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UrduWith National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week being observed Oct. 24-30, Gabriel Filippelli, the executive director of Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute, is available to comment on the risks of lead exposure in urban environments and the need for more comprehensive…
Month: October 2021
Lieutenant General Paul K. Carlton, Jr., MD, FACS, receives ACS Distinguished Military Contribution Award
Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Paul Kendall (P.K.) Carlton, Jr., MD, FACS, received the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Distinguished Military Contribution Award.
Honorary Fellowship in the ACS awarded to 10 prominent surgeons from around the world
Honorary Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) was awarded to 10 prominent surgeons from around the world during the virtual Convocation ceremony, which preceded the opening of the virtual ACS Clinical Congress 2021.
Trauma surgeon M. Margaret Knudson, MD, FACS, honored for inspiring women in surgery
M. Margaret Knudson, MD, FACS, San Francisco, California, received the 2021 American College of Surgeons (ACS) Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award.
Astrophysicists Reveal Largest-Ever Suite of Universe Simulations
To understand how the universe formed, astronomers have created AbacusSummit, more than 160 simulations of how gravity may have shaped the distribution of dark matter.
High-dose radiation thwarts tumor growth in patients with advanced lung cancer
High-dose radiation therapy can be used to lengthen progression-free survival for people with advanced lung cancer when systemic therapy has not fully halted the growth or spread of metastases, according to a new study. Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.
New Clinical Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 86th Annual Scientific Meeting
Featured science includes increased incidence of pancreatic cancer among young women, quality of life improvements in IBD, colorectal cancer risk from weight loss surgery and medications, and more
MEDIA ADVISORY: Featured Lectures at the 2021 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course
The featured lectures at the 2021 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course showcase innovative and challenging issues in clinical gastroenterology. This year’s lectures include a special Keynote Address delivered by Dr. Thomas Frieden, CEO of Resolve to Save Lives and former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
External-beam radiation therapy underused for people with liver cancer awaiting transplant
People with liver cancer awaiting transplantation could benefit from non-invasive radiation treatments but are rarely given this therapy, according to a new analysis of U.S. national data. Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.
Chance of postoperative complications after hospital discharge increases with shorter hospitalization
New study results suggest the national trend toward decreasing length of hospitalization after surgical procedures may come at the expense of an increasing proportion of complications occurring after patients leave the hospital.
Surgery has survival benefits for male Stage IV breast cancer patients who are receptive to systemic therapy
Men with Stage IV breast cancer and known estrogen (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) status benefit from surgical intervention and from trimodal therapy (systemic therapy, surgery, and radiation).
Perceptions of treatment risk vary based on how surgeons communicate risk information to patients
Using quantitative rather than qualitative terms to describe the risks of various treatment options improves communication between surgeons and patients.
Hospitals sustained huge financial losses from lost revenues during COVID-19 pandemic as patients lost timely access to surgical services
Postponement of nonessential surgical procedures early in the coronavirus pandemic not only disrupted surgical care at U.S. hospitals, but also took away a large portion of hospitals’ total income.
Virtual lung cancer screening is just as effective as in-person screening
A novel telemedicine lung cancer screening effort during the COVID-19 pandemic shows that virtual single-visit screenings are just as effective as single-visit screenings done in person at the hospital.
Patients with stroke symptoms are evaluated safely for both stroke and trauma with new “STRAUMA activation”
A novel hospital alert called “STRAUMA” (a dual stroke alert and trauma activation) allows patients with stroke symptoms to be quickly assessed for traumatic injuries.
COVID-19 pandemic shifted patient attitudes about colorectal cancer screening
For people hesitant to come into the hospital or an outpatient center to get a colonoscopy, home-administered fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) may provide a useful workaround tool.
Region, race, and age linked with likelihood of cancer patients using telehealth services
Two studies improve understanding of how video and telephone telehealth services are used by patients and cancer centers across the country.
