A new study from University of Alberta researcher Sunita Vohra examines the use of alternative therapies among pediatric cardiac patients in Canada. The study found that 64% of patients at Stollery Children's Hospital reported using complementary and alternative medicine products, with most having no regrets about their choices.
SourceUniversity of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·DateOct 3, 2014
A Massachusetts General Hospital study used fMRI to investigate the neural basis of the human-pet relationship, finding that important brain structures are activated when women view images of their children and dogs. The study revealed both similarities and differences in brain activity, with some regions showing increased response to ...
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalPLOS ONE·DateOct 3, 2014
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
A MU researcher has received a $1 million grant from the CDC to enhance prevention efforts for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. The goal is to educate healthcare professionals and increase awareness of the dangers of drinking during pregnancy.
A recent study by Moffitt Cancer Center researchers found that men who consume more alcohol have a significantly higher risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The study analyzed over 1,300 men and discovered that those who drank the most alcohol had an increased risk of HPV independent of their number of sexual partners.
SourceH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute·JournalSexually Transmitted Infections·DateOct 3, 2014
A new study reveals that approximately 40% of stroke patients would benefit from rehabilitation, but only 16% receive it. The rates vary widely by province and hospital, with some patients not needing or getting the right amount of services. This lack of access has huge implications for their quality of life and healthcare utilization.
SourceHeart and Stroke Foundation of Canada·DateOct 3, 2014
The CURF Technology Maturation Fund supports the development of Clemson technologies, increasing the likelihood of commercialization. Five Clemson researchers received funding ranging from $20,000 to $36,000 each.
A study confirmed that damage to the right frontal-subcortical network can cause ipsilateral spatial neglect in patients. Additionally, a greater proportion of patients with ipsilateral neglect had frontal subcortical damage than anticipated, resulting in 'where' errors rather than 'aiming' errors.
SourceKessler Foundation·JournalNeuropsychology·DateOct 3, 2014
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
A University of Alberta researcher has found that frailty among critically ill adults is surprisingly common and associated with higher mortality rates and poorer quality of life. The study aims to provide clinicians with a bedside tool to assess frailty and improve patient care.
SourceUniversity of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry·DateOct 3, 2014
A new model developed by Argonne National Laboratory scientists predicts that peatlands in the Arctic will release more methane and less carbon dioxide as they warm, significantly affecting climate change forecasts. The research aims to improve greenhouse gas emission models and address concerns about accelerated warming in the Arctic.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalBiogeochemistry·DateOct 3, 2014
A study by Professor Phaedra Royle and Postdoctoral fellow Alexandra Marquis found that children's ability to use verb tense in spoken language predicts their future writing difficulties. The research contradicts the popular belief that bilingualism at an early age is detrimental to oral and written language learning.
A new study published in Technology journal found that long-term yoga and meditation practice can improve brain-computer interface task performance. Participants with experience showed twice as much success and learned three times faster than those without yoga or meditation experience. This research could lead to innovative treatments...
SourceWorld Scientific·JournalTECHNOLOGY·DateOct 3, 2014
GoPro HERO13 Black
GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.
The University of Texas at Arlington has received a $1.3 million grant to produce an oral history documentary about the 1984 Wilberg Mine disaster, which killed 27 miners. The film will be accompanied by multi-media components and leadership training for first-line supervisors.
Engineers at MIT and Columbia University developed a method to predict cable coil patterns using laboratory experiments, computer-graphics technology, and theoretical analyses. The research aims to help design better deployment strategies for fiber-optic cables and prevent transmission glitches and data loss.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 3, 2014
Scientists simulate nano-bearings made of C60 flake to study friction reduction. However, results show no significant decrease in friction when the flake is attached in a way that prevents rotation.
SourceInternational School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)·JournalNanoscale·DateOct 3, 2014
Tropical Storm Vongfong forms in Northwestern Pacific Ocean with NASA's Terra satellite capturing visible image on Oct. 3. The storm is expected to intensify into a typhoon as it moves north of Guam.
Researchers at Ohio State University have created a solar cell that can store its own power, reducing the cost of renewable energy. The 'solar battery' combines a mesh solar panel with a battery, allowing for efficient charging and discharging using light and oxygen.
SourceOhio State University·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 3, 2014
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.
Chronic melatonine consumption in young obese rats with diabetes mellitus type two improves mitochondrial dysfunction, reducing free-radicals stress and preventing mitochondrial membrane destruction. Melatonine also helps combat obesity by enhancing oxygen consumption and mitigating adipose tissue damage.
SourceUniversity of Granada·JournalJournal of Pineal Research·DateOct 3, 2014
A new study reveals that individual cells' migration speed changes randomly through successive generations, despite the population's average speed remaining constant. This finding has significant implications for cancer treatment and tissue repair, suggesting a target for drugs to modulate cell migration speed.
SourceWorld Scientific·JournalTECHNOLOGY·DateOct 3, 2014
A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study found that nearly 2,100 oncology nurses and healthcare personnel do not always follow recommended safe handling practices for antineoplastic drugs. The lack of adherence increases exposure risk to cancer-causing agents, leading to adverse health outcomes.
SourceAmerican Industrial Hygiene Association·JournalJournal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene·DateOct 3, 2014
Research by Missouri University of Science and Technology found that social network analysis can improve knowledge sharing in large government healthcare organizations. By identifying key people and analyzing relationships, a core network was formed to rapidly disseminate information on projects.
SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Collaborative Enterprise·DateOct 3, 2014
The Endocrine Society advises against testosterone therapy in healthy women, citing unknown long-term risks and limited benefits. Testosterone therapy may improve sexual function in women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, but more research is needed to determine its safety and effectiveness.
