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Urban beaches have elevated levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria following rainfall

A two year study into the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in urban coastal environments shows that some beaches around Sydney have elevated levels of antibiotic resistant (AbR) bacteria following rainfall.

30 Sep 2019

Stringent emission reduction policies could lead to decline in mortality rates

U.S. cities could see a decline in mortality rates and an improved economy through midcentury if federal and local governments maintain stringent air pollution policies and diminish concentrations of diesel freight truck exhaust, according to Cornell University research.

30 Sep 2019

New method for single-step fabrication of spatially functionalized scaffolds

Organs, muscles and bones are composed of multiple types of cells and tissues that are carefully organized to carry out a specific function.

30 Sep 2019

Lung cancer may soon be picked up by a blood test

A study presented at the ESMO Congress 2019 has revealed that a blood test may soon be able to pick up circulating tumor DNA to help avoid invasive tissue biopsies in lung cancer patients.

30 Sep 2019

Scientists use machine learning methods to improve biomedical imaging

Scientists at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich have used machine learning methods to improve optoacoustic imaging.

30 Sep 2019

States target vaping with bans. In California, the action is local.

States are piling on. Michigan took the first statewide shot at vaping early this month when it announced a ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarette products. It was soon joined by New York, and Rhode Island jumped in Wednesday. Massachusetts went further, announcing Tuesday that it would prohibit the sale of all vaping flavors and devices for four months.

30 Sep 2019

New imaging systems can help diagnose heart disease

Researcher and professor Lasse Løvstakken starts a video on his computer screen. We're in the eye of a storm. It looks almost like a hurricane approaching a coastline.

30 Sep 2019

Smart shirt technology is a promising tool for monitoring lung disease

A smart shirt that measures lung function by sensing movements in the chest and abdomen has proved to be accurate when compared to traditional testing equipment, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

30 Sep 2019

New blood test shows ability to accurately detect numerous types of cancer

A new blood test in development has shown ability to screen for numerous types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy, a trial of the test shows.

28 Sep 2019

High-speed imaging technology reveals previously unseen details of living creatures

The Columbia team behind the revolutionary 3D SCAPE microscope announces today a new version of this high-speed imaging technology.

27 Sep 2019

IDEAL LM study: Biodegradable polymer everolimus-eluting stent safe and effective for patients undergoing PCI

New data from the IDEAL-LM trial found that a biodegradable polymer everolimus-eluting stent (BP-EES) followed by four months of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) was safe and effective compared to a conventional durable polymer everolimus-eluting stent (DP-EES) followed by 12 months of DAPT in patients undergoing PCI for unprotected left main coronary artery (uLMCA) disease.

27 Sep 2019

Scientists use ultrasound to detect active genes in live cells

A startling new study shows that ultrasound can help scientists to understand whether specific genes are in the active or inactive state in live cells.

27 Sep 2019

EKF Diagnostics opens new Research & Development facility at Cardiff HQ

EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it has opened a new Research & Development facility at its Cardiff, UK headquarters.

From EKF Diagnostics 27 Sep 2019

DataArt launches 'SkinCareAI' prototype app to detect early signs of melanoma

Global technology consultancy DataArt announced today the launch of “SkinCareAI” - a prototype app that analyses skin images to detect early signs of melanoma.

27 Sep 2019

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific releases next generation of vitrification solutions, Vit Kit-NX

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a world leader in the innovation, development, and manufacture of cell culture media and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), today announced the release of Vit Kit-NX - the latest addition to an established portfolio of vitrification solutions for in vitro fertilization (IVF).

From FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific 27 Sep 2019

Employment conditions influence overall health, shows study

The terms and conditions of your employment -- including your pay, hours, schedule flexibility and job security -- influence your overall health as well as your risk of being injured on the job, according to new research from the University of Washington.

27 Sep 2019

Flexible artificial skin shows promise for real-world applications

Just like our senses of hearing and vision, our sense of touch plays an important role in how we perceive and interact with the world around us.

27 Sep 2019

New method can improve precision medicine, safety of drug-delivery devices

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed an optical system that accurately measures the flow of extraordinarily tiny amounts of liquids -- as small as 10 billionths of a liter (nanoliters) per minute.

27 Sep 2019

UMD CONSERVE Center is spearheading effort to achieve water and food security

We're running out of water to grow food. Climate change, population growth and increasing demands on freshwater systems are straining agricultural water supplies.

27 Sep 2019

Web-based, digital-app birth control prescription services appear to be overall safe and efficient

Web-based and digital-app services that offer oral contraception appear to be overall safe and efficient, according to the findings of a secret-shopper-style study conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School and UC Davis that analyzed the birth control prescription services of nine U.S. vendors.

26 Sep 2019