| Drawing inspiration from nature, student designs a new type of wind turbine Posted: 05 Mar 2016 08:22 AM PST Since childhood, Michael Carruth, a junior in the environmental design program at CU-Boulder, has been fascinated with nature. Long hours spent playing outdoors, observing swirling leaves, clouds scudding across the sky and the way seed pods spin in the wind: experiences like these inspired Carruth to design a new type of wind turbine. |
| New ways of looking at glass-to-metal seals Posted: 05 Mar 2016 08:22 AM PST Components housed in stainless steel for protection against extreme environments require paths for electricity to power them and communicate with them. Those paths in turn need a reliable insulation seal, so strong bonds between materials for airtight seals are crucial. |
| Young baseball players could benefit from preseason arm injury prevention programs Posted: 05 Mar 2016 08:18 AM PST Preseason prevention programs are beneficial to young baseball pitchers, according to new research. The study, the first to analyze a well-monitored preseason training program, showed numerous arm flexibility and strength improvements in participating athletes that could ultimately diminish the risk of injuries. |
| New procedure for massive rotator cuff tears restores stability better, say researchers Posted: 05 Mar 2016 08:18 AM PST Repairing massive rotator cuff tears is often a tricky proposition, especially for those who have failed prior surgery. New research considers how a new arthroscopic procedure to treat large rotator cuff tears may help patients return to sports and work quicker. |
| Fatigue contributing factor in kid's pitching injuries Posted: 05 Mar 2016 08:18 AM PST Shoulder and elbow injuries in adolescent pitchers are becoming more and more prevalent each year. Researchers highlight how fatigue can affect pitching mechanics and potentially result in injuries. |
| Rise in lower extremity injuries possible result of new concussion prevention rules Posted: 05 Mar 2016 08:18 AM PST NCAA tackling rule changes that penalize head to head contact, and encourage tackling of the lower extremity have had some proven impacts in collegiate football. However, according to researchers an unintended consequence of these rule changes may be higher rates of knee, ankle and thigh injuries. |
| Gene variation in athletes might signify longer recovery following concussion Posted: 05 Mar 2016 08:18 AM PST Genetic research on concussions is progressing in many different avenues. However, researchers believe there may be a new genetic connection regarding recovery rates following a sports-related concussion. |
| Single-bundle ACL reconstruction offers positive results for patients Posted: 05 Mar 2016 08:18 AM PST Single and double-bundle techniques may provide similar outcomes in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction, as noted in new research. The study shows patients in both groups demonstrate similar performance during recovery. |
| Graft choice in ACL reconstruction important for surgeons, patients Posted: 05 Mar 2016 08:18 AM PST Using soft tissue allografts (cadaver tissue) in ACL reconstructions may increase the risks for a revision reconstruction postoperatively, according to new research. The study adds to research demonstrating that the bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft (graft harvested from the surgical patient) remains a strong choice for these surgeries. |
| Four signs that a geriatric ER patient should be admitted to the hospital Posted: 04 Mar 2016 06:57 PM PST Older adults who go to the emergency department with cognitive impairment, a change in disposition plan from admit to discharge, low blood pressure and elevated heart rate were more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit or to die within seven days, according to a study. |
| Latin dancing may have health benefits for older adults Posted: 04 Mar 2016 06:57 PM PST A Latin dance program was more effective than health education alone in boosting older Latinos' physical fitness. After four months of dancing, participants were able to complete a 400-meter walk faster and increased their leisure physical activity level. |
| New study shows bias toward adopting children of certain ethnic, racial backgrounds Posted: 04 Mar 2016 02:24 PM PST As America continues to adopt more children internationally than any other country, hundreds of thousands of children in the U.S. -- most of whom are children of color -- sit in foster care awaiting adoption. Though some Americans express a desire to adopt non-white children, even they have limitations when it comes to adopting children of certain races, especially African Americans, according to a new study. |
| Procedures to repair knee cartilage show promise in treating patients over 40 Posted: 04 Mar 2016 02:24 PM PST Cartilage restoration procedures are a viable treatment option for patients over 40 years old who have cartilage damage in their knees, a new study has found. |
| 'Black death' offers clues to battling HIV, hepatitis C centuries later Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:49 PM PST The Black Death swept Europe in the 14th century eliminating up to half of the population but it left genetic clues that now may aid a researcher in treating HIV patients co-infected with hepatitis C using an anti-retroviral drug therapy. A new study will look at the blood samples of nearly 3,000 patients, primarily individuals with hemophilia, who were exposed to HIV during the early 1980s and late 1990s, to see if an inherited genetic variant that protects against HIV might also help prevent injury from Hepatitis C and other liver diseases. |
| Does a 'Western diet' increase risk of Alzheimer's disease? Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:48 PM PST New research provides insight into the role of the western diet in Alzheimer's disease. |
| Fleet and fast test for nanomanufacturing quality control invented Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:36 PM PST Manufacturers may soon have a speedy and nondestructive way to test a wide array of materials under real-world conditions. |
| Procedures to repair knee cartilage show promise in treating patients over 40 Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:34 PM PST Two studies find that cartilage restoration procedures using 'plugs' are a viable treatment option for patients over 40 years old. Previous cartilage repair studies have included patients 30 and under. The new studies are believed to be the first to include middle-aged patients. |
