Gestational diabetes, or GDM, is a temporary condition that develops during pregnancy. It usually goes away after the baby is born. However, women who have had GDM are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. This is a big deal because type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health
Imagine doctors as detectives, searching for clues in medical images. Their mission? To identify rare diseases hidden among the ordinary. This process is called anomaly detection, a crucial tool in keeping people healthy. A team of medical professionals and scientists joined forces. They ai
Sepsis is a sneaky and dangerous condition that happens when the body overreacts to an infection, causing organs to fail. The key to saving lives is catching it early. Blood tests can help spot changes before any symptoms appear. One interesting measure is called Monocyte Distribution Width, or MDW.
In the world of manufacturing, supply chain integration can be a game-changer. It's all about how companies connect and work with their suppliers, customers, and internal teams. This connection can either boost or hinder a company's ability to innovate. The study looked at 1, 038 manufactur
Parents who experience the loss of a child during pregnancy or soon after birth face an incredibly difficult journey. Researchers wanted to understand why some parents choose not to participate in studies about this topic, and why others drop out over time. They looked at data from Denmark, focusing
First off, let's talk about bats. These creatures are known for their roles in various ecosystems, but they also carry a lot of viruses. Recently, scientists in a lab in Wuhan, China, found a new coronavirus in bats. This isn't the first time researchers have found a virus in bats, but this one is s
When it comes to comparing treatments for cancer, things can get tricky. Sometimes, studies don't line up perfectly, or there's only one group to compare against. This is where something called matching-adjusted indirect comparisons (MAICs) comes in. MAICs are a way to make sense of these mismatched
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is gradually returning to its regular operations. The Center for Scientific Review has resumed reviewing grants, which is crucial because it oversees many academic research grants, fellowships, and small business grants. However, there's a hiccup: the advisory
Helicobacter pylori, or HP, is a bacteria that can cause stomach issues. Some people think that getting rid of HP might help with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. This is because HP can mess with insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar. When insulin isn't working right, it can lead
Bacteria have a clever way of sticking together, forming what scientists call biofilms. This isn't just a random process; it's carefully controlled by special molecules. One such molecule is XADA2, a protein found in a bacterium called X. fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa. This protein plays a big role i
