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Adult Hospitalized Mycoplasma Cases in a Tertiary Hospital in Japan
Introduction Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) is a representative pathogen of respiratory tract infections in adults, as well as in children, and sometimes become life threatening.1 A characteristic epidemic cycle of approximately 4 years is...

Ancient DNA Solves Mystery of Hungarian, Finnish Language Family’s Origins
Ancient DNA points to the roots of Uralic languages in Yakutia, far east of the Ural Mountains. The genetic trail traces a remarkable prehistoric migration that reshaped Eurasia’s linguistic landscape. Credit: Stock Parent emerged over 4,000 years...
Finland's bottled water consumption nearly doubled in a decade
The actual numbers are much higher, according to statistics from the Federation of the Brewing and Soft Drinks Industry. Open image viewer According to S Group’s statistics, sparkling water is purchased significantly more than still water. Image:...

Seven blood metabolites associated with excessive daytime sleepiness
Mass General Brigham researchers identified seven molecules in the blood linked to excessive daytime sleepiness, including factors related to diet and hormones. Approximately one in three Americans reports experiencing overwhelming drowsiness...

Inflation remains at 0.2% in July in Finland
Published : 14 Aug 2025, 15:13 Updated : 14 Aug 2025, 15:14 The year-on-year change in consumer prices was 0.2 per cent in July 2025, according to Statistics Finland. In June, inflation stood also at 0.2 per cent. The month-on-month change of...

Effectiveness of Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors and Semaglutide on Body Composition in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Real-World Cohort Study with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Qing Yang,1,2 Chunmei Qin,1,2 Yanlin Lang,1,2 Wenjie Yang,3 Fenghao Yang,4 Jia Yang,1,2 Ke Liu,1,2 Jiamin Yuan,1,2 Yutong Zou,1,2 Fang Liu1,2,5 1Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of...

Fecal Calprotectin Combined with Blood Inflammatory Biomarkers Enhances Diagnostic Evaluation and Supports Mucosal Healing Assessment in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease
Introduction Crohn’s disease (CD), a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder, is pathologically defined by discontinuous transmural inflammation that necessitates endoscopic verification for definitive diagnosis, given its nonspecific clinical...

Pharmacy Repackaging Systems Industry Forecast 2025-2030: Automation Trends And Regional Market Opportunities Analyzed
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The pharmacy repackaging systems market presents opportunities in automation and regulatory compliance, driven by the need for safer medication practices and operational efficiency Dublin, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE...

Finnish Study Reveals Long Term Periodontal Treatment Benefits: Key Insights For Houston Residents
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) August 11, 2025 2:25 am - A Finnish study shows periodontal treatment significantly improves oral health, with implications for Houston residents facing high rates of gum disease. University Periodontal Associates...

Finnish Customs to step up checks amid swine fever fear
African swine fever is a fatal disease affecting pigs that can spread through meat products carried by travellers. Open image viewer Image: Mimmi Nietula / Yle Finnish Customs will tighten food inspections at Helsinki ports from 12 August to 30...

Norway, Sweden and Finland: Climate change made July heatwave 10 times more likely, study says
Published on 14/08/2025 - 8:02 GMT+2 Human-caused climate change made a two-week-long heatwave in Norway, Sweden and Finland around 2°C hotter and at least 10 times more likely, a rapid analysis by World Weather Attribution has found. Extreme heat...

Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Pericytes Acquire a Fibrotic Phenotype and Promote Mesenteric Adipose Tissue Fibrosis in Crohn’s Disease
Introduction Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder capable of affecting any segment of the gastrointestinal tract.1,2 Over 50% of CD patients ultimately develop intestinal fibrosis and strictures, often necessitating surgical...

Telangana Woman Attempts Suicide With Two Minor Sons, Both Drown, She Survives
Last Updated:August 20, 2025, 15:11 IST A 30-year-old woman in Telangana survived a suicide attempt, but her two minor sons drowned in a water sump. Police suspect family disputes as the reason. A representative image for a crime scene (PTI) A...

What does the Global Flourishing Study reveal about faith and well-being?
In this episode, Dr. Mark Turman, executive director of Denison Forum, talks with Dr. Byron Johnson, distinguished professor at Baylor University, about the Global Flourishing Study—a landmark research project following more than 200,000 people...

Bottled water sales double in Finland - alcohol and soft drinks decline
Bottled water consumption in Finland has nearly doubled in ten years, reflecting a national shift away from beer, cider, and sugary drinks. Data from the Federation of the Brewing and Soft Drinks Industry shows that Finns drank almost 116 million...

Finnish mothers spend two hours longer in labour than 20 years ago
The average duration of vaginal births in Finland has increased by almost two hours over the past two decades, according to new figures from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). In the early 2000s, the period from the start of...

New smartphone for children will automatically block nudes
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A new smartphone has launched which will automatically block nude images from being seen or taken. It offers another option from the...

Former Blue McRae leads YMCA hockey clinic
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor Hockey is a tool for life outside of athletics. Philip McRae Hockey Clinic Photo Gallery That has been the case for Philip McRae, who was born and raised in the St. Louis area before being drafted by the hometown...

Anarchy in the AI: Trump's desire to supercharge US tech faces plenty of hurdles
Opinion It's 1976, and in the country of the Beatles, another guitar band is giving it some. Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols isn't so keen on love and blackbirds. Instead, he sings lustily that he wants to be an anarchist, destroying passers-by...

UAE secures second place in global 2025 AI rankings
The UAE has achieved the second position globally in the list of top countries in artificial intelligence (AI) for 2025, according to the US-based data centre solutions company Technology Resource Group (TRG). The UAE ranked first regionally,...