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UrduAccess to abundant, clean, water for drinking, recreation and the environment is one of the 21st century’s most pressing issues. Directly monitoring threats to the quality of fresh water is critically important, but because current methods are costly and not…
Month: December 2019
Like Pavlov’s dog, this thermoplastic is learning a new trick: Walking
Researchers in Finland are “training” pieces of plastic to walk under the command of light. The method developed, published December 4 in the journal Matter , is the first time a synthetic actuator “learns” to do new “tricks” based on…
All-optical diffractive neural networks process broadband light
Diffractive deep neural network is an optical machine learning framework that blends deep learning with optical diffraction and light-matter interaction to engineer diffractive surfaces that collectively perform optical computation at the speed of light. A diffractive neural network is first…
Cleveland Clinic awarded $2.8 million to study ecological, evolutionary contributors to cancer
Understanding interaction of these influences may lead to new treatment options
New tool to predict the global spread of dengue
Researchers at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, QUT and Queensland Health have developed a new tool to predict the global spread of human infectious diseases, like dengue, and track them to their source.The tool draws on travel data from the…
New study provides insight into chronic kidney disease
Findings may provide new target for combatting complications in the disease
Researchers decipher small Dead Sea mammal’s vocal communication
The diverse vocal repertoire of rock hyraxes reveals new information about sex differences and the evolution of language
Hundreds of environmental health professionals in US report challenges, research needs
With more than a quarter of the professionals expected to retire in five years, a national effort is needed for preparedness, according to study by Baylor University and national health partners
Mexican students launch a small satellite to the International Space Station
The first satellite built by students in Mexico for launch from the International Space Station is smaller than a shoebox but represents a big step for its builders
Stricter alcohol policies related to lower risk of cancer
New study finds stronger alcohol regulations may be promising means of reducing cancer deaths
NRL, NASA combine to produce sun imagery with unprecedented clarity
WASHINGTON — Early returns from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s camera on NASA’s latest mission to study the Sun’s corona revealed on Dec. 4 a star more complex than ever imagined. NRL’s Wide-field Imager for Parker Solar Probe, or WISPR,…
Rural women at higher risk of life-threatening pregnancy complications
Study uncovers disparities in dangerous birth experiences between women living in rural and urban communities
Subsiding air parcels are among the causes of hot spells
KIT climatologists consider subsiding air masses from high altitude to be responsible for extreme hot spells rather than hot air transported from the south
Mapping the energy transport mechanism of chalcogenide perovskite for solar energy use
Engineers have characterized the thermal energy conversion mechanism in the lattice of an advanced nanomaterial called chalcogenide perovskite and demonstrated its ‘tunability’– important for its potential use in solar energy generation
Scientists have found out why photons flying from other galaxies do not reach the Earth
An international group of scientists, including Andrey Savelyev, associate professor of the Institute of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Information Technologies of the IKBFU, has improved a computer program that helps simulate the photons
New, non-hormonal target identified for advanced prostate cancer
Drug tested in lab studies halts cancer cells that are impervious to hormone therapy
Reprogramming the Inner Ear to Regrow Hair Cells Shows Promise to be an Effective Target for Hearing Loss Treatments
Mass. Eye and Ear scientists report the identification of a new pathway linked to cell division in the ear. With this pathway, they were able to reprogram the inner ear’s cells to proliferate and regenerate hair cell-like cells in adult mouse models.
New technology CF LINK for protein bioconjugation and structural proteomics
The cooperation of two Prague research institutes – Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry and Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences and the Brno based start-up CF Plus Chemicals, a spin-off of ETH Zurich, has brought a…
American Cancer Society and Flatiron Health launch real-world data impact award
Grant seeks to support patient-centric research through funding and access to real-world oncology dataset
Water management grows farm profits
A healthy lifestyle consists of a mixture of habits. Diet, exercise, sleep and other factors all must be in balance. Similarly, a sustainable farm operates on a balanced plan of soil, crop, and water management techniques. The western United States…
Sales of recreational marijuana in Denver found to increase some nonviolent crime
In 2014, Colorado began selling recreational cannabis to people older than 21, becoming the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. A new study evaluated the effect of recreational and medical marijuana dispensaries on crime in Denver. The study found that…
Common heart drugs linked with less heart damage from cancer therapy
Vienna, Austria – 4 December 2019: Cancer patients receiving common heart drugs have less heart damage from cancer therapy, according to research presented today at EuroEcho 2019, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 For every ten…
Teens must ‘get smart’ about social media
Warning of effects on young adolescents
Medical marijuana cards often sought by existing heavy users
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Young adults who seek enrollment in state medical marijuana programs are often those who already use heavily rather than those with mental or physical issues that could be addressed by the drug. That’s according to new results…
Introducing peanuts and eggs early can prevent food allergies in high risk infants
Research undertaken by King’s College London and St George’s, University of London has found that introducing certain foods early to infants can prevent them from developing an allergy despite low adherence to an introduction regime. In a series of papers…
Mobile stroke units could expedite treatment and improve patient outcomes in urban areas
Journal of the American Heart Association Report
Mindfulness training may help lower blood pressure, new study shows
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — As the leading cause of death in both the United States and the world, heart disease claims nearly 18 million lives every year, according to the World Health Organization. Many of these deaths are due…
Targeted therapy better for repeat kidney cancer patients than FDA-approved counterpart
City of Hope co-led a phase 3 clinical trial that may soon change how renal cell carcinoma patients are treated in third- and fourth-line therapies
NOTCH1 signaling in oral squamous cell carcinoma via a TEL2/SERPINE1 axis
The cover for issue 63 of Oncotarget features Figure 6, “Inverse relationship between ETV7 and SERPINE1 in OSCC,” by Salameti, et al.
