Nanotechnology
Research from Federal University Maranhao has shed new light on the photoionization cross-section of quantum dots with position-dependent effective mass. The study, which has been peer-reviewed, presents a theoretical model based on the Schrödinger equation, which accounts for the variation of the effective mass through the parameter y. The researchers
Air pollution
Researchers at the Nanjing Institute of Technology have made significant strides in reducing CO2 emissions by developing a new catalytic sorbent for dry methane reforming. The innovative process, known as sorbent looping dry reforming of methane (SLDRM), utilizes a dual-functional material (DFM) that can simultaneously capture CO2 and convert methane
Adolescent depression
A new study published in PLOS Medicine examines the impact of social media (SM) use on adolescent depression rates in France. Researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center developed an individual-based microsimulation model to track depression outcomes from 2000 to 2022 among 18.6 million French adolescents born between 1990
Clinical trials
A new study published in the Haematologica journal provides four-year follow-up results on the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of tisagenlecleucel treatment for patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma. The study, led by researchers from the University Teaching Hospital, demonstrates robust and durable responses with tisagenlecleucel and a favorable safety profile,
Antibodies
A new study presented fresh data on the progression of coronary artery disease (CAD), a condition affecting millions worldwide. Researchers from the Department of Cardiology in Santander, Spain, conducted a retrospective, single-center, case-control study to determine whether antiphospholipid (aPL) and antinuclear antibodies (ANA) predict CAD progression. The study included 180
Cardiovascular diseases
Researchers at the University of Genoa in Italy have developed a machine learning tool that can predict survival in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients who undergo surgical treatment. The study used data from 1,615 patients who underwent surgery between 2005 and 2020 and found that the tool can accurately
Lymphomas
A recent study published in the Annals of Plastic Surgery investigated the demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical prognostic factors affecting overall survival in patients with primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma (PCFCL). Researchers from Miami University analyzed data from the National Cancer Database between 2004 and 2020, identifying 1293 patients with PCFCL.
Adipose tissue
A study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology has revealed that the increased life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLWHIV), due to the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy, has led to a higher incidence of metabolic disorders such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and adipose tissue redistribution. Researchers at Hospital Civil de
Atherosclerosis
Research from Bahcesehir University, published in Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, has found no correlation between epicardial adiposity and mortality or major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. The study, which evaluated 138 STEMI patients, found significant differences in age, weight, body mass
Ecosystems
Researchers from an international collaboration, including Murdoch University, have found that native grasslands and shrublands are unable to withstand prolonged periods of extreme dryness. The study, published in the journal Science, analyzed 74 grasslands and shrublands in locations worldwide and found that while they can adapt to moderate drought, they
Medical research
A recent study published in the Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy journal has shed light on the role of imagination-based mental imagery in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers from the Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service undertook a data-only study of cognitive therapy for PTSD 'hotspot' charts used by clinicians
Air pollution
Research from the Indian School of Mines has revealed that embracing circular economy (CE) strategies is crucial for India's climate change mitigation efforts. India, a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, needs to adopt sustainable practices to meet its Paris Agreement targets. The study explored how CE strategies
