A prospective clinical validation found the Ottawa Heart Failure Risk Scale (OHFRS) tool to be…
Month: March 2017
Revolutionary process to create ether from esters using metal catalysts
A new process has been developed using palladium or nickel as a catalyst for removing…
Early periods associated with risk of gestational diabetes
Girls who have their first period before age 11 are 50 percent more likely to…
One in three Australians report health problems from fragranced consumer products
Many people report health problems — ranging from migraine headaches to asthma attacks — when…
More social connection online tied to increasing feelings of isolation
The more time a young adult uses social media, the more likely they are to…
Zika virus in Canadian travelers more severe than expected
A new study sheds light on the acquisition and features of Zika virus in Canadian…
Infant MRIs show autism linked to increased cerebrospinal fluid
A national research network found that many toddlers diagnosed with autism at two years of…
Patients more likely to refuse drug therapy than psychotherapy for mental health
People seeking help for mental disorders are more likely to refuse or not complete the…
Smartphone interruptions: Are yours relentless and annoying?
Does your smartphone spew a relentless stream of text messages, push alerts, social media messages…
Underwater mountains help ocean water rise from abyss
At high latitudes, such as near Antarctica and the Arctic Circle, the ocean’s surface waters…