A national trend toward overtesting glycated hemoglobin levels in adult patients with type 2 diabetes…
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Flu vaccine unlikely to trigger reaction in children with egg allergy and asthma
The children’s flu vaccine is unlikely to trigger an allergic reaction in those with egg…
No treatment difference between some antidepressants and CBT for severe depression
Available evidence suggests no difference in treatment effects of second generation antidepressants and cognitive behavioral…
Cheetahs migrated from North America
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is now at home on the African plains, but it started…
Near zero friction from nanoscale lubricants
Friction hampers the movement of all mechanical parts, including engines for transportation. Scientists built a…
Eco-friendly battery and solar cell all-in-one
In solar flow batteries, the proposed charging process links harvesting solar energy and storing it…
Rapid molecular assay may help diagnose sepsis
Measuring the levels of RNA biomarkers in blood may help quickly differentiate sepsis from infection-negative…
Eliminating food deserts may not achieve improved dietary quality in the United States
Initiatives to eliminate food deserts, low-income geographic areas that lack access to a supermarket or…
African sleeping sickness: Study suggests new way to help the immune system fight off parasite
African sleeping sickness, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma brucei, is transmitted by the tsetse fly…
New risk score identifies link between lifestyle risk factors and mortality
A new lifestyle risk score based on six health behaviors identified two new risk factors…