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UrduInjection of an experimental antibody drug improved metabolism and decreased weight in obese humans, according to a study. Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is a hormone that regulates metabolism, energy expenditure, and food consumption. Although modified FGF21 variants improve metabolic…
Month: November 2020
Air quality in rural and urban India
Population-weighted levels of outdoor air pollution are similar in rural and urban regions in India, a study finds. Air pollution in India is a major public health problem that has been linked to premature mortality. Typically, air pollution is considered…
Printing plastic webs to protect the cellphone screens of the future
A spider web-inspired solution made possible using 3D printing
New simulation finds max cost for cost-effective health treatments
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As health care costs balloon in the U.S., experts say it may be important to analyze whether those costs translate into better population health. A new study led by a Penn State researcher analyzed existing data…
Mathematical modeling of processes in neurons to assist the treatment of epilepsy and depression
Mathematical modeling of electro-mechanical processes in neurons to assist the treatment of epilepsy and chronic depression by focused ultrasound
USGS unveils mobile flood tool for the nation
New access anywhere interactive map helps minimize loss of life and property
How the immune system remembers viruses
Immune response: memory T cells are formed earlier than previously thought
TOS announces Presidential Medal of Distinction awardees
Recipients honored at ObesityWeek® Interactive Presidential Plenary
Combo-drug treatment for Type 2 diabetes remains effective after two years
Patients whose Type 2 diabetes is not controlled with metformin can benefit long-term from a two-drug combination treatment that also reduces weight
New research on COVID-19 and aging: policy considerations for a post-COVID preside
The Gerontological Society of America’s highly cited, peer-reviewed journals are continuing to publish scientific articles on COVID-19. The following articles make up the latest issue of Public Policy & Aging Report , titled “Policy Considerations for a Post-COVID Presidency”: Has…
Tunable THz radiation from 3D topological insulator
Bismuth telluride can efficiently radiate linearly and circularly polarized terahertz waves, with adjustable chirality and polarization
Scientists identify specific brain region and circuits controlling attention
The attentional control that organisms need to succeed in their goals comes from two abilities: the focus to ignore distractions and the discipline to curb impulses. A new study by MIT neuroscientists shows that these abilities are independent, but that…
Sleep-deprived mice find cocaine more rewarding
Sleep deprivation increases rewarding properties of cocaine through motivation peptide
Malaria test as simple as a bandage
Microneedle-based diagnostic a new platform for many diseases, blood draw not required
Outcome of 2016 US election associated with poorer mental health in Clinton voters
There were 54.6 million more days of poor mental health among adults in states that voted for Hillary Clinton in December 2016, compared to October 2016, according to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine . No…
Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ
Study shows disparities among black women
Study suggests increased risk of restraint use in black patients in the emergency setting
DES PLAINES, IL — A study published in the most recent issue of Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), journal showed an increased risk of restraint use in Black patients compared with white patients in the emergency setting. The risk was not…
Decennial 2020 research sets the agenda for advancing safe healthcare
Research from cancelled conference showcased in special journal issue
Starting kindergarten on the right foot
Going into kindergarten already well-prepared gives a child advantagesgives a child many advantages later in life and lowers costs for society in the long term, researchers in Canada find.
Researchers discover mechanism that allows SINEUPs to amplify protein production
Scientists from an international group led by the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences and Yokohama City University have discovered that a pair of proteins play a key role in allowing an important type of functional non-coding RNA, known as…
Neurosurgeons and malpractice suits
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (NOVEMBER 1, 2020). We live in a litigious world. With respect to medicine, this manifests in medical malpractice suits. Patients sue doctors for unexpected adverse outcomes. One field prone to litigation is neurosurgery, which “treats acute pathology and…
Neurosurgeons and Malpractice Suits
To determine the frequency of medical malpractice suits among neurosurgeons and neurosurgeons’ reactions when faced with the prospect of such lawsuits, three researchers from The Netherlands surveyed members of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The results of the survey can be found in this article
The November 2020 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus Examines Medicolegal Issues in Neurosurgery
Article presents the topic and articles of the November issue of Neurosurgical Focus.