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UrduThe UK Government’s current proposal to fortify one type of flour with folic acid is inadequate as it suggests a low dose that would fail to prevent hundreds of cases of severe birth defects each year, according to a new paper by UCL’s Professor Sir Nicholas Wald.
Month: August 2022
Untapped potential of stem cells could aid repair of spinal cord damage
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a group of latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of mice.
Will you still invest in me tomorrow?
When entrepreneurs are casting about for venture capitalists to invest in their startup, one important aspect they should look at is if the VC has been involved in a crisis, especially lawsuits. If they have, they’re more likely to stick with their venture during a crisis.
Brentuximab vedotina puede mejorar la supervivencia general en pacientes con linfoma de Hodgkin
Un estudio dirigido por los científicos del Centro Oncológico Integral de Mayo Clinic descubrió que la adición de brentuximab vedotina a la quimioterapia estándar mejora la supervivencia general de los pacientes con linfoma de Hodgkin, comparado con la administración de solo la quimioterapia estándar.
Modified bladder cancer treatment shows promise in animal studies
A modified tuberculosis (TB) vaccine developed at Texas Biomed could help treat a form of bladder cancer, called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, without strong side effects. Results in mouse models and human cells show promising results and pave the way for human clinical trials. The research, conducted in close collaboration with UT Health San Antonio, was published online in June in the journal Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy.
Medicamento brentuximab vedotina pode melhorar a sobrevida geral de pacientes com linfoma de Hodgkin
Um estudo conduzido por pesquisadores do Centro de Câncer da Mayo Clinic descobriu que adicionar o brentuximab vedotina ao tratamento quimioterápico padrão aumenta a taxa geral de sobrevida de pacientes com linfoma de Hodgkin, em comparação com o padrão de tratamento atual que usa somente a quimioterapia.
دواء برنتوكسيماب فيدوتين قد يحسّن فرص النجاة لدى مرضى لمفومة هودجكيِن عموماً
وجدت دراسة قادها باحثون من مركز مايو كلينك الشامل للسرطان أن إضافة دواء برنتوكسيماب فيدوتين إلى العلاج الكيميائي المعتاد يحسّن فرص النجاة لدى مرضى لمفومة هودجكيِن بشكل عام، بالمقارنة مع المعيار الحالي للعلاج الكيميائي وحده.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Experts Present on the Latest in Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Diseases at 25th Annual Cardiology 2022 Conference
Twenty-six Children’s Hospital Los Angeles physicians, nurses and leaders will serve as presenters at the 25th Annual Cardiology 2022 Conference, themed “The New Normal: Transformation in Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease.”
Brentuximab vedotin可提高霍奇金淋巴瘤患者的总体存活期
一项由妙佑医疗国际综合癌症中心的研究人员牵头的研究表明，相比目前单纯采用化疗的标准疗法，在标准化疗疗法中添加brentuximab vedotin可提高霍奇金淋巴瘤患者的总体存活期。
UTEP Breaks All-Time Freshman Record
More first-time-in-college students are starting classes this week than ever before at The University of Texas at El Paso. The approximately 3,600 first-time-in-college students, often referred to as freshmen, represent a 22% increase over Fall 2021 enrollment in the same group.
Mount Sinai Health System Receives 2022 LearningElites Award
Recognized by annual learning and development benchmarking program for workforce development efforts
WVU celebrates grand opening of Reynolds Hall with building’s namesake
West Virginia University will hold a grand opening ceremony to celebrate Reynolds Hall, the futuristic 186,000-square-foot business complex on Morgantown’s Waterfront made possible through the generosity of Bob and Laura Reynolds. The building is the new home of the John Chambers College of Business and Economics and its 3,700 students.
Scientists are unravelling the mystery of the arrow of time
The flow of time from the past to the future is a central feature of how we experience the world. But precisely how this phenomenon, known as the arrow of time, arises from the microscopic interactions among particles and cells is a mystery—one that researchers at the CUNY Graduate Center Initiative for the Theoretical Sciences (ITS) are helping to unravel with the publication of a new paper in the journal Physical Review Letters.
Psychiatrists disagree with U.S. policy on psychoactive drugs
A new national survey reveals considerable differences between psychiatrists’ perceptions about the safety and therapeutic value of certain psychoactive drugs and how those same drugs are categorized under U.S. policy.
Eye test could screen children for autism
Measuring how the eyes’ pupils change in response to light—known as the pupillary light reflex—could potentially be used to screen for autism in young children, according to a study conducted at Washington State University.
Do WTC Responders With Cognitive Impairment Show Signs of a New Form of Dementia?
A study that assessed the brains of 99 World Trade Center (WTC) responders showed that WTC responders with cognitive impairment (CI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a different presentation of the white matter in their brains compared to responders with CI without PTSD.
