Despite the 2016 Olympics coming to a close, cybercriminals remain relentless in using the sporting…
Month: August 2016
New oral diabetes drugs may also protect patients’ kidney health
In a clinical trial of patients with type 2 diabetes, canagliflozin (a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2…
‘Ecosystem canaries’ provide early warning signs of catastrophic changes to ecosystems
‘Ecosystem canaries’ can provide early warning signals of large, potentially catastrophic, changes or tipping points…
Pacific sea level predicts global temperature changes
Sea level changes in the Pacific Ocean can be used to estimate future global surface…
Mussel flexing: Bivalve save drought-stricken marshes, research finds
As coastal ecosystems feel the heat of climate change worldwide, new research shows the humble…
Afatinib in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the lung: Added benefit not proven
Considering Afatinib in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, neither the direct nor the…
New report presents bundled payment model for breast cancer screening
Mammography may present an opportunity for the expanded use of bundled payments in radiology, suggests…
Greater intake of dietary omega-3 fatty acids associated with lower risk of diabetic retinopathy
In middle-aged and older individuals with type 2 diabetes, intake of at least 500 mg/d…
Zika infection may affect adult brain cells
A new study shows for the first time that the Zika virus can infect the…
How mutations disrupt ALS-linked protein
Structural biologists provide a new explanation for how ALS-associated genetic flaws interfere with the proper…