Big dogs, older dogs, dogs with flat faces and certain breeds are all at higher risk of heat-related illness or…
Hot Weather Carries Risks for Some Dogs More Than Others
Big dogs, older dogs, dogs with flat faces and certain breeds are all at higher risk of heat-related illness or…
Using LEGO to test children’s ability to visualize and rotate 3D shapes in space
Researchers have developed a test that uses children’s ability to assemble LEGO pieces to assess their spatial visualization ability. Spatial…
Not smoking and being socially active keys to longevity
Researchers have discovered some of the secrets to longevity with new research revealing not smoking and being social engaged throughout…
A deep-learning E-skin decodes complex human motion
A deep-learning powered single-strained electronic skin sensor can capture human motion from a distance. The single strain sensor placed on…
Diabetic ketoacidosis threatens hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common and potentially fatal complication in hospitalized patients with COVID-19, according to a new clinical perspective.
Silicosis: Ominous resurgence of an occupational lung condition reported
A new study documents an increased incidence of silicosis, which progressed rapidly to massive pulmonary fibrosis in a significant proportion…
Medicinal leech genome sequenced
A new study offers insights into the powerful anticoagulants contained in the saliva of leeches most often used in medical…
COVID-19 toll in nursing homes linked to staffing levels and quality
A new study shows that residents of long-term care facilities with lower nurse staffing levels, poorer quality scores, and higher…
Open-source machine learning tool connects drug targets with adverse reactions
Scientists develop AI-based tool to predict adverse drug events. Such events are responsible for some 2 million U.S. hospitalizations per…