A new study from the University of Sheffield suggests that giving antibiotics to those at high risk of developing a life-threatening heart infection significantly reduces their risk. Current UK guidelines against routine use of antibiotics for these patients may be putting them at unnecessary extra risk.
SourceUniversity of Sheffield·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·TypeObservational study·DateAug 18, 2022
Researchers have successfully preserved the extraordinary properties of high-pressure materials in free-standing, nanostructured diamond capsules. This breakthrough allows for access to materials with suitable physical and chemical properties, enabling modern technology advancements.
SourceCenter for High Pressure Science & Technology Advanced Research·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 17, 2022
Research from Anglia Ruskin University found that microbial instability in the gut hinders endurance athlete performance. High-carbohydrate diets were associated with improved time trial performance, while a short-term high-protein diet led to reduced time trial performance by 23.3%.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalmSystems·DateJul 29, 2022
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology researchers have developed a rabbit-scale three-dimensional magnetic particle imaging system that can scan large volumes at high resolution. The system uses amplitude modulation to minimize peripheral nerve stimulation while maintaining high image quality.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalIEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 21, 2022
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A research team at KIST has developed an ultra-high-strength and ultra-high-modulus carbon nanotube fiber material through a joint research project. The fibers exhibit high strength and modulus characteristics, with potential applications in space-related environments.
SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 20, 2022
Research found that acidic activated charcoal from Shinshu Ina's specialty Akamatsu tree suppresses weight gain due to a high-fat diet by increasing bile acid, cholesterol, triglyceride, and fatty acid excretion. No damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa or lungs was observed.
SourceShinshu University·JournalFrontiers in Nutrition·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 15, 2022
A recent study published in The Lancet Global Health reveals stark differences in survival rates for children with retinoblastoma between high- and low-income countries. In low-income countries, the risk of death from retinoblastoma within three years of diagnosis is significantly higher, with over two-fifths of children dying within t...
SourceLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine·JournalThe Lancet Global Health·DateJul 12, 2022
A large study found that high levels of physical activity do not offset a poor diet's impact on mortality risk. Those with both high-quality diets and regular exercise had lower mortality rates compared to those with the worst diets.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalBritish Journal of Sports Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateJul 11, 2022
Researchers at the University of British Columbia identified a new high-salt receptor, IR7c, in fruit flies that governs their ability to detect dangerously high concentrations of salt. This discovery provides insights into how animals sense and avoid excessive salt, which is essential for survival but can be toxic in high amounts.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 29, 2022
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Scientists have discovered calcium polyhydrides that become superconductive with critical transition temperatures above 210K at high pressures. The findings suggest prospects for these superconductors in various applications.
SourceInstitute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 28, 2022
A team of scientists used high-pressure X-ray measurements to study the structure of SiO2 glass. They found bimodal features in the silicon's second shell, corresponding to a tetrahedral symmetry structure at low pressures and collapse at high pressures. This discovery sheds light on the nature of silicate magmas and materials science.
SourceEhime University·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 27, 2022
A genetic variant in nearly 30% of Greenlanders is linked to high cholesterol and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The variant, p.G137S, has a marked population-level impact, increasing the risk of high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease for up to 30% of the Greenlandic population.
SourceCell Press·JournalHuman Genetics and Genomics Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 9, 2022
Research suggests that mothers-to-be on high-salt diets may increase their children's risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular conditions. The study found that offspring exposed to a high-salt environment in utero had higher blood pressure and increased predisposition to hypertension, even after weaning.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalGynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2022
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A study of patients with high-risk renal cell carcinoma found that those taking everolimus daily after surgery lived longer without disease recurrence. The results, although narrowly missed statistical significance, showed improvement primarily in very high-risk disease, with a 21% improvement in RFS for those with the highest risk.
SourceSWOG Cancer Research Network·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJun 3, 2022
Researchers at Institute of Physics Chinese Academy have discovered new zirconium polyhydrides that exhibit superconductivity with a high transition temperature (Tc) of ~71 K. The compounds can be synthesized under high pressure conditions and may lead to the discovery of new superconducting materials.