Myocarditis risk significantly higher after COVID-19 infection vs. after a COVID-19 vaccine
In a detailed analysis of nearly 43 million people, ages 13 and older, who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in England, the risk of myocarditis in unvaccinated individuals after COVID-19 infection was at least 11 times higher compared to people who developed myocarditis after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose between December 1, 2020 and December 15, 2021, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.
Miriam E. John Awarded Livermore’s 2022 John S. Foster Medal
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Director Kim Budil has announced that the 2022 John S. Foster, Jr. Medal winner is Miriam “Mim” E. John, Vice President Emerita of Sandia National Laboratories.
Dental biorhythm is associated with adolescent weight gain
An international research team led by Dr Patrick Mahoney at Kent’s School of Anthropology and Conservation discovered the biorhythm in primary ‘milk’ molars (Retzius periodicity [RP]) is related to aspects of physical development during early adolescence.
Home gardens are “living genebanks” that sustain livelihoods in Central Asia
Apple, apricot, walnut, pear and plum – some of the most widely consumed temperate fruit and nuts globally – find their origins in the forests of Central Asia.
Smidt Heart Institute Experts to Present Innovative Research Findings at European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022
Experts from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, home to California’s top-ranked cardiology and heart surgery programs, will present an array of innovative research—including late-breaking science—during the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022, taking place in person and virtually Aug. 26-29.
A person’s true feelings can be revealed in language patterns
What someone says out loud about a group of people and how they actually feel about them aren’t always the same thing, but a person’s true sentiments about other groups of people can be revealed by the language patterns they use in describing their feelings.
That’s one of the key findings from a new study by David Markowitz, an assistant professor in the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication.
Sulfur shortage: a potential resource crisis looming as the world decarbonises
A projected shortage of sulfuric acid, a crucial chemical in our modern industrial society, could stifle green technology advancement and threaten global food security, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
Additional Antibody Mediated Prevention (AMP) trials data published in Nature Medicine
An embargoed study published in the Aug. 22, 2022 issue of Nature Medicine identifies a new biomarker that appears effective as a surrogate endpoint to reliably predict the ability of broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibodies to prevent acquisition of HIV-1, the most common type of the virus that causes AIDS. Broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) are defined by their ability to neutralize multiple genetically distinct viral strains.
Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops
A detailed analysis of pancreatic cancer by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed details of two key transition points in the development of these tumors — the shift from normal cells to precancerous cells, and the change from precancerous to cancerous cells. Understanding these transitions will help lead to the development of novel therapies.
The Locked Library: Disease Causes Cells to Reorder Their DNA Incorrectly
With super-resolution imaging, Penn Medicine researchers discovered that cells change the physical structure of their genome when they’re affected by disease
Case Solved: Missing Carbon Monoxide was Hiding in the Ice
In planetary disks, carbon monoxide is lurking in large chunks of ice, solving the decade-old question, ‘Where is the CO?’
Plastic Upcycling: From Waste to Fuel for Less
Plastic upcycling efficiently converts plastics to valuable commodity chemicals while using less of the precious metal ruthenium. The method could recycle waste plastic pollution into useful products, helping keep it out of landfills.
Cannabis prescribed for pain linked with small risk of heart problems
Cannabis prescribed for chronic pain is associated with an elevated risk of heart rhythm disorders, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022.
American Physical Society Appoints Rachel Burley Chief Publications Officer
The American Physical Society (APS), publisher of the prestigious Physical Review journals, has appointed Rachel Burley as its first Chief Publications Officer (CPO). In this new role, Burley will manage more than a dozen leading peer-reviewed journals.
COVID mRNA vaccines are safe in patients with heart failure
COVID mRNA vaccines are associated with a decreased risk of death in patients with heart failure, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022.
How did the early COVID-19 pandemic affect cancer survivors?
Recent research indicates that during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the proportion of working-aged U.S. adults without health insurance did not change despite increases in unemployment, and the prevalence of unhealthy behaviors decreased.
Middle-aged men led the violence in 1994 genocide in Rwanda
Although most people who commit violence tend to be teens and young adults, a new study found that the perpetrators of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda were mostly middle-aged men.
People with Certain Personality Traits are Less Likely to Mature Out of Hazardous Substance Use, Study Suggests
The typical rise and fall of alcohol and cannabis consumption from late adolescence into adulthood does not hold for people with certain personality traits, a new study suggests. Among individuals who used both alcohol and cannabis, those with high impulsivity as adolescents showed a different developmental trajectory from their peers, according to a study in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research — the first to assess co-use of the two substances well into adulthood. Alcohol and cannabis are the two most frequently used psychotropic drugs in the US. High use is associated with negative health outcomes, particularly when the two substances are used concurrently or simultaneously. Little is known about the developmental course of alcohol and cannabis co-use into adulthood and whether it is influenced by sensation seeking and reduced conscientiousness, markers of disinhibition associated with hazardous substance use. Researchers at Arizona State University explored whether those pe
Mount Sinai Health System Leaders James C. Tsai, Arthur Gianelli, Kristin Myers, and Alan Copperman Named to Crain’s 2022 Notable Health Care Leaders List
Mount Sinai Health System today announced that Crain’s New York Business Journal has named four of its leaders to its 2022 Notable Health Care Leaders list.
