Month: June 2018

Study shows nail treatments do not affect readings of patients’ oxygen levels, despite widespread concern

New research suggests that nail treatments such as acrylic nails or nail polishes do not, as previously thought, affect readings from digital pulse oximetry (DPO) devices used to monitor patients’ blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels in hospital. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on June 4, 2018

Inefficient fat metabolism a possible cause of overweight

Protracted weight gain can, in some cases, be attributed to a reduced ability to metabolize fat, a new study shows. Sensitive individuals might need more intensive lifestyle changes if they are to avoid becoming overweight and developing type 2 diabetes, claim the researchers, who are now developing means of measuring the ability to break down […]

Published on June 4, 2018

A sense of disgust in bonobos?

Researchers investigate the adaptive system of disgust in bonobos to further understand the origins of it in humans. A bonobo’s curiosity transforms into caution when food is presented with or near feces, soil, or bad smells. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on June 3, 2018