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Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI

An inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI) has been identified in a new study as waist circumference-to-height ratio. This measure detected excess fat mass and distinguished fat mass from muscle mass in children and adolescents more accurately than BMI.

Possible 'Trojan Horse' found for treating stubborn bacterial infections

Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates. The discovery could someday be harnessed as an alternative to antibiotics for treating difficult infections. The researchers used the messengers, which they named death extracellular vesicles (D-EVs), to reduce growth of the bacterial communities by up to 99.99% in laboratory experiments.

New cardiovascular imaging approach provides a better view of dangerous plaques

Researchers have developed a new catheter-based device that combines two powerful optical techniques to image the dangerous plaques that can build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart. By providing new details about plaque, the device could help clinicians and researchers improve treatments for preventing heart attacks and strokes.

German patient vaccinated against Covid 217 times

Researchers have written up the unusual case in a medical journal.

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Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI

Possible 'Trojan Horse' found for treating stubborn bacterial infections

New cardiovascular imaging approach provides a better view of dangerous plaques

German patient vaccinated against Covid 217 times

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