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UrduHackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center is proud to welcome Michael Joseph Lim, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, as chief of the hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
Month: October 2021
Experts to comment on Cities, Regions and Built Environment at COP26
– Professor Mark Gaterell, Professor of Sustainable Construction and Co-Director of The Cluster for Sustainable Cities research group – [email protected] Professor Gaterell’s research includes: Low carbon neighbourhoods and smart urban futures, intelligent infrastructure Sustainable construction and new integrated technologies Urban…
Expert to comment on the topic of Transport at COP26
Wednesday 10th November – Transport Professor Hom Dhakal, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Research Group – [email protected] Professor Dhakal’s expertise is in the design and development of sustainable lightweight composite materials from plant…
Experts to comment on Adaptation, Loss and Damage at COP26
Monday 8th November – Adaptation, Loss and Damage – Dr Harold Lovell, Senior Lecturer in School of the Environment Geography and Geosciences – [email protected] Dr Lovell is a glaciologist with research interests in climate and environmental change, and glaciers and…
Expert to comment on Science and Innovation at COP26
Tuesday 9th November – Gender and Science and Innovation – Professor John McGeehan, Professor of Structural Biology and the Director for the Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) – [email protected] Professor McGeehan led the team on the ground-breaking research on enzymes…
Experts to comment on pollution, marine conservation and nature issues at COP26
– Dr Fay Couceiro, Senior Research Fellow in Biogeochemistry – [email protected] Dr Couceiro is an expert in pollution. Her research interests are the sources and fates of pollutants in the environment and interventions to mitigate their impact. This includes: Excess…
Work Requirement for Child Tax Credit Would Be ‘Reverse Logic’
BALTIMORE — During an appearance in Baltimore Thursday, President Joe Biden shared details of his plans to extend the Child Tax Credit through negotiations with Congressional Democrats. Families would receive a monthly direct payment from the Internal Revenue Service of…
Expert to comment on Youth and public empowerment at COP26
Friday 5th November – Youth and public empowerment – Dr Cressida Bowyer, Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Creative & Cultural Industries – [email protected] Dr Bowyer works on several international projects using creative methods, such as music, digital storytelling, puppetry and…
Experts to comment on the topic of Energy at COP26
– Amitava Roy, Senior Lecturer on Renewable Energy Systems – [email protected] Main research areas are: Hydrogen energy Energy storage Carbon capture technologies – Dr David Hutchinson, Reader in Environmental Innovation – [email protected] Dr Hutchinson has worked with over 150 businesses…
Experts to comment on environmental or ecological economics at COP26
Experts to comment on environmental or ecological economics at COP26
Expert to comment on the World Leaders Summit at COP26
Professor Fletcher is one of the top 10 most-cited scientists in the field of Marine Policy (Google Scholar), with more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and research reports, and his expertise in ocean conservation has been developed during 20 years of research and practice.
Seven ORNL technologies win R&D 100 research awards
Research teams from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and their technologies have received seven 2021 R&D 100 Awards, plus special recognition for a COVID-19-related project.
African grey parrots may have better self-control than macaws
African grey parrots may be better able than macaws to delay gratification – rejecting an immediate reward in favour of a better one in the future – according to a study published in the journal Animal Cognition.
Vaccines offer strong protection against death from Delta, study says
Vaccination is over 90 per cent effective at preventing deaths from the Delta variant of Covid-19, according to the first country-level data on mortality.
Urgent action needed to integrate climate change mitigation into COVID-19 recovery plans to address global inequities in health and build a sustainable future
The Lancet Countdown’s sixth annual report tracks 44 indicators of health impacts that are directly linked to climate change – and shows key trends are getting worse and exacerbating already existing health and social inequities.
A Cure for Diabetes?
Technion researchers are working on a novel treatment approach for treating type 2 diabetes using an autograft of muscle cells engineered to take in sugar at increased rates. Mice treated in this manner displayed normal blood sugar levels for months after a single procedure.
先进机器人GPS，用于定位和再生生物疗法
妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic)的一项合作研究显示，一种类似GPS（全球定位系统）的遥控支气管镜能够精准定位肺肿块并对其进行穿刺活检。这项发表在《胸外科年鉴》上的多站点研究，让精准发现早期癌症，以及采用刺激愈合所需的再生生物疗法进行靶向治疗奠定了基础。
نظام تحديد المواقع الروبوتي للاستهداف، وإيصال العلاجات الحيوية التجديدية
منظار قصبات موجهٌ عن بعد يتصرف كنظام تحديد مواقع (GPS) ويعثر على كتل رئةٍ يصعب العثور عليها ويأخذ منها الخزعات بدقة، وفقًا لدراسة تعاونية لمايو كلينك.
