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DR Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak ‘under control’ DR Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak ‘under control’ Credit: CC0 Public Domain The latest Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now under control, the man leading the fight against the disease said on Saturday. Fifty-three people have lost their lives since …

Scientists identify sensor protein that underlies bladder control Scientists identify sensor protein that underlies bladder control An image of sensory neurons, with those that detect signals in the bladder labeled in magenta and the “mechanosensor” protein PIEZO2 in cyan. Credit: Courtesy of Adam Coombs. A team co-led by scientists at …

Spinal modules in macaques can independently control forelimb force direction and magnitude Spinal modules in macaques can independently control forelimb force direction and magnitude An experiment nearly 40 years ago in frogs showed that their leg muscles were controlled by simultaneously recruitment of two modules of neurons. It’s a bit …

New tech sees teens with diabetes improve glucose monitoring, but not control New tech sees teens with diabetes improve glucose monitoring, but not control Credit: CC0 Public Domain A world-first Otago study has revealed flash glucose monitors help youth with type 1 diabetes better monitor their blood sugar levels, however …

Enhancing blood sugar control boosts brain health for people with type 2 diabetes Enhancing blood sugar control boosts brain health for people with type 2 diabetes Credit: CC0 Public Domain Controlling blood sugar levels improved the ability to clearly think, learn and remember among people with type 2 diabetes who …

UK experts warn virus is out of control UK experts warn virus is out of control Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain British health experts admitted Wednesday that the coronavirus was out of control as case numbers and hospital admissions rise despite a slew of new restrictions on social gatherings. “Things are …

COVID-19 control rests with human behavior, at least until a vaccine arrives COVID-19 control rests with human behavior, at least until a vaccine arrives QUT behavioral economists Dr Hoi Fai Chan, Dr Stephen Whyte and Professor Benno Torgler. Credit: QUT Marketing & Communication As the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine …

Housing instability linked with poor diabetes control, suggests study Housing instability linked with poor diabetes control, suggests study Credit: CC0 Public Domain Moving once a year or more is linked with poor glycaemic (blood sugar) control in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a cross-sectional study examining the relationship …

Helping teens with type 1 diabetes improve diabetes control with MyDiaText Helping teens with type 1 diabetes improve diabetes control with MyDiaText Credit: CC0 Public Domain Adolescence is a difficult period of development, made more complex for those with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). The challenges of managing multiple doses …

Madrid region imposes partial lockdown as virus spirals out of control Madrid region imposes partial lockdown as virus spirals out of control This handout picture by the Comunidad de Madrid (Madrid regional government) shows Madrid’s regional president Isabel Diaz Ayuso giving a press conference to announce partial lockdown measures on …