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Innovative Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning technologies harness massive vehicle-generated data to create high-resolution atmospheric delay correction maps, significantly enhancing Global Positioning System (GPS) accuracy across varied spatial scales. This new method exploits real-time, crowd-sourced vehicle GNSS raw data, refining traditional GPS applications and presenting a cost-effective solution for precise positioning.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago announces the launch of the Journal of Health Advocacy (JHA), the first of its kind peer-reviewed open access journal housed within the organization’s Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities.

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In a trial analyzing how messages were framed in an underserved population, offering colorectal cancer screening options resulted in the highest screening rate

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A unique collaboration between two UT Southwestern Medical Center labs - one that studies bacteria and another that studies viruses - has identified two immune proteins that appear key to fighting infections.

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A team of chemists from the University of Vienna, led by Nuno Maulide, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of chemical synthesis, developing a novel method for manipulating carbon-hydrogen bonds. This groundbreaking discovery provides new insights into the molecular interactions of positively charged carbon atoms.

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Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine, UCSF, Stanford, and Harvard determined that a protein prediction technology can yield accurate results in the hunt to efficiently find the best possible drug candidates for many conditions.

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It increases the number of hearts considered for transplants

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New research in The FASEB Journal indicates that expression levels of the RPGRIP1L gene might serve as a new prognostic marker for individuals with invasive breast cancer.

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A recent publication in Scientific Reports unveils a potentially groundbreaking non-opioid pain treatment developed by a team led by Dr. Hernan Bazan.

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The study, which joins a growing body of research on end-of-life cancer treatment, published May 16 in JAMA Oncology.

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A new study conducted by a team of researchers from China and the UK provides crucial insights into the variation of dissolved organic matter (DOM) during the South-to-North Water Diversion in China and its implications for drinking water treatment.

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In what they believe is a solution to a 30-year biological mystery, neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have used genetically engineered mice to address how one mutation in the gene for the light-sensing protein rhodopsin results in congenital stationary night blindness.

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Patients with very advanced solid tumors saw no significant improvement in overall survival after receiving systemic therapy, according to a study published today in JAMA Oncology by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Yale Cancer Center.

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In a significant stride toward justice in environmental sciences, a recent study has unveiled the urgent necessity of embedding equity throughout all phases of environmental data science and machine learning research and application.

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Researchers have developed a groundbreaking point-of-care detection method for Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacterium responsible for a significant number of foodborne illnesses. The new platform, leveraging recombinant polymerase amplification (RPA) and the CRISPR/Cas12a system combined with an immunochromatographic test strip (ICS), offers a low-cost, simple, and visually intuitive solution for the rapid detection of this pathogen in seafood.

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China's Earth Observation (EO) System has seen significant progress, evolving into a sophisticated network of satellites supporting various global applications. This system, vital for sustainable development, promises further advancements with new technologies enhancing its capabilities.

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Daniel M. Geynisman, MD, is being announced the new Editor-in-Chief for JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Dr. Geynisman, Chief of the Division of Genitourinary Medical Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has a long history of working with NCCN in a variety of roles.

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If you tend to do other things or get distracted while eating dinner, you may be running the risk of over-consuming everyday pleasures later, possibly because the distraction caused you to enjoy yourself less, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

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Researchers have developed a groundbreaking electrostatic air sampler that enhances the rapid monitoring of airborne influenza and coronavirus. The device, capable of high air flow rates, offers significant advancements in detecting viral presence in indoor environments through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis.

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Disc-related back pain may one day meet its therapeutic match: gene therapy delivered by naturally derived nanocarriers that, a new study shows, repairs damaged discs in the spine and lowers pain symptoms in mice.

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Rutgers Health researchers found that long COVID is associated with active inflammatory changes in the nervous system, but the condition is distinct from Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

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A recent article outlines a novel approach to understanding and reducing personal carbon emissions. By comparing daily energy use to food consumption and transportations, researchers provide clear strategies for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint effectively.

