Artificial intelligence can identify trauma patients who misuse alcohol
MAYWOOD, IL - A first-of-its kind study has demonstrated that an artificial intelligence technique can be used to identify trauma patients who misuse alcohol. Researchers...
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ICHE Roundup: Unnecessary urine tests, surgical infections, nurses’ role in stewardship
Simple change to standard orders reduces urine testing in asymptomatic patients SIMPLE CHANGE TO STANDARD ORDERS REDUCES URINE TESTING IN ASYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS Title: Effect of...
Understanding peppers and chilis from around the world
A comprehensive multinational review of Capsicum species: 'Capsicum--An Abbreviated Compendium' GRIFFIN, GEORGIA--A comprehensive and multinational review of peppers/chilis (Capsicum species) with academic and scientific input...
Development of nonvolatile spintronics-based 50uW microcontroller unit operating at 200MHz
Credit: Tohoku University Researchers at Tohoku University have announced the development of a nonvolatile microcontroller unit (MCU) which achieves both high performance and ultra-low power...
Dietary fiber helps clump material in your gut
The results may have implications for microbe growth and drug absorption in our bodiesCredit: Image credit: Caltech/Ismagilov Lab/A. Preska Steinberg Food, microbes, and medicine all...
Researchers develop new compound that offers superior therapeutic approach to treat MS
Researchers show compounds based on chloroindazole reduce inflammation as well as promote neuroprotection and remyelination, improving the primary symptoms in a mouse model of multiple...
New blood test may map fetal genome for countless mutations
Test could detect innumerable diseases caused by minuscule impairments in the fetal genome, Tel Aviv University researchers sayCredit: Tom Rabinowitz/AFTAU. Tel Aviv University researchers have...
Russian physicists trained the oscillatory neural network to recognize images
Credit: Andrei Velichko Physicists from Petrozavodsk State University have proposed a new method for oscillatory neural network to recognize simple images. Such networks with an...
For adult scoliosis, surgery, other treatments are viable options
Surgery, physical therapy, injections can prevent spinal deterioration, lead to improvementsCredit: Washington University School of Medicine For years, spine surgeons have debated the best methods...
AI may be better for detecting radar signals, facilitating spectrum sharing
Credit: N. Hanacek/NIST When vacationers buy a stake in a beachfront timeshare, they decide in advance who gets to use the property when. The National...
Can smoking cessation reduce rheumatoid arthritis risk?
In an Arthritis Care & Research analysis of 230,732 women, those who quit smoking many years ago had a lower risk of a certain form...
Automated speed enforcement doesn’t just reduce collisions — it helps reduce crime
Credit: Credit: Shewkar Ibrahim It's widely accepted that automated photo enforcement programs targeting speeding help reduce collisions and promote safe driving. Now a new University...
Consuming garlic and onions may lower colorectal cancer risk
Consumption of allium vegetables--which include garlic, leeks, and onions--was linked with a reduced risk of in colorectal cancer in a study of men and women...
Radio-tracking dolphins reveals intimate details about their behavior
FAU Harbor Branch, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute conduct most extensive radio-tracking effort of Indian River Lagoon bottlenose dolphinsCredit: Please do not remove the credit line on...
Squid could provide an eco-friendly alternative to plastics
Self-healing fabric, abrasion-resistant coatings, precision drug delivery and smart textiles are among the potential applications of squid 'ring tooth' protein The remarkable properties of a...
