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Medical Xpress / For diabetic patients, novel angiography FFR imaging with glucose-lowering drug effectively protects the heart
A study led by the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Hospital, has demonstrated ...
Medical Xpress / Researcher develops breakthrough advancement in battling pediatric heart disease
A University of Houston pharmacology researcher and expert in cardiac development has identified a new cause of—and repair for—left ventricular non-compaction, also known as spongy heart disease. The new therapeutic approach, ...
Phys.org / New synthesis method for metal-single atom catalysts dramatically boost electrolysis-based hydrogen production
Among clean energy sources, hydrogen (H2) has emerged as the preferred energy carrier, boasting a high calorific value and net zero carbon emissions. Proton-exchange-membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) is a promising, clean ...
Phys.org / Limiting urban sprawl requires establishing clear targets and limits to expansion, new study proposes
Cities need clear limits and targets on urban sprawl to understand whether planning tools like greenbelts and denser development are working, according to new Concordia research. Applying such metrics in urban planning as ...
Phys.org / Ancient 'spaghetti' in dogs' hearts reveals surprising origins of heartworm
Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine parasites, suggesting heartworm disease has a far deeper and more complex evolutionary history than ...
Phys.org / Decline in botanical education threatens response to climate action and food security
A new international study reveals what inspires people to study plant biology, a subject essential for building the future workforce needed to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and food security.
Phys.org / Export concentration leaves Canada's canola sector vulnerable, research finds amid trade talks
As Canada and China announce a landmark tariff agreement, new research from The Simpson Center shows that Canada's canola sector remains structurally vulnerable due to heavy export concentration and limited diversification ...
Medical Xpress / Trauma or toxic? A deep dive into the impact of stress on kids' health
Most research on the health effects of stress focuses on adults, but a new review looks at how stress uniquely affects children.
Medical Xpress / Gut microbiota can predict long-term complications of acute pancreatitis
A Europe-wide study led by the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) shows that the microbial composition of the gut, known as the gut microbiome, can predict long-term complications following severe acute pancreatitis. ...
Phys.org / How much of 'us' is really 'us'?
Some time around 1683, amateur Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek scraped the plaque from between his teeth and peered at it through a home-made microscope.
Tech Xplore / Machine learning lends a helping 'hand' to prosthetics
Holding an egg requires a gentle touch. Squeeze too hard, and you'll make a mess. Opening a water bottle, on the other hand, needs a little more grip strength.
Tech Xplore / Greener method recovers critical metals from spent batteries
Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to recover high-purity nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries using a mild, sustainable solvent.