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Mice experiencing “social jet lag” developed characteristics similar to people with the same phenomenon, including significant weight gain, higher blood sugar levels and lower cardiovascular fitness.

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The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) has announced the establishment of the new Department of Health Professions Education within its F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine. This new department aims to enhance healthcare education and workforce development within the Military Health System (MHS).

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Researchers have introduced a new quasi solid-state succinonitrile-based electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that enhances safety and longevity. This groundbreaking work presents a leap forward in the quest for batteries that are not only safer but also perform better over extended periods.

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Compared with pre-surgical (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy alone, adding perioperative immunotherapy – given before and after surgery – significantly improved event-free survival (EFS) in patients with resectable early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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Researchers from Bar-Ilan University, in collaboration with Sheba Medical Center, have developed a novel platform to model human muscle diseases in the C. elegans worm. This innovation facilitates the study of diseases in a versatile, scalable way, opening the door to more personalized approaches to disease modeling.

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A team of researchers including a member of the Quantum Science Center at ORNL has published a review paper on the state of the field of Majorana research. The paper primarily describes four major platforms that are capable of hosting these particles, as well as the progress made over the past decade in this area.

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University of Washington researchers interviewed 16 older adults in Washington and Oregon, ages 65 to 80, about how their technology use with their social support networks changed during the pandemic.

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A new guideline has been issued to help neurologists and other clinicians determine the best antiseizure medications for people with epilepsy who may become pregnant.

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.Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are developing battery technologies to fight climate change in two ways, by expanding the use of renewable energy and capturing airborne carbon dioxide. This type of battery stores the renewable energy generated by solar panels or wind turbines. Utilizing this energy when wind and sunlight are unavailable requires an electrochemical reaction that, in ORNL’s new battery formulations, captures carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and converts it to value-added products.

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Nickel monosilicide (NiSi), a material widely used to connect transistors in semiconductor circuits, was wrongly predicted by theory to be non-magnetic. Now scientists have used neutron scattering to identify an elusive form of magnetic order in NiSi. This finding could lead to improved semiconductors for computers and computer memory.

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Spending time in nature is good for us. And knowing more about nature’s effects on our bodies could not only help our well-being, but could also improve how we care for land, preserve ecosystems and design cities. A team of scientists is calling for more research into how odors and scents from natural settings impact our health and well-being.

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A new study led by UCLA Health has shown that repetitive practice not only is helpful in improving skills but also leads to profound changes in the brain’s memory pathways.

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A nationwide assessment of how nonprofit hospitals are addressing housing-related needs in their communities appears in the latest issue of Medical Care, the official journal of the Medical Care Section of the American Public Health Association. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

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Some proteins shift their shape when exposed to different temperatures, revealing previously unknown binding sites for medications.

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Fire ants form rafts to survive flooding, but how do those bonds work? And what can we learn from them? A Binghamton University, State University of New York professor is researching those questions to expand our knowledge of materials science.

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A recent publication in the American Heart Association Circulation highlights the impact of revascularization strategies on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients suffering from chronic limb-threatening ischemia.

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Americans have gotten used to seeing their doctors and other health care providers using telehealth video visits. But a new study reveals that what a doctor has behind them during a telehealth visit can make a difference in how the patient feels about them and their care. The more professional, the better.

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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with a significant portion of these deaths attributed to the aggressive nature of the disease and its resistance to traditional treatments. The study's findings offer a promising new avenue for therapeutic intervention by targeting the interaction between neutrophils and lung cancer cells, potentially improving patient outcomes.

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According to a review published in Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer, certain combinations of medication or psychotherapy in conjunction with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) are supported by clinical studies for treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The authors do caution that, overall, the research has important limitations.

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Researchers have significantly improved the accuracy of global geodetic parameters by employing Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) to a wider array of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), satellites, according to a recent study. This advancement aids crucial applications in geosciences and satellite navigation.