New machine learning method to analyze complex scientific data of proteins: Method allows faster and more accurate data analysis from NMR spectrometers
Scientists have developed a method using machine learning to better analyze data from a powerful scientific tool: nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). One way NMR data can be used is to understand proteins and chemical reactions in the human body. NMR is closely related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for medical diagnosis. NMR spectrometers allow scientists […]
Can Lighter-Weight Mesh Cut Pain in Open Ventral Hernia Repair?
While offering similar clinical benefits at 1 year, a medium-weight polypropylene mesh was no better for pain control than a heavy-weight mesh in patients who underwent open retromuscular ventral hernia repair, a randomized multicenter trial showed. In fact, for the more than 300 patients in the trial, the two meshes resulted in identical pain scores […]
What Are Signs of Anger Issues? Anger Management Therapy
Recognizing these signs of anger issues can better help you manage anger and aggressive behavior. Anger is a natural, emotional response to threats, such as frustration, hurt and annoyance. Expressing anger may help you with emotional closure and peace. However, if you get angry frequently and are not able to control your emotion, then you […]
Improved Survival With Surgery in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Selected patients with metastatic breast cancer at diagnosis had significantly better survival with surgery in addition to systemic therapy, an analysis of almost 13,000 patients showed. Overall, the survival hazard improved by 27%-36% in women with known receptor status (estrogen, progesterone, and HER2) treated with systemic therapy plus surgery with or without radiation therapy. Women […]
Attractiveness pays off at work — but there’s a trick to level the playing field
Beautiful people are more likely to get hired, receive better performance evaluations and get paid more — but it’s not just because of their good looks, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. The study, forthcoming in Personnel Psychology, was recently published online. It found that while a “beauty premium” […]
On-Demand PrEP Surpasses Daily Use Among Chinese MSM
Event-driven HIV prevention regimens appeared to have a better protective effect, and a better trend of medication adherence, than daily regimens in a real-world setting among men who have sex with men (MSM), a researcher said. In four cities in China, MSM who opted for event-driven pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) — that is, that they only […]
New study examines commuter characteristics and traffic pollution exposure among commuters
New research examines commuter characteristics to better understand how factors such as departure time, frequency, and commute length are associated with exposure to air pollution. Using personal air pollution monitors, the research clustered commuters to determine whether these clusters were associated with traffic pollution exposures. The study reveals that commuters that travel during rush hour […]