A new article in Diabetes Care highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for Charcot foot, a condition that causes bones to soften and break due to diabetes. The article recommends offloading as the most important initial treatment recommendation, with surgery possible in later stages.
A new study reveals that organic crop rotation can be more profitable and carry less risk than conventional corn and soybean production, even with reduced price premiums. The research, which analyzed 18 years of data from a University of Minnesota trial, found that organic production was consistently more lucrative over the long term.
Researchers trained 11-month-old infants to improve their concentration skills, leading to enhanced cognitive abilities in unrelated tasks. This early training may have significant implications for improving academic success, particularly for children at risk of poor outcomes.
According to University of Alberta researcher Lia Daniels, students can overcome boredom by using internal strategies such as re-appraising, critiquing, or evading their classes. The re-appraisers are the most resourceful group, while criticsizers may bring about effective change with the right communication from teachers. Parents and ...
Researchers found that people who frequently eat popcorn at the movies will consume stale popcorn regardless of its taste. To break this habit, dieters can try disrupting automatic eating habits by using their non-dominant hand.
The American Thoracic Society has issued guidelines on interpreting fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) levels in various clinical settings. FENO can detect eosinophilic airway inflammation, determine corticosteroid responsiveness, and monitor airway inflammation to guide treatment decisions.
Researchers at The Wistar Institute have discovered protein signals responsible for preserving anti-viral antibody memory. The study highlights how BLyS and APRIL sustain cells that produce antibodies against viruses, crucial knowledge for vaccine development.
Researchers discovered microscopic lesions in 30% of brains without diagnosed brain disease or stroke, linking small vessel disease to age-related decline. The study highlights the need for new diagnostic tools to capture these undetected cases and potentially mitigate their impact.