Birds are shrinking as the climate warms
Forty years of data show that migratory birds have been getting smaller
Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who don’t use these products. The study suggests that breast cancer risk increased with more frequent use of these chemical hair products.
Ultrasound Techniques Give Warning Signs of Preterm Births
Ultrasound can be used to examine cervix tissue and improve diagnostics, which is essential for predicting preterm births, and ultrasound data is used to compare two techniques for evaluating changes in cervical tissue throughout pregnancy. Researchers are looking at ultrasonic attenuation coefficients that can help scientists characterize cervical changes throughout pregnancy and in preparation for birth before other symptoms, such as contractions or dilation, occur. They will discuss their work at the 178th ASA Meeting.
A common drug could help restore limb function after spinal cord injury
Long-term treatment with gabapentin, a commonly prescribed drug for nerve pain, could help restore upper limb function after a spinal cord injury, new research in mice suggests.
Gun Violence, Bullying and Poverty Again Named as Top Three Social Concerns for Youth by Chicago Parents
Consistent with last year, Chicago parents again selected gun violence, bullying/cyberbullying and poverty as the top three social problems for children and adolescents in the city, according to the latest survey results released by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Hunger was new to this year’s top 10 list of social issues facing youth, with 62 percent of parents across all community areas in Chicago considering it a big problem.
GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Announces Young Innovators Team Award Recipients
GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer announced the recipients of the 2019 Young Innovators Team Awards (YITA) today. Two teams of researchers received grants totaling $500,000 for their work developing novel strategies to treat KRAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and examining the impact of age on development, progression, and immunotherapy response in NSCLC.
Lack of Specialists Doom Rural Sick Patients
Residents of rural areas are more likely to be hospitalized and to die than those who live in cities primarily because they lack access to specialists, according to research in Health Affairs.
Rural-Urban Flip: How Changing ACA Rules Affected Health Insurance Premium Costs
People in rural areas of the U.S. who receive subsidies to buy health insurance in the Health Insurance Marketplaces pay less in premiums than their counterparts in urban areas, a flip that occurred in 2018 and has been widening since, according to a new analysis.
Siting Cell Towers Needs Careful Planning
The health impacts of radio-frequency radiation (RFR) are still inconclusive, but the data to date warrants more caution in placing cell towers. An engineering team from Michigan Tech considers the current understanding of health impacts and possible solutions, which indicate a 500 meters (one third of a mile) buffer around schools and hospitals may help reduce risk for vulnerable populations.
New expert findings seek to protect national parks from invasive animal species
More than half of America’s national parks are facing a grave and immediate threat: the ongoing presence and spread of invasive animal species. The National Park Service has taken the first step in combatting this invasion by asking a group of experts to help chart a course that will ensure the survival of these national treasures.
HCV Guidance Updates Recommendations for Identification and Management of Chronic Hep C
HCVguidelines.org — a website developed by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the Infectious Diseases Society of America to provide up-to-date guidance on the management of hepatitis C — was recently revised to reflect important developments in the identification and management of chronic hepatitis C (HCV)
How the Nation’s Hydrogen Bomb Secrets Disappeared
Given a choice of items to lose on a train, a top-secret document detailing the newly developed hydrogen bomb should be on the bottom of the list. In January 1953, amid the Red Scare and the Korean War, that’s exactly what physicist John Archibald Wheeler lost. In the December 2019 issue of Physics Today, science historian Alex Wellerstein details the creation of the document and Wheeler’s day leading up to its mysterious loss.
Study tests potential solution to male infertility
Researchers from the University of Georgia, Emory University School of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh have received a $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to test a novel method of producing viable sperm cells from skin cells.
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Hires New Associate Dean for Finance and Administration
Benner brings more than 20 years of experience in financial and operational management positions and significant experience in higher education administration.
Holiday blues: how to bring the jolly back into the season
For those dealing with loss — be it the death of a loved one or pet, divorce or unemployment — the holidays can be an especially depressing and even stressful time. “For some, the holidays are reminder of loss and…
Holiday office parties without regrets; setting guidelines for acceptable behavior
In this season of workplace holiday gatherings, many organizations are laying out rules for acceptable behavior, in light of heightened awareness of sexual harassment, says Virginia Tech’s William Becker, an expert in organizational behavior and human resource management. Becker, an…
Eating whole fruit linked with a reduction in blood pressure
New research, published in a recent issue of the journal Nutrients, shows eating whole fruit is linked with a reduction in blood pressure for both men and women. The study also found added dietary sugar is linked to blood pressure levels in older women.
Architect of Landmark Dental Training Program Honored with Prestigious Award
A pioneer in dental residency education, Dr. Neal Demby has devoted his 50-year career at the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone to improving the oral health of vulnerable populations.
Early immune response may improve cancer immunotherapies
In a paper published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago researchers and colleagues report a new mechanism for detecting foreign material during early immune responses.
Young Children Receiving Housing Vouchers Had Lower Hospital Spending Into Adulthood
Young children whose household received a housing voucher were admitted to the hospital fewer times and incurred lower hospital costs in the subsequent two decades than children whose households did not receive housing vouchers, according to a new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Vermont Universities Win $250,000 Grant to Bring More Locally Grown Food to Their Campuses
The Henry P. Kendall Foundation announced the University of Vermont and Norwich University, and food services provider Sodexo, as a 2019 New England Food Vision Prize award winner. The $250,000 prize will increase the availability of local produce to universities and hospitals.