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A confrontation between stalk-eyed flies (IMAGE)
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Majority of UK public expect universities to solve climate change, poll reveals
New poll shows nearly two-thirds of adults (61%) expect global research universities to come up with new innovations that will help to reduce the effects of climate change.
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Black patients less likely to receive multimodal pain management options after surgery
While recovering from major surgery, Black patients may be less likely to receive certain multimodal analgesia options and more likely to receive oral opioids than white patients, according to ...
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Easy-to-use tool helps screen for anxiety, depression in children having surgery
A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ...
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Poor sleep quality raises the risk of delirium after surgery, study finds
People who experience poor sleep in the month before surgery may be more likely to develop postoperative delirium, according to new research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.
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Black, Asian, Hispanic trauma patients less likely to get lifesaving helicopter transport, finds first-of-its-kind study
Severely injured Black, Asian and Hispanic children and adults are less likely than white patients to receive critical helicopter ambulance services, which can make the difference between life and ...
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Long-term antiviral use is key to ocular shingles treatment
Year-long use of a typical antiviral treatment for shingles was particularly impactful in reducing complications when the condition eventually affected the eye ...
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Kumamoto University researchers identify key enzyme in aging cells to promote healthy aging
A team at Kumamoto University has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of aging and inflammation. Japan’s aging ...
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Routine blood test can identify laboring women at risk for preeclampsia, prompt interventions to protect mom and baby
A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia — a leading cause of maternal death — and take precautions to prevent it, according to research ...
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How liver tissue from the international space station may transform tissue engineering
An “out-of-this-world” project has the potential to transform the future of tissue engineering and liver transplantation ...
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Prolonged fasting for multiple orthopedic surgeries raises risk of malnutrition, leading to worse outcomes
People who have multiple orthopedic surgeries during the same hospital stay are more likely to suffer malnutrition due to repeated or prolonged fasting, which can slow recovery and increase the risk ...
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Listening to music may speed up recovery from surgery
Looking for a creative way to quicken your recovery from surgery? The key may be found in listening to music, according to ...