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New nanophotonic devices could have applications in thermal imaging and resonant filtering

A research team from The University of Texas at Arlington is working with the Army Research Laboratory to develop nanophotonic devices that could have applications in thermal imaging and resonant filtering.

24 Jun 2019

Study: Micronutrient deficiencies are common in adults at the time of celiac disease diagnosis

Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamins B12 and D, as well as folate, iron, zinc and copper, are common in adults at the time of diagnosis with celiac disease.

24 Jun 2019

Food insufficiency, impulsivity, drinking, and childhood trauma related to IPV perpetration

Intimate partner violence (IPV) – commonly known as domestic violence, and long associated with drinking – is a significant public health problem.

24 Jun 2019

Largest study finds CTE in 6% of athletes and non-athletes

Nearly 6% of athletes and non-athletes were found to have the neurodegenerative disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy in the largest, and broadest, study conducted of the disease to date.

23 Jun 2019

Researchers reveal benefits of a vacation for our heart health

We all treasure our vacation time and look forward to that time when we can get away from work. With the arrival of summer comes the prime vacation season and along with it one more reasons to appreciate our vacation time: the value to our heart health.

21 Jun 2019

New personalized prosthetic liners could help more amputees walk again

Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new way of designing and manufacturing bespoke prosthetic liners, in less than a day.

21 Jun 2019

Upbeat music can make rigorous exercise seem less tough, research shows

New research coming out of UBC's Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout seem less tough. Even for people who are insufficiently active.

20 Jun 2019

Relying strictly on genetic data from European descent may increase health care disparities

Relying strictly on genetic data from those of European descent, rather than more diverse populations, can exacerbate existing disease and increase health care disparities, according to new research.

20 Jun 2019

Investigational drug for treatment of sickle cell disease shows early promise in clinical trials

An investigational drug for the treatment of sickle cell disease is showing early promise in clinical trials for impacting biomarkers of the disease in patients, reported UConn School of Medicine researchers at the European Hematology Association Congress in Amsterdam this week.

20 Jun 2019

Study shows risk of sudden death may apply even to people with well-controlled epilepsy

People with epilepsy have a rare risk of sudden death. A new study shows that risk may apply even to people whose epilepsy is well-controlled, which is contrary to previous, smaller studies that showed the risk was highest among those with severe, difficult-to-treat epilepsy.

20 Jun 2019

Dietary supplement improves neuronal function of a patient with atypical Rett syndrome

A multicentric translational research study carried out by groups of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute, Sant Joan de Déu Hospital, the University of Barcelona, Hospital Clínic, the University of Vic, Sant Pau i la Santa Creu Hospital, the Rare Diseases Networking Biomedical Research Centre and the Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique, has demonstrated the potential of the amino acid L-serine - administered as a dietary supplement - to improve the neuronal function of a patient with a mutation of glutamate receptors associated with atypical Rett syndrome with severe encephalopathy.

19 Jun 2019

New research grant from MCHAMP may give players better understanding of injuries

For youth baseball players, especially those who play competitively and often, throwing arm injuries are becoming too common.

19 Jun 2019

Scientists create model to find ways to improve characteristics of human body communication

Wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have made remote connectivity easier, and as electronics become smaller and faster, the adoption of "wearables" has increased.

14 Jun 2019

New imaging modality identifies presence of cholesterol in arterial plaque

In an article published in the peer-reviewed SPIE publication Journal of Biomedical Optics, "Frequency-domain differential photoacoustic radar: theory and validation for ultra-sensitive atherosclerotic plaque imaging," researchers demonstrate a new imaging modality that successfully identifies the presence of cholesterol in the arterial plaque.

14 Jun 2019

Replacing a small amount of red meat with healthier foods may improve life expectancy

A new large-scale review of data on red meat consumption and mortality suggests that increasing intake of red and processed meats reduces life expectancy.

13 Jun 2019

IDT unveils latest additions to NGS portfolio at European Human Genetics Conference

As part of its ongoing mission to advocate for researchers in the genomics age, Integrated DNA Technologies will unveil the latest additions to its NGS catalog to the European market at the European Human Genetics Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden on 15–18 June, 2019.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 13 Jun 2019

Frequency News and Research

New nanophotonic devices could have applications in thermal imaging and resonant filtering

Study: Micronutrient deficiencies are common in adults at the time of celiac disease diagnosis

Food insufficiency, impulsivity, drinking, and childhood trauma related to IPV perpetration

Largest study finds CTE in 6% of athletes and non-athletes

Researchers reveal benefits of a vacation for our heart health

New personalized prosthetic liners could help more amputees walk again

Upbeat music can make rigorous exercise seem less tough, research shows

Relying strictly on genetic data from European descent may increase health care disparities

Investigational drug for treatment of sickle cell disease shows early promise in clinical trials

Study shows risk of sudden death may apply even to people with well-controlled epilepsy

Dietary supplement improves neuronal function of a patient with atypical Rett syndrome

New research grant from MCHAMP may give players better understanding of injuries

Scientists create model to find ways to improve characteristics of human body communication

New imaging modality identifies presence of cholesterol in arterial plaque

Replacing a small amount of red meat with healthier foods may improve life expectancy

IDT unveils latest additions to NGS portfolio at European Human Genetics Conference

Electric scooters are leading to rising numbers of facial and head injuries

Winners of Promega UK’s 2019 Helix Sustainability Awards announced

Gender differences in manifestation of diseases lead to poorer diagnosis and treatment in women

FDA authorizes marketing of first medical device for pain relief in adolescents with IBS

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