SourceInstitute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 18, 2022
A targeted support program including patient education and regular monitoring by nurses improved blood pressure control among Black and Hispanic adults in the Bronx. The program resulted in participants taking their medication regularly and experiencing fewer episodes of uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Research using high static magnetic fields up to 33T found no serious effects on healthy mice but improved sociality and spatial memory, alleviating anxiety symptoms. The study suggests high SMFs may be developed as anti-depression treatments in the future.
SourceHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalEuropean Radiology·DateMay 6, 2022
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The BMJ recommends offering additional cholesterol-lowering drugs to adults at high heart disease risk, particularly those with 'bad' LDL cholesterol levels above 70 mg/dl. Ezetimibe and PCSK9 inhibitors are recommended for the high and very high risk group, but not for those in the low risk category.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeSystematic review·DateMay 4, 2022
New research from the University of Georgia suggests that high school students who focus on one sport are more likely to get injured or suffer from burnout. The study found that over 42% of athletes reported a small level of specialization in one sport, while nearly one in five reported a high level of specialization.
SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalOrthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine·DateMay 2, 2022
Research suggests that ecotourists' sugar-fed wildlife interactions are causing northern Bahamian rock iguanas to develop high blood sugar levels. The study found that iguanas on islands frequently visited by tourists had higher glucose peaks and difficulty regulating their blood sugar.
SourceThe Company of Biologists·JournalJournal of Experimental Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 21, 2022
A study found that Puerto Rican individuals with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure had structural brain changes, including a smaller hippocampal volume and white matter deterioration, compared to those without these conditions. The results suggest a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in this population.
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateMar 30, 2022
Researchers found that high-speed shearing enhances chemical reactions by accelerating collisions among reactant molecules. The study suggests using a narrow gap between the stator and rotor to eliminate backflow phenomena, improving mixing conditions.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 24, 2022
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Researchers found no evidence that gelada monkeys' hemoglobin provides increased oxygen-carrying capacity, but discovered other physiological adaptations that enable them to thrive at high altitudes. The study sheds light on the mechanisms behind human adaptation and potential treatments for diseases associated with high altitude.
SourceArizona State University·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 24, 2022
A new article applies a health equity lens to the National Academies' recommendations for high-quality primary care. The authors propose strategies to operationalize these recommendations, aiming to eliminate existing health inequities and ensure equitable access to quality primary care.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateMar 23, 2022
Researchers have successfully created high-quality, crack-free microstructures on silicon surfaces in the ductile regime using elliptical vibration cutting. The technique allows for high-aspect-ratio feature generation with minimal interference, enabling structural coloration and potential applications in displays, sensing, and more.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateMar 22, 2022
Historical climate model data can now be improved using super-resolution technology, a new analysis tool that enhances older meteorological model data. Researchers have successfully reconstructed high-quality and high-resolution data using this method, which was previously used for image and video upscaling.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateMar 18, 2022
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A new study found that consuming a balanced diet with proteins from various different sources may help prevent the development of high blood pressure. The analysis involved nearly 12,200 adults in China and found an association between protein variety score and reduced risk of new-onset hypertension.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalHypertension·DateMar 10, 2022
Scientists from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science and Xi'an Jiaotong University fabricated a kind of high-performance bulk pure tungsten with high strength and excellent ductility at low temperature. The material features a lamellar matrix grain structure, which contributes to its improved low-temperature properties.
SourceHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalActa Materialia·DateFeb 28, 2022
Researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science have revealed ultra-high anisotropic damping in large-sized Fe-Ga single crystals, with a maximum value of 0.13 under torsional deformation conditions. This high damping effect is attributed to the irreversible motion of domain walls under alternating stress.
SourceHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalScripta Materialia·DateFeb 27, 2022
Patients with both high lipoprotein(a) and coronary artery calcium score face a 20% increased risk of heart attack or stroke over 10 years. Researchers hope to raise awareness and improve early prevention for these patients.
SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateFeb 23, 2022
Researchers discovered that fish generate movable vortex pairs of high- and low-pressure regions to propel themselves forward. This process involves precise control of body fluctuations, which enables the fish to swim with high motion control and flexibility.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalPhysics of Fluids·DateFeb 22, 2022
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A new 10-year analysis shows that only half of individuals with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity receive lifestyle support from their GPs. Lifestyle interventions can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
SourceSAGE·JournalJournal of the Royal Society of Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 17, 2022
Research suggests that high blood pressure during young adulthood may contribute to changes in the brain later in life, increasing the risk for cognitive decline. A study of 142 adults found significant brain changes in midlife, averaging age 55, linked to vascular risk factors.
In a nascent market, high-reputation underwriters choose low-quality IPO firms due to higher fees, while long-term reputation concerns are sacrificed. As regulations strengthen, their client-picking behaviors adapt, prioritizing high-quality firms over fee-driven choices.
SourceStrategic Management Society·JournalStrategic Entrepreneurship Journal·TypeCase study·DateJan 28, 2022
Researchers from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have identified a new crystal structure for hydrogen at low temperatures near 0 K and high pressures. The team used supercomputer simulations and data science to generate several candidate patterns, which were then validated through high-resolution simulations.
SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalPhysical Review B·DateJan 14, 2022
A new rapid thermal evaporation method was developed to deposit high-quality CdSe thin films, enabling the creation of efficient CdSe solar cells. The study achieved an efficiency of 1.88% in a Si-based tandem configuration, demonstrating potential for high-performance solar cells.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Optoelectronics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 10, 2022
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A team from University of Science and Technology of China discovered the microscopic mechanism behind traditional Xuan paper's high strength and toughness. They developed a high-performance, high-haze transparent film with excellent properties, including high light transmittance, flexibility, and thermal stability.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalACS Materials Letters·DateJan 6, 2022
High temperatures inhibit flavonoid accumulation in plants by suppressing the expression of flavone synthase (FNS) via the transcription factor CmMYB012. This regulates ROS production and affects plant fitness and flower color formation.
SourceNanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science·JournalHorticulture Research·DateDec 21, 2021
A phase II clinical trial at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found significantly higher survival rates for children with high-risk neuroblastoma treated with chemoimmunotherapy and the humanized monoclonal antibody hu14.18K322A, resulting in a three-year disease-free survival rate of 73.7% and an overall survival rate of 86%.
SourceSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital·JournalJournal of Clinical Oncology·DateDec 6, 2021
Researchers develop novel detection method to identify high-dimensional entanglement states, overcoming challenges faced by traditional methods. The study proposes a protocol to automatically search for optimal certification methods, enabling the creation of high-dimensional quantum information processing systems.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 3, 2021
A study of 35 low- and middle-income countries found that less than one-third of individuals with high cholesterol received treatment. This highlights the inadequate care for hypercholesterolemia in these regions, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeSystematic review·DateNov 11, 2021
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Researchers identified a high-pressure calcium silicate perovskite, named davemaoite, trapped inside a deep-earth diamond. This discovery confirms the existence of a new mineral that concentrates elements incompatible in the upper mantle, including rare-earth elements and radioactive isotopes.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateNov 11, 2021
A study by Prof. MA Keping and colleagues found that older forests with high functional diversity achieve higher productivity than those with low diversity or specific high average traits. This reliable tool helps forest managers connect restoration actions to goals, essential for mitigating climate change and biodiversity loss.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 5, 2021
A new study published in Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine found that playing high school football is not associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation or depression in young adulthood. In contrast, mental health difficulties in adolescence were strongly related to suicidality in young adulthood.
SourceWolters Kluwer Health·JournalClinical Journal of Sport Medicine·DateOct 27, 2021
Researchers found that regular cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet in mice helped counteract the negative effects of a high-fat, high-calorie diet. The study suggests that this diet may have potential as 'medicine' to prevent obesity and heart disease.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNature Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 14, 2021
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Researchers found that individuals diagnosed with high blood pressure at ages 35-44 had smaller brain volumes and a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those with normal blood pressure. The study suggests that controlling or delaying the onset of hypertension in young adulthood may reduce the risk of dementia.
