In a new study co-led by investigators at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and Brigham and Women’s Hospital,
Day: August 25, 2023
Metabolite in urine predicts diabetic kidney failure 5-10 years early; oral therapeutic drug shows promise in mice
Urine levels of adenine, a metabolite produced in the kidney, are predictive and a causative biomarker of looming progressive kidney
ChatGPT shows ‘impressive’ accuracy in clinical decision making
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has found that ChatGPT was about 72 percent accurate in
Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions
“Eco-friendly” paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded. In the first analysis of
Study IDs secret of stealthy invader essential to ruinous rice disease
The virulence of a rice-wrecking fungus — and deployment of ninja-like proteins that help it escape detection by muffling an
The pressure is real for mums managing their children’s digital use
Parents are spending considerable amounts of energy thinking about and mitigating the risks associated with their kids using mobile phones
Preterm babies given certain fatty acids have better vision
Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the
Women more severely affected by chronic fatigue syndrome
Women with ME/CFS tend to have more symptoms and co-occurring conditions than men, according to initial results from the world’s
High-fat diets alter gut bacteria, boosting colorectal cancer risk in mice
The prevalence of colorectal cancer in people under the age of 50 has risen in recent decades. One suspected reason:
Cells with an ear for music release insulin
Diabetes is a condition in which the body produces too little or no insulin. Diabetics thus depend on an external
