17-Apr-2025 Efficacy of 1 L polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid with linaclotide versus senna for bowel preparation Osaka Metropolitan University No bowel preparation for colonoscopy achieves optimal efficacy and tolerability. Combining polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid with adjuvants has been explored to enhance cleansing efficacy and reduce the required volume. This study aimed to evaluate whether adding 0.5 mg linaclotide improves superior cleansing compared to adding 24 mg senna. Journal The American Journal of Gastroenterology
17-Apr-2025 Measurement of the natural frequency and mode shape of prefabricated concrete wind turbine towers via the DIC method Higher Education Press This study proposes a novel measurement method based on the digital image correlation (DIC) technique for determining the natural frequencies and mode shapes of prestressed concrete wind turbine towers. The results show that the DIC method is an effective, convenient, and safe approach for measuring the natural frequencies of wind turbine towers, with significant practical value. Journal Prestress Technology
17-Apr-2025 Drill through the intact ocean crust Higher Education Press The paper advocates drilling intact oceanic crust to determine the Moho's petrological nature and resolve crustal composition misconceptions, highlighting China's new drilling vessel's role. Journal Geoscience Frontiers Funder NSFC, Shandong Basic Research Office, the Ministry of Education 111 Project
16-Apr-2025 Examining the correlates of food habits among adolescents in Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study Osaka Metropolitan University A cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 adolescents enrolled from 10 high schools in Harare, Zimbabwe. The Osaka Metropolitan University-led team used a questionnaire to collect sociodemographic data, food habits, nutrition knowledge, and physical activity. Journal Obesities
16-Apr-2025 New fossil evidence from Australia reveals how earth's worst mass extinction reshaped life on land Geological Society of America Around 250 million years ago, Earth experienced its most severe mass extinction event. Over 80% of marine animals became extinct, but the impact of this event on terrestrial ecosystems is less understood—until now. New findings published in GSA Bulletin unveil how this extinction impacted plant communities and shaped their recovery. Journal Geological Society of America Bulletin
16-Apr-2025 Study links traffic speed to dirty air University of California - Riverside Despite cleaner cars on the road, a University of California, Riverside study shows that higher speed limits make city air dirtier. Journal Environmental Science & Technology
16-Apr-2025 School‐based health centers could be key to increasing vaccination rates for children who otherwise lack access Texas A&M University The outbreaks of measles and other preventable diseases we are seeing today are partly the result of lower vaccination rates in children, says a Texas A&M University researcher. Now, in the first assessment of its kind, he analyzed public opinion about a childhood vaccination option already in use: the 2,500 school-based health centers that serve more than 6.3 million K-12 students across the country. The study found substantial support for providing vaccines in school‐based health centers. Journal World Medical & Health Policy
16-Apr-2025 People, not gators, at fault in most alligator bite cases University of Florida Risky human behavior, not aggression by gators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a groundbreaking new study.
16-Apr-2025 Acidic foods at risk: Toxic elements from recycled paper packaging exceed safety limits Zhejiang University A new study has raised alarms over the potential health risks of recycled paper food contact materials (FCMs), showing that they can release dangerous levels of toxic metals—including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum—into food. Journal Food Quality and Safety
16-Apr-2025 How modified atmosphere packaging enhances nutrient levels in broccoli rabe Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent study shows that low-oxygen storage significantly enhances the health-promoting compounds in broccoli rabe, such as γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and lactic acid (LA). Journal Horticulture Research
