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Bausch + Lomb Recalls Intraocular Lenses: Inflammatory Risk

New Study: Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion for Uveal Melanoma

Impact of Snacks on Blood Sugar: Personalized Nutritional Challenges

The Marvel of Shoulder Anatomy: Versatile Joints

US Authorities Conducting Study on Autism Epidemic

Study Links Vivid Imagery to PTSD Risk

Measles Outbreak in Knox County, Ohio: Cases Reach 14

Measuring Quality in Healthcare: Key Factors Examined

CDC Official Urges Staff to Plan for Agency's Splintering

Probiotics Reduce Negative Feelings: New Research Findings

Covid-19 Impact on Hearing Impairments: University Study Findings

Holy Water Consumption Linked to Cholera Outbreaks

Michigan Research Team Utilizes AI for Autism Exercise Snacks

Scientists Plan Strategies to Prevent Future Viral Outbreaks

New Phase of Immune Response Discovered: Implications for Vaccines

Monitoring Bio-Signals with Wearable Devices: Key Health Insights

Key Discovery: Protein Modification in MDA5 Enhances Virus Detection

1 in 10 U.S. Adults with Substance Use Disorder Hospitalized

American Society of Clinical Oncology Updates Fertility Preservation Recommendations

Cancer Patients' End-of-Life Fatigue Linked to Brain Neurons

Study Reveals How Brain Cells Control Tongue Movements

Study Links Poor Hearing to Higher Heart Failure Risk

WHO Urges Action Against Measles Outbreak

Shared Risk Factors for Stroke, Dementia, and Depression

Eye-Tracking Study: Boosting Social Skills in Disabled Individuals

Oklahoma City Bombing Survivors Show Trauma Traces

Biological Basis of Addiction: HDAC5 Limits Scn4b Gene

Study: Young Adults Using Alcohol and Cannabis Together for Stress Relief

AI Predicts Patients Needing Immediate Care

Tuberculosis Mortality Surges Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

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"440 National Parks and 7,400 Urban Parks Across the US"

Importance of Scientific Ocean Monitoring for Understanding Global Systems

Academic Performance: Lecture Attendance vs. Streaming Choice

Humans' Bipedalism Linked to Musical and Linguistic Skills

Scientists Unveil New Limit on Neutrino Mass

Successful Transplantation of Posidonia Oceanica Seagrass in Monaco

Preventing Cytochrome P450 from Reducing Drug Effectiveness

Study Reveals Genes in Bacterial Genomes Organized by Function

Exploring Dissolved Organic Matter in Deep Sea

The Role of Proteins in Life: Functions and Diversity

Gas Boilers Identified as Primary Source of NOx Pollution in Central London

Japanese Researchers Develop Clear Biodegradable Material

Oldest Hominin Fossil Found in Taiwan's Penghu Channel

Role of Cysteinyl Leukotrienes in Inflammatory Diseases

Global Fisheries Deplete 560 Million Tons of Marine Nutrients

Explosive Combustion: Ensuring U.S. Stockpile Safety

Study Reveals Resource Use Efficiency Gap in Native vs. Non-Native Species

Life Beyond Earth: Complex Realities of Alien Existence

Study: Lengthy Prison Sentences Effective in Deterring Homicides

Rock Outcrops Influence Soil Function in Mountain Ecosystems

Trump Warns Against Distorted Race Narrative

Finnish Farmers Embrace Intuition for Better Decisions

Exploring Martian Cornucopia: Perseverance Rover Studies Rocky Outcrops

Max Planck Institute Unveils MetaFlowTrain for Microbial Study

Library Indexing Challenges: Uncovering Mislabeling & Authorship Issues

Hantavirus: Betsy Arakawa's Death Linked to Rodents

AI Accelerates Discovery of Quantum Phases: Study

Brown Bears Census Using DNA Reveals 13,000 in Romania

Pharmaceutical Pollution Impacts Atlantic Salmon Migration

Breakthrough Discovery: Mechanism of Citrus Resistance Unveiled

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Role of Solar and Wind Power in 24/7 Electricity Storage

