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فهم نوبات الصفاء الذهني لدى المصابين بالخَرَف
Mayo Clinic

روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا - بحثت مايو كلينك في دراسة حديثة أجرتها ونُشرت في مجلة داء الزهايمر والخَرَف: دورية رابطة الزهايمر، في نوبات الصفاء الذهني لدى الأشخاص المتعايشين مع المراحل المتأخرة من الخَرَف، والتي منحت نظرة ثاقبة حول كيفية كشف هذه الحالات عن نفسها.

Released: 11-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Entendimento sobre os episódios de lucidez na demência
Mayo Clinic

Um estudo recente da Mayo Clinic publicado na Alzheimer's & Dementia: O Periódico da Associação de Alzheimer investigou episódios de lucidez em pessoas que vivem com estágios posteriores de demência, fornecendo informações sobre como esses episódios ocorrem.

Newswise: Smart nanoprobe illuminates prostate cancer cells
Released: 11-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Smart nanoprobe illuminates prostate cancer cells
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

NIBIB-supported researchers have developed a smart nanoprobe designed to infiltrate prostate tumors and send back a signal using an optical imaging technique known as Raman spectroscopy.

   
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Released: 11-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Researchers develop new method to help investors predict firms’ decision-making, optimize portfolios and generate greater returns
University of Notre Dame

New research from Notre Dame Marketing Professor Andre Martin introduces a novel method to help investors predict myopic marketing spending —reducing marketing as well as research and development expenses to boost earnings, which increases current-term results at the expense of long-term performance — up to a year in advance.

Released: 11-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
New study validates prediction rules for pediatric intra-abdominal and traumatic brain injuries
UC Davis Health

A new study from UC Davis Health's Emergency Medicine may lead to a reduction in inappropriate computed tomography use in injured children.

Newswise: What Do Bird Dreams Sound Like?
Released: 11-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
What Do Bird Dreams Sound Like?
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

While asleep, the area of birds’ brains dedicated to singing remains active, triggering vocal muscles without producing sound. In Chaos from AIP Publishing, researchers translate the muscle activity to synthesize the songs of avian dreams. Reproducing distinctive bird calls provides a window into the contents of the bird’s dreams.

Newswise: Researchers Now Know Precisely How We Perceive Bitter Taste
Released: 11-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Researchers Now Know Precisely How We Perceive Bitter Taste
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

A new study led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine unravels the structure of TAS2R14, a taste receptor that allows us to taste bitter substances. In addition to solving the protein structure, the findings could help scientists develop drugs that targeting taste receptors.

Newswise: This Outdated Diabetes Drug Still Has Something to Offer
Released: 11-Apr-2024 9:10 AM EDT
This Outdated Diabetes Drug Still Has Something to Offer
University of California San Diego

Researchers from UC San Diego have discovered the biochemical workings of an old-fashioned diabetes drug, and it's helping them develop new, safer alternatives.

Newswise: New study shows effect of socio-economic factors—housing, food, neighborhood—to predict diabetic patients’ risk of heart failure
Released: 11-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
New study shows effect of socio-economic factors—housing, food, neighborhood—to predict diabetic patients’ risk of heart failure
Case Western Reserve University

A recent study by Case Western Reserve University used national data from U.S. military veterans with diabetes to validate and modify a widely accepted model used to predict the risk of heart failure in diabetic patients.

Released: 11-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Death After Giving Birth
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers Health researchers identify patients at risk for preventable death in the year after pregnancy.

Newswise: Researchers Identify New Genetic Risk Factors for Persistent HPV Infections
Released: 11-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Researchers Identify New Genetic Risk Factors for Persistent HPV Infections
University of Maryland School of Medicine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the second most common cancer-causing virus, accounting for 690,000 cervical and other cancers each year worldwide.

Released: 11-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
In the drive to deprescribe, heartburn drug study teaches key lessons
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

An effort to reduce use of PPI heartburn drugs in veterans because of overuse, cost and potential risks succeeded, but provides lessons about deprescribing efforts and suggests the drugs' purported harms may be overblown.

8-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
People who use willpower alone to achieve goals, resist temptation, deemed more trustworthy
American Psychological Association (APA)

People who use willpower to overcome temptations and achieve their goals are perceived as more trustworthy than those who use strategies that involve external incentives or deterrents – such as swear jars or internet-blocking apps – according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Newswise: NCCN 2024 Annual Conference Shares Cancer Care Updates for Practical, Immediate Use in Practice
Released: 11-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
NCCN 2024 Annual Conference Shares Cancer Care Updates for Practical, Immediate Use in Practice
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

More than 1,700 oncology professionals attended National Comprehensive Cancer Network meeting in Orlando and online, featuring clinical and administrative updates for improving cancer care worldwide, plenary sessions on Lynch syndrome and drug shortages, plus nearly 200 poster abstracts with new research.

Released: 11-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Chemicals stored in home garages linked to ALS risk
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Storing chemicals in a garage at home may associate with an increased risk of ALS, a study finds. This comes as research has found that exposure to environmental toxins, such as pesticides and volatile organic compounds, are also linked to ALS development. Researchers call the buildup of exposures of the lifetime the ALS exposome.

