Children with juvenile arthritis who participated in an eight-week resistance exercise program showed significant improvements in functional ability, with some experiencing a 200% increase. The program also reduced pain, disability, and medication use.
Researchers found that desert bee larvae wait for rain to emerge, using a bet-hedging strategy to minimize losses in drought years. The approach allows them to thrive in arid environments.
Researchers investigate plant microbiome interactions to optimize nitrogen uptake, reducing fertilizer needs. Janine Sherrier's presentation at UD explores symbiotic relationships between legumes and soil bacteria.
A new analysis of the SUPPORT study found that less aggressive treatment for seriously ill elderly adults does not explain their higher short-term mortality rates. In contrast, reporting HIV-infected patients by name had a limited impact on timely care and partner notification.
Researchers at Ohio State University developed a method to predict the lethal combination of insecticide concentration, droplet size, and number for specific species. The new approach boosts insect mortality by 60-70% in laboratory experiments, showing promise for more effective pest control with reduced environmental risks.
At the conference, nurses will discuss key concerns such as understaffing, nutritional care, and post-discharge recoveries for hospitalized elders. The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing will also present research from its Scholars and Fellows Program.
The Rockwell Engineering Scholars Endowment will help Clemson meet its commitment to increase its number of engineering graduates by 30 percent. The endowment, valued at $1 million, will provide scholarships for students in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.
The Ontario Student Drug Use Survey reveals a significant increase in youth smoking rates to 28% this year. Meanwhile, adult smoking rates have decreased, but cigarettes remain accessible and affordable for minors, a major concern.
A recent study by Ohio State University suggests that evergreen trees can collect two to four times more pesticide spray droplets than broadleaf plants. The researchers recommend planting a line of evergreen trees around crops to reduce the movement of pesticide sprays outside their fields.
A special diet formula with antioxidants and plant and fish oils reduced the need for ventilator support by an average of five days and ICU stay by five days in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The diet also significantly reduced organ failures, a common complication of ARDS.
Researchers presented data from an ongoing Phase I clinical trial showing that CCI-779, a derivative of rapamycin, is well-tolerated and may have antitumor activity. Twelve patients received CCI-779, with three experiencing tumor regression after other treatments failed.