Dispositivo robótico de GPS para tratamento e administração de bioterapias regenerativas
Um broncoscópio controlado remotamente que age como um sistema de GPS à procura de massas pulmonares difíceis de encontrar e realiza a biópsia com precisão, de acordo com um estudo colaborativo da Mayo Clinic.
Un GPS robótico para dirigir y administrar bioterapias regenerativas
Un broncoscopio controlado a distancia que actúa como un sistema de posicionamiento global (GPS) persigue aquellos tumores pulmonares difíciles de encontrar y obtiene una buena biopsia, dice un estudio colaborativo de Mayo Clinic.
Raise a glass to butterflies
To restore disappearing breeding habitat for monarch butterflies, a University of Florida scientist is tapping into a surprising source: craft beer.
New galaxy images reveal a fitful start to the Universe
New images have revealed detailed clues about how the first stars and structures were formed in the Universe and suggest the formation of the Galaxy got off to a fitful start.
Scientists uncover a gene involved in sexual conflict in fruit flies
Sexual conflict in fruit flies is governed by specifically wired neurons in the brain which have been pinpointed by scientists at the University of Birmingham, UK.
White House acknowledges ‘right to stay home’ for climate migrants
The White House released its report on climate change and migration this week, focusing on the drivers of migration due to climate pressure and the U.S. role in working with the international community to address it. Maria Cristina Garcia, professor…
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Epileptologist Publishes Research Showing Nasal Spray Seizure Rescue Medication is Safe and Effective When Used with Oral Medication
Eric Segal, M.D., co-director of Epilepsy at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health has published new research showing that diazepam nasal spray*, which uses a type of medication called a benzodiazepine, is safe and effective for…
Some of the world’s oldest rubies linked to early life
While analyzing some of the world’s oldest coloured gemstones, researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered carbon residue that was once ancient life, encased in a 2.5 billion-year-old ruby.
64 Mercy Medical Center Physicians Named Among Region’s “TOP DOCTORS” in November 2021 Issue of BALTIMORE Magazine
A total of 64 Mercy Medical Center physicians were recognized in Baltimore magazine’s November 2021 “Top Doctors” issue, representing 48 separate specialties
New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) applaud Representatives Larry Bucshon, MD (R-IN), and Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA), for introducing the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act of 2021.
Building a Better Dipstick Test
Lateral flow assays often called ‘dipsticks’ have been a popular point-of-care testing platform for decades (think, pregnancy tests, glucose tests, even coronavirus tests). But they have limitations. A team of researchers is overcoming those limitations with development of a flow control technology, turning these simple tests into complex biomedical assays.
Finance Themes to Watch for During COP26
Having held senior executive roles in risk management at several of the largest financial services companies, Maryland Smith professor Clifford Rossi examines climate change implications for finance and risk management ahead of COP26.
Safety measures are imperative as hunting season approaches, even for experienced hunters, WVU expert says
Sheldon Owen, an extension service wildlife specialist at West Virginia University, is available to talk about hunter safety.
AI Tool Pairs Protein Pathways with Clinical Side Effects, Patient Comorbidities to Suggest Targeted Covid-19 Treatments
Researchers led by Jeffrey Skolnick have designed a new AI-based “decision prioritization tool” that combines data on protein pathways with common Covid-19 side effects and known patient comorbidities. The tool offers possible targeted treatment options with existing FDA-approved drugs to foster better health outcomes for individuals fighting Covid-19.
Secure media credentials to cover “Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes in Black Women: Time for a Change”
A live press briefing featuring a panel of nationally recognized experts will follow their presentation “Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes in Black Women: Time for a Change” at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) annual ACS Clinical Congress being held virtually (October 23–27).
Extra-fast Export: Globus Exceeds on Exascale Day by Accelerating Big-file Transfers
The petabytes produced and consumed by exascale computers must often be moved among elements of the international scientific infrastructure.
