Archaeologists excavating at Visegrád Citadel have discovered a treasure trove of weaponry that dates from the mid-16th to early 17th centuries. Visegrád Citadel is a 13th century castle, situated near…
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Dogs team up with AI to sniff out cancer
Meghan Rosen is a staff writer who reports on the life sciences for Science News. She earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology with an emphasis in biotechnology from…
Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action
Mifepristone tablets are seen in a Planned Parenthood clinic Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File Opponents of abortion are increasingly focusing on restricting access…
Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk, according to a review published online Nov. 21…
How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday
Credit: AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin We all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Financial stress. And the desire to stay cheery and big-hearted throughout. So here’s a reminder…
Study sheds new light on what causes long-term disability after a stroke, offers new path toward possible treatment
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A recent study by Simon Fraser University researchers has revealed how an overlooked type of indirect brain damage contributes to ongoing disability after a stroke. The…
Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk for new heart failure
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher rate of heart failure subtypes, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in Arthritis Care & Research. Yumeko Kawano, M.D., from…
Study compares single-, double-purse-string suture catheter insertion methods in dialysis
Similar postinsertion complication and technical survival rates are seen with single- and double-purse-string suture catheter insertion methods for peritoneal dialysis, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in Renal…
Archaeologists uncover a 7,000-year-old settlement near Prague
Archaeologists from the Czech Academy of Sciences have uncovered a 7,000-year-old settlement during construction works for the planned Prague Ring Road near Nupaky in the Central Bohemian Region of the…
Early detection model for pancreatic necrosis improves patient outcomes
ROC comparison between the infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN) model and other severity scores. Credit: eGastroenterology (2024). DOI: 10.1136/egastro-2024-100095 A new prediction model for infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN) in patients with…
