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Alzheimer's Detection Blood Test and Medications Boost Patient Outcomes

Gop-Led Congress Approves $186 Billion Food Assistance Cuts

Ancient Bacteria Linked to Neurologic Disorders

Scientists Discover Precise Gut Communication System

Study Reveals AI Tools Match Expensive Systems in Medical Scan Reporting

Ai Tool Detects Parkinson's Signs: University of Rochester Study

Genetic Link to Bipolar Disorder Identified

Covid-19 Surge After July 4: Uncertainty Surrounds Paxlovid

Ketamine: Rapid Antidepressant Mechanisms Unveiled

FDA Panel Examines Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy

Unveiling the Impact of Menopause on Women's Health

Colorado Health Officials Declare End of Measles Outbreak

U.S. Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2024

Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries on Veterans

New Method Reveals Hazards of Dry Spills on Floors

Study Reveals Unhealthy Noise Levels in Portland

AGS Releases Alternative Treatments for Older Adults

Study Reveals Widespread Stigma Towards Patients with Substance Use Disorders

Study Reveals How Face Pareidolia Captivates Attention

Bone Fracture Protection Fades After Menopausal Hormone Therapy

UK High Street Self-Tests Require Better Regulation

Study: Walking 7,000 Steps Daily Equals 10,000 for Health

Dialysis Initiation Discrepancy in Pregnant Women with Kidney Disease

Ivermectin Reduces Malaria Transmission: New Hope Arises

Recall of 100,000 Rich's Ice Cream Bars for Listeria

Study: Monitoring Tissue Oxygen in Heart Surgery - No Risk Reduction

Promising Gene Therapy for Rett Syndrome

Allo-HCT Feasible for Older MDS Patients

George Francis Tidmarsh Named Director of Center for Drug Evaluation

Physician Exit Rates from Traditional Medicare on the Rise

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Astronomers Study 104 Quasars with MIGHTEE Survey

University of South Australia Ecologists Study Impact of Prescribed Burning on Native Animals

Quantum Batteries: Faster Charging, More Energy

Iconic Fish in British Columbia Faces Uncertain Future

Unsw Scientists Restore Lost Underwater Pastures, Save Seahorses

SpaceX Readies 19th Dragon Launch, Boeing Starliner in Repair Mode

Golden-Shouldered Parrot Faces Habitat Threat

Novel PET Hydrolase Enzyme Boosts PET Plastic Biodegradation

Decline in Upper Paraná River Fishing Yields

Indigenous Community Traces Found in North Brazilian Amazon

Philippines Halts Schools and Flights Due to Typhoon

Impact of Misfolded Proteins on Neurodegenerative Diseases

Iconic Palm Trees of Uruguay: A Symbolic Parallel

Divers Hunt Starfish with Wooden Spears in Cook Islands

Oldest Human Burial Site Discovered in Israel Cave

Rising Grocery Prices Spark Social Media Conversations

Snapping Shrimp Sounds: Coral Reef Resilience Indicator

Study Reveals Lasting Impact of State-Sponsored Witch Hunt in The Gambia

Italian Students' University Success Linked to Exam Timing

Plant-Based Eggs: Emerging Sustainable Protein Alternative

Plant Scientists Discover Potato Plant Defense Mechanism Against Sss

Novel Method Detects Ice Formation in Clouds

Canada's Vast Wetlands: Jewels of the Landscape

Usda Study: House Fly Microbes for Disease Monitoring

California Latinos Contribute Quarter of US Latino GDP

Unveiling Steel Hardening: Atomic-Scale Shifts Revealed

Soybeans Battle Heatwave: Green Leaves Defy Summer Sun

Colonial-Era Landscape Changes Lead to 80% Grassland Loss

Impact of Non-Wage Amenities on Labor Market

UK Public Prefers Supermarkets Over Online Shopping

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Security Vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Servers Compromises Numerous Companies

Tally of Microsoft victims surges to 400 as hackers exploit SharePoint flaw

Apple launches $20-a-month AppleCare One plan covering up to three devices

Apple Launches New Product-Insurance Plan for Three Devices

Engineers develop a satellite-based navigation system for divers

New memristor-based system could boost processing of radiofrequency signals

Advanced Technologies Enhancing Wireless Communication

Eco-Friendly Underwater Navigation for Divers

Tech companies want to move fast: Trump's 'AI Action Plan' aims to remove 'red tape'

