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Medical Xpress / Fertility preservation care is still out of reach for many girls and young women with cancer, review finds

A new Columbia University School of Nursing systematic review reveals access to fertility preservation (FP) care remains limited and unequal for girls and young women with cancer. The research article, "Fertility Preservation ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Job dissatisfaction, education drive nurse turnover

Job dissatisfaction and pursuing additional degrees were the leading reasons nurses left their roles a few years into the pandemic, according to a new study published in the journal Health Affairs Scholar.

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Medical Xpress / Our brains predict the world—but learn most when they get it wrong

Few moments in a soccer game are more electrifying than the penalty kick. The goalkeeper stands, waiting for the kick—and even before the ball is struck, they must predict where it is going and spring into action.

13 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Hollywood powerhouses bring AI fight to Europe

Cate Blanchett brought Hollywood star power to Brussels on Tuesday as she launched a free tool to give people the right to decide how their image can be used by AI firms.

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Phys.org / Natural symbiosis: How plants and microbes share vital nutrients in fragile ecosystems

Nitrogen is essential for all living organisms, but in many ecosystems it is in short supply. Plants and soil microbes both rely on nitrogen to grow, leading to intense competition below ground. Researchers at The University ...

15 hours ago
Phys.org / Workplace structure impacts gender pay gap, study finds

New Adelaide University research has identified which industries, workplace structures and employment policies are most strongly linked to gender pay gaps in Australian workplaces, with flexible work arrangements being a ...

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Tech Xplore / Researchers find 'trap' hindering performance of hybrid perovskites

A new study from Cornell researchers has revealed an unexpected obstacle to improving charge transport in hybrid perovskites, a promising class of semiconductor materials used in energy conversion and electronic devices. ...

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Medical Xpress / Review of metformin's benefits for cardiovascular and brain health finds surprising reduction in prostate cancer

A drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes has the added bonus of reducing the risk of prostate cancer, new research has found. For the study, published in Rejuvenation Research, researchers conducted a literature review ...

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Phys.org / A new strategy can improve safety in poultry processing

Salmonella is a common source of food poisoning that leads to potentially life-threatening illnesses, widespread food recalls and a consistent challenge for poultry producers. UConn Department of Animal Science associate ...

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Tech Xplore / AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon pollution they create, along with the water and land used to power their operations.

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Medical Xpress / Recovering from an injury can be all-consuming. Researchers are using VR to make injury recovery less stressful

When Maria Chiu began her Ph.D. at Northeastern University in 2023, she never expected to become her own research subject. She also didn't anticipate undergoing her fourth knee surgery.

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Medical Xpress / Blocking IL1RAP may weaken pancreatic cancer defenses before surgery

Blocking IL1RAP, a receptor that sits at a key control point in inflammatory signaling, can disrupt the tumor-driven inflammatory network that helps pancreatic cancer resist treatment, according to new research. Led by researchers ...

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