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Medical Xpress / Nerve blocks and IV prochlorperazine now top recommendations for migraine relief in ERs
A new study by Phoenix's Barrow Neurological Institute and the University of Calgary has found which injectable treatments showed the most benefit for migraine patients and should be routinely offered by Emergency Departments ...
Medical Xpress / Virtual nursing programs fall short: Most nurses see little workload relief
Hospitals struggling to attract and retain enough registered nurses at the bedside are implementing alternative strategies to ensure patients get needed nursing care. This includes virtual nursing programs, a model of care ...
Phys.org / Atomic switches bring molecular electronics closer to reality
Silver-based atomic switches that create stable electrical connections between individual molecules and electrodes have been developed by researchers from Japan, addressing a key challenge in wiring molecular electronics. ...
Phys.org / Bumble bees launch a three-stage defensive response when their nest is disturbed
Bumble bees respond to physical disturbance of their nest with a sequence of defensive behaviors that lasts up to 10 minutes, according to a study by Sajedeh Sarlak at the University of Konstanz, Germany, and colleagues.
Phys.org / Evidence of rain-driven climate on Mars found in bleached rocks scattered in Jezero crater
Rocks that stood out as light-colored dots on the reddish-orange surface of Mars now are the latest evidence that areas of the small planet may have once supported wet oases with humid climates and heavy rainfall comparable ...
Tech Xplore / Algorithm offers faster, more reliable control over language model outputs
A paper co-authored by Prof. Alex Lew has been selected as one of four "Outstanding Papers" at this year's Conference on Language Modeling (COLM 2025), held in Montreal in October.
Phys.org / Shapeshifting gates guard the cell nucleus, challenging old ideas
An international study led by the University of Basel has discovered that nuclear pore complexes—tiny gateways in the nuclear membrane—are not rigid or gel-like as once thought. Their interiors are dynamically organized, ...
Tech Xplore / Audio-augmented wearable aims to improve mindfulness, with possible benefits for those with anxiety and ADHD
A new device uses focused sound cues to keep users grounded amid digital distractions, with possible benefits for anxiety and ADHD as well.
Medical Xpress / Quitting smoking completely is best way to protect your health, study shows
New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine adds to existing evidence that smoking fewer cigarettes does not eliminate cardiovascular disease risk, and quitting entirely is the most effective strategy for improving health.
Phys.org / Precise catalyst design boosts hydrogen gas production efficiency and affordability
A recent advance in the science of hydrogen fuel production could enable higher output and more sustainable production of this renewable energy source, researchers with Stockholm's KTH Royal Institute of Technology report.
Medical Xpress / New GLP-1 implant may help overweight pets, study underway
Weight loss drugs aren't just for people anymore; They may soon be available for your furry friend.
Phys.org / Degraded peatlands emit nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as previously thought, study finds
For the first time, researchers have produced a detailed, high-resolution map of peatlands in the EU, showing that these areas emit twice as much greenhouse gases than previously thought. The research, led by eco-hydrologist ...
