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UrduThe National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Ochsner Health a $700,000 grant to study the effectiveness of its collaborative dementia care through the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute’s Brain Health and Cognitive Disorders Program.
Month: July 2022
New Course Helps Awaken Curiosity About Nature
Adults who want to connect kids with nature now have some expert guidance, thanks to a new online course from Bird Academy, the e-learning arm of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. “Let’s Go Outside: How to Connect Kids with Birds and Nature,” contains six lessons with dozens of field-tested activities to reduce screen time for kids and boost their curiosity about the natural world.
Wolters Kluwer and the American Journal of Nursing announce new Editor-in-Chief
Wolters Kluwer, Health and the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) are excited to welcome Carl A. Kirton, DNP, MBA, RN, ANP as the incoming Editor-in-Chief. Recognized as the most prestigious nursing journal, AJN is also the longest running nursing journal in the world, having published for 122 years. Dr. Kirton will succeed Maureen “Shawn” Kennedy, MA, RN, FAAN, who has served as Editor-in-Chief since 2009.
Texas Tech Researcher: Peanuts Help Weight Loss, Blood Pressure, Glucose Levels
Kristina Petersen was part of the study from the University of South Australia.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Scientists Create Nanobody That Can Punch Through Tough Brain Cells and Potentially Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have helped develop a nanobody capable of getting through the tough exterior of brain cells and untangling misshapen proteins that lead to Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and other neurocognitive disorders caused by the damaging protein.
People with poor sleep behaviors may be at risk for fatty liver disease
People with sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Put down devices, let your mind wander, study suggests
People consistently underestimate how much they would enjoy spending time alone with their own thoughts, without anything to distract them, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Chula Engineering Student Team Wins Runner-up Award at Spaceport America Cup 2022
A big round of applause to members of the Chulalongkorn University High Altitude Research Club – CUHAR from Aerospace Engineering (AERO), Chula International School of Engineering, who represented Thailand at the Spaceport America Cup 2022.
Online Chair Yoga Viable Exercise for Isolated Older Adults with Dementia
Researchers evaluated a remotely supervised online chair yoga intervention targeted at older adults with dementia and measured clinical outcomes virtually via Zoom under the remote guidance. Results showed that remotely supervised online chair yoga is a feasible approach for managing physical and psychological symptoms in socially isolated older adults with dementia based on retention (70 percent) and adherence (87.5 percent), with no injury or other adverse events.
IFCC-EFLM EuroMedLab-WorldLab Congress 2023 will be held in Rome, Italy
The 2023 EuroMedLab Congress will feature innovative and diverse education opportunities, including lectures, symposia, recent advancements in clinical practice and science, poster presentations, and industry exhibits, as well as an excellent social program
Survey reveals dramatic lack of diversity in senior leadership positions at nation’s cancer centers
A new national survey reveals a dramatic lack of diversity in senior leadership positions at the nation’s cancer centers.
The survey results and commentary appear in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Brain imaging reveals how mindfulness program boosts pain regulation
Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds has isolated the changes in pain-related brain activity that follow mindfulness training — pointing a way toward more targeted and precise pain treatment.
Telehealth by phone & video proves a lifeline for veterans with opioid addiction
Phone-based and video-based telehealth visits both helped veterans with opioid addiction stay on buprenorphine medication to treat their opioid use disorder during the pandemic. The findings could inform telemedicine policy.
Seeing Double for Better Solar Cells
Using two methods is better than one when it comes to observing how solar cells form and improving cell properties.
BioGX Launches CE-IVD Marked Multi-gene COVID-19 Point-of-Care Test at AACC
BioGX announced the launch of a point-of-care (POC) CE-Marked, three gene multiplex COVID-19 test on its pixl platform.