Google Accused of Tracking Students for Profit

Data Breach at Morocco's Social Security Agency

Research Shows Slow Progress in Holding Tech Companies Accountable

Challenges of Connecting Sea Structures to Power Grid

Digital Twins in Healthcare: Risks of Adversarial Attacks

Institute of Visual Computing Removes Objects in Live 3D Recordings

Balancing Data Privacy and Model Accuracy

TikTok's International Revenue Surges Amid US Ban Deadline

Openai Counters Elon Musk: AI Giant's Legal Action

Trump Administration Expects Apple to Make iPhones in US

Chinese Researchers Unveil Deep-Sea Tool for Cutting Cables

AI Revolution: From ChatGPT to Medical Diagnosis

World's First Tech Prevents Temperature Rise in Hydrogen Charging

Advancing AI Development with Efficient Infrastructure

Fastest Wireless Data Transmission: TU/e Achieves 5.7 Terabits/sec

Alpine Craft Inspires Innovative Wood-Based Materials

Evolution of Personal Computing: From Programming to Accessibility

Apple Introduces New Clean Up Feature for Photo Editing

New Method for Predicting Lost Wilderness Individuals' Locations

Exploring Ocean Depths: Virtual Trip Inspires Ecosystem Connection

Rmit University Tech Boosts Sustainable Bio-Oil Production

Mother Turns Tragedy into Advocacy Against AI Chatbots

Texas Power Grid Operator Expects Surge in Energy Demand

California Nonprofits, Foundations, Labor Groups Raise Concerns Over OpenAI's Restructuring

Google Lifts Gag Order in Anti-Monopoly Case

Semiconductor Chip Demand Fuels Electricity Surge

Samsung Factory Worker in Vietnam Unfazed by Trump's Tariffs

Data Centers' Electricity Consumption to Double by 2030

Tsmc Reports Strong Q1 Revenue Amid Global Uncertainty

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Thursday, 12 September 2019

Over one-fifth of injured U.S. adult cyclists, mostly men, not wearing a helmet

Men and ethnic minorities are less likely to wear cycle helmets and more likely to suffer from head and neck injuries in accidents, according to new research published in Brain Injury.

Study offers verdict for China's efforts on coal emissions

Researchers from China, France and the U.S. have evaluated China's success in stemming emissions from its coal-fired power plants (CPPs).

Few people with peanut allergy tolerate peanut after stopping oral immunotherapy

Allergy to peanut, which is often severe, is one of the most common food allergies in the United States. Although previous studies have shown that peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT)—ingesting small, controlled amounts of peanut protein—can desensitize adults and children and prevent life-threatening allergic reactions, the optimal duration and dose is unknown. In a study that followed participants after OIT successfully desensitized them to peanut, discontinuing OIT or continuing OIT at a reduced dose led to a decline in its protective effects. The study, published online today in The Lancet, also found that several blood tests administered before OIT could predict the success of therapy. The Phase 2 study was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the NIH, and may inform who may benefit from peanut OIT and what changes in this experimental treatment should be implemented.

Innovative treatment to prevent common brain infection could save NHS 7 million pounds per year

An innovative solution used to prevent common brain infections in patients having surgery for hydrocephalus has been found to significantly reduce infection rates according to a report published in The Lancet today.

At NY Fashion Week, robotic dresses take on a life of their own

Fashion and technology have often gone hand in hand, improving supply chains and bringing the world's runways to the masses, but at this week's shows in New York, robotic designs took center stage.

Beijing to exit 200 most polluted cities list

Beijing's notoriously bad air quality has improved in recent years and the Chinese capital is expected to drop out of a list of 200 most polluted cities in the world this year, a data provider said Thursday.

Oil spill adds to list of Dorian-induced woes in Bahamas

The air smells like fuel, the ground is covered in a black paste-like substance and the residents of Grand Bahama are afraid.

Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical lion goes on display in Paris

Leonardo da Vinci's famous mechanical lion on Wednesday went on display in Paris for a month, in a tribute to the Renaissance master 500 years after his death.

Four things to know about vaping

The Trump administration has announced it will soon ban flavored e-cigarette products to deter an ever growing number of young users.

Uber vows to keep fighting sweeping California labor bill

California lawmakers confronting the changing definition of work approved sweeping legislation Wednesday designed to give many contract workers new pay and benefit protections, but tech giants Uber and Lyft vowed to keep fighting the changes, possibly by bankrolling an expensive fight on the 2020 ballot.

