A lack of national standards and training programs for coroners and medical examiners in Canada has significant implications for accurate cause of death determination. Creating a similar body to the UK's would improve investigation outcomes and enhance public health.
A new study found that 75% of vaccine-related posts on Pinterest are negative towards vaccination, highlighting the need for better communication about vaccination. The researchers argue that institutions need to value public engagement and advocacy to effectively promote vaccines.
University of Oklahoma researchers discovered that chromosome instability is a key player in the development of colon cancer. By analyzing gene expression signatures and pathways, they found promising findings for new treatments and prevention strategies. The study's results bring excitement to the field of cancer research and may have...
An analysis of FDA advisory committee meetings found that over 90% of public speakers supported marketing approval for new cancer drugs, with many having financial ties to the companies. However, the study also highlights the importance of considering these ties when evaluating patient testimonies.
Researchers found that defective epigenetic reprogramming in embryos can lead to abnormal repetitive behaviors and changes in brain wiring in adulthood. Studies using genetically engineered mice showed that the enzyme KDM1A plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression during development.
A study of over 3,400 participants found that long-term marijuana use was associated with poorer verbal memory, but not other areas of cognitive function. The study suggests that young adults may be skeptical about the risks of marijuana use and highlights the need for effective health advice.
New research published in Respirology suggests a significant link between sleep apnea and an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Adults with sleep apnea were found to have a 58% higher risk of developing the condition over a 3.9-year follow-up period.
A recent study published in Journal of Neuroscience Nursing found that young African-Americans tend to inaccurately perceive their personal risk for stroke. The research highlights the need for increased education on stroke risk and linking poor health habits to stroke risk in this population.
A comprehensive review reveals frequent opportunities for HCV exposure in Ghana, including traditional practices like circumcision and home births. The study found a substantial genetic diversity of HCV-2, confirming its long epidemic history in the country.
A Polish team has developed an analytical method to predict the h-index, a key scientific measurement, using bibliometric data. The study provides an exact formula to calculate external citations and self-citations for each paper written by an author, opening doors for growth analysis in social networks and different scientific fields.
Researchers at Kazan University have developed catalysts that speed up heavy oil extraction under the conditions of in-situ combustion. The study, published in Energy and Fuels, shows promise for increasing efficiency in extracting heavy oil from Russia's vast reserves.
A 14-year study of over 2,000 teen smokers found that one year of telephone counseling using motivational interviewing was insufficient to help them quit and stay quit. By the time they became young adults, two-thirds had gone back to smoking.
A set of risk factors can predict the magnitude of survival benefit offered by radiation therapy following breast cancer surgery. Radiation therapy provides a significant survival benefit for patients with more aggressive cancer, particularly those with higher prognostic scores.
New UCLA research demonstrates that BPS, a common replacement for BPA, speeds up embryonic development and disrupts the reproductive system. Exposure to low levels of BPA and BPS alters physiology in as quickly as 25 hours, leading to premature birth and disruption of reproductive endocrine brain cells.
A team of researchers used a fruit fly model to identify a potential targeted therapy for non-small cell lung cancer, which may lead to improved overall survival. The study found that combining two FDA-approved drugs suppressed tumor formation and inhibited key genetic mutations associated with NSCLC.
A new quality measure has been developed to track the variation in colonoscopy quality among outpatient facilities using follow-up hospital visits. The study found that 16.3 per 1,000 outpatient colonoscopies result in unplanned hospital visits, with significant variation across facilities.
The team demonstrated that a laser pulse can accelerate an electron beam and couple it to a second laser plasma accelerator, achieving higher energy. The solution used two different kinds of LPA, including a discharge capillary and a jet of supersonic gas, and developed a disposable mirror system for staging.
Researchers at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology discover anomalies in electron behavior on liquid helium systems, shedding light on zero-resistance phenomenon in semiconductors. The study sheds new insights into quantum physics and its applications.
Researchers at Colorado State University are developing a multiplayer game to plan for disease outbreaks. The game uses powerful software to predict and analyze the severity of an outbreak, providing real-time visualizations such as heat maps of potential danger zones.
Teachers had moderate to major concerns about test difficulty and low student performance prior to 2015 state testing, according to RAND Corporation studies. They also needed additional professional development in various subjects.