SourceThe Endocrine Society·JournalThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism·DateOct 3, 2014
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.
Researchers at MIT have discovered that crumpling graphene can create a stretchable supercapacitor that can store energy in flexible electronic devices. The material can be folded and stretched up to 1,000 times without losing performance.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 3, 2014
A study published in the Journal of Pain Research found that individuals with chronic pain pay more frequent and longer attention to pain-related words than those without. This discovery uses state-of-the-art eye-tracking technology to better understand how people attend to pain stimuli.
SourceYork University·JournalJournal of Pain Research·DateOct 3, 2014
Daily vitamin D treatment improves symptoms of atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, in Mongolian schoolchildren. The study found a significant reduction in symptoms, with an average improvement of 29% compared to the placebo group. Vitamin D deficiency is common among children during winter months.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalJournal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology·DateOct 3, 2014
Researchers at The University of Nottingham have shed new light on the interaction between two proteins, laminin receptor (LAMR1) and galectin-3, and the human pathogen Neisseria meningitidis. This study provides critical components that cause the formation of pairs of molecules targeted by the bacterium.
SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalOpen Biology·DateOct 3, 2014
Researchers at University of Southampton demonstrate a breakthrough technique that enables silicon detectors for telecommunications, promising significant advances in photonics. The technique uses laser-crystallised silicon photonic devices to overcome challenges of using silicon in data communications.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalNature Materials·DateOct 3, 2014
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
A CTRC doctor has been awarded a $1.6 million FDA orphan grant to study the efficacy of TH-302 in treating glioblastoma, a devastating brain tumor with a median survival time of four months. The drug, combined with Avastin, aims to slow tumor growth by creating a low-oxygen environment, sparing healthy cells from chemotherapy damage.
SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio·DateOct 3, 2014
Researchers at MIT demonstrated a novel automated fabrication process for producing highly aligned polymer films (HAPFs) with superior mechanical and thermal properties. The process involves sol-gel extrusion, structure freezing and drying, and mechanical drawing, resulting in uniform alignment of molecular chains.
SourceWorld Scientific·JournalTECHNOLOGY·DateOct 3, 2014
A recent study from Tel Aviv University suggests that prenatal exposure to viruses may cause type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases in children. The researchers found a link between winter epidemics and increased levels of damaging antibodies in cord blood, indicating autoimmune damage to islet cells during gestation.
SourceAmerican Friends of Tel Aviv University·JournalDiabetic Medicine·DateOct 3, 2014
David Mayerich aims to create three-dimensional models of tissue and whole organ microstructures using his NIH grant. This will help diagnose and treat diseases closely tied to microvascular structure, including cancers and neurodegenerative diseases.
NASA's GOES-West satellite captured an infrared image of Tropical Storm Simon on Oct. 3, showing strong thunderstorms circling the storm's center and rainfall in western Mexico. The storm is expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 3-5 inches with isolated amounts up to 8 inches, causing flash flooding and mudslides.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
A new study reviewing nearly 70 antimicrobial resistance studies suggests that aggressive treatment may not always be the best way to prevent resistant pathogens. The review found that varying drug dosages and treatment durations may affect resistance emergence, and moderate treatment could be a more effective strategy for some diseases.
Scientists have created a global database that increases detailed knowledge of the cattle genome by several orders of magnitude. The database contains genomes of over 1,200 animals from various breeds, providing a comprehensive resource for studying cattle genetics and livestock history.
SourceAarhus University·JournalNature Genetics·DateOct 3, 2014
Researchers at the University of Granada have developed a new imaging system using Transverse Field Detectors (TFD) that can extract full color information from each pixel without filters. This technology has numerous potential applications in various fields, including medical imaging, remote sensing, and assisted driving.
SourceUniversity of Granada·JournalApplied Optics·DateOct 3, 2014
Intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IAFLD) in children is characterized by gradual and often symptomless liver injury, with mortality rates up to 40%. Early enteral feeding and referral to specialized intestinal failure centers are key to prevention and treatment.
SourceWolters Kluwer Health·JournalJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition·DateOct 3, 2014
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.
A study of over 2,200 adolescents found that those who had at least one family meal a week were less likely to be overweight or obese as adults. Regular family meals are associated with reduced odds of obesity, regardless of race or ethnicity.
SourceElsevier Health Sciences·JournalThe Journal of Pediatrics·DateOct 3, 2014
Typhoon Phanfone formed a large eye with intensifying winds reaching 110 knots (126.6 mph). The typhoon is predicted to peak at 125 knots and then weaken, passing near Tokyo, Japan.
Researchers at Drexel University developed a program called LEVER that enables biologists to track and study the movement and multiplication of cells using 3D microscopic images. With enhanced version LEVER 3-D, scientists can visualize and analyze cell behavior in real-time.
SourceDrexel University·JournalBMC Bioinformatics·DateOct 3, 2014
A Washington State University undergraduate has developed a new method for detecting water on Mars using an index called groundmass crystallinity. This method could potentially be useful for not only studying rocks on Earth but also on other planets.
SourceWashington State University·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 3, 2014
A team of researchers has demonstrated a means by which CRISPR/Cas9 can be programmed to recognize and cleave RNA at sequence-specific target sites. This allows for direct RNA transcript detection, analysis and manipulation, paving the way for transformative studies in RNA function.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateOct 3, 2014
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
Scientists use NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory to study a gigantic filament on the sun, which can last for days or weeks. The filament is 1 million miles wide and appears in different temperatures and wavelengths of extreme UV light.