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Astronomy & Space news
 | Astronomers complete first international asteroid tracking exerciseAn international team of astronomers led by NASA scientists successfully completed the first global exercise using a real asteroid to test global response capabilities. |
Technology news
 | Solar greenhouses generate electricity and grow crops at the same timeThe first crops of tomatoes and cucumbers grown inside electricity-generating solar greenhouses were as healthy as those raised in conventional greenhouses, signaling that "smart" greenhouses hold great promise for dual-use farming and renewable electricity production. |
 | Plat du jour: Cultured plant cells kitchen-grown(Tech Xplore)—A Big Idea to chew on: What if we could shake up the relationships between food production and food consumption in such a way that may benefit more people? Research in Finland offers tantalizing signs that a change like that might be possible. New Scientist referred to the research concept as your kitchen-counter bio-lab. You park a device on your kitchen counter and it grows your food. |
 | Bridge developer kit to pave way for happy keyboard experiences in VR(Tech Xplore)—Logitech is doing something quite interesting by way of integration with the Vive Tracker, and the result is that a keyboard will make its entry into the virtual world. |
 | AI 'boy' granted residency in central TokyoAn AI character was made an official resident of a busy central Tokyo district on Saturday, with the virtual newcomer resembling a chatty seven-year-old boy. |
 | China unveils massive island-building vesselChina has unveiled a massive ship described as a "magic island maker" that is Asia's largest dredging vessel, state media reported Saturday. |
Sprint, T-Mobile end merger talksWireless carriers Sprint and T-Mobile called off a potential merger, saying the companies couldn't come to an agreement that would benefit customers and shareholders. | |
 | Blockchain becoming the rage at US business schoolsUS business schools are beefing up training in the software that underlies digital currency bitcoin, a technology expected to be a game changer in many industries. |
 | AP finds hackers hijacked at least 195 Trump web addressesFour years ago, well before the furor over allegations Moscow meddled in the 2016 election that put Donald Trump in the White House, at least 195 web addresses belonging to Trump, his family or his business empire were hijacked by hackers possibly operating out of Russia, The Associated Press has learned. |
Medicine & Health news
 | Social media can help boost weight loss success(HealthDay)—Struggling to lose weight? Maybe posting that selfie on social media can help, researchers say. |
 | Drop in proportion of neonates with long IV therapy for UTI(HealthDay)—From 2005 to 2015 there was a decrease in the proportion of infants aged ≤60 days with a urinary tract infection (UTI) who received four or more days of intravenous (IV) antibiotics, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in Pediatrics. |
 | Scribes improve dermatologist satisfaction, cut chart burden(HealthDay)—Scribes can reduce time spent on documentation and improve dermatologist satisfaction, according to a research letter published online Nov. 1 in JAMA Dermatology. |
Child killed by malaria in Italy caught disease in hospitalA four-year-old girl who died of malaria in Italy in September caught the deadly disease in hospital, the health ministry said Saturday, ruling out the possibility she was bitten by an infected mosquito. | |
Obesity associated with higher degree of synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis patientsExcess weight is linked to a higher degree of synovitis in people with rheumatoid arthritis and can affect their treatment response, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Kisspeptin boosts male sexual appetite and reduces anxietyIncreased activity of the hormone, kisspeptin, enhances sexual attraction and decreases anxiety in male mice, according to new research presented today at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Harrogate. The study is the first to identify that kisspeptin has an important role in regulating sexual and social behaviour and may be a new target for tackling male sexual dysfunction and anxiety-related disorders. | |
Biologics do not increase the risk of second malignancy in rheumatoid arthritis patientsTreatment with biologics does not increase the risk of a second malignancy in rheumatoid arthritis patients who have a history of cancer, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting. | |
Age, CRP levels predict success in tapering of biologics in rheumatoid arthritis patientsRheumatoid arthritis patients in remission may experience more successful tapering of their biologic drugs if they meet a certain set of factors, including younger age, no concomitant steroid use, and low level of serum CRP, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Opioids and antidepressants linked to higher fracture risk in rheumatoid arthritis patientsOpioids and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a widely used group of antidepressants, are both associated with higher risk of osteoporotic fractures for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Biologic use during pregnancy may not increase opportunistic infection risks in infantsUsing a biologic therapy to manage rheumatoid arthritis may not significantly increase an infant's risk for developing opportunistic infections like pneumonia, meningitis, and tuberculosis, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Novel treatment may benefit patients with metabolic acidosis and kidney diseasePatients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often develop a condition called metabolic acidosis, which is characterized by an imbalance in acid production relative to excretion. A new study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN) points to a novel treatment for metabolic acidosis that may be a safe and effective alternative to current therapies. | |
Anabolic androgenic steroids may be associated with early coronary artery diseaseAnabolic androgenic steroids may be associated with early coronary artery disease, according to research presented at the Brazilian Congress of Cardiology (SBC 2017). | |
