Research reveals most radioactive caesium fallout was concentrated in glassy microparticles, not dissolved in rainwater, with high radioactivity per unit mass. This challenges previous assumptions about Fukushima fallout and its health implications.
Researchers at the University of Queensland are testing a new drug that targets IL-33 protein to slow or reverse asthma development. The drug has shown promise in mouse model research published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
The 66th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting brings together 29 Nobel laureates and over 400 young scientists from 80 countries to discuss physics and quantum technology. The meeting aims to inspire and connect the next generation of scientists through knowledge transfer and collaboration.
The study found that families reported better quality of end-of-life care for patients with cancer or dementia compared to those with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), cardiopulmonary failure, or frailty. Palliative care consultations, do-not-resuscitate orders, and setting of death were associated with improved quality of care.
Researchers create a biomechanical model of pregnant women using 3D motion capture, verifying the 'pregnancy waddle' and enabling safer daily tasks. The study aims to improve comfort and reduce falls during pregnancy.
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a patent-pending technology to create a coating that allows soap products to flow freely from plastic bottles. The coating involves microscopic y-shaped structures that cradle droplets of soap aloft above tiny air pockets, preventing the soap from touching the inside of the bottle.
Scientists using cosmological simulations and gravitational wave signals predict initial mass of supermassive black hole seeds. The research aims to uncover mechanism that created these massive black holes and when they formed in the early Universe.
A study of patients who died at VA hospitals found that family-reported end-of-life care was significantly better for those with cancer or dementia than for those with other serious illnesses. Increasing access to palliative care may improve quality of end-of-life care for patients dying of heart, lung, and kidney diseases.
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center's Institute for Reproductive Health are studying the use of a smartphone app that calculates a woman's chance for pregnancy. The app, Dot, has been shown to be 96-98% effective in women if used correctly and increases accuracy with continued use.
Studies show that e-consults can decrease wait times, improve clinical care, and reduce the need for face-to-face appointments. The use of electronic consultations increases access to specialists' care for patients who often have difficulty getting a specialist, including the uninsured and underinsured.