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Study Reveals Common Suboptimal Dialysis Initiation

Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Keurig K-Cups Recalled Nationwide for Packaging Issue

Cholera Epidemic Ravages Pakadjuma, Kinshasa

Chikungunya Outbreak Hits China's South

How Cells Store DNA: Nucleosomes Safeguard Genetic Material

Study Reveals Early Brain Formation Links to Neuropsychiatric Diseases

Researchers Discover New Trigger for Mitophagy

Laminin-411 Protein Key to Myelin Formation

Columbia Engineering Develops Bioactive Injectable Hydrogels

Scientists Develop Computer Program to Mimic Human and Animal Cell Behavior

2.533 Million Global Deaths Prevented by SARS-CoV-2 Vaccinations

Gestational Carriers at Higher Risk of Mental Illness

Impact of Middle East Conflict on Australian Women's Mental Health

Unveiling the Secrets of Skilled Ball-Trapping

Rise in Americans Caring for Older Family Members

Black-Eyed Pea Virus: Promising Cancer Immunotherapy

Study Reveals Firefighters' Chemical Exposure Impact on Genes

WHO Raises Concerns Over Surge in Chikungunya Cases

Promising Results of Gene Therapy Trial for Fabry Disease

Age-Related Memory Decline Tied to Neural Stem Cell Changes

Emollient Use Reduces Infant Dermatitis

Glp1 Agonist Drugs Reduce Asthma Symptoms in Obese People

Genetic Biomarker for Glioblastoma Treatment

Study Reveals Key Molecule's Role in Blood Cell Generation

UT Southwestern Study Reveals Hormone's Role in Shielding Cancer

Rising Sexually Transmitted Infections in Texas

Understanding the Role of Clock Genes in Circadian Rhythm

Prostate Cancer Study Reveals Lethal Transformation

Uncovering Key ALS Mechanism: Targeting UNC13A for Treatment

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Microscopic Discovery in California Lake Sparks Buzz

Trump Administration Challenges Foundational Greenhouse Gas Science

Earth's Continents Face Unprecedented Freshwater Loss

World's Simplest Artificial Cell for Chemical Navigation

Study Finds Higher Income Singles More Inclined Towards Relationships

Study Suggests Bush Basil as Natural Pest Repellent

World's Oceans Facing Intense Heat Waves

Summer's Meteor Shower Duet Approaches

"Mapping the Intricate Cellular Family Tree"

Colombian Andes: High-Elevation Forests Store More Carbon

Large Hadron Collider's Impact on Electronics

Global Scuba Diving Tourism Boosts Economies

Immune Cell Modification for Universal Cancer Treatment

Researchers Develop Method to Predict Cell Activity in Tissues

Study Reveals Nonhuman Animals' Adaptive Aggression Strategy

Philosopher of Science Examines Transparency in Public Trust

Georgia Tech Research Reveals Electron Beams' Precision

Penn State Professor Explores Georgia Barrier Island Evolution

AI Model Enhances Drug & Vaccine Discovery

First Survey Data from TAEPS Study Released

Korean Research Team Reveals Unique Nonlinear Wave Phenomenon

Researchers from Yunnan Observatories Develop Celestial Object Classification Method

Study Reveals City Life's Accelerated Pace

New State of Quantum Matter Unveiled for Self-Charging Computers

University of Tsukuba Study Reveals Tetrandrine's Cellular Response

Einstein's Critique Shapes Quantum Mechanics Understanding

Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory Launched by FAO

Global Oceans: Marine Protected Areas Concerns

Canada Braces for Intense Summer Wildfires

Microsoft Report Reveals 40% of Users Start Day with Inbox Triage

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Research shows how sulfate ions increase the lifespan, performance of aqueous batteries

Scientists Discover Key Barrier to Safer Aqueous Batteries

New UK Age Verification Measures to Prevent Children Accessing Harmful Online Content

UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content

Tradition meets AI in Nishijinori weaving style from Japan's ancient capital

Nishijinori Weaving Technique Teams Up with AI

AI tackles notoriously complex equations, enabling faster advances in drug and material design

AI Speeds Up Solving Scientific Problems

Bio-Inspired Multiscale Design for Perovskite Solar Cell Stability

Design strategies for reshaping stability and sustainability of perovskite solar cells

Meta's wristband breakthrough lets you use digital devices without touching them

Meta's Potential to Revolutionize Digital Device Interaction

AI will soon be able to audit all published research—what will that mean for public trust in science?

Importance of Peer Review in Ensuring Scientific Accuracy

Enhancing Robot Navigation in Dynamic Environments

A human-inspired pathfinding approach to improve robot navigation

Study Finds Automated Speed Cameras Reduce Speeding Near Schools

Automated speed enforcement significantly reduces speeding in Toronto school zones

Scientists develop tool to detect fake videos

UC Riverside Researchers Develop System to Expose Manipulated Videos

Energy-efficient strategies may produce 10 times more health benefits in Eastern Europe than in Western Europe

EU Climate Law Mandates 55% Emission Cut by 2030

Risk highlighted as Chinese hackers hit Microsoft

Microsoft Faces Cybersecurity Storm: China-Linked Hackers Target Organizations

Amazon shuts down Shanghai AI lab: source

Amazon Closes AI Research Lab in Shanghai

Google ordered to pay Argentine pictured naked in his yard

Argentine Man Awarded Compensation for Google Street View Incident

Volkswagen takes 1.3-bn-euro hit from Trump tariffs

Volkswagen Reports 1.3 Billion Euro Loss Due to Trump Tariffs

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Thursday, 5 September 2019

New study confirms protective effect of diabetes drugs against kidney failure

A new meta-analysis published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology today has found that SGLT2 inhibitors can reduce the risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.

