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Researchers Develop Robot to Assist with Feeding Challenges

Improving Medication Taste with Flavors

Impact of Poor Sleep Health on Daily Movement

Iron's Role in Ischemic Stroke Recovery: Key Findings

Higher Folic Acid Dose Boosts Child Development

Inflammation Linked to Increased Mutations in MS

Researchers at UT Southwestern Uncover Vitamin K Insights

Study Reveals: Teens Projecting Flawless Image Face More Bullying

Important Discovery: Biomarkers Predict Cancer Drug Response

Study: Women with High β-Amyloid Show Faster Tau Accumulation

Advancements in Neonatal Care: Fighting Pulmonary Hypertension

Baylor Study Validates RNA Sequencing for Genetic Disorders

White Blood Cell Engulfs Bacteria in Phagocytosis

New Study Reveals Link Between Metabolic Dysfunction and Parkinson's

Study Reveals Higher Prescription Drug Misuse in Disabled Adults

Insulin Action on Protein Kinases in Human Muscle Cells

Rare Bone Condition: New Study Challenges Lethal Diagnosis

Preventing Complications After Surgery: Key Challenges

Social Psychologists Argue Extremism Vital for Survival

Anxiety and Apathy Impact Decision-Making

Intellectual Disabilities Linked to Lower Cancer Screening Rates

Global Adult Population at Risk for Metabolic Liver Disease

Revolutionizing Patient Assessment with Brain Health Apps

UCLA Health Study: Diesel Exhaust Alters Liver Function

Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Prostate Cancer

New AI Model HOPE Detects Depression in Older Adults

Ai Tool Analyzes Brain Wave Activity During Sleep

Alcohol Consumption Linked to Anxiety Amid Global Lockdown

Radiology Study: Identifying Intimate Partner Violence

High-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Impact on Young Adults

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Rice University Study: Rising Temperatures Impact Species Population

"Planet-Forming Disks Around Young Stars in Milky Way"

Northwestern University Researchers Challenge Iron Oxides' Role

Exploring Economic Potential: Vanilla Cultivation in Florida

Autocratic Governments and Corruption: Insights from UMass Study

Texas A&M Research Team Explores AI in Pig Respiratory Disease

Hungarian Researchers Uncover Unique Bacterial Communities

University of Toronto Study Reveals Paint as Major Plastic Pollution Source

Scientists Closer to Overcoming Toxicity Issue in Biofuel Production

Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels Linked to Human Activities

"Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Teen Gait Monitoring"

Proteins in Cells: Impact of Conformations on Function

Study Reveals Link Between Unmet Psychological Needs and Conspiracy Beliefs

Adapting Navier–Stokes Equations to Quantum Liquids

Global Agriculture Production to Surge by 2050

Aquaculture Wastewater Threatens Environment

Importance of Forests in Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Regulation

Generative AI Impact on Freelance Job Market

University of Córdoba Develops Autonomous Tractor with Three Steering Modes

Study Reveals Cigarette Pollution Boosts Antibiotic Resistance

Un, Nobel Laureates Link Inequality to High Carbon Emissions

Cities: Opportunity and Inequality Through Time

Study Reveals Hidden Social Forces Shaping Success

China's Tree Population Study Reveals Surprising Insights

Hydrogen Energy: Key Driver for Clean Future

Nasa's Two Stuck Astronauts Set to Return Home

Counting Mexican Gray Wolves in New Mexico and Arizona

Denver Witnesses Surge in Youth Homelessness: Study Findings

Female Entrepreneurs Shine on International Women's Day

Decoding the Mystery of Chiral Helimagnets

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Tesla Shares Plummet Amid China Auto Sales Slump

Zoom Communications AI Engineers Develop Efficient AI Training Approach

New Tool TaxaBind Identifies Animals Instantly

AI Algorithm Uses Ruler for Skin Cancer Detection

Multicolored Stickers Confuse Self-Driving Cars

Challenges Facing Aqueous Organic Flow Batteries

Uber to Launch Self-Driving Cars in Austin, Texas

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: Showcase of Latest Gadgets

