Scientists worldwide agree on a dictionary of terms to study sedentary behavior, an emerging global public health priority. The consensus definitions aim to facilitate research interpretation and comparison, helping to reduce confusion and advance the field of sedentary behavior research.
A large pragmatic trial found that checking finger-stick blood sugars did not offer significant advantages in blood sugar control or quality of life for non-insulin treated type 2 diabetes patients. The study suggests that the costs of home blood glucose monitoring may outweigh its benefits for this population.
The journal published two ultraviolet radiation datasets covering China, providing long-term measurements from 1961 to 2014. This move aims to promote translational applications for the general public by making atmospheric and physical oceanographic data traceable and citable.
Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a new type of carbon nanomaterial that can change shapes and colors depending on the solvent used. The material exhibits tunable emission spanning a wide range of colors in various solvents.
A randomized trial found that self-monitoring of blood glucose levels in patients with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes did not improve glycemic control or health-related quality of life after one year. The study suggested that SMBG should not be routine for most patients, contradicting existing practice.
A new study presents data from an FDA-approved clinical trial testing the generic vaccine BCG to reverse advanced type 1 diabetes. The findings suggest that BCG may induce a permanent increase in expression of genes that restore beneficial regulatory T cells (Tregs) preventing autoimmune attacks on the body's own tissue.
A pioneering contact lens therapy has shown considerable potential to impact the rising prevalence of myopia in children, slowing its progression by 59%. The dual-focus contact lens was effective in reducing the rate of juvenile-onset myopia, with no side effects common to alternative pharmacological therapies.
The UNIST design team has developed Quietto, an interactive desk clock that uses a concrete and milled wood interface to show upcoming daily schedules. The award recognizes the unique approach to designing a tangible interface using concrete and introducing a new way of understanding time and schedule.