Ubiquitome’s Liberty16 Pro ready to carve up next COVID wave
Faster mobile PCR test device helping business continuity
ORTHO RANKS NO.1 IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION FOR 5 YEARS IN A ROW
QuidelOrtho Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL) (“QuidelOrtho”) announced today that its subsidiary, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, a leading provider of in vitro diagnostics solutions and services to hospitals, clinical laboratories and blood banks around the world, has earned the No. 1 ranking in the diagnostics industry for Overall Customer Satisfaction in the 2022 IMV ServiceTrak™ Awards for the fifth consecutive year. The ranking is based on interviews conducted with laboratory professionals, including Ortho’s customers, from more than 1,200 clinical testing locations operating over 1,900 collective instruments. The prestigious annual IMV ServiceTrak™ Awards rankings affirm the continued power and impact of Ortho’s innovative Ortho Care® Services and Informatics platform.
Scientists use copper nanowires to combat the spread of diseases
An ancient metal used for its microbial properties is the basis for a materials-based solution to disinfection. A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory, Iowa State University, and University at Buffalo developed an antimicrobial spray that deposits a layer of copper nanowires onto high-touch surfaces in public spaces.
SLAC expands and centralizes computing infrastructure to prepare for data challenges of the future
A computing facility at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is doubling in size, preparing the lab for new scientific endeavors that promise to revolutionize our understanding of the world from atomic to cosmic scales but also require handling unprecedented data streams.
Magnetic quantum material broadens platform for probing next-gen information technologies
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory used neutron scattering to find the first 2D system to host a spiral spin liquid.
Only Half of Children With Autism Receive Early Intervention Services
Despite a federal mandate requiring access to early intervention programs (EIP) for children with disabilities, fewer than half of autistic children in four New Jersey counties received services before 36 months of age, according to a Rutgers study.
Oldest DNA from domesticated American horse lends credence to shipwreck folklore
An abandoned Caribbean colony unearthed centuries after it had been forgotten and a case of mistaken identity in the archaeological record have conspired to rewrite the history of a barrier island off the Virginia and Maryland coasts.
A methodological leap in the exploration of memory
Neurons communicate with each other across synapses, areas of close contact where neurotransmitter molecules released from one neuron act on receptors embedded in the membrane of the opposite neuron.
Look before you leap: Study provides safety guidelines for diving
New Cornell research in biomechanics measures the impact of head-first, hand-first and feet-first diving and the likelihood of injury at different diving heights, providing data-driven recommendations for safe diving and a model for measuring the impact of different shapes as they plunge into water.
Eating More Ultra-processed Foods Associated with Increased Risk of Dementia
People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, according to a new study published in the July 27, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers also found that replacing ultra-processed foods in a person’s diet with unprocessed or minimally processed foods was associated with a lower risk. The study does not prove that ultra-processed foods cause dementia. It only shows an association.
Study: Chores, Exercise, and Social Visits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia
Physical and mental activities, such as household chores, exercise, and visiting with family and friends, may help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new study published in the July 27, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study looked at the effects of these activities, as well as mental activities and use of electronic devices in people both with and without higher genetic risk for dementia.
Scientists develop effective intranasal mumps-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate
New research has advanced COVID-19 vaccine work in several ways: using a modified live attenuated mumps virus for delivery, showing that a more stable coronavirus spike protein stimulates a stronger immune response, and suggesting a dose up the nose has an advantage over a shot.
How digital religion is shaping spirituality among millennials
The growing trend of digital religion among US and Canadian millennials mostly complements, not substitutes, in-person participation in organized religion, a new study found.
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer increases the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer increases the risk of cardiovascular disease-related death especially in older men, according to a population study involving more than 13,000 patients.
Innovation imprinting: Why some firms beat the post-IPO innovation slump
Researchers from Goethe University, Duke University, and London Business School published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explains why some companies remain innovative even after they go public, while many others do not.
The immune system can help us diagnose cancer
One of the deadliest forms of cancer is biliary tract cancer. Only one in three patients diagnosed with the disease is operable. The rest must settle for life-sustaining treatment.
Study Finds Delays in Initial Cystic Fibrosis Evaluation in Infants of Color
Infants from minoritized racial and ethnic backgrounds who have positive newborn screening tests for cystic fibrosis received their diagnostic follow-up for the disease later than recommended and later than white, non-Hispanic infants, according to a study published in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. The study also found that this delay in diagnosis and treatment was associated with worse early nutritional outcomes and may contribute to previously documented, considerable health disparities in people with cystic fibrosis.