The global checklist of hornworts and liverworts is a crucial component of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation, aiming to halt plant diversity loss. The initiative has been developed by an international team of researchers, who have utilized existing datasets and centralised nomenclature, taxonomy, and geography on a global scale.
A study found that both short and long sleep durations in pregnancy are associated with extreme gestational weight gain. Poor sleep has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, and the study provides a potential mechanism for this association.
A large study of military conscripts suggests that a tendency to stress easily in early adulthood is linked to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure in later life. Men with low stress resilience scores at age 18 were more than three times as likely to have high blood pressure, regardless of weight or other factors.
A new study reveals that small ponds globally produce an outsized share of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide and methane. These tiny bodies of water, less than a quarter acre in size, account for significant emissions due to high concentrations of terrestrial carbon.
A recent study identified the genetic mechanism causing angiocentric gliomas, a rare type of low-grade glioma in children. The discovery revealed an unusual DNA abnormality that triggers three different mechanisms to produce a tumor, leading to the development of a diagnostic test.
A Tel Aviv University study finds IGF-1R plays a vital role in regulating hippocampal neural circuits and processing information. The research suggests that IGF-1R small inhibitors may be a potential direction for therapy to treat early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers developed a new mathematical model to apply to inventory problems, considering demand and determining optimal orders. The study aims to connect with businesses to assess the benefit of implementing the new model and curb profit losses.
Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease, can cause microcephaly in infants and mild flu-like symptoms in adults and children. The US is at risk of introduction, particularly with the presence of Aedes species mosquitoes in many states.
Researchers have developed a new analysis method to distinguish between stroke patients with language problems, enabling more individualized treatment. The method uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and combines information about brain lesions and activity patterns.
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that serious depression symptoms increase the risk of stroke and heart disease in older adults. The study discovered that adults with high levels of depressive symptoms had a significantly higher risk of experiencing heart disease or stroke events over a 1...
Researchers at UTA are using ultra-thin semiconductor lasers to create more efficient and power-consumption systems for computers and data centers. The technology has the potential to be applied in various fields, including medicine and consumer electronics, enabling devices with increased speed, bandwidth, and capabilities.
The discovery confirms a long-discussed mechanism for high-temperature superconductivity and reveals the importance of ytterbium atoms in the material's properties. Quantum fluctuations dominate at temperatures near absolute zero, leading to alternative ordered fundamental states.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have found a potential treatment for depressive-like symptoms in alcoholics using ketamine and an endocannabinoid system booster. The study, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, validates a mouse model of alcoholism and shows promise for developing novel treatments for mood disorders.
Olfactory receptors in human blood cells have been found to be activated by the Sandalore odorant, inhibiting the growth of leukemia cells and promoting red blood cell formation. This discovery could provide a new starting point for developing leukaemia treatments.
A new study found evidence of metazoans living in anoxic conditions using fluorescent tags and reproductive structures. However, no metazoans were alive or reproducing in the deepest part of the interface zone with minimal oxygen.
Scientists at JPL have designed a high-throughput pushbroom imaging spectrometer that can provide Landsat swath and resolution with better than 10 nm per pixel spectral resolution. This design enhances the science potential of Landsat, allowing for better understanding of glacial melt, urbanization, and water sources.
A team of biophysicists from the Niels Bohr Institute has formulated a mathematical model called Lotka-Volterra to assess an ecosystem's balance and predict the impact of invasive species. This formula calculates mutual influence, crucial for sustainable coexistence, and can also forecast extinction due to native animal removal.
Scientists at Stockholm University have successfully determined the structure of the sodium/proton transporter NapA using x-ray crystallography. This breakthrough provides a complete picture of the transport process, revealing key movements and steps involved in regulating sodium levels within cells.
Experts offer guidance for pregnant women to avoid mosquitoes, while debating the need for annual physicals in patients. The ACIP releases its 2016 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule with major changes to HPV and pneumococcal vaccines.
An international team of researchers has revealed that for many universal concepts, the world's languages feature a common structure of semantic relatedness. This study uses a new methodology to measure how closely words' meanings are related within and between languages.
Researchers have successfully treated a genetic disorder using a viral vector to deliver genome-editing components, correcting the disease-causing mutation. The treatment improved survival in newborn mice but showed poor results in adult animals, highlighting the need for further adjustments to the gene-editing system.