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns sharply increased bicycle-related injuries; gun-related injuries rose too
Despite regional variations in COVID-19-related restrictions last year during the lockdown phase of the pandemic, similar trends emerged in activity at Level I trauma centers in four different cities from the Southeast to the Northwest.
UCI-led study projects health insurance and population growth rates among undocumented Latino immigrants with an eye toward health equity
Lithium is a common medication prescribed to patients with psychiatric disorders, namely bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. It is used as a mood stabilizer and lessens the intensity of manic episodes, with particular benefit in reducing suicidality. While highly effective, the drug requires routine blood monitoring, which can be uncomfortable, expensive, and inconvenient for patients who must travel to clinical labs for frequent blood testing.
No ‘silver bullet’ for UK reaching net zero carbon emissions for electricity
CO2 emissions from electricity in the UK fell by two thirds in the last decade due to several factors working together, rather than a single panacea.
New study suggests that breastfeeding may help prevent cognitive decline
A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health has found that women over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies performed better on cognitive tests compared to women who had never breastfed. The findings, published in Evolution, Medicine and Public Health, suggest that breastfeeding may have a positive impact on postmenopausal women’s cognitive performance and could have long-term benefits for the mother’s brain.
Scientists look beyond the individual brain to study the collective mind
In a new paper, scientists suggest that efforts to understand human cognition should expand beyond the study of individual brains.
UCI-led study investigates saliva testing for medication monitoring among patients with psychiatric disorders
Lithium is a common medication prescribed to patients with psychiatric disorders, namely bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. It is used as a mood stabilizer and lessens the intensity of manic episodes, with particular benefit in reducing suicidality. While highly effective, the drug requires routine blood monitoring, which can be uncomfortable, expensive, and inconvenient for patients who must travel to clinical labs for frequent blood testing.
Researchers map neurons in the brain involved with social interactions with others in groups
Meaningful social interactions are critical to an individual’s well-being, and such interactions rely on people’s behaviors towards one another.
COVID vaccine booster increases antibody responses, is protective in rhesus macaques
A booster dose of the mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine given to rhesus macaques about six months after their primary vaccine series significantly increased levels of neutralizing antibodies against all known SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, according to a new study from National Institutes of Health scientists and colleagues.
Tropical Rainfall Pattern Will Increase Rainfall Variability in Pacific Northwest
The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is a tropical rainfall pattern that excites waves of air that can affect weather outside of the tropics. New research shows that warming temperatures will cause the “teleconnection” that allows the MJO to affect non-tropical weather to extend further over the North Pacific than it now does. This change will increase the variability of rainfall in California.
When and why did human brains decrease in size 3,000 years ago? New study may have found clues within ants
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Now, a new study has brought us closer to understanding some of its evolution.
Carnivores may adjust schedule to avoid each other, researchers find
Just as humans may leave their home five minutes early to avoid a talkative neighbor or depart work late to avoid a rude coworker, carnivorous mammals may go out of their way to avoid other species.
Stretchy, bendy, flexible LEDs
Chuan Wang’s lab at the McKelvey School of Engineering has developed a way to print stretchy LEDs on unconventional surfaces using an inkjet printer.
Haunting Costumes Can Make Halloween More Trick Than Treat
Halloween costume tips from physicians.
Graduation Rates for All CSU Students Continue to Climb with Graduation Initiative 2025
Graduation Rates for All CSU Students Continue to Climb with Graduation Initiative 2025
1 day. 3 rockets. 23 experiments.
Sandia National Laboratories launched three sounding rockets in succession on Wednesday to hasten development of 23 technologies for the nation’s hypersonic modernization priority, including the Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike and the Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon programs.
A good night’s sleep may mitigate infant obesity risks
Scientists have long suggested that getting enough sleep at night is vital to staying healthy.
