New assessment of the sodium content and consumption of grocery store foods compared with restaurant-prepared foods helps identify top contributors of sodium in U.S. diets.
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Makes Transformational Gift to Establish the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation has made one of the largest gifts in the history of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to establish the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute. A first of its kind in the nation, it will serve as a model for training health professionals including doctors, nurses, clinical care providers, researchers, and students.
Updating Offshore Turbine Designs to Reflect Storms’ Complexity is Key
The U.S. is ramping up plans for a major increase in offshore wind production, but the country needs to design turbines that can withstand the challenges of tropical storms. In the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, researchers examine tropical storm observation technology and review physics-based modeling and data-driven models that use AI and machine learning. Advanced modeling techniques are rapidly developing, such as deep neural networks that downscale existing regional data to point-scale data using super-resolution techniques. Another key advancement is using machine learning methods for dynamic warm potential predictions, which can better predict the intensity of a storm.
Children’s Brain Tumor Network Dataset Now Accessible on Kids First Data Resource Center Portal
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center (Kids First DRC) announces the addition of the full Children’s Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) dataset to the Kids First DRC portal.
CovarsaDx Welcomes Rich Masino as Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development
CovarsaDx, a clinical research organization at the forefront of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and medical device trials, has appointed Rich Masino as senior director of strategic partnerships and business development. Bringing over 30 years of experience in biotech, pharma, and medical device diagnostics, Masino will focus on driving growth and forging strategic partnerships across CovarsaDx and ZoaDx, while reporting directly to the company’s chief executive officer (CEO).
Proposed Scoring System May Enhance Equity in Organ Transplantation, Increase Transplant Rates and Improve Patient Survival
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University have developed a new method that could potentially help provide better access to lung transplant for transplant candidates who are hard to match because of their blood type or height.
Accure Acne Announces New FDA Clearance for the Long-Term Treatment of Acne
Accure Acne, Inc.™ (www.accureacne.com), a pioneer in the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of acne, announced today that it has received a new FDA Clearance K242035 for the long-term treatment of mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris.
JMIR Publications CEO and Executive Editor Gunther Eysenbach Achieves #1 Ranking as Most Cited Researcher in Medical Informatics for Fifth Consecutive Year
JMIR Publications is proud to announce that Gunther Eysenbach, founder, CEO and executive editor, has once again been named the #1 most cited researcher in the subfield of medical informatics by Stanford/Elsevier’s Top 2% Scientists rankings.
Sandia tests heat shields for space
For decades, Sandia National Laboratories’ National Solar Thermal Test Facility has harnessed the power of the sun to expose aerospace materials to intense heat, replicating the harsh conditions of faster-than-sound flight and atmospheric reentry to ensure the materials’ ability to protect the rest of the vehicle. The most recent of these tests is in support of two exciting NASA missions.
Powerful and compact optical frequency combs provide unique opportunities
Microcombs, miniature devices generating precise light colors, are becoming more efficient. By harnessing powerful light interactions and ultra-low-loss materials, scientists have boosted microcomb efficiency from a few per cent to over 50 per cent. This paves the way for smaller, more powerful devices with applications in various fields beyond research labs. However, there are still challenges to address.
AI-driven business model innovation: A systematic review and research agenda
Abstract Recent years have seen a surge in research on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven business model innovation (BMI), reflecting its profound impact across industries. However, the field’s current state remains fragmented due to varied conceptual lenses and units of analysis. Existing literature…
Interdisciplinary advances in microcombs: bridging physics and information technology
Microcombs, essential for precise time and frequency measurements, are transforming various fields. These compact devices enable high-speed communication, high-resolution metrology and accurate atomic clocks while bridging fundamental science with practical applications. Recent advancements offer new possibilities in classical and quantum information processing.
Editorial to the special issue “International entrepreneurial behaviors of African firms: Emerging issues, challenges and opportunities”
Abstract In recent years, the international entrepreneurial behaviors of African firms have garnered considerable attention within the global business context. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, African firms are stepping onto the international stage with growing confidence and ambition. This…
Researchers putting CBD to the test from behind the wheel
As cannabidiol products — commonly known as CBD — become more readily available, West Virginia University researchers are working to gain a broader understanding of how the substance influences driving performance and whether the effects differ between men and women.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution collaborates with Matson Navigation Company to increase protections for marine mammals
Ship-mounted camera systems provide real-time detection and increased response time, can reduce the number of whales killed by vessel strikes
Researchers awarded $1.3M to help military Veterans battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Case Western Reserve University researchers are investigating a new approach to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in military Veterans.
Experimental Cancer Drug Eliminates Bone Metastases Caused by Breast Cancer in Lab Models
In a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine, the drug RK-33 has demonstrated promise in treating breast cancer that has spread to the bone (breast cancer bone metastasis). RK-33 was previously shown to help treat other types of cancer and viral illnesses.
