Archive: 06/11/2019

Research aims to make technologies for controlling blood sugar more accessible

The rise of continuous blood glucose monitor and insulin pump technologies has lessened the intricate task of monitoring and regulating blood glucose levels for people with diabetes, but improvements to these devices could ...

Nov 6, 2019

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Tumor-specific therapy targets ovarian cancer

Nami Therapeutics Corporation, which gets its name from the Mandarin word for "nano," is committed to using nanotechnologies to make big advances in cancer therapy.

Nov 6, 2019

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'I knew that was going to happen:' Déjà vu and the 'postdictive' bias

For many, déjà vu is just a fleeting, eerie sensation that "I've been here before." For others, it gets even eerier: In that moment of unsettling familiarity, they also feel certain they know what's going to happen next—like, ...

Nov 6, 2019

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Polyamide kitchen utensils: Keep contact with hot food as brief as possible

Cooking spoons, spatulas or whisks: polyamide (PA) kitchen utensils provide valuable baking, roasting and cooking assistance. However, components of this plastic can migrate from the utensils into the food and consequently ...

Nov 6, 2019

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Study finds association between physical activity, lower risk of fracture

Regular physical activity, including lighter intensity activities such as walking, is associated with reduced risk of hip and total fracture in postmenopausal women, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.

Nov 6, 2019

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Research maps link between air pollution and obesity

Amie Lund, a cardiovascular toxicology researcher with the University of North Texas, has found that exposure to certain air pollutants may cause weight gain, especially when coupled with a high-fat diet.

Nov 6, 2019

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Few eligible patients receive prescriptions for weight-loss medications

(HealthDay)—Few eligible patients receive prescriptions for weight-loss medications, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in Obesity.

Nov 6, 2019

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AI blood test can spot signs of brain tumor to speed up diagnosis

Chemical analysis of blood samples, combined with an artificial intelligence program, could speed up the diagnosis of brain tumours, according to research presented at the 2019 NCRI Cancer Conference.

Nov 6, 2019

Vitamin D dials down aggression in melanoma cells

Vitamin D influences the behaviour of melanoma cells in the lab by making them less aggressive, Cancer Research UK scientists have found.

Nov 6, 2019

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Researchers link specific protein mutations to ataxia disease symptoms

For the first time, the UNC School of Medicine lab of Jonathan Schisler, MS, Ph.D., linked the specific biochemical changes to a protein called CHIP to specific disease characteristics of patients with a wide range of rare ...

Nov 6, 2019

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