The MOMENTUM study found 27 percent of patients with resistant hypertension have hypercortisolism. More than one in four patients with resistant hypertension have elevated cortisol levels, according to new findings from the MOMENTUM study presented…
Biologists uncover shape of fundamental global relationships that…
Researchers from the Department of Zoology at the University of Oxford have contributed to a monumental international study, published today in Nature, that has shown what factors determine how many bird species can be found on any given island. The…
HPV vaccine hesitancy in Japan could result in…
The precipitous drop in HPV vaccination rates after suspension of proactive recommendations by the government in 2013 could result in an additional 25,000 cervical cancer cases and more than 5,000 additional deaths among females born…
Low-cost “smart” diaper can notify caregiver when it’s…
For some infants, a wet diaper is cause for an instant, vociferous demand to be changed, while other babies may be unfazed and happy to haul around the damp cargo for lengthy periods without complaint.…
Bubble-capturing surface helps get rid of foam
Bubbly buildup can hinder many industrial processes, but a new method can reduce or even eliminate it. In many industrial processes, such as in bioreactors that produce fuels or pharmaceuticals, foam can get in the…