Newswise: Metasurface-based miniaturized spectroscopic ellipsometer
Released: 11-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Metasurface-based miniaturized spectroscopic ellipsometer
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Spectroscopic ellipsometry has been widely adopted for the measurement of thin film thickness as well as its optical constant. However, conventional ellipsometers are rather bulky.

Newswise: Next-gen lab chip transforms cancer detection: triple-threat cell sorting unveiled
Released: 11-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Next-gen lab chip transforms cancer detection: triple-threat cell sorting unveiled
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers have unveiled a microfluidic device that significantly improves the separation of tumor cells and clusters from malignant effusions. This novel technology promises to advance the diagnosis and treatment monitoring of cancer by enabling the high-throughput, continuous-flow ternary separation of single tumor cells, tumor cell clusters, and white blood cells (WBCs) from clinical pleural or abdominal effusions.

Newswise: Smart droplets: elevating tiny tech with liquid metal magic
Released: 11-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Smart droplets: elevating tiny tech with liquid metal magic
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Advancements in the miniaturization of sensors and actuators have significantly pushed the integration of these components onto single chips, imbuing them with multifunctional capabilities.

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Released: 11-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
UMSOM Researchers Identify Safety of a Potential New Treatment to Manage Complications from Sickle Cell Disease
University of Maryland School of Medicine

Treatment for lung condition could help patients with sickle cell disease control complications from hypertension and kidney damage

Released: 11-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1
Ohio State University

A chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate is now confirmed to be key to the virus’s ability to survive and thrive after infecting host cells, a new study has found.

Released: 11-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Comprensión de los episodios de lucidez en la demencia
Mayo Clinic

Un estudio reciente de Mayo Clinic publicado en Alzheimer's & Dementia: El Periódico de la Asociación de Alzheimer investigó episodios de lucidez en personas que viven con etapas posteriores de demencia, brindando información sobre cómo ocurren estos episodios.

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Newswise: Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves
8-Apr-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves
Hokkaido University

Meandering ocean currents play an important role in the melting of Antarctic ice shelves, threatening a significant rise in sea levels.

Newswise: Scientists create octopus survival guide to minimise impacts of fishing
9-Apr-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Scientists create octopus survival guide to minimise impacts of fishing
University of South Australia

Australian scientists have created a survival guide for octopus to ensure fisheries remain sustainable, protecting the longevity of this ancient animal while guaranteeing the world doesn’t go hungry.

Newswise: Aging adults stay home more, socialize less than pre-pandemic
Released: 10-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Aging adults stay home more, socialize less than pre-pandemic
University of Colorado Boulder

Four years after the U.S. began to slowly emerge from mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, a study of 7,000 aging adults suggests that for many, life has never been the same.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 6:05 PM EDT
Ferrum Health Expands AI Offerings in Partnership with Radiology Associates of Albuquerque (RAA)
Ferrum Health Inc.

Ferrum Health, the leading artificial intelligence platform for healthcare, is excited to announce that Gleamer's BoneView is now available to assist clinicians in the detection of bone trauma in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Newswise: Study sheds light on how genes work together to influence smoking habits
Released: 10-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Study sheds light on how genes work together to influence smoking habits
University of Colorado Boulder

A new CU Boulder study sheds light on how genes associated with smoking work in conjunction with the rest of the genome, paving the way for more personalized approaches to help people kick the habit.

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Released: 10-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
A Pulse of Innovation: AI at the Service of Heart Research
Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science

Columbia Engineers unveiled BeatProfiler, a groundbreaking new tool-- a comprehensive software that automates the analysis of heart cell function from video data. It's the first system to integrate the analysis of different heart function indicators into one tool, speeding up the process significantly and reducing the chance for errors.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Low DXA Screening Rates Among Asian American Medicare Beneficiaries
Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute

A new study by researchers at NYU Langone Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute found lower rates of osteoporosis screening among Asian American (15%) and other non-white Medicare beneficiaries (11-15%) in the U.S. when compared with the screening rate among white beneficiaries (18%).

Newswise: The hidden role of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian mythology
Released: 10-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
The hidden role of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian mythology
University of Portsmouth

A new study by a University of Portsmouth astrophysicist sheds light on the relationship between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky-goddess Nut.

4-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
More than Half a Million Global Stroke Deaths May Be Tied to Climate Change
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A changing climate may be linked to growing death and disability from stroke in regions around the world, according to a study published in the April 10, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Experiencing Racial Discrimination Impacts the Mental Health of Teens in the U.S. Justice System
Southern Methodist University

A new study by SMU psychologists shows interpersonal racial discrimination and other forms of violence can impact the mental health of adolescents in the justice system.

   
Released: 10-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
New 3D-printing method makes printing objects more affordable and eco-friendly
University of Florida

A team of scientists led by UF engineering researchers has unveiled a method for 3D printing that allows manufacturers to create custom-made objects more economically and sustainably.

Newswise: During Droughts, Soil Microbes Produce Volatile Carbon Metabolites
Released: 10-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
During Droughts, Soil Microbes Produce Volatile Carbon Metabolites
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Soil microbes use volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as a food source but can also release VOCs as gases that enter the atmosphere.