To Mask or Not to Mask: Study Provides Mechanism to Test Materials
In a study that used inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry to mimic respiratory droplets that can carry viruses, researchers demonstrated a mechanism that enables multiple mask materials to be protective. Led by Stony Brook University, the study findings are published in The paper is published in the journal Applied Materials & Interfaces.
Getting a head start on a materials research career
Faced with a growing workload in its research labs, the Materials Research Institute (MRI) met the challenge by offering Penn State students an opportunity that most materials science and engineering undergraduates normally never receive.
Virtual Village Treats HIV-associated Loneliness in Novel UC San Diego Health Trial
A new trial by UC San Diego Health infectious disease specialist Maile Young Karris, MD, will use longitudinal questionnaires and qualitative interviews to assess the impact of living in an interconnected virtual village on the loneliness known to afflict older people with HIV.
How an ASU researcher became an ultra runner: Arizona State University (ASU)
Chris Herbst, an associate professor at Arizona State University, is an ultramarathon runner, competing in races that are twice as long as a typical marathon. Here, he talks about his journey to become an ultra runner, and how it relates to his academics.
UC San Diego Physicist Helps Launch National Network Examining Earth’s Planetary Limits
University of California San Diego Physics Professor Tom Murphy is among five authors of an essay, appearing in the November 2021 issue of the journal Energy Research & Social Science, that cautions current levels of worldwide economic growth, energy use and resource consumption will overshoot Earth’s finite limits.
Senators and representatives unite to call on CMS to protect patient access to high-quality radiation treatments
Eighty-five members of Congress have joined together to issue bipartisan, bicameral oversight letters that call on CMS to scale back severe cuts to radiation therapy reimbursement. Without action from CMS, radiation oncology will face estimated cuts of $300 million starting January 1, 2022, jeopardizing patient access to care.
Duke Researchers Receive Grant to Roll Out Next-Generation Coronavirus Vaccine
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has awarded $17.5 million over three years to the Duke Human Vaccine Institute to develop a vaccine that protects against multiple types of coronaviruses and viral variants.
Hubble Gives Unprecedented, Early View of a Doomed Star’s Destruction
Hubble delivered a ringside seat to a supernova in the very earliest stage of exploding, giving astronomers an unprecedented view of the first moments of a star’s spectacular death.
‘Hyflex’ Offers Future-Proof Strategies for Dynamic Learning in Higher Ed
Adapting to a virtual teaching environment, using learning tools used by HSU such as “liquid syllabi” (accessible from any mobile device), virtual simulation labs, highly interactive activities that create authentic learning experiences in the digital environment, plus a focus on faculty wellbeing.
Lower Airways Are Distinct in Cystic Fibrosis Even at Younger Ages
In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that the lower airways in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) have a higher burden of infection, more inflammation and lower diversity of microorganisms, compared to children with other illnesses who also have lung issues. They noted a clear divergence in these bacterial communities in toddlers, which is typically before progressive lung disease takes hold in patients with CF. Their findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE, could help providers target specific pathogens earlier, treat them and potentially prevent more severe lung disease.
The Great Resignation: A fuel-based mindset will focus on how to make work more attractive, but be costly. Instead, we need to identify the frictions holding people back.
Loran Nordgren is a Professor of Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management. His research considers the basic psychological processes that guide how we think and act. The overarching goal of his work is to advance psychological theory…
Need for Larger Space Telescope Inspires Lightweight Flexible Holographic Lens
Inspired by a concept for discovering exoplanets with a giant space telescope, a team of researchers is developing holographic lenses that render visible and infrared starlight into either a focused image or a spectrum.
U.S. gun violence increased 30% during COVID-19 pandemic
Gun violence increased by more than 30% in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Einstein-Developed Treatment Strategy May Lead to HIV Cure
Armed with a novel strategy they developed for bolstering the body’s immune response, scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have successfully suppressed HIV infections in mice—offering a path to a functional cure for HIV and other chronic viral infections. Their findings were published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
New online tool helps keep college campuses smoke and tobacco free
New study results show compliance with smoke- and tobacco-free policies on college campuses could be more effective with the rollout of a Tobacco Tracker that can also influence behavior and attitudes.
Research breakthrough could mean better treatment for patients with most deadly form of brain tumor
Scientists studying the most common and aggressive type of brain tumour in adults have discovered a new way of analysing diseased and healthy cells from the same patient.