Wednesday, October 18 2023

Acinetobacter baumannii can fall into a deep sleep to survive harsh conditions - News-Medical.Net

A research team led by Beate Averhoff and Volker Müller of Goethe University Frankfurt has discovered a fundamental mechanism that helps the dreaded hospital pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii to survi… [+4730 chars]

Empathetic cancer clinicians promote psychological well-being in breast cancer patients - Science Daily

Clinicians who show more empathy promote better psychological health among breast cancer patients, according to a Rutgers study examining how oncology doctors facilitate psychological well-being."Our… [+4331 chars]

New study assesses safety and efficacy of radial access for peripheral artery interventions - EurekAlert

WASHINGTON (October 16, 2023) – A new study published today in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (JSCAI) explores the safety and efficacy of using radial a… [+3767 chars]

Special probes improve ultrasound imaging in obese patients - EurekAlert

image: Edited image from the publication: scan of the liver of an obese patient. The image quality of the standard ultrasound probe (left) is significantly poorer than that of the high-performance pr… [+3232 chars]

The number of chickenpox cases in children in Finland fell rapidly after the launch of the vaccination program - EurekAlert

A recent study by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reveals that a two-dose varicella vaccination programme to all children under the age of 12 who had not had chickenpox reduced the… [+2919 chars]

Radial access may revolutionize the field of peripheral artery interventions - News-Medical.Net

A new study published today in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (JSCAI) explores the safety and efficacy of using radial access (RA) for peripheral artery… [+3014 chars]

Cultivating strength: How yogurt boosts skeletal muscle health - News-Medical.Net

In a recent review article published in the journal Nutrients, scientists discuss the nutritional value of yogurt as a protein source and its effects on skeletal muscle health. Study: Nutritional Va… [+5685 chars]

Improving outcomes: Vitamin, probiotic supplementation pre-conception has major potential to boost long-term infant health - NutraIngredients-Asia

The study, dubbed the Nutritional Intervention Preconception and during Pregnancy to maintain Healthy Glucose Metabolism and Offspring Health or NiPPer trial was conducted by scientists from the Nati… [+3254 chars]

Utah researchers find genetic variants linked to suicide attempts also link to other health conditions - KSL.com

Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY Two University of Utah professors were involved in a study that identifies 12 DNA variants, variations in the human genetic code, linked to the risk… [+7488 chars]

Can creatine and resistance training trim your body fat percentage? - News-Medical.Net

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers investigate the impact of resistance training combined with creatine supplementation on body fat percentage and absolute fat mass in … [+5686 chars]

WHO Guidelines for Malaria (16 October 2023) - World - ReliefWeb

Overview The WHO Guidelines for malaria bring together the Organization’s most up-to-date recommendations for malaria in one user-friendly and easy-to-navigate online platform. The WHO Guidelines f… [+1067 chars]

Save the environment and protect your skin while doing it – the 'cherry on top' - News-Medical.Net

In a recent study published in Foods, researchers investigate environmentally friendly and sustainable uses for processed tart cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) waste. Their study focused on cosmetic applic… [+7077 chars]

营养与健康所詹丽杏研究组在极性蛋白异常累积与肝代谢性疾病发病方面发表系列研究成果 - 生物通

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我国学者在大气复合污染的协同健康危害研究方面取得进展 - 生物通

PM2.5O3 9204330182030103£372ÿãInteractive effects of ambient fine particulate matter and ozone on daily mortality in 372 cities: a two-stage time-series analysis2023104British Medical JournalBMJhttp… [+204 chars]

Health officials warn against rare rabies case in Omaha - WOWT

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A dead kitten and the instincts of a local veterinarian sparked a multi-agency effort to stop the spread of a new rabies variant in the Omaha metro. That local veterinarian chos… [+1632 chars]

Scientists have mapped more than 3,000 types of brain cells. It could impact how we treat disease. - Insider

Our brain cells serve as the building blocks of every thought, feeling, and physical action we've ever had and yet the brain is still our most mysterious organ. Now, scientists may have a new insight… [+3090 chars]

Are all fats equal in heart disease risk? New veteran study suggests not - News-Medical.Net

In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a group of researchers in the United States investigated the impact of different types and amounts of dietary fatty acids on… [+6010 chars]