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Many women feel left out of breast reconstruction decision making, QUT research reveals

When women undergo surgical treatment for breast cancer, they often also have reconstructive surgery but new QUT research reveals many women feel left out of the decision making.

18 Feb 2021

Changes in drinking and smoking during England’s first COVID-19 lockdown

The worldwide spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 infection in early 2020 prompted many nations to close their borders and institute mandatory lockdowns. While lockdowns abruptly stopped daily life, researchers from the University College London and the University of Sheffield found drug-seeking behaviors did not.

18 Feb 2021

Researchers develop new method using smartphones to track food consumption

A team of researchers has devised a method using smartphones in order to measure food consumption--an approach that also offers new ways to predict physical well-being.

18 Feb 2021

Study: Patients should be assessed for frailty before considering multiple surgeries

Patients should be assessed for frailty before having many types of surgery, even if the surgery is considered low risk, a review of two national patient databases shows.

18 Feb 2021

Nasal antiviral blocks SARS-CoV-2 transmission in ferrets

A nasal antiviral created by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons blocked transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in ferrets, suggesting the nasal spray also may prevent infection in people exposed to the new coronavirus, including recent variants.

17 Feb 2021

Rural hospital remains entrenched in Covid ‘war’ even amid vaccine rollout

The "heroes work here" sign in front of St. James Parish Hospital has been long gone, along with open intensive care unit beds in the state of Louisiana.

17 Feb 2021

Plant breeding can help increase crop productivity, reduce human malnutrition

Your morning cereal or oatmeal. The bread on your sandwich. The corn chips for your snack, and the cookies for dessert. Not one would be possible with the humblest of ingredients: the seed.

17 Feb 2021

Probiotics may be beneficial in COVID-19 treatment

A new study explores the role of common probiotics in managing the disease, which could prove to be of great value, given the emergence of new variants and the broad spectrum of clinical disease in COVID-19.

17 Feb 2021

Study: Body produces large amounts of GDF15 hormone during extended bouts of vigorous exercise

A drug that helps us to eat less could help the more than 650 million people around the world who live with obesity.

17 Feb 2021

Key protein in cholera-causing bacteria enables them to adapt to temperature changes

Scientists have discovered an essential protein in cholera-causing bacteria that allows them to adapt to changes in temperature, according to a study published today in eLife.

17 Feb 2021

New study explores the effect of COVID-19 on motherhood

It's no secret that the risk related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) increases with age, making older adults more vulnerable than younger people.

17 Feb 2021

Psychological variables account for anxiety and depression among pregnant women during COVID-19

Women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic report having felt greater stress in the delivery process, and rate lower the quality of care received.

17 Feb 2021

3D bioprinting paves way for functional adult-sized tissues and organs

Research into 3D bioprinting has grown rapidly in recent years as scientists seek to re-create the structure and function of complex biological systems from human tissues to entire organs.

16 Feb 2021

New model to better predict risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) can be a ticking time bomb if undiscovered in time. However, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are developing a new model to better predict at-risk patients. And the tools they are using apply mechanical testing to the human body - which is itself a complex machine.

16 Feb 2021

Study focuses on assessing mental and physical health of undergraduates during the pandemic

An ongoing study led by North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University focuses on assessing the mental, emotional and physical health of undergraduates during the pandemic - in order to determine how universities can better support their students.

16 Feb 2021

Researchers identify prevalence and risk factors of sleep disorders in visually impaired athletes

Sleep is very important for athletes, and sleep loss can affect physical performance and cognitive ability. But now, researchers from the University of Tsukuba have identified the prevalence of sleep disorders in visually impaired athletes, as well as specific risk factors associated with lower sleep quality.

16 Feb 2021

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Many women feel left out of breast reconstruction decision making, QUT research reveals

Changes in drinking and smoking during England’s first COVID-19 lockdown

Researchers develop new method using smartphones to track food consumption

Study: Patients should be assessed for frailty before considering multiple surgeries

Nasal antiviral blocks SARS-CoV-2 transmission in ferrets

Rural hospital remains entrenched in Covid ‘war’ even amid vaccine rollout

Plant breeding can help increase crop productivity, reduce human malnutrition

Probiotics may be beneficial in COVID-19 treatment

Study: Body produces large amounts of GDF15 hormone during extended bouts of vigorous exercise

Key protein in cholera-causing bacteria enables them to adapt to temperature changes

New study explores the effect of COVID-19 on motherhood

Psychological variables account for anxiety and depression among pregnant women during COVID-19

3D bioprinting paves way for functional adult-sized tissues and organs

New model to better predict risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms

Study focuses on assessing mental and physical health of undergraduates during the pandemic

Researchers identify prevalence and risk factors of sleep disorders in visually impaired athletes

What are the changes in the physical phenotype of blood cells in COVID-19?

Study broadens the definition of self-injury mortality to encompass most drug overdose deaths

Existing heart failure drug may be effective in treating postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

Study shows CPR is the “gold standard” technique against other alternatives

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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