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Medical Xpress / Researchers discover a new therapeutic target to prevent thrombi with a lower bleeding risk
Antiplatelet drugs are one of the main tools used to prevent thrombus formation in people who have had a heart attack or stroke or who have cardiovascular diseases with a high thrombotic risk. These treatments work by reducing ...
Medical Xpress / Premature babies—a simple test gauges neurocognitive development
Canadian scientists have demonstrated for the first time that a noninvasive brain-monitoring technique could help medical teams predict the future development of premature babies.
Phys.org / Study finds urbanization in the Hong Kong Greater Bay Area intensifies extreme heat and heavy rainfall risks
In recent years, Hong Kong has experienced repeated episodes of intense rainfall that have significantly affected social operations, including the "once-in-a-century" rainstorm in September 2023, exceptionally heavy rain ...
Medical Xpress / How do beta blocker heart drugs actually work for anxiety?
A reality TV star's claim that a beta blocker dulled their emotions and made them appear calm on camera has sparked a wave of social media commentary.
Phys.org / UK rivers face rising risk of climate 'whiplash'
Climate change could push UK rivers to dangerous extremes and bring more frequent rapid swings between wet and dry conditions—a phenomenon known as hydroclimatic whiplash—according to research led by the University of East ...
Tech Xplore / Redesigned high-NA lithography optical system aims to overcome challenges in semiconductor chipmaking
From data centers powering next-generation AI to vital medical technology, cars, and the mobile device or computer you're probably reading this on, semiconductor-based computer chips are essential to modern life.
Medical Xpress / Strength training linked to lower heart disease risk in women
Women who lift weights may have a lower risk of major heart disease, especially when combined with aerobic exercise, according to a new study published in JACC. Findings show that heart health is better understood by looking ...
Phys.org / Genetic study finds urban rodents may be evolving against common poisons
For years, pest control professionals throughout the Northeast have reported a troubling pattern. In some neighborhoods, rodents seemed increasingly difficult to eliminate, even when standard control methods were used. Now ...
Medical Xpress / Lymphatic dysfunction drives heart valve disease in Marfan syndrome patients
Dysfunction in the lymphatic system has been identified as a hidden driver of life-threatening heart valve disease in patients with Marfan syndrome, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal ...
Medical Xpress / Can't stick to a diet? Try intermittent fasting for weight loss
Yo-yo dieters who struggle to lose weight and keep it off may achieve better results by following an intermittent fasting diet, rather than traditional calorie counting. An Adelaide University study focusing on the psychological ...
Medical Xpress / Hands off: Why human touch can create a food-safety blind spot
Consumers often assume that hand-prepared foods are fresher, higher quality and safer than factory-packaged alternatives, but a new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher suggests those assumptions ...
Medical Xpress / Key Alzheimer's risk factor may behave differently in older Hispanic adults
Researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC analyzed brain imaging and clinical data from more than 17,000 participants across five ...