Invasive Species’ Success May Lie in Living Fast, Dying Young
For some species conquering new territory, it might be better to live fast and die young.
What bats can teach us about stopping the next pandemic
A new Tulane study says the link between bats and coronaviruses is likely due to a long-shared history, and that their genetic information can help us prevent and manage future pandemics.
CLA Appoints New Members to 2022 Board of Directors
The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) welcomed three highly respected industry leaders to its 2022 Board of Directors.
Cedars-Sinai Ranked #2 Hospital in Nation by U.S. News & World Report
Cedars-Sinai has been named the #2 hospital in the nation and #1 in California in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2022-23” rankings.
Greener Air-Conditioning for a Warmer World
Air-conditioning needs an energy overhaul—PNNL research provides a roadmap to get there using energy efficient adsorption cooling.
Scientists Reveal Potential Role of Genetic Variants on Psychedelics’ Therapeutic Effects
UNC School of Medicine researchers report that common genetic variations in one serotonin receptor could be a reason why people with psychiatric conditions, such as depression, respond differently to psychedelic treatments.
Lactating Mice Pass along Common Antimicrobial to Pups, Initiating Liver Damage
In mouse studies, UC San Diego researchers report that lactating mothers expose their feeding pups to triclosan, an antimicrobial commonly used in consumer products, resulting in early signs of liver damage.
Histamine-producing gut bacteria can trigger chronic abdominal pain
The McMaster-Queen’s research team pinpointed the bacterium Klebsiella aerogenes as the key histamine producer by studying germ-free mice colonized with gut microbiota from patients with IBS. They also colonized some mice with gut microbiota from healthy volunteers as a control group.
The study found that the bacterium Klebsiella aerogenes converts dietary histidine, an essential amino acid present in animal and plant protein, into histamine, a known mediator of pain.
Healthy diet after head, neck cancer diagnosis may boost survival
Patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head or neck were 93% less likely to die of any cause during the first three years after diagnosis if they ate a healthy diet high in nutrients found to deter chronic disease, researchers found in a recent study.
Few patients undergo recommended MRI screening after silicone implant breast surgery
Only six percent of women with silicone breast implants followed the previous US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendation for regular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening, suggests a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
What are the most attractive lips? More attention doesn’t mean most beautiful
At a time when social media and celebrity icons are driving increased demand for fuller, “pouty” lips, a natural-looking and harmonious appearance of the lips is perceived as most attractive, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence
Because of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treatment options focus on vulvar and vaginal atrophy, with fewer options available to treat urinary incontinence.
Experto de Mayo Clinic explica cómo puede el calor extremo afectar a los medicamentos
Descubrir maneras de mantener fresco al cuerpo ante temperaturas extremadamente altas es importante, como también lo es garantizar que los medicamentos no estén expuestos a calores extremos.
妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic)专家解释高温如何影响药物治疗
遇到高温时保持身体凉爽很重要，而确保您的药物不暴露在高温下也同样重要。妙佑医疗国际的一名药剂师Scott Hall表示，温度变化会使药物降解，有些药物会导致热耐受不良。
Biological Age, Not Birthdate May Reveal Healthy Longevity
UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Study reports that epigenetic age acceleration is associated with lower odds of living to be 90 years old and could be used as a biomarker for healthy longevity and to estimate functional and cognitive aging.
$500,000 grant funds UAH professor’s study of origin of tiny particles that can make clouds
In a study of tiny precursors to clouds that will provide scientists with more comprehensive information to use in global climate models, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is trying to find out how ultrafine particles are created in an urban atmosphere.
New insights into HIV latent cells yield potential cure targets
In a presentation today at AIDS 2022, the 24th International AIDS Conference in Montreal, scientists with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC) and their collaborators described how their use of cutting-edge technology revealed new insights into cellular reservoirs of HIV and what those observations could mean for the next steps in HIV cure research. NIAID is part of the National Institutes of Health.
Parasites May Take a Heavier Toll on the Health of Mammal Populations Than Previously Thought, Study Suggests
From cattle to uncontrolled wildlife, pesky but pervasive large parasites like tapeworms have a far greater impact on the total body health of their mammal hosts than previously known, new University of Alberta research suggests.