Public actor roles in market experiments: Innovating digital health markets in New York and Ireland
Abstract This paper responds to calls for greater focus on public actors in market innovation, asking how public actors engage in market experiments to innovate public goods markets. We introduce the concept of market experiments, and particularly public actors’ roles…
Seizure action plans as educational tools in epilepsy: Dr. Lucretia Long
Seizure action plans often are aimed at a subset of people with epilepsy, particularly children. Dr. Lucretia Long discusses how these plans can be used to engage and educate people with epilepsy, their families, and the larger community.
Political Candidates Who Fight Climate Change Stand to Benefit in Election
Nearly 52% of Floridians favor candidates who reduce climate impacts. About 68% believe the state should take more action on climate issues and and 67% feel the federal government should as well. Notably, 88% acknowledge climate change is occurring. About 75% of respondents advocate for a diversified energy mix to include more electricity produced by renewable sources. Nearly 73% of respondents worry about home energy expenses and nearly 58% are concerned about being able to afford and maintain homeowners’ insurance due to climate change.
US air pollution monitoring network has gaps in coverage, say researchers
Motivated by a new EPA standard for fine particulate matter, a type of air pollution, researchers in Environmental Science & Technology Letters have developed a computer model that reveals an urgent need to fix gaps in the current monitoring network.
Digital boundary spanning in the evolution of entrepreneurial ecosystems: A dynamic capabilities perspective
Abstract This study examines the digitalization of entrepreneurial ecosystems and its implications for its conceptual boundaries. In particular, it explores opportunities to catalyze the early evolution of entrepreneurial ecosystems stemming from digitalization. Surprisingly, the role of digitalization has not been…
Joseph Amon, Epidemiologist and Human Rights Activist, Named Director of Bloomberg School’s Center for Public Health and Human Rights
Joseph Amon, PhD, MSPH, has joined the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as director of the Center for Public Health and Human Rights. He assumed the role on October 15.
The silent threat of sarcopenia among elderly type 2 diabetes patients
A recent study highlights the increased risks faced by elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who also suffer from sarcopenia, a condition of age-related muscle loss. The findings indicate that these patients are significantly more likely to experience severe disability, rehospitalization, and even death compared to those without sarcopenia. This research underscores the importance of early detection and intervention in managing sarcopenia, aiming to improve health outcomes and quality of life for elderly diabetics. It provides crucial insights into the growing challenge of sarcopenia within this population.
WashU Expert: NASA’s Europa Clipper mission science goals
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Oct. 14. The Europa Clipper mission will conduct a detailed investigation of Jupiter’s moon Europa to determine whether there are places below its icy surface that could…
Are brain delays a computational disadvantage?
Biological components are less reliable than electrical ones, and rather than instantaneously receive the incoming signals, the signals arrive with a variety of delays.
KIMM initiates a giant leap in the development of technologies for storing alternative energy sources by developing, for the first time in the country, a cryogenic turboexpander capable of cooling gases to temperatures as low as -183 degrees Celsius
The Korean research team of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials has succeeded in developing an oil-free cryogenic turboexpander that uses Zero-GWP refrigerants, and has completed the demonstration testing of an expander used for natural gas liquefaction.
The trees of Miami’s future
New research indicates that to keep Miami’s tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option for local municipalities and environmental leaders to consider.
Are you aging well?
University of Miami experts in kinesiology, nutrition, and lifelong learning offer tips to live a long, active life.
Allison Institute scientific symposium features spatial biology breakthroughs, $5 million gift to support further efforts
The James P. Allison Institute at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center hosted its second annual scientific symposium on Oct. 10. The symposium, with more than 900 attendees, featured two Nobel laureates and a $5 million gift from the David and Eula Wintermann Foundation to advance the work of the Allison Institute.
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults have third highest cardiovascular death rate in the U.S.
A study of nationwide mortality data found that Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults have substantially higher cardiovascular death rates than Asian adults and the third highest cardiovascular death rate in the United States behind Black and White adults.
Intraprofessional Education Experiences in Dentistry: Dental hygienists’ perceptions of collaboration with dentists
Purpose Health care professionals (HCPs) working collaboratively can improve patient outcomes and also increase their understanding of each other’s professional roles. This descriptive study aimed to explore dental hygienists’ perceptions of collaboration with dentists and intraprofessional educational (IntraPE) experiences. Methods A convenience…
Comparison of Needle Depth Techniques for the Posterior Superior Alveolar Block
Purpose The posterior superior alveolar (PSA) block injection is one of many techniques used to provide profound anesthesia for invasive dental procedures. This technique has a high success rate but is not without complication risks. The purpose of this study was…
Prevalence of Dental Caries and Utilization of Dental Services among WIC-participating Children: A scoping review
Purpose Low-income children experience disproportionately high rates of dental caries and challenges in accessing dental care compared to their higher-income peers. The purpose of this scoping review was to examine the prevalence of dental caries and dental service utilization among Special…
Doctor/patient survey reveals pros and cons of billing for portal emails
According to a brief research report published in Annals of Internal Medicine, policies that require billing patients for emailing through the patient portal may change communication behavior between patients and physicians.