Mint, menthol: Vape industry has dug heels in on flavor bans

Efforts to ban flavored e-cigarettes and reduce their appeal to youngsters have sputtered under industry pressure in over a half-dozen states this year even as one state, Michigan, moves ahead with its own restrictions and President Donald Trump promises federal ones.

Heart attack patients take longer to call emergency when symptoms are gradual

Heart attack symptoms can be gradual or abrupt and both situations are a medical emergency. That's the main message of research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

Strategies to connect with barricaded buyers

Researchers from Clemson University and University of Kentucky published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing, which examines several means by which suppliers can enhance their competitiveness when selling to barricaded buyers.

How marketers can shape customer sentiment during events

Researchers from University of Tennessee, IESEG School of Management, and Georgia State University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that investigates the role of firms' customer engagement initiatives in social media and analyzes how firms seek to influence digital sentiment by shaping customers' experiential interactions.

It takes a 'consortium': Researchers develop metabolic engineering technique

For years, scientists have explored ways to alter the cells of microorganisms in efforts to improve how a wide range of products are made—including medicines, fuels, and even beer. By tapping into the world of metabolic engineering, researchers have also developed techniques to create "smart" bacteria capable of carrying out a multitude of functions that impact processes involved in drug delivery, digestion, and even water decontamination.

Gene therapy helps functional recovery after stroke

A new gene therapy turns glial cells—abundant support cells in the brain—into neurons, repairing damage that results from stroke and significantly improving motor function in mice. A paper describing the new therapy, which uses the NeuroD1 gene, appears online in the journal Molecular Therapy. Once further developed, this NeuroD1-based gene therapy could potentially be used to treat stroke, which is a leading cause of disability in the U.S., with 800,000 new stroke patients every year.

UK improves cancer survival, but is still behind other high-income countries

Cancer survival in the UK has improved since 1995, although it still lags behind other high-income countries, according to new analysis by the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership (ICBP), which is managed by Cancer Research UK.

Specialized training benefits young STEM researchers

The First-year Research Immersion (FRI) program at Binghamton University, State University of New York has proven that young college students are capable of leading real research. And according to a new study, students in FRI do better when the instructors who oversee their projects are provided extra training.

Enhancing the way epilepsy is managed by engaging community pharmacists

The University of Washington's School of Pharmacy announced on Thursday, Sept. 12, a collaboration with global biopharmaceutical company UCB to improve access to care for people living with epilepsy. This interdisciplinary project will explore ways in which community pharmacists can better support people living with this neurological disorder.

Electrical-first cardioversion strategy for AFib results in shorter ED length of stay

A multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial confirms that both chemical-first and electrical-first approaches are effective strategies for acute atrial fibrillation; however, an electrical-first strategy results in a significantly shorter emergency department (ED) length of stay. The study findings are published in the September 2019 issue of Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), a journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM).

Infant with deadly leukemia saved by drug for adult liver cancer

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals have successfully treated a months-old infant with a rare childhood leukemia using a targeted therapy approved for adults with inoperable liver cancer and advanced kidney cancer.

Talking receptors may affect relaxin at work

Fibrosis, the damaging build-up of hardened or scarred tissue in the body, is a hallmark of various diseases and can lead to the dysfunction and failure of organs such as the heart and kidney. Fibrosis-related diseases in various organs contribute to around 45 per cent of deaths in developed countries.

Study finds genetic analysis can aid treatment of eosinophilic Esophagitis

Personalized medicine—where the proper medicine and proper dose are used for the individual patient—moved a step closer to reality for children suffering from eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammation of the food pipe often caused by an allergic reaction to certain foods. The study, led by researchers from Nemours Children's Health System and published today in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, suggests that a simple genetic test from a saliva sample may greatly boost response rates in children with eosinophilic esophagitis who are treated with a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are commonly prescribed to treat acid-related conditions.

Victims of physical or sexual assault should have better access to medical services

Victims of sexual and physical attacks should have greater access to specialist medical forensic examinations, even if they have not reported the offence to police, according to new research published in peer-reviewed journal Forensic Sciences Research.

Microplastics stunt growth of worms: study

New research shows that the presence of microplastics can stunt the growth of earthworms, and even cause them to lose weight—potentially having a serious impact on the soil ecosystem.