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| Home-based flu tests as accurate as rapid diagnostic testing in clinical settings Posted: 10 Mar 2022 02:08 PM PST Home-based, self-administered tests for influenza are comparable in accuracy to rapid diagnostic tests in clinical settings, according to a peer-reviewed study. The researchers determined that sensitivity and specificity of the home test and clinical test were similar. False-negative results were more common when the self-test was administered after 72 hours of the onset of symptoms, but were not related to inadequate swab collection or severity of illness. |
| Gamification, past habits may impact future eco-friendly tendencies differently Posted: 10 Mar 2022 02:08 PM PST Green consumer habits may not be impacted by gamification practices, but people who purchased environmentally friendly products in the past are likely to continue to do so, according to a team of researchers, who theorized that adding gamification techniques to a consumer's eco-friendly purchasing habits would perpetuate green consumerism. |
| Prenatal mindfulness program improves stress response in infants Posted: 10 Mar 2022 11:37 AM PST Infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months old, a new study found. |
| Robot that seems to convey emotion while reading Posted: 10 Mar 2022 07:00 AM PST Researchers have created a robot with an internal weight that can give the impression of conveying emotions while reading text messages. It can also remind users to not get upset, which may help them cope with unpleasant information. |
| Eating protein from a greater variety of sources may lower risk of high blood pressure Posted: 10 Mar 2022 06:59 AM PST In a study of nearly 12,200 adults in China, eating protein from a greater variety of sources was associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure. This suggests that consuming a balanced diet with a moderate amount of protein from diverse food sources may help prevent new-onset hypertension. |
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