Hypertension (raised blood pressure) treatment rates have almost doubled and control rates have tripled in…
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Systolic, diastolic blood pressures predict risk of different cardiovascular diseases
Raised systolic and diastolic blood pressures may have different effects on different types of cardiovascular…
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New 3-D representation of Richard III’s spine shows ‘spiral nature’ of his scoliosis
Shakespeare may have characterized Richard III as a hunchback, but now everyone can explore the…
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Mothers of women with polycystic ovary syndrome have increased risk of early death
Mothers of daughters with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a significantly increased risk of death,…
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Security and privacy? Now they can go hand in hand
Online identification and authentication keeps transactions secure on the Internet, however this has also implications…
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New global maps of livestock distribution
New global maps of livestock distribution have been established by an international team of researchers….
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Aircraft wings that change their shape in flight can help to protect the environment
A top priority for any airline is to conserve as much fuel as possible –…
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Researchers design a new structure that absorbs all sound
A new step toward the perfect acoustic absorber. Researchers have designed and experimentally evaluated in…
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One cell’s meat is another cell’s poison: How the loss of a cell protein favors cancer cells while harming healthy cells
As a new therapeutic approach, Janus kinases are currently in the limelight of cancer research….
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Rectal artesunate is probably beneficial in young children with severe malaria, but may be harmful in older children and adults
An independent review of the effects of pre-referral rectal artesunate for people with severe malaria…