Optimal Offshore Wind Sites: Balancing Conditions and Acceptance

City Struggles After Devastating Hurricane: Chaos and Recovery

Challenges for Small Businesses in Australia and New Zealand

Electric Vehicle Revolution at Risk: Consumer Hesitance Looms

The Cost of Autoplay on Streaming Platforms

Challenges in Industrial Hydrogen Peroxide Production

Fantasy Footy Players Gear Up for AFL and NRL Seasons

Australia's eSafety Commissioner Urges Tech Firms to Safeguard Children Online

Sony's Aibo: Robot Puppy Mimics Real Dog Behavior

Powerful Machine Learning Model Detects Toxic Social Media Comments

Los Angeles Times Adds AI Counter-Arguments to Opinion Pieces

Bitcoin Price Plunges Amid Trade War and US Crypto Fund Uncertainty

Trees Compete for Space: Impact of Wall Proximity on Growth

Optimizing Data Transmission for Fiber Optic Networks

Fraunhofer Develops Sensor Systems for Hydrogen Leak Detection

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to Invest $100 Billion in US

Reddit Co-Founder Joins US Bid for TikTok

Academy Awards 2025: Oscars Go Bananas for CGI Apes

Bioeconomy: Creating Value Without Fossil Raw Materials

Neuromorphic Exposure Control System Enhances Machine Vision

New Study: Advanced Methane Flare Burner Cuts Emissions

How Airplanes Get Deiced Before Winter Flights

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Saturday, 3 October 2020

DECT in the ED: better diagnoses, less follow-up, more savings

According to an open-access article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), dual-energy CT (DECT) added value to routine interpretation of emergency department (ED) imaging studies by increasing radiologists' diagnostic confidence, leading to a reduction in downstream imaging and associated costs.

The mode of detection of high-risk breast cancers is linked to patient prognosis

Breast cancers that are detected in the interval between national screening programme mammograms have a worse prognosis than those detected at the time of a screening, even if they have the same biology, according to research presented at the 12th European Breast Cancer Conference on Saturday.

Trump hospitalized for COVID treatment, campaign grounded

President Donald Trump was hospitalized Friday and given an experimental COVID-19 treatment, but said he was "well," following bombshell news he had contracted the virus, knocking him off the campaign trail a month from the US election.

What you need to know about Regeneron's COVID-19 treatment

President Donald Trump was treated Friday for COVID-19 with a high-dose of the experimental antibody drug developed by the US biotech firm Regeneron.

Radish seeds, meats and cheeses launched to space station

A space station cargo ship rocketed into orbit Friday carrying a 360-degree camera for spacewalking, radish seeds for growing and a smorgasbord of fancy meats and cheeses for feasting.

Subsidized cars help low-income families economically, socially

For one low-income woman, not having a car meant long commutes on public transit with her children in tow, sometimes slogging through cold or inclement weather. But after buying a subsidized car through a Maryland-based nonprofit, she was able to move to a home located farther from bus stops, send her children to better schools and reach less expensive medical services.

Antarctic Peninsula at warmest in decades: study

The year 2020 is the hottest in the Antarctic Peninsula in the past three decades, a study by the University of Santiago de Chile out Friday found.

Nobel Prizes and COVID-19: Slow, basic science may pay off

While the world wants flashy quick fixes for everything, especially massive threats like the coronavirus and global warming, next week's Nobel Prizes remind us that in science, slow and steady pays off.

India virus deaths pass 100,000

Deaths from the novel coronavirus in India passed 100,000 on Saturday, official data showed as the pandemic continued to rage across the world's second most populous country.

'Hi, this is the army': In Spain, troops tackle track-and-trace

"Hi, this is the army: you're going to have to quarantine."

Friday, 2 October 2020

Much of U.S. Southwest left parched after monsoon season

Cities across the U.S. Southwest recorded their driest monsoon season on record this year, some with only a trace or no rain.

California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires

California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 30 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire season on record.

Amazon: Nearly 20,000 workers tested positive for COVID-19

Amazon said Thursday that nearly 20,000 of its front-line U.S. workers have tested positive or been presumed positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

'I selfie, therefore I am': Instagram 10 years on

#Foodporn, #nofilter and #TBT: Little known to the general public a decade ago, Instagram has weaved its way into the daily lives of a billion people, changing the way we eat, travel and consume.

Hacked hospital chain says all 250 US facilities affected

The hospital chain Universal Health Services said Thursday that computer services at all 250 of its U.S. facilities were hobbled in last weekend's malware attack and efforts to restore hospital networks were continuing.

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, he said Friday. The positive test comes a month until the election and after the president has spent the year largely downplaying the threat of the virus.

Why do people respond differently to the same drug?

Scientists at Scripps Research have comprehensively mapped how a key class of proteins within cells regulates signals coming in from cell surface receptors.