Trump Administration Unveils Plan for AI Development

Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize children

Meta Introduces Safety Features for Teen Protection

Tesla profits drop as Musk warns of 'rough' patch before riches

Tesla's Quarterly Profits Decline, Musk Warns of Tough Times

SK hynix posts record profits on surging AI demand

SK Hynix Reports Record Quarterly Profits Amid AI Demand

Google-parent Alphabet earnings shine with help of AI

Alphabet Reports Strong Quarterly Profits

Modularity: Linking Children's Blocks to Quantum Computing

Researchers demonstrate modular approach for building scalable quantum computers

Infosys Boosts Annual Growth Forecast after Strong Q2

India's Infosys narrows revenue forecast as profits beat expectations

Trump Administration Reveals Tech Boost Strategy to Outpace China

Trump admin unveils AI strategy to maintain US dominance

Ukrainian Security Services Arrest Russian Cybercrime Admin

Ukrainian security services arrest suspected administrator of Russian-language cybercrime platform

Expert Tips for Easy Cross-Country Electric Vehicle Travel

Five expert tips to make cross-country EV driving easy

Closing Language Model Gap: GigaVerbo Boosts Portuguese Performance

New dataset and models boost Portuguese language AI performance to match English

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Wednesday, 9 October 2019

GPs stopped giving alcohol advice to patients when they stopped being paid to do so

When the Department of Health (England) introduced financial incentives to encourage general practitioners (GPs) to talk to patients about their drinking in April 2008, there was a small, gradual increase in screening and the provision of alcohol advice. However, when the incentives stopped in 2015, rates of screening and advice-giving decreased immediately, and have stayed low ever since.

New test offers improved diagnosis and management of chronic hepatitis B

A report in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describes a new and powerful laboratory tool that may improve the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The technique can simultaneously assess several indicators important for optimal patient management.

Protective mediators can help heal injured tendon cells by attacking inflammation

Tendon tears, both to the rotator cuff and Achilles heel, are common injuries, especially in aged individuals. Painful and disabling, they can adversely impact quality of life. New approaches are required to help patients suffering from chronic tendon injuries. A novel study in The American Journal of Pathology identified mediators that promote resolution of inflammation as potential new therapeutics to push chronically injured tendons down an inflammation-resolving pathway.

Capturing elephants from the wild hinders their reproduction for over a decade

Capturing elephants to keep in captivity not only hinders their reproduction immediately, but also has a negative effect on their calves, according to new research.

Ex-smokers, light smokers not exempt from lung damage

People who smoke fewer than five cigarettes a day cause long-term damage to their lungs, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

First entirely digital clinical trial encourages physical activity

As little as a daily ping on your phone can boost physical activity, researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine and their collaborators report in a new study.

China says Thailand's panda died from heart attack

A giant panda whose sudden death in Thailand sparked outrage in China last month died from a heart attack, according to a Chinese government agency.

Renault president wants CEO Bollore replaced: French press

Renault's new chairman will ask the French carmaker's board to find a successor to chief executive Thierry Bollore as the company still reels from the fallout of the Carlos Ghosn scandal, Le Figaro daily has reported.

China criticizes Apple for app that tracks Hong Kong police

Apple Inc. has become the latest company targeted for Chinese pressure over protests in Hong Kong after the ruling Communist Party's main newspaper criticized the tech giant for a smartphone app that allows activists to report police movements.

Nobel week continues with the Chemistry Prize

The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be announced Wednesday, a day after the Physics award was given to a Canadian-American cosmologist and two Swiss scientists.

Scientists identify molecule that could have helped cells survive—and thrive—on early Earth

To truly understand how the body works and improve human health, researchers need to tease apart the building blocks of our cells. But as scientists continue to make major breakthroughs in cellular biology, an important question lingers: How did cells originally form billions of years ago?

