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Medical Xpress / Kenya-Uganda trial reduces HIV incidence by 70% in rural populations
By pairing digital tools with tailored HIV services delivered by community health workers and clinicians, a study has reduced new HIV cases by 70% in rural Kenya and Uganda. This successful strategic implementation of existing ...
Medical Xpress / Obstructive sleep apnea may cost UK and US economies billions in lost productivity
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea may be costing the UK and US economies billions of pounds/dollars in lost productivity every year, with a considerable proportion of working-age adults experiencing symptoms indicative of ...
Tech Xplore / Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.
Medical Xpress / Adolescent cannabis use may follow the same pattern as alcohol use
A new study published in the journal Addiction shows that cannabis use among Swedish adolescents appears to follow the same population-level pattern previously observed for alcohol. The findings suggest that changes in average ...
Medical Xpress / Ultrasound gives the brain a nudge in the right direction
Neuroscientist Soha Farboud of the Donders Institute at Radboud University has succeeded in adjusting activity in specific brain areas using a new technique. With ultrasonic brain stimulation, she was able to influence whether ...
Phys.org / Q&A: Why the fall of Mexico's most wanted kingpin matters
Mexico stands at a critical security crossroads following the confirmed death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the founder and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Phys.org / New Aegean index unlocks advance in Mediterranean seasonal rainfall forecasting
A new study has identified a distinct climate precursor in the Mediterranean Sea that can predict winter precipitation levels in the Levant months in advance. The study, published in Weather and Climate Dynamics, is titled ...
Phys.org / The hidden stress facing coral reef fish in the Arabian Gulf
A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi has found that small coral reef fish in the Arabian Gulf are facing a hidden but growing source of stress. When oxygen levels drop at night, a common occurrence on some of the world's hottest ...
Phys.org / Animals' perception of time is linked to the pace of their life
As you read this, the screen is probably flashing over 240 times per second, yet, as a human, you won't notice this flickering light. However, to a fruit fly hovering above your head, the screen would represent a strobe light ...
Medical Xpress / Pre-pregnancy parental overweight/obesity linked to next generation's heightened fatty liver disease risk
Pre-pregnancy parental overweight and obesity is linked to the next generation's heightened risk of developing fatty liver disease, a potential precursor to cirrhosis and liver failure, suggests research published online ...
Phys.org / Lasers and drones assess health of world forests and help track climate change
Highly detailed 3D scans of dense tropical rain forest plots are enabling precise estimates of tree structure, volume and stored carbon, as part of a first-of-its-kind pilot initiative, led by UCL researchers. Published in ...
Medical Xpress / Valved holding chambers vary significantly in the treatment of young children with respiratory distress
Under current budget pressures in social and health care services, even small but effective improvements matter in everyday practice. A new study shows that valved holding chambers (VHCs) used to deliver inhaled medication ...
