A study published in The Oncologist found that cancer patients with delirium who visit emergency departments are more likely to be admitted to hospital and die earlier. Delirium can be caused by various factors, including advanced cancer itself, medications, or infections.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge found that celebrity Twitter accounts with over 10 million followers exhibit bot-like behavior, retweeting at similar rates as automated accounts. In contrast, smaller accounts are more likely to be bots, which spend less time engaging with human content.
Tropical Depression 13W forms in Northwestern Pacific with maximum sustained winds near 30 knots, centered near 25.4 degrees north latitude and 164.1 degrees east longitude. The storm is expected to intensify to tropical storm status before becoming extra-tropical.
A recent study by the USGS found that the deadly fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans can be transported by bats and people visiting contaminated sites in summer. Guano accounted for 93% of bat-associated detections, while equipment and sediment samples also tested positive for fungal DNA.
A University of Bristol team has developed a new portable device to help doctors select the right antibiotic for a patient's infection. The rapid diagnostic test can determine which antibiotic is most effective within 20 minutes, reducing unnecessary use and potential complications.
Researchers at the University of Warwick found that certain words are perceived as funnier when read on their own. The study, which analyzed over 800 participants and 5000 random words, revealed that men and women have different preferences for humorous words.
The oilbird's unique combination of sharp vision, smell, tactile sensation, and echolocation abilities inspire researchers to create more advanced drones. By studying the bird's sensory system, scientists hope to develop models that can be used in robotics engineering.
The American pika's behavioral adaptations to climate change include shifting mating seasons, migrations, and adjustments in feeding and foraging strategies. However, these adaptations are limited by physiology and may incur costly trade-offs with other essential activities.
In British Columbia, over 500 wildfires are currently active, with firefighters battling blazes in three main areas. The region is experiencing its third-worst fire season on record, with 840 fires breaking out since April 1. Firefighting costs have reached $172.5 million, with close to 4,000 personnel working to contain the flames.
Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University identified two microRNAs that can improve pancreatic cancer response to gemcitabine, a common chemotherapy drug. These findings suggest novel combined treatments for this devastating disease. MicroRNA levels can also predict prognosis in pancreatic cancer patients.