Adopted neoplastic cells and the consequences of their existence A new research perspective titled "Adopted neoplastic cells and the consequences of their existence" has been published in Oncotarget. Aug 29, 2023 0 32
Study identifies geographic 'hot spots' for cigarette, firearm deaths in the US over two decades Smoking and firearms are among the leading causes of avoidable premature death in the United States. In 2021, 480,000 deaths in the U.S. were attributable to tobacco and more than 40,000 to firearms—both are legal yet lethal. Aug 29, 2023 0 61
Study uses motion capture to determine what makes the best free-throw shooters Every basketball coach has told their players at some point that free throws win games. A new study from the University of Kansas used innovative markerless motion capture technology to determine the mechanics of proficient ... Aug 29, 2023 0 53
Study of fevers in children during COVID-19 raises further questions An uptick in fevers detected among children at more than two dozen hospitals in North America during COVID-19 highlights the question whether there are normally more autoinflammatory disorders such as recurrent fevers among ... Aug 29, 2023 0 37
Assessing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention A review of the international effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, found that prevention services were severely affected in the early months, and in ... Aug 29, 2023 0 26
New toolkit provides more efficient analysis of health data to drive improvements in patient care Researchers from Queen's University have developed a new toolkit that harnesses the power of "Big Data" for digital health with the aim of driving improvements in patient care and outcomes through data-driven innovation. Aug 29, 2023 0 33
Study finds e-cigarette manufacturers use targeted marketing to lure in young adults Research led by Minji Kim, assistant professor of health promotion, education, and behavior, has found that marketing strategies used by e-cigarette manufacturers increase the likelihood of uptake among otherwise low-risk ... Aug 29, 2023 0 41
Care robots: Ethical perceptions and acceptance Countries like Japan are experiencing declining birth rates and an aging population. The increased burden of care for this aging population may lead to a shortage of caregivers in a decade's time. Thus, the recruitment and ... Aug 29, 2023 0 61
Researchers prep fentanyl, heroin vaccines for human trials Researchers at the University of Montana and their partners are nearing human trials for vaccines to prevent fentanyl and heroin drug overdoses. Aug 29, 2023 1 137
'Float therapy' for anorexia nervosa shows promise A trailblazing study conducted by researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., has made significant strides with a novel technique for treating anorexia nervosa (AN), an eating disorder ... Aug 29, 2023 1 92