Actions Chinese Family Caregivers Take Potentially Preventing Stroke Survivors’ Rehospitalization
Title: Actions Chinese Family Caregivers Take Potentially Preventing Stroke Survivors’ Rehospitalization Primary Author: Linda L. Pierce, PhD MSN RN CRRN FAAN – Professor Emerita, University of Toledo Co-Author: Jennifer Perion, PhD, CHES – Assistant Professor of Practice, The University of…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Mixing and Matching of COVID-19 Vaccines, Booster Shots
Rutgers infectious disease expert Shobha Swaminathan is available to discuss the mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters as the Food and Drugs Administration authorized booster shots for both the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines. “There is mounting…
Engagement Strategies for Safe Patient Handling in the Rehab Setting
Title: Engagement Strategies for Safe Patient Handling in the Rehab Setting Author: Elizabeth Mooney, MBA, BSN, RN, CRRN – Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Encompass Health Abstract: Safe patient mobility is crucial to maintain both patient and employee safety. As our…
Machine learning predicts antibiotic resistance spread
Genes aren’t only inherited through birth. Bacteria have the ability to pass genes to each other, or pick them up from their environment, through a process called horizonal gene transfer, which is a major culprit in the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Study: Massachusetts Gun-Control Legislation Has Had No Effect on Violent Crime
A new study examined the impact changes to background checks and licensing policies has made on different types of violent crime in Massachusetts. The study found no immediate impact, suggesting that state lawmakers may want to ensure their legislation is being implemented as intended.
Climate change lowers nutrition, increases toxicity at base of food web
Climate change impacts on freshwater systems can lower nutrition and increase toxicity at the base of the food web, according to research from Dartmouth College and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Climate Champion Professor Mihri Ozkan discusses recent advances in the development and application of CO2 capture materials and also addresses the main challenges that need to be overcome in order to bring these material technologies to the market.
Mihri Ozkan, professor of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of California, Riverside, will be discussing her team’s research at the upcoming 2021 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston. See Symposium EN13-Climate Change Mitigation Technologies. The pace of…
Experiments confirm a quantum material’s unique response to circularly polarized laser light
SLAC scientists are probing topological insulators with circularly polarized light to reveal their many secrets. These exotic materials have potential for quantum computing and other technologies. A new study discovers that polarized laser light generates a unique signature from the topological surface.
More than half of Utah’s households unable to afford median home price, report shows
The State of the State’s Housing Market report, released today by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, shows that more than half of Utah’s households are now unable to afford the median-home priced home in 2021.
Gene Therapy Shows Early Promise as Angelman Syndrome Treatment
Scientists publish encouraging early tests of a gene therapy strategy against Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features poor muscle control and balance, hard-to-treat epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities.
Nurses think about suicide more than other workers
Mayo Clinic researchers report that nurses in the U.S. experience suicidal ideation in greater numbers than other general workers and those who do are less likely to tell anyone about it. The findings appear in the American Journal of Nursing.
Racial disparities in flu mortality persist in many large U.S. cities
As flu season approaches, public health officials are urging people to get a flu shot. Many communities of color are at higher risk of death from both influenza and COVID-19, says DePaul University health sciences faculty member Julia Lippert, and outcomes vary across the largest cities in the United States.
Giulia Galli awarded Rahman Prize from American Physical Society
The American Physical Society awards the Rahman Prize to Argonne senior scientist Giulia Galli.
Shape of virus may determine RSV infection outcomes
Using a novel technology, the lab of Michael Vahey at the McKelvey School of Engineering uncovered shape-shifting properties of a common respiratory virus.
Rutgers Researchers Find Links to Genetic Disorders in Walking Patterns
Rutgers researchers have linked the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome – both linked to autism and health problems – to walking patterns by examining the microscopic movements of those wearing motion-sensored sneakers.
Companies Big and Small Can Benefit From a Clear Remote Work Strategy
As remote work evolves into a regular work mode that satisfies employment needs for both employer and employee, it is important for businesses to have a well-thought-out remote work strategy, says Timothy Golden, professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Golden, who…
Winston-Salem vascular surgeon Dr. Julie A. Freischlag will become next President of the American College of Surgeons
Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd (Hon), DFSVS, an esteemed vascular surgeon from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, will be installed for a one-year term as the 102nd President of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).