New study into pediatric intensive care paves the way for improving care for critically ill children A new study carried out in collaboration with the University of Birmingham has identified factors that increase the likelihood of critically ill children needing life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). May 14, 2021 0 5
Women with a 'sweet tooth' more in tune with their bodies Women who crave sweet taste sensations are more in tune with their bodies—and better able to tell when they feel full—than women with an aversion to the sweet stuff. That's according to new research from psychologists ... May 14, 2021 0 6
New research sheds light on the brain's GPS system Grid cells are the brain's GPS system. But do they use brain waves to gather information about speed and direction? Researchers at the University of Oslo resolved the question. May 14, 2021 1 134
The mechanism of action of genes with high mutation frequency in cancer After the p53 tumor suppressor gene, the genes most frequently found mutated in cancer are those encoding two proteins of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex. This complex's function is to 'accommodate' the histones ... May 14, 2021 0 16
Why you might not be the body shape you think Hourglass, bottom hourglass, top hourglass, spoon, rectangle, diamond, oval, triangle, and inverted triangle… there are nine official female body shape classifications. May 14, 2021 0 3
How quickly do we become unfit? Getting in shape isn't easy. But after all that hard work, how long do we actually maintain it? Turns out that even the great effort we put into training, taking a bit of time off can mean that we become "unfit" much faster ... May 14, 2021 0 5
Detecting glaucoma early Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases wherein increased pressure within the eye can, if left untreated, lead to damage to the optic nerve and vision loss. Its detection relies on measuring intraocular pressure, visual examination ... May 14, 2021 0 3
Early biomarker warning of heart disease for diabetic patients New research has shown that people with type 1 diabetes may have features of premature heart disease induced by the condition often before they even get their diagnosis. May 14, 2021 0 30
Lockdown led to positive lifestyle changes in older people The COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends and build new relationships with neighbors, according to University of Stirling research. May 14, 2021 0 2
New research will improve safety and quality of heparin A new method to analyze the blood thinning drug heparin has been developed that can pinpoint contaminants more accurately and quickly, providing greater quality control and safety. May 14, 2021 0 2