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New research indicates that steroid creams can affect bone health

New research indicates that higher doses of topical corticosteroids, which are commonly used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, are linked with elevated risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures associated with osteoporosis. The findings are published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and are based on information from the Taiwan National […]

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From Neanderthals to now: Tracing the evolution of human sleep cycles

In a recent study published in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution, researchers examined the differences in circadian biology between the ancestors of modern humans and the archaic hominins such as Denisovans and Neanderthals and the contribution of archaic introgression in human chronotypes by using genomes to trace chronotype evolution from archaic hominins to modern-day […]

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Exploring instruments for assay development and optimization

In this interview, Michael Nilsson, the Assistant Director of Liquid Handling at FORMULATRIX , talks to News Medical about simplifying assay development and optimization and the different instruments that can be used to minimize cost.  I am curious about the cost of your chips for the Mantis. Given that you've talked about saving money on […]

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Victims of the NHS dentistry crisis

From a man forced to pull out his own teeth with pliers to one who travelled to UKRAINE for treatment, the victims of the NHS dentistry crisis amid fears service is ‘gone for good’ with 80% of practices now not taking new patients George Glinos removed 11 of his teeth with pliers after not getting […]

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Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness

Youth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology concepts in school may help. American young people are reporting historically high levels of hopelessness, sadness, and loneliness. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20% of adolescents […]