Newswise: Female zebra finches seek mate who sings one song just right
Released: 10-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Female zebra finches seek mate who sings one song just right
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Humans aren’t the only living beings who find a singing voice attractive in the opposite sex – songbirds do too. For about a third of the approximately 4,000 songbird species that sing only one song, the features that make these tunes alluring to a potential mate have been a long-standing mystery.

Newswise: Liver Disease, H. pylori Therapies, and More in the April Issue of AJG
Released: 10-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Liver Disease, H. pylori Therapies, and More in the April Issue of AJG
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

In the April issue of AJG: New clinical science and reviews on the effectiveness of H. pylori therapies, privacy considerations around video endoscopy as big data, liver disease and cirrhosis, and dysplasia detection in IBD.

Newswise: Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics
Released: 10-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics
Florida State University

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers have created a potential alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastic that is made from carbon dioxide (CO2) and lignin, a component of wood that is a low-cost byproduct of paper manufacturing and biofuel production.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
American College of Surgeons Publishes New Guidelines for Sustaining Lifelong Competency of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) released updated guidelines aimed at promoting surgeons' lifelong competency. The ACS statement focuses on enhancing patient safety and preserving physician dignity without imposing arbitrary age restrictions.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine researchers find new origin of deep brain waves
University of California, Irvine

University of California, Irvine biomedical engineering researchers have uncovered a previously unknown source of two key brain waves crucial for deep sleep: slow waves and sleep spindles.

Newswise: New Study Confirms FSC-Certified Forests Help Wildlife Thrive in the Congo Basin
Released: 10-Apr-2024 11:30 AM EDT
New Study Confirms FSC-Certified Forests Help Wildlife Thrive in the Congo Basin
Wildlife Conservation Society

A new study reveals compelling evidence that forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®(FSC®) in Gabon and the Republic of Congo harbour a higher abundance of larger mammals and critically endangered species, such as gorillas and elephants, compared to non-FSC certified forests.

Newswise: New drug prevents flu-related inflammation and lung damage
Released: 10-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
New drug prevents flu-related inflammation and lung damage
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Findings show a newly created drug can prevent runaway inflammation while still allowing the immune system to handle the virus, even when given late into infection.

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Released: 10-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Finding the Catalyst for a More Sustainable Future
Brookhaven National Laboratory

Fuel cells are quickly becoming a viable, clean energy alternative to commonly used fossil fuels, such as gasoline, coal, and oil. Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Fuel cells, however, rely on an electrochemical reaction rather than combustion, producing carbon-free energy.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Visiting white parts of town make some Black kids feel less safe
Ohio State University

Some Black youth feel less safe when they visit predominantly white areas of their city, a new study in Columbus has found. And it was those Black kids who spent the most time in white-dominated areas who felt less safe.

Newswise: The Surprising Connection Between Male Infertility and Family Cancer Risk
Released: 10-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
The Surprising Connection Between Male Infertility and Family Cancer Risk
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

A study by Joemy Ramsay, PhD, suggests families with infertile male relatives may face elevated cancer risks. Tapping into genetic data, families could help personalize cancer risk assessments.

Newswise: Researchers Show Chemical Found Naturally in Cannabis May Reduce Anxiety-Inducing Effects of THC
Released: 10-Apr-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Researchers Show Chemical Found Naturally in Cannabis May Reduce Anxiety-Inducing Effects of THC
Johns Hopkins Medicine

A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team has added to evidence that a chemical found naturally in cannabis (also known as marijuana) can — in the right amounts — lessen the anxiety-inducing effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive sister chemical found in cannabis.

8-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
‘Deaths of despair’ among Black Americans surpassed those of white Americans in 2022
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A new analysis by researchers at UCLA Health found that mortality rates of middle-aged Black Americans caused by the “deaths of despair” -- suicide, drug overdose and alcoholic liver disease – surpassed the rate of white Americans in 2022.

8-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
CHOP, Stanford Researchers Identify Protein That Controls CAR T Cell Longevity
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

CAR T cell therapy has revolutionized the way certain types of cancer are treated, and the longer those CAR T cells live in a patient’s body, the more effectively they respond to cancer. Now, researchers have found that a protein called FOXO1 improves the survival and function of CAR T cells, which may lead to more effective CAR T cell therapies and could potentially expand its use in difficult-to-treat cancers.

8-Apr-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Serious flu damage prevented by compound that blocks unnecessary cell death
Tufts University

In a study in mice published in Nature, a research team showed that a newly developed compound was able to block necroptosis, a type of cell death that leads to lung inflammation and damage following infection with the flu virus.

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Released: 10-Apr-2024 10:15 AM EDT
Scientists pioneer autonomous robotic method for studying liquids suspended in air
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have used robots and artificial intelligence to dramatically speed up data collection and analysis in X-ray studies of liquids.

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Released: 10-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Engineering students solve soldiers’ problem at lightning speed
University of Florida

UF mechanical engineering students 'strike gold' with their design of a device to help soldiers on the battlefield camouflage vehicles easier and faster 



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