preeclampsia
Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Researchers with The Ohio State University College of Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and...
Easier nicotine vaping product access likely to improve health and reduce health costs
Easier access to e-cigarettes containing nicotine is highly likely to lead to health gains and cost savings in the health sector, Australian and New Zealand...
Neural networks predict planet mass
Credit: © University of Bern / Image: Adrian Moser Planets grow in stellar disks accreting solid material and gas. Whether they become bodies like Earth...