The article presents a new plate-based image cytometry method to measure endothelial barrier function, which can be adapted for high-throughput and high-content screening. This approach shows promise in addressing the need for efficient pharmacological therapies for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
SourceSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)·JournalSLAS DISCOVERY·DateSep 29, 2021
A study of 604 Canadian teens found that high grades lead to higher perfectionism, which can result in anxiety, depression, and decreased motivation. Experts call for parents and educators to foster environments of self-acceptance and acknowledge successes, rather than pushing for perfection.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalInternational Journal of Behavioral Development·DateSep 28, 2021
Research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2021 found that exposure to military sexual trauma significantly influences veterans' physical health. The study screened over 1.2 million veterans and reported nearly 33,900 cases of military sexual trauma, with 65% being women.
Researchers found that adopting the DASH diet, losing weight and improving aerobic fitness can lower blood pressure significantly. The study suggests lifestyle modifications can help people with resistant hypertension successfully lose weight and increase their physical activity.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalCirculation·DateSep 27, 2021
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The research team demonstrated III-V photodetectors grown on SOI, featuring large 3 dB bandwidths exceeding 40 GHz and low dark currents of 0.55 nA. The PDs have high responsivity and adjustable photocurrents.
SourceHong Kong University of Science and Technology·JournalOptica·DateSep 27, 2021
Researchers have successfully bonded gallium nitride and diamond without intermediate layers using surface-activated bonding. The resulting GaN-on-diamond material demonstrates stability even at extreme temperatures of up to 1,000℃, enabling the development of highly conductive semiconductors for high-power devices.
SourceOsaka City University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 9, 2021
The MASTER DAPT trial found that one month of dual antiplatelet therapy preserves ischemic benefits and reduces bleeding risk in high bleeding risk patients. Abbreviated DAPT was noninferior to standard DAPT in terms of net adverse clinical events, but superior in reducing major or clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding.
SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateAug 30, 2021
Scientists at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science developed a pseudo-capacitive electrode with high absorption capacity, selectivity, and stability for electro-sorption of hardness ions. The hybrid capacitive deionization system shows superb electro-affinity and high hardness selectivity in multi-cation solution.
SourceHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 22, 2021
A new study reveals isometric resistance training (IRT) as a safe and effective method for reducing high blood pressure. IRT, which involves contracting muscles without changing length, can lower office blood pressure by almost as much as blood pressure-lowering medications.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalHypertension Research·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 20, 2021
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The study developed a dynamic trimer catalyst with high loading, stability, and activity for selective hydrogenation of acetylene and 1,3-butadiene. The catalyst showed excellent performance in activity, selectivity, and stability, with minimal coke formation.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateAug 6, 2021
Research published at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting found that patients with high-grade acetabular cartilage damage have poorer outcomes after primary labral repair. The study also showed no significant difference in efficacy between chondroplasty and microfracture for patients with high-grade lesions.
SourceAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine·DateJul 10, 2021
A novel study of high-potency cannabis found memory impairments related to free recall, source memory, and false memories. However, vaping high-potency concentrates showed comparable performance to smoking low-potency flower, suggesting cautious optimism for the little-studied product.
SourceWashington State University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 8, 2021
Researchers demonstrate superconductivity in iron selenide crystals without applied pressure using a new pressure-quench technique. The method retains the high-temperature superconductive phase even after removing the applied pressure, bringing scientists closer to realizing room-temperature superconductivity at ambient pressure.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 8, 2021
Researchers developed a new strategy to characterize polymeric transition metal species in acidic solutions, using ESI-TOF-MS. This method visualized transformation evolutions of vanadium, chromium, tungsten, and molybdenum species, guiding reaction conditions for high-purity metal separation.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalGreen Chemical Engineering·DateJul 6, 2021
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