Reducing their natural signals: How sneaky germs hide from ants
Pathogens are disease-causing organisms. By natural selection, they develop evading mechanisms to outsmart the host’s immune system and to get ...
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Boosting anti-cancer antibodies by reducing their grip
New research from the Centre for Cancer Immunology at the University of Southampton, published ahead of World Cancer Day (4 ...
Reducing anesthetics during surgery decreases greenhouse gases without affecting patient care, study shows
ORLANDO, Fla. — Anesthesiologists can play a role in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming by ...
Transcendental Meditation effective in reducing burnout and depression symptoms in physicians
According to a randomized controlled study, published in Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, physicians who practiced the ...
Reducing steel corrosion vital to combating climate change
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Every year, the United States spends nearly a trillion dollars fighting metallic corrosion, an electrochemical reaction that ...
Reducing total calories may be more effective for weight loss than intermittent fasting
Research Highlights: Eating less overall and fewer large meals may be a more effective weight management strategy than restricting meals ...
UCLA Health tip sheet: Masks prevent more than COVID; Obesity and stroke; Reducing low value treatments in Alzheimer’s Disease
UCLA Health Tip Sheet Dec. 21, 2022 Below is a brief roundup of news and story ideas from the experts ...
Illinois Tech assistant professor awarded NSF CAREER Award to develop methods reducing computing time for turbulent flow modeling
CHICAGO—December 16, 2022—Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Scott T. M. Dawson has received a ...
Herpes vaccines could mean billions of dollars of cost savings and prevent the loss of millions of quality of life years by reducing HSV-2 infections and HSV-2 driven HIV infections, according to a modelling study in 90 low and middle income countrie…
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Reducing opioids prescribed after total knee and hip arthroplasty can be beneficial for patients and doctors
Opioids are commonly prescribed to patients that are discharged after a total knee and hip arthroplasty. Patients are typically given ...
Boosting accuracy, reducing false positives of PCR COVID-19 tests
Highlights: PCR tests are the gold standard for COVID-19 diagnosis, but they’re not always accurate. False positives and false negatives ...
Reducing bycatch with sensory deterrents
A new study has revealed the potential for sensory deterrents to reduce marine megafauna bycatch in fisheries. Credit: ©ProDelphinus, Peru ...
Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving gut bacteria, including in patients who are obese
SALT LAKE CITY – Regular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients’ lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at ...
Hypertension is associated with 22% higher odds of severe COVID-19, in UK Biobank study of over 16,000 infected people – though successfully reducing blood pressure through medication is linked with a corresponding reduction in risk
Hypertension is associated with 22% higher odds of severe COVID-19, in UK Biobank study of over 16,000 infected people - ...
Reducing childhood poverty could cut criminal convictions by almost a quarter, study shows
A significant reduction in childhood poverty could cut criminal convictions by almost a quarter, according to a study conducted in ...
Synergetic optimization for reducing residual warpage in laser powder bed fusion
In additive manufacturing (AM), metal parts are commonly 3D-printed using a fabrication technique called “laser powder bed fusion” (LPBF). LPBF ...
One-stop hydrogen shop: Reducing the cost of a future energy carrier
Osaka, Japan – Hydrogen is essential to the modern economy, and expanding its utility in a more sustainable society is ...
Reducing noise in operating room improves children’s behavior after surgery, study finds
New Orleans — Reducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child’s behavior, including fewer ...
Vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids not helpful in reducing risk of frailty
Frailty is defined as reduced physiological reserve and ability to cope with acute stresses. Up to half of adults over ...
High-volume surgeons no better at reducing postoperative incontinence
In men who have had prostate cancer surgery, urinary incontinence is a common side effect. Its frequency varies from one ...