A Mayo Clinic study found that clinicians who were high adopters of an AI-enabled clinical decision support tool were twice as likely to diagnose low left ventricular ejection fraction as those who were low adopters. The tool's accuracy was critical in detecting serious health conditions before symptoms appeared.
Researchers have successfully created a highly conductive metamaterial using self-organized quantum dots, maintaining their optical properties while displaying the highest electron mobility reported for quantum dot assemblies. This breakthrough paves the way for new generation of opto-electronic applications.
A comprehensive review and meta-analysis found that young adults under 40 have a slightly elevated risk for myocarditis or pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. The analysis analyzed data from over 58 million participants and explored the relationship between COVID-19 vaccine and these rare but dangerous adverse reactions.
Researchers found that PFAS concentrations in treated wastewater are high enough to impact soil filtration and potentially enter crops. The study highlights the need for understanding tradeoffs of using treated wastewater for irrigation practices, especially in agriculture.
A Danish study found that systemically administered hormone therapy increases depression risk, especially immediately after initiation. Locally administered therapy is associated with a lower risk of depression for women over 54 years old.
Research reveals that common gut bacteria enhance cocaine effects in mice by consuming glycine, leading to behavior abnormalities. Supplementing glycine or using a genetically modified bacteria reduces response to cocaine, demonstrating its role as an addiction mediator.
A UMass Amherst epidemiologist is investigating how physical and mental health during pregnancy can predict cardiovascular and mental health disorders in middle age. Pregnancy complications may be associated with poorer cardiometabolic health and mental health status in middle adulthood among Puerto Rican women.
A new AI framework, M2YOLOF, has been proposed for fast and high-precision target detection. The framework reduces model complexity and inference time overhead by using a multi-input single-output approach.
Researchers used DNA from two ancient human individuals to unravel the deep demographic history of South America, providing new genetic evidence supporting existing archaeological data. They also discovered migrations along the Atlantic coast for the first time and found evidence of Neanderthal ancestry within ancient genomes.
Researchers at Aston University have developed a method to produce high-quality biodiesel from spent coffee grounds by growing microalgae on the grounds. This innovative approach reduces competition with food crops and decreases greenhouse gas emissions from palm tree cultivation.
A specialized triage algorithm, ROCA test, enables earlier stage diagnosis in women deferring preventive surgery, saving NHS costs. The approach results in fewer major surgical interventions and lower risk of wider disease spread.
Dr. Lisa A. Cooper, a leading researcher on health disparities and communication methods, receives the prestigious award for her work advancing cardiovascular understanding. Her research has significantly influenced patient care and healthcare professional-patient interactions.
A new study has linked the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito to an unprecedented dry season wave of infections in Ethiopian city Dire Dawa, causing a 10-fold spike in malaria cases. The mosquito's ability to thrive in urban environments and resist insecticides poses a significant threat to Africa's efforts to eliminate malaria.
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with hypertension took less frequent blood pressure measurements and reported higher readings. Blood pressure control worsened due to disruptions in healthcare access, including telemedicine and home monitoring.
A University of Otago-led study examines male and female travellers’ subjective travel experiences and identifies nine types of tourist transformation. The research reveals significant differences in reflection and self-efficacy outcomes between men and women, while other transformations are experienced similarly.
Research published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics found that particles with two phases can form when different types of SOA mix. The number of phases depends on the difference in oxygen-to-carbon ratio between the given SOA types.
A longitudinal study of 629 first-year college students found COVID-19 negatively affected student mental health, identity development, and academic resilience. The pandemic disrupted critical developmental tasks typical for emerging adults in college.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new control system for synthetic genes that can precisely regulate protein production in mammalian cells. The system uses CRISPR proteins to activate target genes and can be tuned to produce specific quantities of proteins, such as monoclonal antibodies.
Researchers genetically modified mice to develop a similar disease to humans, identifying previously unknown mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets. The study found that reduced adhesion between cardiac muscle cells leads to scarring and arrhythmia, providing new insights into the disease.
The 13th Annual Meeting on Skin Challenges 2022 will address key skin ageing and challenges such as skin microbiome, cancer, inflammation, wound healing, and more. The event will feature experts from industry and academia presenting their research on these topics.
Researchers from the University of Kassel developed an approach to extend the limits of interferometric topography measurements for optical resolution below small structures. Microsphere assistance enables fast and label-free imaging without requiring extensive sample preparation.
Researchers developed an intelligent FLC designer to create stable solar sail attitude control without a priori knowledge or excessive manual workload. The IFLCD uses neural network modelling and automatic design method to solve the black-box and time-varying control problem, making it suitable for unmanned and complicated systems.
A new study by Mayra Rodríguez González found that people of color are inversely linked to high amounts of ecosystem services. To address this, Rodríguez recommends obtaining land for restoration and management in diverse communities to increase access and equity.
A team of CSU researchers has designed a model that can predict which buildings will survive a wildfire, allowing for more effective fire mitigation strategies. By analyzing community networks and incorporating graph theory, the model achieves accuracy rates of up to 86% in predicting building survival.
A study published in PLOS Genetics reveals that the black plumage trait in Solomon Islands flycatchers evolved through at least two distinct genetic pathways, with the third mutation appearing on a distant island. The research highlights the complex evolution of bird species on small islands.
The study suggests that marketing research should start with real-world problems and observations, developing valid insights through empirical analysis. The authors propose a three-stage approach: Identify Opportunity, Explore Terrain, and Advance Understanding.
A study in Brazil found that reducing childhood poverty could prevent up to 22.5% of future criminal convictions. The researchers analyzed 22 risk factors and interviewed over 1,900 children twice, finding that poverty was the only modifiable factor significantly associated with crime.
The genome of Singapore's National Flower, Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim, has been decoded by a collaboration between A*STAR and SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine. The study reveals the presence of natural products with antioxidant properties, flavonols, and anthocyanins, which could be used for healthcare purposes.
Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences found that morning blue light therapy improved sleep quality and reduced PTSD symptom severity in patients. The study's results suggest a potential non-invasive treatment approach for retaining benefits of therapy long after treatment ends.
A recent study predicts that over half of lesser-known species are in danger of disappearing. The researchers used machine learning to calculate the risk of extinction for thousands of data-deficient species, finding that as many as 85% of amphibians and around half of mammals and reptiles face an uphill battle.
A large UK Biobank study found that poor quality sleep, including insomnia, short/long sleep duration, snoring, and daytime sleepiness, is associated with a heightened risk of developing glaucoma. The study suggests that targeted screening of high-risk groups and sleep intervention may help prevent the disease.
The American Heart Association has selected 52 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students for its Scholars program. The program aims to increase diversity in the healthcare field by providing opportunities for research, mentorship, and leadership development. Accepted students will study social determinants of health ...
A recent study published in Nature Communications identified a root cause of chronic heart failure following a heart attack, revealing that iron drives the formation of fatty tissue in the heart. This discovery has the potential to prevent heart failure in nearly half a million people in the US and millions more worldwide.
GSA Bulletin articles explore the nature of China and Tibet's dynamics, and the formation of authigenic carbonates in the northern Okinawa Trough. The study also examines the quantification of megaclasts within mass-transport complexes in the offshore Taranaki Basin.