Effects of Ultrasonic Use on Hearing Loss in Dental Hygienists: A matched pairs design study
Purpose Dental professionals are exposed to hazardous noise levels on a daily basis in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to compare the hearing status of dental hygienists who utilize ultrasonic scalers in the workplace compared to age-matched control…
JMU nursing professor can discuss flu/COVID season, vaccines
JMU nursing professor Tina Switzer will soon receive a flu shot and she encourages others to do the same. Switzer, who teaches community health and oversees nursing students during their clinical experience, says flu season runs from October to early…
Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic Hosts Screen and Clean for El Paso 915 Stars Special Olympics Soccer Team
According to the Institute for Oral Health, one-third of individuals in households experiencing disabilities had not visited a dentist in two or more years, compared to 19.7% in households without disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are also twice as likely to experience high dental anxiety (21.8%) compared to those without disabilities (10.6%).
New Data: 40.2 Million Eligible Voters With Disabilities, a 5.1% Jump
People with disabilities could play an enormous role in deciding the outcome of the presidential election and the balance of power in Congress.
Experts to Discuss the Importance of Blood for Trauma Patients Before Arriving at the Hospital
Leading experts in trauma and critical care surgery will convene at a news conference on Monday, October 21, to discuss the lifesaving potential of making prehospital whole blood — blood administered before arriving at a hospital — widely available on ambulances across the United States.
الباحثون يبتكرون “أدمغة مصغرة” لنمذجة خرف أجسام ليوي وتحديد العلاجات المناسبة
خرف أجسام ليوي هو مرض تنكسي عصبي متفاقم يشترك في بعض سماته مع داء باركينسون و داء الزهايمر، ولكنه قد يكون أكثر صعوبة في التشخيص. يمكن أن تشمل الأعراض الهلوسات واضطرابات الحركة ومشاكل في الإدراك واضطرابات النوم والاكتئاب.
Pesquisadores criam “minicérebros” para modelar a demência por corpos de Lewy e identificar tratamentos
A demência por corpos de Lewy (DCL) é uma doença neurodegenerativa progressiva que compartilha características tanto da doença de Parkinson quanto da doença de Alzheimer, mas que pode ser mais difícil de ser diagnosticada. Os sintomas podem incluir alucinações, distúrbios do movimento, problemas cognitivos, problemas de sono e depressão.
Investigadores crean “minicerebros” para modelar la demencia con cuerpos de Lewy e identificar tratamientos
La demencia con cuerpos de Lewy (DCL) es una enfermedad neurodegenerativa progresiva que comparte características tanto de la enfermedad de Parkinson cuanto de la enfermedad de Alzheimer, pero que puede ser más difícil de diagnosticar. Los síntomas pueden incluir alucinaciones, trastornos del movimiento, problemas cognitivos, problemas para dormir y depresión.
Social media platforms aren’t doing enough to stop harmful AI bots, research finds
New research from the University of Notre Dame analyzed the AI bot policies and mechanisms of eight social media platforms: LinkedIn, Mastodon, Reddit, TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Meta platforms Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Then researchers attempted to launch bots to test bot policy enforcement processes.
How to Steal an Election: New UW course examines democracy’s vulnerability
James Long, University of Washington professor of political science, launched a new course this quarter. “How to Steal an Election” highlights the types of politicians who try to steal elections, and how and what can be done to secure them.
New light-induced material shows powerful potential for quantum applications
Argonne researchers recently discovered a way to control electronic bonding in a semiconducting material using light and magnetic fields, paving the way toward new quantum devices.
CLA Introduces 2.1% Cash Back Mastercard® To Empower Laundry Owners
The CLA, formerly the Coin Laundry Association, is excited to reveal the CLA World Elite Business Mastercard®, a financial solution crafted to cater exclusively to the distinctive financial needs of laundry owners: CLACard.org.
Dos regiones de ILAE colaboran en una exitosa serie de seminarios web con impacto profesional
Los seminarios web cooperativos se lanzaron en junio de 2021 en dos idiomas: francés e inglés. Los beneficios de la empresa cooperativa se extendieron mucho más allá de lo que esperaban los organizadores.
Expert Available: Asheville, NC Residents Still Without Clean Water Weeks After Hurricane Helene
Water remains the biggest need for residents in Asheville, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. …
Expert Available: China Launches Large-Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan
The drills came four days after Taiwan’s National Day, when Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te used his speech to defend his country’s democracy and way of life. …