Breathing easier with a better tracheal stent
New research is poised to drastically improve the use of tracheal stents for children with…
Month: January 2021
New delivery method promises relief from antipsychotic medication’s adverse side effects
A team of neuroscientists and engineers has created a nasal spray to deliver antipsychotic medication…
X-Rays surrounding ‘Magnificent 7’ may be traces of sought-after particle
Theoretical physicists suggest that never-before-observed particles called axions may be the source of unexplained, high-energy…
Scientists identify contents of ancient Maya drug containers
Scientists have identified the presence of a non-tobacco plant in ancient Maya drug containers for…
Helium nuclei at the surface of heavy nuclei discovered
Scientists are able to selectively knockout nucleons and preformed nuclear clusters from atomic nuclei using…
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Stuck in a rut: Ocean acidification locks algal communities in a simplified state
Researchers have found that ocean acidification limits algal communities to a state of low diversity…
Divergences between scientific and Indigenous and Local Knowledge can be helpful
Divergences between scientific and Indigenous and Local Knowledge can provide a better understanding of why…
Genital shape key to male flies’ sexual success
Having genitals of a certain shape and size gives male flies a major reproductive advantage,…
Basis for the essential cellular powerhouses
Researchers have solved the operating mode of the barrel pore protein assembly in the mitochondrial…
Spain will become the sixth country worldwide to allow euthanasia and assisted suicide
Euthanasia and assisted suicide will be legal in Spain once the country’s Senate ratifies an…
Increased risk of Parkinson’s disease in patients with schizophrenia
A new study shows that patients with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder have an increased risk…
Intertropical Convergence Zone limits climate predictions in the tropical Atlantic
The strongest climate fluctuation on time scales of a few years is the so-called El…
Researchers Find NTRK fusions more common than expected in pediatric tumors
Researchers have found that NTRK fusions are more common in pediatric tumors and also involve…
2020 tied for warmest year on record, NASA analysis shows
Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on…
Snakes evolve a magnetic way to be resistant to venom
Certain snakes have evolved a unique genetic trick to avoid being eaten by venomous snakes,…
David Arnott Player: public health activist and director general of the Health Education Council
bmj;372/jan15_6/n126/FAF1faPhoto credit: The ScotsmanDavid Player, physician, public health activist, and director general of the Health…
ADA lowers target HbA1C levels for children with type-1 diabetes
In early 2020, upon recommendation by leading endocrinologists, American Diabetes Association lowered the target hemoglobin…
Changing resilience of oceans to climate change
Oxygen levels in the ancient oceans were surprisingly resilient to climate change, new research suggests….
Managing large-scale construction projects to avoid cost overruns
Supplier selection and pricing format decisions that reflect key characteristics of the project, such as…
Guppies have varying levels of self-control
Just like humans trying to stick to New Year’s resolutions, guppies have varying levels of…
New fossil provides clarity to the history of Alligatoridae
Families are complicated. For members of the Alligatoridae family, which includes living caimans and alligators…
DNA test can quickly identify pneumonia in patients with severe COVID-19, aiding faster treatment
Researchers have developed a DNA test to quickly identify secondary infections in COVID-19 patients, who…
Newly developed GaN based MEMS resonator operates stably even at high temperature
JST PRESTO researcher developed a MEMS resonator that stably operates even under high temperatures by…
Are partially protected areas the ‘red herrings’ of marine conservation?
Partially protected marine areas create confusion and don’t meet their broad conservation objectives, researchers have…
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Acute itching in eczema patients linked to environmental allergens
New research indicates that allergens in the environment often are to blame for episodes of…
Scientists uncover new path toward treating a rare but deadly neurologic condition
Molybdenum cofactor (Moco) is a compound that is little known but is essential for life….
Climate change doesn’t spare the insects
Entomologists have seen a striking contraction of insect numbers and diversity. They are sharing new…
Scholars link diet, dentition, and linguistics
Anthropologists used a novel data analysis of thousands of languages, in addition to studying a…
Extreme fire weather
When the Thomas Fire raged through Ventura and Santa Barbara counties in December 2017, an…
Rare lichen unique to Florida discovered in museum collections, may be extinct
Scientists have found a new species of fleshy verdigris lichen, thanks to DNA analysis of…
The role of T cells in fighting cancer
Why do some hosts’ immune systems reject tumors easily, while others have a harder time…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Biden taps Kessler to lead Operation Warp Speed; Trump administration seeks term limits on top FDA, CDC scientists
And so, another working week will soon come to a close. Not a moment too…
Former FDA chief David Kessler will help lead Operation Warp Speed for Biden
WASHINGTON — President-elect Biden has tapped David Kessler, a former Food and Drug Administration chief…
Maternity services at Bedford Hospital must improve urgently, says regulator
Bedford Hospital’s maternity services have been rated inadequate by inspectors and served with an urgent…
Covid-19: Japan declares second state of emergency as Asia struggles with virus surge
Japan has declared its second state of emergency regarding covid-19, as the number of daily…
Trust is ordered to pay {pound}7500 to man who was not “best fit” for role with young women
An employment tribunal has ordered an NHS trust to pay £7580 (€8524; $10 348) for…
Acute coronary syndromes: summary of updated NICE guidance
What you need to knowPrasugrel is recommended as dual anti-platelet therapy in combination with aspirin…
Fixing America’s covid response in the Biden era
Celine Gounder is an infectious diseases expert and epidemiologist who has worked on Ebola, tuberculosis…
Two ways Fitbit could boost Google’s health ambitions
Google’s newly-finalized purchase of Fitbit is poised to provide the tech giant with a potentially…
Opinion: Are more people surviving Covid-19 because doctors are doing less?
Last month as my colleagues and I took care of Mrs. Smith (not her real…
STAT+: Aurinia in ‘show-me phase’ as FDA nears approval decision on autoimmune kidney disease drug
Next week, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve a new medicine from…
In LA, ambulances circle for hours and ICUs are full. Is this what Covid-19 has in store for the rest of the country?
LOS ANGELES — The situation here is dire. Every minute, 10 people test positive for…
CenCal Health earns top marks among Medi-Cal providers for prenatal and postpartum care – New Times SLO
CenCal Health earns top marks among Medi-Cal providers for prenatal and postpartum care New Times SLO…
What to Avoid Eating and Doing When You’re Pregnant – Orlando Health
What to Avoid Eating and Doing When You’re Pregnant Orlando Health Read Original Article: What to…
What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I’m pregnant? – Associated Press
What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I’m pregnant? Associated Press Read Original Article: What…
Confused about COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy? Doctors push for change – FOX 6 Milwaukee
Confused about COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy? Doctors push for change FOX 6 Milwaukee Read Original Article:…
News in Brief 14 January 2021
UN emergency relief chief warns over fallout of U.S. Yemen Houthi terror label Four UN…
World in ‘much better place’ to fight desert locust scourge – UN’s FAO
Compared to last year, everything is in place to successfully fight the devastating desert locust…
State of the Planet: Natural ways to cope with climate change
What progress is the world making in adapting to the changing climate? And can nature…
Pet Food Recall Could Mean Danger for Your Dog or Cat
A recall alert for Sportmix pet food has been expanded to cover more products. Contamination…