Screening for colon cancer reduces cancer rates by substantially more than previous analyses of randomized trials suggest, according to a study co-authored by an MIT economist that takes a new look at data from five trials.
New neuromuscular model promises to revolutionize high-throughput drug screening studies
In neuromuscular diseases, neurons and muscle cells stop communicating properly. Researchers led by Mina Gouti can now model this in 2D in a culture dish. Writing about their findings in Nature Communications, they say the new model promises to revolutionize high-throughput drug screening studies.
Air pollutants commonly found indoors could have an impact on creativity, scientists find
Air quality in the office may affect our level of creativity at work, scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found.
CHIEF MAILO REJECTS ‘CORD WOOD’ CONSENT APPLICATIONÂ
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CHIEF Mailo of the Lala people of Serenje has rejected an application to grant, by force, a ‘Cord Wood’ harvesting consent in his chiefdom.
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Preventive strategies for a healthy holiday season
As the holiday season begins, it’s also the season of flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The southern parts of the U.S. are currently observing higher rates of RSV and influenza.
State-of-the-art tier 3 data centre to be established in Zambia
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A STATE-of-the-art tier 3 data centre and innovation hub is expected to be established in Zambia.
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Study provides new insight into low social determinants of health screening rates
A new study provides the latest data on the low rates for screening and documenting Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in health care settings.
Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays
Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, disrupted schedules, changes in diet and even environmental factors. Fortunately, many self-care steps can help you keep your heart healthy.
MINING SECTOR: ZAMBIA RECORDS US$3.4BN INVESTMENT
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ZAMBIA has recorded about US$3.4 billion investment commitments in 2023, Zambia Chamber of Mines Chief Executive Officer Sokwani Chilembo, has said.
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2014 to 2021 saw increase in HIV testing, PrEP in transgender persons
From 2014 to 2021, there was an increase in the number of transgender persons with an HIV test and who received preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to a study published online Dec. 19 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.