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Medical Xpress / Recent trial reveals promising therapy for aggressive brain cancer

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) participated in a clinical trial that found that a new combination treatment plan helped people with recurring grade 3 astrocytoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, ...

13 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Researchers unveil new algorithm to dramatically speed up stroke detection scans

When someone walks into an emergency room with symptoms of a stroke, every second matters. But today, diagnosing the type of stroke, the life-or-death distinction between a clot and a bleed, requires large, stationary machines ...

Phys.org / Discovery could give investigators a new tool in death investigations

A discovery by FIU researchers could help forensic investigators close the gap on estimating the time of a person's death.

14 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / PFAS mixture disrupts normal placental development, which is important for a healthy pregnancy

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 10,000 long-lasting chemical compounds that stay in the environment and have been linked to adverse health effects on humans, including pregnant women and their ...

13 hours ago in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Tech Xplore / Avoiding marine collisions with system powered by radar and machine learning

Collisions between marine vessels and stationary structures, like offshore oil platforms and depleted wellheads, are becoming increasingly common. These collisions come with a cost—including the financial burden of lost ...

13 hours ago in Engineering
Tech Xplore / Software platform helps users find the best hearing protection

The world is loud. A walk down the street bombards one's ears with the sound of engines revving, car horns blaring, and the steady beeps of pedestrian crossings. While smartphone alerts to excessive sound and public awareness ...

13 hours ago in Software
Medical Xpress / Neither career length nor playing position predict long-term health in former NFL athletes, study finds

A UNC-Chapel Hill study conducted by the Matthew Gfellar Center studied more than 1,500 former NFL players found that two of the most commonly used ways to estimate head injury risk, years played and playing position, are ...

Medical Xpress / Brushing well is more important for a healthy mouth than high-tech tools

Real progress in oral health doesn't come from expensive gadgets, but from better daily habits. That is the conclusion of dentist-periodontist Tim Thomassen in his dissertation Oral Disease Prevention, which he will defend ...

14 hours ago in Dentistry
Phys.org / Ultrasonic pest control can protect beehives

Bees, and other pollinator species, are dying. Between pesticides, the climate crisis, and habitat loss, bee colonies are becoming weaker, leaving them more vulnerable to parasites like the greater and lesser wax moths. Vulnerable ...

15 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Q&A: Why understanding stem cells is the root of treating diseases from psoriasis to cancer

Your skin is in a constant state of reinvention. Every month, your body sheds and regenerates its entire outer layer—a complete turnover powered by tiny, tireless stem cells. These same cells spring into action when you ...

15 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / More access to nature data does not guarantee responsible use policies

Norwegian municipalities are collecting more and more data on how what they do affects the natural world, but do not always know what to do with it. They wade in green facts, but continue to sacrifice the environment, coloring ...

15 hours ago in Earth
Tech Xplore / Research shows utilities the path to software-defined operational technology

The next era of power system operations is taking shape through digitalization, artificial intelligence, and intelligent automation. To help utilities and navigate this change, Fraunhofer FIT and Accenture have published ...

14 hours ago in Software