Hybrid gelatin scaffolds typical of collagen-containing biological fibers Hybrid gelatin-poly-L-lactide scaffolds were produced with an affinity for water that could be controlled. The hydrophilicity was controlled by binding increasing concentrations of hyaluronic acid to the free amine residues ... Jan 28, 2022 0 0
How can we set a fair price for drugs? Health economist Peter Neumann has a proposal for how to rein in the growing costs of prescription drugs. Jan 28, 2022 1 4
Precision rehabilitation may prevent osteoarthritis Athletes and sports fans know that a torn ACL knocks a player out of the game, requires surgical repair and involves a long recovery. But for many injured athletes, being temporarily sidelined is only the beginning of a lifelong ... Jan 28, 2022 0 8
Babies are sensitive to rhyme, rhythm and phrases in children's songs All over the world, parents sing songs and recite rhymes to their young children. Researchers have known for some time that this has a stimulating or calming effect on babies, but it turns out that babies are also sensitive ... Jan 28, 2022 0 6
What parents need to know about kids and COVID-19 Already weary from two years of navigating parenthood during a pandemic, parents are facing a new stress: What to think about surging numbers of kids diagnosed and hospitalized with COVID-19. Jan 28, 2022 0 3
Go low, go slow: How to rapid antigen test your kid for COVID as school returns Many parents across Australia will be COVID testing their kids at home using rapid antigen tests (RATs), as school returns across many states next week. Jan 28, 2022 0 4
How you can help scientists better understand COVID variants with wearable devices Duke researchers are investigating whether data from your smartphone and smartwatch can help determine if you have COVID-19 and how severe the infection could get. Their work has the potential to help avoid future pandemics, ... Jan 28, 2022 0 45
How fetal alcohol exposure increases risk of development disorders Researchers at the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have uncovered mechanisms that help to explain how the breast cancer 1 susceptibility protein (BRCA1), best known for its role in suppression of breast ... Jan 28, 2022 0 24
Home-schooling parents experienced psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic Parents and caregivers who home-schooled children during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced significantly higher levels of psychological distress compared to those who didn't, according to a new study from The Australian National ... Jan 28, 2022 0 2
Sound the fiber alarm: Most people need more of it in their diet There are a lot of health factors to keep in mind as we navigate through the dietary day: calories, carbohydrates, protein, saturated fat, vitamins and minerals, to name a few. Jan 28, 2022 0 2