 | Booze and pot use in teens lessens life successYoung adults dependent on marijuana and alcohol are less likely to achieve adult life goals, according to new research by UConn Health scientists presented November 5 at the American Public Health Association 2017 Annual Meeting & Expo. |
Air pollution causes millions of cases of kidney disease each yearThe global toll of chronic kidney disease (CKD) attributable to air pollution is significant, according to an analysis that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31-November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. | |
New findings on tolvaptan as autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease treatmentA phase 3 trial studying the effects of tolvaptan has found that the drug slowed the rate of decline in kidney function in patients with the most common form of polycystic kidney disease, a condition with no cure. The results are published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. | |
 | The fight against obesity: To tax or not to tax?Obesity is a global public health epidemic with increasing prevalence that cost the UK £25 billion in 2015. Fighting and preventing obesity has become a major health priority in the UK and worldwide, and food taxation has been suggested as a crucial measure in order to achieve this. The debate 'This house believes that the UK population trend in obesity cannot be reversed without food taxation' will be held at the SfE BES 2017, the annual conference of the Society for Endocrinology, in Harrogate. The debate explores whether food taxation is an indispensable strategy to correct obesity trends, or whether there should be other ways of approaching the problem. |
Obesity linked to lower remission, higher disability in rheumatoid arthritis patientsPatients with rheumatoid arthritis whose body-mass index scores are higher have lower rates of remission and higher rates of disability, and effective weight screening and management should be a central feature of RA management, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Online education tool helps teens with juvenile arthritis improve quality of lifeAn internet-based health education and self-management program that offers monthly calls with health coaches improved health-related quality of life for participating teens with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Young athletes commonly develop bone marrow edema in the joints of the lower spineYoung athletes commonly develop bone marrow edema in their sacroiliac joints, and this damage is most frequent in the posterior lower ilium, or the lowest part of the spine where it connects to the pelvis, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Medical consultation via mobile app lowers costs and delays for arthritis patientsResearchers in China have developed a new online consultation tool for rheumatic disease patients, which may strengthen the interaction between doctors and patients and lead to more efficient management of chronic illness, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Low vitamin D linked to higher risk of renal disease in lupusLow levels of vitamin D were associated with higher rates of end-stage renal disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
 | Spine osteoarthritis patients and those under 65 more likely to use opioids to manage painA large percentage of patients with end-stage knee, hip and spine osteoarthritis use opioids to manage their chronic pain, especially those who are younger or have symptoms of depression, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. |
Women who discontinue bisphosphonates for two years or more have higher hip fracture riskWomen who took a drug holiday (temporary or permanent discontinuation of a medicine) from using bisphosphonates for more than two years have a significantly higher risk of a hip fracture compared to others who continued their treatment, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Diversity rate, poor access to health professionals may influence lupus therapy adherenceAdherence to lupus therapy may be lower among Medicaid beneficiaries who live in areas with higher proportions of African-American individuals, fewer hospitals and less access to health professionals, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
New data released on relationship between obesity and spondyloarthropathy outcomesObese patients with axial spondyloarthropathy have worse disease outcomes, including higher disease activity, worse physical function and lower quality of life, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
 | Trial finds blood-plasma infusions for Alzheimer's safe, promisingStanford University School of Medicine investigators have reported success in an early-phase clinical trial examining the safety, tolerability and feasibility of administering infusions of blood plasma from young donors to participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. There were also some signs suggesting improvements in participants' conditions. |
 | Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acid intake may affect lupus outcomesHigher intake of omega-3 fatty acids was associated with better sleep quality and a decrease in depressive symptoms in lupus patients, among other patient-reported outcomes, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. |
 | A history of kidney stones may contribute to certain complications during pregnancyResults from a new study suggest that a history of kidney stones may indicate an increased risk for metabolic and hypertensive complications during pregnancy and add support to a growing body of research linking kidney stones with systemic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31-November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. |
Shock-wave therapy successfully treats finger ulcers in scleroderma patientsExtracorporeal shock-wave therapy at low energy levels showed promise as a new treatment for digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
In hypertensive patients, greater blood pressure drops may harm the kidneysIn individuals undergoing intensive blood pressure (BP) treatment, greater reductions in mean blood pressure were linked with an increased risk of kidney function decline. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31-November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. They will also appear in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). | |