| Bias toward adopting children of certain ethnic, racial backgrounds Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:34 PM PST As America continues to adopt more children internationally than any other country, hundreds of thousands of children in the US -- most of whom are children of color -- sit in foster care awaiting adoption. Though some Americans express a desire to adopt non-white children, even they have limitations when it comes to adopting children of certain races, especially African Americans, according to a new study. |
| Transition to child care easier when parents and providers form partnership Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:34 PM PST A new study shows that a partnership between parent and provider makes transition to child care easier and helps in the child's development. Mothers report that it's an emotional transition for themselves as well as their child. Researchers suggest that providers and programs think of the whole family's experience to best help children make a smooth transition to non-parental care. |
| Investigators trace emergence and spread of virulent salmonella strain Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:34 PM PST Since it first emerged more than half a century ago, a particular strain of multidrug-resistant Salmonella has spread all over the world. Now researchers have figured out why this strain, Salmonella Typhimuriam DT104, has been so successful. This new knowledge could prove valuable in combating other successful pathogens. |
| Eating peanut in early years helps reduce risk of allergy even with later abstinence, study suggests Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:04 PM PST The early introduction of peanut to the diets of infants at high-risk of developing peanut allergy significantly reduces the risk of peanut allergy until 6 years of age, even if they stop eating peanut around the age of five, according to a new study. |
| New placenta model could reveal how birth defect-causing infections cross from mom to baby Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:03 PM PST Researchers have devised a cell-based model of the human placenta that could help explain how pathogens that cause birth defects cross from mother to unborn child. |
| Cosmochemists find evidence for unstable heavy element at solar system formation Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:03 PM PST Scientists have discovered evidence in a meteorite that a rare element, curium, was present during the formation of the solar system. This finding ends a 35-year-old debate on the possible presence of curium in the early solar system, and plays a crucial role in reassessing models of stellar evolution and synthesis of elements in stars. |
| Fungal pathogen sheds gene silencing machinery and becomes more dangerous Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:03 PM PST For more than a decade, a rare but potentially deadly fungus called Cryptococcus deuterogatti has taken up residence in the Pacific Northwest and Vancouver Island. Researchers found that the pathogen shed over a dozen different genes as it evolved into a new, more virulent species. Surprisingly, most of these discarded genes play a part in RNA interference or RNAi, a process that preserves the integrity of the genome in fungi and other organisms. |
| A proposed superconductivity theory receives exclusive experimental confirmation Posted: 04 Mar 2016 01:03 PM PST Superconductivity is one of the most exciting problems in physics, which has resulted in investments worldwide of enormous brain power and resources since its discovery a little over a century ago. Scientists have proposed theories for new classes of superconducting materials discovered several decades later, followed by teams of experimentalists working to provide evidence for these theories. One theory proposed by a physicist has now been experimentally proven to be a consistent theory. |
| How America’s electric utilities can speed recovery from cyber-induced blackouts Posted: 04 Mar 2016 09:34 AM PST A new study examines the novel challenges of a cyber attack, and explores how utilities can ramp up the progress they are already making against increasingly severe cyber threats. |
| CO/NO dual sensor for real time brain event observation Posted: 04 Mar 2016 09:31 AM PST IBS records separate, simultaneous carbon monoxide/nitric oxide levels during induced seizure activity. |
| Cells collected from preterm infants' urine may advance regenerative kidney repair Posted: 04 Mar 2016 06:34 AM PST Cells collected noninvasively from the urine of preterm infants may lead to breakthroughs in regenerative kidney repair for patients with kidney disease and injury, according to a new study. |
| Survey: Almost half of African-American women have experienced hair loss Posted: 04 Mar 2016 06:32 AM PST African-American women are prone to hair loss, and new data illustrates the scope of this problem, which often goes undiagnosed. Women who are concerned about losing their hair should consider changing their styling practices and see a dermatologist if they notice any signs of hair loss. |
| Dermatology: Patients have many reasons to love lasers Posted: 04 Mar 2016 06:32 AM PST From removing birthmarks to reducing wrinkles, dermatologists can use laser treatments to help patients in more ways than ever. Thanks to recent advances in laser technology, experienced practitioners can offer more effective treatments with less downtime for patients. |
| Medication for moms-to-be: Managing skin conditions in pregnancy Posted: 04 Mar 2016 06:32 AM PST While pregnant women with chronic skin conditions may fear that treating these conditions could compromise their baby's health, a board-certified dermatologist can develop safe and effective treatment plans for these patients. |
| Misconceptions lead to negative perceptions of acne Posted: 04 Mar 2016 06:32 AM PST According to new research acne patients are often perceived negatively by others, which may affect patients' quality of life. |
| Dermatology: Be aware of who’s providing your care Posted: 04 Mar 2016 06:32 AM PST Not all dermatology websites and apps offer the same standard of care. Fortunately, there are steps patients can take to evaluate teledermatology services, allowing them to receive the best possible care while enjoying the benefits of a remote consultation. |
