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I Saw Her Face, Now I'm a Believer--Facial Recognition Tech Goes Mainstream
Singularity Hub - 17 Sep 2017 19:00
Apple describes the iPhone X as being "so immersive the device itself disappears into the experience, and so intelligent it can respond to a tap, your voice, and even a glance." The phone boasts features like a 5.8-inch ...
High blood pressure reasons differ by gender in teens; young adults
Science Daily - 17 Sep 2017 23:10
Gender matters when it comes to what's most likely to elevate blood pressure in young to middle-aged adults. The volume of blood pumped from the left ventricle during heartbeats, i.e., stroke volume, is the main determin...
Blood pressure better controlled with 'MAP' for doctors
Science Daily - 17 Sep 2017 23:09
Primary care practices using the Measure accurately, Act rapidly and Partner with patients (MAP) program drove down hypertension rates among patients. In six months of MAP, hypertension control rose from 65.6 percent to ...
Sugary secrets of a cancer-related protein
Science Daily - 17 Sep 2017 20:03
The proteins in human cells are extensively decorated with different types of sugars, a phenomenon called glycosylation. These modifications greatly increase the diversity of protein structure and function, affecting how...