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Associations between socioeconomic status, clinical variables, and non-COVID-19 sepsis risk
The impact of socioeconomic status and clinical variables on sepsis incidence and mortality.
New computational model simulates cancer cell movement with unprecedented precision
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have significantly enhanced the capabilities of a computational model that simulates the movement of individual cancer cells across long distances within the entire human body.
Study exposes tobacco smoke's alarming impact on breast milk, elevating toxic elements
Study reveals that both active and passive tobacco smoke exposure during pregnancy or lactation significantly increases the levels of toxic micro-elements like mercury, cadmium, lead, and arsenic in breast milk, posing serious health risks to infants.
Traffic-related air pollution raises blood pressure, study finds
For more than a century, American cities have been sliced and diced by high-traffic roadways. Interstate highways and wide arterials are now a defining feature of most metropolitan areas, their constant flow of cars spewing pollution into nearby neighborhoods.
Machine learning unlocks secrets of antimicrobial resistance, identifying over 900 key genes
Researchers employed advanced techniques like gene annotation, pangenomics, and machine learning to identify over 900 genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance in 12 bacterial species, outperforming traditional identification methods. This breakthrough approach offers new insights into the genetic basis of resistance, potentially guiding the development of more effective antibiotics
Understanding patients who choose to hasten death by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking
Some patients choose to voluntarily stop eating and drinking (VSED) as a way of hastening death.
DNA methylation: A key player in gene expression variation and disease manifestation
Professor Asaf Hellman and his research team at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School have unveiled new findings in the realm of methylation-directed regulatory networks.
Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance
Research paper reviews the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA, on athletes, discussing their benefits in inflammation control, cognitive function, and muscle maintenance, and the need for further research to fully understand their impact. It also addresses the risks and optimal intake of these supplements, highlighting their potential to improve athletic performance and recovery with minimal adverse effects at recommended doses.
Discrimination during pregnancy can harm the eveloping offspring brain
Experiences of discrimination and acculturation are known to have a detrimental effect on a person's health.
RNA-based therapy shows promise for treating leukemia in animal models
Each year, about 13,000 people in Deutschland are diagnosed with leukemia, an umbrella term that encompasses various forms of blood cancer.