Artificial intelligence approaches may improve diagnostics of kidney disease

Two new studies reveal that modern machine learning—a branch of artificial intelligence in which systems learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions—may augment traditional diagnostics of kidney disease. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of JASN.

Squirrels, bees could get US aid but not Yellowstone's bison

U.S. wildlife officials rejected petitions Thursday to protect Yellowstone National Park's storied bison herds but pledged to consider protections for two other species—a tiny, endangered squirrel in Arizona and bees that pollinate rare desert flowers in Nevada.

Study shows how consumers rely on price to determine quality of products

A study by an assistant professor at The University of Texas at Arlington published in the Journal of Marketing shows that marketers of relatively high-priced products should consider keeping prices high, as many consumers associate high price with high quality.

A molecular 'atlas' of animal development

In a paper in Science this week, Penn researchers report the first detailed molecular characterization of how every cell changes during animal embryonic development. The work, led by the laboratories of Perelman School of Medicine's John I. Murray, the School of Arts and Sciences' Junhyong Kim, and Robert Waterston of the University of Washington (UW), used the latest technology in the emergent field of single cell biology to profile more than 80,000 cells in the embryo of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.

Tropical storm Faxai gets a name and NASA gets an infrared picture

Tropical Storm 14W has been moving through the Northwestern Pacific Ocean for several days and has now been renamed Faxai. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the newly renamed storm and took the temperature of Faxai's clouds and storms.

Tiny airborne particles from wildfires have climate change implications

Wildfires are widespread across the globe. They occur in places wherever plants are abundant—such as the raging fires currently burning in the Brazilian Amazon. Such biomass burning (BB) can be an environmental calamity.

Research shows OB-GYNs hesitate to talk about fertility

A new study shows that many OB-GYNs are uncomfortable counseling their patients on fertility at a time when more women are delaying pregnancy and needing their doctors to be more vigilant about this education.

New research offers solution to reduce organ shortage crisis

Eighteen people die every day waiting for transplants, and a new patient is added to the organ transplant list every 10 minutes. Much of the problem surrounds the lack of registered donors. New research in the INFORMS journal Management Science provides incentives that could lead to a solution and ultimately save lives.

Polypill holds promise for tackling cardiovascular disease

Heart attacks and strokes are collectively the leading cause of death in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) worldwide. Treatment with four drugs—aspirin, a statin, an angiotensin converting-enzyme (ACE)-inhibitor, and a beta blocker—improves survival and quality of life among patients who have had a heart attack or stroke in the past; however, fewer than a quarter of eligible patients in LMICs receive these medications due to concerns about pill burden and cost.

Study reveals links between extreme weather events and poor mental health

People whose homes are damaged by storms or flooding are significantly more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, according to new research.

From the tropics to the boreal, temperature drives ecosystem functioning

University of Arizona ecology and evolutionary biology processor Brian Enquist and former doctoral student Vanessa Buzzard trekked across the Americas: from moist, tropical jungles in Panama to the frigid boreal forests in Colorado to the wet temperate forests of the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, they collected soil samples, enveloped trees in belts to measure growth on a fine scale, and planted sensors that continue to collect data on soil moisture and temperature, which varies widely between forests.

Weight change and bone health in older adults with obesity

Weight loss in older adults is accompanied by loss in bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of bone fracture.

Obesity and psychosocial well-being among patients with cancer

In a study published in Psycho-Oncology, excess weight was linked with poorer psychosocial health among older adults diagnosed with breast cancer or prostate cancer. The association was not seen in older patients with colon cancer, however.

Traditional and electronic cigarettes linked to poor sleep

Use of traditional cigarettes or e-cigarettes was linked with more sleep difficulties in a recent Journal of Sleep Research study.

Coffee may protect against gallstones

Drinking more coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gallstones, according to a new study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

Migraines linked to higher risk of dementia

Dementia is the most common neurological disease in older adults, whereas headaches, including migraines, are the most common neurological disorder across all ages. In a recent study in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry that included 679 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older, migraines were a significant risk factor for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk

A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer found an inverse relationship between mushroom consumption and the development of prostate cancer among middle-aged and elderly Japanese men, suggesting that regular mushroom intake might help to prevent prostate cancer.

Medication adherence may affect risk of hospitalization and early death

A recent analysis of published studies examined the clinical consequences of medication adherence. The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology analysis found that medication adherence is linked with lower risks of needing to be hospitalised and of dying early.

Modifiable risk factors contribute to gout

Elevated urate in the blood (hyperuricemia) is a precursor of gout, which is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis worldwide. A study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology that included 14,624 U.S. adults found that four modifiable risk factors—body mass index, diet, alcohol consumption, and diuretic use—each have important roles in the development of hyperuricemia.

Should patients continue blood thinners after experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding?

Anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs, which are blood thinners such as warfarin and aspirin, are commonly taken to reduce the risk of potentially fatal blood clots, but they carry an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Emotion-reading algorithms cannot predict intentions via facial expressions

Most algorithms have probably never heard the Eagles' song, "Lyin' Eyes." Otherwise, they'd do a better job of recognizing duplicity.

Sex and height might influence neck posture when viewing electronic handheld devices

Sex and height appear to influence how people flex their neck when viewing handheld devices, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Arkansas.