Internists encouraged by payment rules from CMS, note key areas of concernThe American College of Physicians (ACP), expressed support for some of the provisions included in the final rules for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for 2018, and noted some areas of concern in the rules that were released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Nov. 2. | |
Red Cross admits $6-million fraud during Ebola crisisThe Red Cross has uncovered several cases of fraud by officials during efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak that struck West Africa in 2014-2016, estimating losses of $6-million (5.2 million euros). | |
Methotrexate drug holiday improves flu vaccine efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis patientsPeople with RA who stop taking methotrexate treatment for just two weeks after they have a seasonal flu shot can improve the vaccine's efficacy without increasing RA disease activity, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
New RISE registry dashboard will help rheumatologists monitor MIPS quality scoresQuality measures reported by rheumatology practices using the RISE registry significantly varied in the first quarter of 2017, with financial repercussions for practices through the new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Use of cytometry to analyze tissue may aid discovery of rheumatoid arthritis therapiesA newly developed tool to analyze the cellular and molecular profiles of synovial tissue and peripheral blood may help unlock clues about rheumatoid arthritis and lead to better therapies, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Obesity linked with depressive symptoms, increased disease activity in women with lupusObesity is independently associated with worse patient-reported outcomes in women with systemic lupus erythematosus, including disease activity, depressive symptoms, pain and fatigue, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
New method to preserve tissue yields more viable cells for rheumatoid arthritis researchA new method for acquiring viable cells from cryopreserved tissue samples could provide researchers with a model for collecting and analyzing samples from different study sites to conduct more centralized research, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Reflux medications linked to chronic kidney disease and kidney failureA recent analysis has linked certain medications commonly used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers with the development of kidney disease. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31-November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. | |
VA patients face disparities in kidney transplantationMilitary veterans with VA insurance experience low rates of transplantation and high rates of death while on the transplant waiting list, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31-November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. | |
Joint damage in healthy military recruits may mimic spondyloarthropathiesThe magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of healthy military recruits showed sacroiliac joint damage similar to that found in axial spondyloarthritis after just six weeks of intensive physical training, reinforcing the importance of exercising caution when interpreting MRI results, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
New psoriatic arthritis treatment guideline presented at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual MeetingAuthors of the new American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) treatment guideline for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) will present their draft recommendations during a session at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting this week in San Diego. The guideline includes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic recommendations for treating adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. Both the ACR and NPF anticipate the guideline will play an important role in improving outcomes for individuals living with PsA. | |
Digital coaching increases RA patients' medicine adherence and health while reducing flaresA 12-week, digital health coaching program with personalized support from a dedicated health coach improved well-being and decreased symptoms for participants with rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
EULAR and ACR present SLE classification criteria at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual MeetingThe European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will present the draft of new classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during a session at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting this week in San Diego, California, at the San Diego Convention Center. | |
Positive sacroiliac MRI scans often observed among healthy people and frequent runnersWhile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the sacroiliac joints positive for inflammation are not always specific in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), their prevalence in healthy individuals demonstrates the importance of additional diagnostic measures for axSpA, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego. | |
Racial differences in link between depression and early death in kidney disease patientsTreatment of depressive symptoms may help lower the risk of early death in individuals with chronic kidney disease, but racial differences may exist. The findings come from a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31-November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. | |
Biology news
 | Study finds horse DNA in 10 percent of meat dishes in MexicoA study in Mexico has found horse DNA in almost 10 percent of the ground beef and meat dishes served or sold in public markets, butcher shops, street stalls and taco stands in five Mexican cities. |
 | Mexico captures rare vaquita porpoise in bid to save speciesMexico said Saturday it had captured a rare vaquita marina porpose—a female of reproductive age—as part of a last-ditch bid to save the critically endangered species. |
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