There are many possible causes of red spots on the feet, including injuries, insect bites, irritations, and infections. Learn about…
Discharge incentives in emergency rooms could lead to higher patient readmission rates
In an effort to address emergency department overcrowding, pay-for-performance (P4P) incentive programs have been implemented in various regions around the…
Machine learning models help clinicians identify people who need advanced depression care
Researchers have created decision models capable of predicting which patients might need more treatment for their depression than what their…
New hydrogels show promise in treating bone defects
Bioengineers and dentists have developed a new hydrogel that is more porous and effective in promoting tissue repair and regeneration.…
Studying organ crosstalk leads to a deeper understanding of sepsis
Sepsis, a complex systemic response to infection leading to organ failure, is generally studied at the level of individual organs;…
Examining the link between caste and under-five mortality in India
In India, children that belong to disadvantaged castes face a much higher likelihood of not living past their fifth birthday…
The meat allergy: Researcher IDs biological changes triggered by tick bites
Researchers have identified key immunological changes in people who abruptly develop an allergic reaction to mammalian meat, such as beef.…
Shedding light on the reaction mechanism of PUVA light therapy for skin diseases
Physical chemists have clarified which chemical reactions take place during PUVA therapy. The therapy involves light-induced damage to the DNA…
Skeletal shapes key to rapid recognition of objects
In the blink of an eye, the human visual system can process an object, determining whether it’s a cup or…
Low levels of vitamin D in elementary school could spell trouble in adolescence
Vitamin D deficiency in middle childhood could result in aggressive behavior as well as anxious and depressive moods during adolescence,…