Laundry lint can cause significant tissue damage within marine mussels

Microscopic fibers created during the laundry cycle can cause damage to the gills, liver and DNA of marine species, according to new research.

Researchers discover a rare genetic form of dementia

A new, rare genetic form of dementia has been discovered by a team of Penn Medicine researchers. This discovery also sheds light on a new pathway that leads to protein build up in the brain—which causes this newly discovered disease, as well as related neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease—that could be targeted for new therapies. The study was published today in Science.

15-year trend persists in disparate insulin pump use in children

Insulin pumps are widely used in the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and reviews have shown insulin pump therapy to be associated with improved glycemic control, fewer severe hypoglycemia events, and improved quality of life. Yet, non-Hispanic white children (NHW) are more than twice as likely as non-Hispanic Black children (NHB) to use this technology.

Bright light bars big-eyed birds from human-altered landscapes

New research shows the glaring light in human-altered landscapes, such as livestock pastures and crop fields, can act as a barrier to big-eyed birds, potentially contributing to their decline.

Researchers unveil sensor that rapidly detects COVID-19 infection

One feature of the COVID-19 virus that makes it so difficult to contain is that it can be easily spread to others by a person who has yet to show any signs of infection. The carrier of the virus might feel perfectly well and go about their daily business—taking the virus with them to work, to the home of a family member, or to public gatherings.

Researchers test brain stimulation in zero gravity

"It's exciting. I love this stuff!" said Bashar Badran, Ph.D. "This is so fun."

Research may curb economic losses to power plants after earthquakes

Sitting atop power transformers are wavy shaped bushing systems that play a critical role in supplying communities with electricity. However, these objects are also susceptible to breaking during earthquakes. Once damaged, bushings can cause widespread outages and burden the state with expensive repairs.

Vaccine opposition online uniting around 'civil liberties' argument

Anti-vaccination discourse on Facebook increased in volume over the last decade, coalescing around the argument that refusing to vaccinate is a civil right, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Public Health. This finding could have serious public health implications as vaccine opponents who unite around a single argument could quickly mobilize into a political movement able to lobby state lawmakers for vaccine exemptions, the researchers say.

Are organ transplant recipients at greater risk of death from COVID-19?

A new study, published in Transplantation, finds that risk of death from COVID-19 in organ transplant recipients may be based upon how the patient was treated.

Tool helps clear biases from computer vision

Researchers at Princeton University have developed a tool that flags potential biases in sets of images used to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The work is part of a larger effort to remedy and prevent the biases that have crept into AI systems that influence everything from credit services to courtroom sentencing programs.

Influence of bots on spreading vaccine information not as big as you think

The influence of bots on vaccine-related discussions on social media is a lot smaller than we think, with only a minor fraction of information from bots reaching active social media users.

Enhancing blood sugar control boosts brain health for people with type 2 diabetes

Controlling blood sugar levels improved the ability to clearly think, learn and remember among people with type 2 diabetes who were overweight, a new study shows. But losing weight, especially for people who were obese, and increasing physical activity produced mixed results.

HER2+ breast cancer patients live longer if drugs given before surgery eradicate tumour

Final analysis of results from a randomised clinical trial of lapatinib and trastuzumab given before surgery in patients with early HER2-positive breast cancer has found that women who had no signs of residual disease after treatment (known as a pathological complete response, pCR) survived longer without the cancer returning than patients who did not. This was more likely to happen in patients who received the two anti-cancer drugs together, rather than as single agents.

Researchers reveal which benign breast disease is most likely to develop into cancer

Benign breast diseases (BBD), which are non-cancerous disorders of the breast, such as lumps, are known to increase the chances of subsequent breast cancer. Now a team of Spanish researchers have found that the way BBD is detected as part of a national screening programme is an indication of which are more likely to become cancerous.

Risk of heart disease in breast cancer patients can be predicted from routine scans

Automated analysis of breast cancer patients' routine scans can predict which women have a greater than one in four risk of going on to develop cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the 12th European Breast Cancer Conference.

Face masks unlikely to cause over-exposure to CO2, even in patients with lung disease

New research findings contradict statements linking wearing face masks to carbon dioxide poisoning by trapping CO2. During the COVID-19 pandemic the wearing of face masks has become a highly political issue with some individuals falsely claiming that wearing face masks may be putting people's health at risk. The study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society shows otherwise.