A new automated malnutrition screening tool called AutoMal has been developed by Griffith University researchers to help detect malnutrition in Australian aged care homes. The tool uses BMI and weight change data to predict the likelihood of malnutrition, requiring fewer resources than existing methods and enabling regular reporting an...
Researchers found limited evidence to support antidepressant use in older adults for most pain conditions, highlighting the need for a multidimensional approach and non-pharmacological strategies. Antidepressants were associated with increased negative effects, such as falling and injury, compared to placebo groups.
The CheckMate 067 trial showed that combining nivolumab and ipilimumab improved outcomes for metastatic melanoma patients, with a median survival time over six years. Long-term follow-up found no new safety signals for the treatment, and metastatic melanoma survivors become increasingly likely to die of other causes as they age.
Two studies found breastfeeding after breast cancer diagnosis is safe and feasible for young patients with specific genetic variations, as well as hormone receptor-positive breast cancer survivors. A third study shows a telephone-based coaching program can significantly increase physical activity in overweight patients, potentially imp...
Scientists at USTC have discovered significant nonlinear Hall and wireless rectification effects at room temperature in elemental semiconductor tellurium. The observed NLHE is primarily driven by extrinsic scattering, with surface symmetry breaking of the thin flake structure playing a crucial role.
Researchers at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine have developed a novel EV-based delivery platform that enhances the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy while reducing side effects. The approach uses modified nano-sized cell particles to carry immune-boosting molecules, leading to better therapeutic outcomes and lower drug doses.
A double-blind randomized phase 3 clinical trial found no additional benefits from high-dose vitamin D3 when added to standard chemotherapy for patients with untreated metastatic colorectal cancer. However, a potential benefit was observed for left-sided disease patients.
Researchers found that for most North Atlantic flights, the climate benefit of avoiding contrails outweighs the extra carbon dioxide emitted from flying a different route. Rerouting flights could reduce global warming by up to 29% in 2039 and 14% in 2119, depending on the method used to measure climate impact.
A new study found that consuming less ultra-processed foods can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed data from over 311,000 individuals and found that replacing 10% of ultra-processed foods with minimally processed or culinary ingredients reduced the risk by 14-18%.
A recent study reveals that tropical cyclones with a critical inner-core size are more likely to intensify rapidly. The researchers found that this nonlinear relationship is driven by the balance between angular momentum transport and horizontal diffusion.