The Charlie Sheen effect on HIV testing
On Nov. 17, 2015, actor Charlie Sheen publicly disclosed he was HIV-positive on NBC ' s Today Show. In previous research, scientists found that Sheen ' s disclosure corresponded with millions of online search queries for HIV prevention and testing. A follow-up study finds it also led to more sales of in-home HIV testing kits. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Study estimates number of US women living with metastatic breast cancer
The number of women in the United States living with distant metastatic breast cancer, the most severe form of the disease, is growing, new research shows. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Temperatures in the Arctic are increasing twice as fast as in the rest of the globe, while the Antarctic is warming at a much slower rate. A new study shows that land height could be a ' game changer ' when it comes to explaining why temperatures are rising at such different rates in the two regions. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Unlocking the key to infertility in older women
Findings from new research may finally resolve, and potentially provide answers, as to why older women have higher incidences of miscarriage and have babies with chromosomal abnormalities. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Measuring the human impact of weather
The World Meteorological Organization has announced today world records for the highest reported historical death tolls from tropical cyclones, tornadoes, lightning and hailstorms. It marks the first time the official WMO Archive of Weather and Climate Extremes has broadened its scope from strictly temperature and weather records to address the impacts of specific events. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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World's thinnest hologram paves path to new 3-D world
Researchers pave way towards integration of 3-D holography into electronics like smart phones, computers and TVs, with development of nano-hologram 1,000 times thinner than a human hair. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Using graphene to create quantum bits
In the race to produce a quantum computer, a number of projects are seeking a way to create quantum bits -- or qubits -- that are stable, meaning they are not much affected by changes in their environment. This normally needs highly nonlinear non-dissipative elements capable of functioning at very low temperatures. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Nanotechnology used to boost the performance of key industrial catalyst
Nanoscale stretching or compressing significantly boost the performance of ceria, a material widely used in catalytic converters and clean-energy technologies, Stanford scientists report. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Engineering heart valves for the many
Medical researchers announced today a cross-institutional team effort to generate a functional heart valve replacement with the capacity for repair, regeneration, and growth. The team is also working towards a GMP-grade version of their customizable, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing process that would enable deployment to a large patient population. In addition, the new heart valve would be compatible with minimally invasive procedures to serve both pediatric and adult patients. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Costs for generic hepatitis C drugs available in India would be paid back in 5 to 10 years
Use of the generic versions of directly-acting antiviral drugs that are available in India to treat hepatitis C virus infection is not only cost effective but actually saves lifetime costs for treating infected patients in that country. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Wild orangutan teeth provide insight into human breast-feeding evolution
Biomarkers in the teeth of wild orangutans indicate nursing patterns related to food fluctuations in their habitats, which can help guide understanding of breast-feeding evolution in humans, according to a study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Tiny bubbles help heal broken bones, in pigs
Researchers have developed a much needed alternative to bone grafts that could help alleviate the long-term hospitalization, disability, and considerable costs to the health system associated with non-healing fractures. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Cause of breathlessness in heart failure patients discovered
A new study has linked shortness of breath in heart failure to a hormonal imbalance in the brain using mice. Based on this finding, the research has also discovered an effective treatment using drugs designed to pass through the blood-brain barrier. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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New imaging technique aims to ensure surgeons completely remove cancer
A new technology generates cellular images detailed enough to distinguish cancerous from normal tissue. Researchers are working on speeding up the technology so it can be used during surgery, allowing surgeons to know if they have removed all the cancer while they still have time to take out more. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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No difference in rate of adverse cardiovascular events when comparing anticoagulants
In patients undergoing transradial primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), there was no significant difference in the rate of a composite of death, myocardial infarction and stroke whether they were anticoagulated with bivalirudin or unfractioned heparin, according to a study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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