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AbstractObjective To test the hypothesis that non-invasive high frequency oscillatory ventilation (NHFOV) is more efficacious than nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in reducing invasive mechanical ventilation as primary respiratory support for extremely preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome.Design A multicentre, randomised controlled trial.Setting Twenty tertiary neonatal intensive care units in China.Participants 342 extremely preterm infants (gestational age between 24 weeks +0 day and 28 weeks +6 days) with respiratory distress syndrome were enrolled in the study between August 2022 and August 2024.Interventions Participants were randomly allocated to receive NCPAP or NHFOV as primary respiratory support for respiratory distress syndrome.Main…
Mars is the planet of action and energy in astrology, and when it moves into a new sign, we can all feel our priorities and motivations shift. For the past nearly two months, with Mars in Libra, we may have been feeling more susceptible to romanticizing, for instance.
In the 1960s, scientists classed chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans as a distinct family (Pongidae), thinking that these great apes had long diverged from humans. Few scholars expected that, in nature, these apes would display strikingly human-like behaviour. Jane Goodall, who has died aged 91, overturned this view with her groundbreaking observations of wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes).Jane Goodall’s legacy: three ways she changed scienceHer discoveries foreshadowed the genetic evidence showing that chimpanzees, bonobos (Pan paniscus) and humans are more closely related to one another than to gorillas (Gorilla spp.) and orangutans (Pongo spp.). The findings had a major role in…
Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism Thea Riofrancos W. W. Norton & Company (2025)It was meant to be the world’s grand fix for the climate crisis: nations would make their economies greener by transitioning to renewable-energy technologies, electrifying transport and digitalizing the global economy to reduce material use. After years of fraught negotiations, countries agreed to this global transition at a momentous summit in Paris in 2015. But the fix has proved to be more complex.In Extraction, an illuminating examination of the emerging renewable economy, political scientist Thea Riofrancos takes a close look at one crucial element: lithium, which is…
Amazon’s October Prime Day—called Prime Big Deal Days—is starting in mere hours! I’m a fan of this particular Amazon event for two reasons: I can usually get that deal I wanted and missed thanks to procrastination back in July during the summer Amazon event, and second, I get a preliminary start on my holiday shopping. But you don’t have to wait until the event officially kicks off to get massive discounts and hard-to-find deals on coveted items. Shop brands like Brooks, Le Creuset, Breville, Ninja and more and save up to 45%. Best Overall October Amazon Prime Day Deals Editor…
In my house, we cook pretty much every meal, apart from one or two each week. That means we’re constantly reaching for essential ingredients, like olive oil. Over time, I have gotten so frustrated with the bulk bottles giving me huge globs of oil at once, and my favorite dispenser doesn’t always work in a pinch when I am grilling or roasting ingredients. I started to search for a solution to make it easier to get even amounts of oil, and I am happy to report that we’ve found one. This Evo oil sprayer was one of our most-used kitchen…
Leveraging endosymbiotic bacteria could help researchers control disease vectors.Image credit:©iStock.com, KwangmoozaaAround the world, insects wreak havoc on public health as carriers of infectious diseases such as malaria and Zika virus. People in some regions mitigate these risks by deterring the pests from reaching humans, such as with netting and insect-repelling sprays. Those in other areas use pesticides to kill the creepy crawlies, but these can have damaging effects on surrounding ecosystems.Asha Wijegunawardana, an animal biotechnologist at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, is approaching vector control from a different angle: sterile insect techniques. In her lab, Wijegunawardana uses genetic modification…
Smart food choices, especially when it comes to snacks, can be helpful when you’re managing metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a progressive form of fatty liver disease, as diet plays a key role in protecting your liver and supporting your overall health.“Food matters because one of the best ways to manage and improve MASH is to lose weight and control risk factors for metabolic syndrome,” says Katherine Patton, RD, a registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic. “If you think about food as medicine and are intentional about choosing nutrient-rich foods, you will improve your health,” she says.While planning meals that are rich…
This refreshing, protein-packed bean salad is made with five different beans and tastes even better after chilling.This high-fiber, protein-packed salad will keep you full and satisfied. Swap the lemon juice for red-wine vinegar or sherry vinegar for a twist on the same recipe. This Five-Bean Salad is packed with protein and is the perfect make-ahead dish to take to your next potluck or pack for lunch. Five types of fiber- and protein-rich beans provide the base of this salad and are complemented by crunchy red onion and bell pepper. The flavorful vinaigrette contains a flourish of fresh herbs, while a dash…
An electrolyte drink can be a quick, convenient way to help you stay hydrated. The best time to drink them differs for everyone. But certain times of day may be advantageous.These include in the morning, any time your pee is dark, and before, during or after exercise. We’ve all been dehydrated at some point. In fact, many of us are probably a little dehydrated right now. While water should be your first line of defense, sometimes you need a little extra hydration help. Enter electrolytes. These minerals—like sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride—help your body hold onto fluids. You can get them…