Study recommends special protection of emperor penguins

In a new study published this week (Wednesday 9 October) in the journal Biological Conservation, an international team of researchers recommends the need for additional measures to protect and conserve one of the most iconic Antarctic species—the emperor penguin (Aptenodyptes forsteri).

Melatonin may not help prevent delirium after heart surgery

Delirium is observed in approximately 15% of hospitalised older adults, and it is more common in the critically ill and in those undergoing major surgery, such as heart surgery. Studies have found that blood levels of melatonin, a serotonin-derived hormone, decrease following surgery and are lower in surgical patients who develop delirium.

Can being neighborly reduce depression in older adults?

In a Health & Social Care in the Community study of 10,105 older adults in China examined in 2011, 2013, and 2015, living in neighbourhoods with a higher level of neighbourhood social participation was related to lower rates of depression.

Long-term dupilumab benefits adolescents with eczema

Results from a phase IIa open-label trial and a subsequent phase III open-label extension trial reinforce findings from an earlier short-term trial that adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, or eczema, can experience significant improvements with dupilumab. The results from these latest studies, which are reported in the British Journal of Dermatology, demonstrate the long-term safety and efficacy of the medication for up to 52 weeks of treatment.

Statins linked to higher risk of diabetes and skin infections

Statins have been reported to be beneficial for infections such as pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia. In the case of skin and soft tissue infections however, statin use is ironically associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes, which is a risk factor for such infections.

Study examines care for knee osteoarthritis in the United States

A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research provides an overview of U.S. physicians' recommendations for physical therapy, lifestyle counseling, pain medications for treating knee osteoarthritis.

Are steroids used too much for patients with inflammatory bowel disease?

Steroid therapy is commonly used to treat acute attacks of the inflammatory bowel diseases ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; however, because it does not provide long-term benefits and it carries a risk of serious side effects, it should not be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease for more than three months.

Predicting the impact of climate change on bridge safety

Climate change will ultimately affect our bridges. But to what extent?

Craving junk food after a sleepless night? Blame your nose, which sniffs out high fat, calorie-dense food

When you're sleep deprived, you tend to reach for doughnuts, fries and pizza. A new Northwestern Medicine study has figured out why you crave more calorie-dense, high-fat foods after a sleepless night—and how to help thwart those unhealthy choices.

Fentanyl's risk on the 'darknet'

U.S. overdose deaths attributed to synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, have increased from under 3,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2016, making up half of all opioid-related overdose deaths. These drugs are often purchased on the web's hidden "darknet." An analysis published in Contemporary Economic Policy that examined the darknet's opioid purchases from 2014 to 2016 found that vendors priced fentanyl in 2014 at a 90% discount compared with an equivalent dose of heroin.

How bats relocate in response to tree loss

Identifying how groups of animals select where to live is important for understanding social dynamics and for management and conservation. In a recent Journal of Wildlife Management study, researchers examined the movement of a maternity colony of big brown bats as a response to naturally occurring tree loss.

Badger behavior inside the cull zone

A study led by researchers at international conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London) and Imperial College London has found that culling drives badgers to roam 61% further afield—helping to explain why the practice, intended to reduce bovine TB transmission, can sometimes exacerbate the problem instead.

Paclitaxel-coated devices are safe for unblocking arteries in lower limbs

Devices coated with a drug called paclitaxel that are used for widening blocked arteries in legs and feet are safe and not linked to an increase in deaths, according to a study of nearly 65,000 patients, published in the European Heart Journal today.

Survey finds less than half of Americans concerned about poor posture

The average American adult spends more than three and a half hours looking down at their smartphones every day. Looking down or slouching for long periods of time can not only cause chronic pain in the back, neck and knees, but it can lead to more serious health issues like circulation problems, heartburn and digestive issues if left unchecked. However, a new national survey by Orlando Health finds that too few Americans are concerned with the health effects of bad posture.

Johnson & Johnson must pay $8 bn over drug side effect: jury

A Pennsylvania jury ruled Tuesday that US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson must pay $8 billion in damages and interest for failing to warn that a psychiatric drug could cause breast growth in men.

Are we alone? Nobel Prize goes to three who tackled cosmic query

They are two of the most fundamental questions not just of science, but of humanity: How did we get here? And are we alone?