A new poll found that only 7.5% of people between 50-80 have used at least one direct-to-consumer health care service, with most receiving prescriptions for a one-time treatment. Many users didn't inform their regular providers about the prescriptions.
Researchers develop revised scoring system for National Health Service Clinical Impact Awards to address accessibility concerns and improve distinction between levels of excellence. The new system offers a wider range of scores from 0-10, with clear descriptions, and retains pro rating of award values for part-time consultants.
Researchers propose a new method for generating free nitrous acid in situ from low-strength wastewater using acid-tolerant ammonia oxidizers, achieving high concentrations and maximizing benefits. This approach also offers multiple advantages, including robust nitridation, acidic sludge treatment, and toxic metal removal.
A team of researchers developed a composite control scheme to suppress track irregularities in high-speed maglev trains. The scheme uses a refined disturbance observer and prescribed performance fixed-time controller to accurately estimate track irregularities and disturbances.
A USTC research team has created a novel method for characterizing the internal dynamics of membrane-bound intrinsically disordered proteins. Their technique, mPRE, offers high-precision modeling of protein conformations and interactions with membranes.
Researchers found a direct connection between massive star deaths and compact remnant formation, using observations of a nearby galaxy's SN2022jli supernova. The team detected periodic movements and energy signatures indicating a neutron star or black hole sucking up matter from its companion star.
A new deep-learning-based toolkit, SPACEL, has been developed by USTC to analyze spatial transcriptomics data. The toolkit improves cell type prediction and tissue structure reconstruction through three modules: Spoint, Splane, and Scube. SPACEL demonstrates superior performance over existing technologies in ST analysis.
The study explores the historical development of crop-livestock integration in China, identifying four distinct stages from traditional subsistence production to contemporary pollution control. It highlights the significance of this practice in fostering a circular economy and promoting rural development.
A Singaporean study found that children exposed to elevated levels of early life adversity exhibit an accelerated pattern of brain development during preschool years. This accelerated pace may lead to adverse cognitive and mental health outcomes. The study suggests that early intervention may be effective in preventing these consequences.