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Social security overpayments draw scrutiny and outrage from members of Congress

Several members of Congress are calling on the Social Security Administration to answer for issuing billions of dollars of payments it says beneficiaries weren't entitled to receive — and then demanding the money back.

29 Sep 2023

These Appalachia hospitals made big promises to gain a monopoly. They’re failing to deliver.

Five years ago, rival hospital companies in this blue-collar corner of Appalachia made a deal. If state lawmakers let them merge, leaving no competitors, the hospitals promised not to gouge prices or cut corners.

29 Sep 2023

STEMCELL Technologies partners with Science World to empower girls pursuing science-related careers

STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, is pleased to announce it will be the presenting partner of the Girls and STEAM Summit at Science World in Vancouver.

From STEMCELL Technologies Inc. 29 Sep 2023

Extending FDA-approved cancer drug indications requires high patient numbers, study finds

Number of patient participants needed for secondary approval of a new cancer drug.

29 Sep 2023

Sensors that monitor salivary metabolic changes to rapidly diagnose diabetes

A sensor for non-invasive glucose determination in body fluids such as saliva.

29 Sep 2023

Artificial intelligence models for diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder

Whether AI may be a promising strategy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis.

29 Sep 2023

What are the pharmacological properties of black goji berries?

The pharmacological effects of the components of Lycium ruthenicum Murray fruits.

29 Sep 2023

Study reveals how DNA damage caused by chromosomal instability increases cancer invasiveness

Chromosomal instability is a phenomenon characterized by rapid changes in the number and structure of chromosomes during cell division.

28 Sep 2023

Turning the tap on healthier habits: Belgian schools trial DRINK program to swap soft drink for water

The DRINK program aims to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and increase tap water intake among Belgian schoolchildren through nutrition and sustainability-based interventions. Implemented in 168 schools, the long-term study will evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in promoting healthier habits.

28 Sep 2023

Research shines light on the profound effect of Long Covid on the lives of children and young people

New research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, the University of Oxford, and the universities of Stirling and Aberdeen funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), has shone a spotlight on the profound effect Long Covid can have on children and young people's school experience and wider lives.

28 Sep 2023

Aerosolized ACE2 neutralizes COVID-19 variants in lab and mice tests

Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern have developed an aerosolized, mutated form of ACE2 that effectively neutralizes various SARS-CoV-2 variants in both cell cultures and mice. The study suggests that this modified ACE2 has promising preventive and therapeutic potential against COVID-19, especially with its easy aerosolized administration.

28 Sep 2023

Challenges and opportunities for better lung cancer care for the elderly

A new editorial paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 17, entitled, "Promising trends in lung cancer care, but are we overlooking the majority?"

28 Sep 2023

Primate model unlocks clues to long-COVID's impact on blood sugar, hints at vaccine benefits

The study uses a non-human primate model to explore the link between long-COVID and disruptions in glucose metabolism, finding a positive correlation. Vaccination appeared to improve glycemic control, suggesting a possible role in managing long-COVID symptoms.

28 Sep 2023

Sushi and other raw seafood can spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study warns

Bacteria in raw seafood can make you sick. Seafood can also spread bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

28 Sep 2023

Mobile AI rivals specialists in diagnosing skin cancer, outperforms junior doctors

This multicenter clinical trial compared AI-powered mobile phone diagnostic tools with human medical experts in diagnosing pigmented skin cancer. The study found that the AI system was equivalent to specialists in accuracy and superior to novices, showcasing mobile technology's potential for accessible and accurate skin cancer diagnosis.

28 Sep 2023

Unlocking the code: BigRNA's deep learning model predicts RNA behavior

Researchers have developed BigRNA, a groundbreaking deep learning model capable of predicting RNA behavior, including tissue-specific expression and splicing, directly from genomic DNA sequences. The model excels in identifying pathogenic variants and could be a game-changer in the development of personalized RNA-based therapies for treating genetic diseases.

28 Sep 2023

Researchers unlock new insights into hard-to-treat neuroendocrine tumors

Researchers at Boston Medical Center and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute conducted one of the first-ever analyses of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) at single cell resolution, unlocking new insights into this rare and often hard-to-treat cancer.

28 Sep 2023

The BMJ exposes "silent scandal" of missing lung diagnostics in England

Patients in some of the most deprived areas of England, where respiratory conditions including chronic lung disease (COPD) and asthma are most prevalent, have limited or no access to vital diagnostic tests to confirm their diagnosis, reveals a survey by The BMJ today.

28 Sep 2023

Pharmacist-led intervention can significantly improve diabetes control for Latinos

UCLA-led research suggests that diabetes control can significantly improve for Latinos when a pharmacist implements an intervention that addresses these patients' barriers to medication adherence.

28 Sep 2023

Zoom backgrounds matter: Plants and bookshelves elevate trust!

This recent study explores how gender, facial expression, and video backgrounds influence first impressions of competence and trustworthiness during video conferences. The findings suggest that happy faces are generally perceived as more competent and trustworthy, females are often viewed as more trustworthy and competent, and certain backgrounds like bookcases and plants boost perceptions of competence.

28 Sep 2023

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Social security overpayments draw scrutiny and outrage from members of Congress

These Appalachia hospitals made big promises to gain a monopoly. They’re failing to deliver.

STEMCELL Technologies partners with Science World to empower girls pursuing science-related careers

Extending FDA-approved cancer drug indications requires high patient numbers, study finds

Sensors that monitor salivary metabolic changes to rapidly diagnose diabetes

Artificial intelligence models for diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder

What are the pharmacological properties of black goji berries?

Study reveals how DNA damage caused by chromosomal instability increases cancer invasiveness

Turning the tap on healthier habits: Belgian schools trial DRINK program to swap soft drink for water

Research shines light on the profound effect of Long Covid on the lives of children and young people

Aerosolized ACE2 neutralizes COVID-19 variants in lab and mice tests

Challenges and opportunities for better lung cancer care for the elderly

Primate model unlocks clues to long-COVID's impact on blood sugar, hints at vaccine benefits

Sushi and other raw seafood can spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study warns

Mobile AI rivals specialists in diagnosing skin cancer, outperforms junior doctors

Unlocking the code: BigRNA's deep learning model predicts RNA behavior

Researchers unlock new insights into hard-to-treat neuroendocrine tumors

The BMJ exposes "silent scandal" of missing lung diagnostics in England

Pharmacist-led intervention can significantly improve diabetes control for Latinos

Zoom backgrounds matter: Plants and bookshelves elevate trust!

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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