New Study Shows Growth in Billing of Radiology Services by Non-Physician Providers in Radiology Practices
A study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute conducted a detailed review of clinical services billed to Medicare by non-physician providers (NPPs) employed by radiology practices. The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, was based on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services databases of doctors and clinicians who participated in Medicare.
The increase in funding for the IRS is not going create an army of agents that will come after you
The Inflation Reduction Act includes $79 billion for the IRS. Many political figures are reacting incredulously to this long-sought budget increase. The Fox News host Brian Kilmeade has warned his viewers that “Joe Biden’s new army” of armed IRS agents could “hunt down and kill middle-class taxpayers that don’t pay enough”.
This popular type of investment fund nearly always loses money
Investors hoping for big returns by putting their money into trendy topics like work-from-home and the metaverse through exchange traded funds (ETFs) will instead likely face gross underperformance, a new study shows.
What are drain tiles?
Exploring an agricultural tool that works below the surface
Sexual enjoyment following childbirth is not altered by different delivery methods, research suggests
Sexual enjoyment in the years following childbirth is unaffected by the way in which the baby is delivered, according to new research.
Caterpillar-like bacteria crawling in our mouth
Likely to survive in the oral cavity, bacteria evolved to divide along their longitudinal axis without parting from one another. A research team co-led by environmental cell biologist Silvia Bulgheresi from the University of Vienna and microbial geneticist Frédéric Veyrier from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) just published their new insights in Nature Communications. In their work, they de-scribed the division mode of these caterpillar-like bacteria and their evolution from a rod-shaped ancestor. They propose to establish Neisseriaceae oral bacteria as new model organisms that could help pinpoint new antimicrobial targets.
A more environmentally friendly air conditioner
The hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants in air conditioners and other cooling devices are potent greenhouse gases. Today, scientists report a prototype that uses a novel solid barocaloric material. It could someday replace existing “A/Cs”. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2022.
Super-fast electric car charging, with a tailor-made touch
Speeding up electrical vehicle charging can damage the battery. Now, scientists report that they’ve designed superfast charging methods tailored to power different electric vehicle batteries in 10 minutes or less without harm. The researchers will present their results today at ACS Fall 2022.
Tracking air pollution disparities — daily — from space (video)
Today, scientists report preliminary work calculating how inequities in pollution exposure fluctuate daily across 11 major U.S. cities. And in some places, climate change could exacerbate these differences. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2022.
When Recovery Goes Awry
New findings reveal how recovery progresses following inflammation triggered by injury or illness
Groundbreaking research hopes to personalise treatment for cancer patients
Cancer Council SA-funded researcher Associate Professor Stephanie Reuter Lange from UniSA hopes that a simple computer program can help personalise treatment for cancer patients.
Study paves way for widespread architectural use of end-of-life tyres
A new study by The University of South Australia has tested and verified the structural integrity of walls constructed from tyres packed with earth, with the results potentially providing new opportunities for the reuse of end-of-life tyres in the construction industry.
Drinking to Manage Physical Pain Results in Perceived Relief, Increasing Vulnerability to Dangerous Alcohol Use
People who self-medicate pain with alcohol may be vulnerable to hazardous drinking, with their experience of pain relief a potentially powerful driver of alcohol consumption, a new study suggests. Both pain and dangerous alcohol use are major public health issues. Each affects millions of US adults and costs hundreds of billions of dollars annually in health care and lost productivity. Recent studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between pain and alcohol use; people with chronic pain are more likely than others to report heavy drinking, and those with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are more likely to report chronic pain. Alcohol has known analgesic effects. Evidence of shared neural mechanisms underlying chronic pain and substance misuse suggest alcohol’s pain-relieving capacity might be influenced by individuals’ experience of chronic pain. Better understanding the relationship between chronic pain and alcohol use could inform improved prevention and treatment approaches. For the
$1.92 Million Gift Funds Research to Study Integrative Medicine Practices for Pediatric Pain Management
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has received a gift of $1.92 million from the Carl F. Braun Trust to support a three-year research study to measure the impact of using integrative medicine practices to treat children suffering from acute/chronic pain, as well as children who need palliative care.
Lupus pill shows promise in mice; clinical trial underway
There’s no cure for lupus, an autoimmune disease that attacks organs. But today, scientists report they have begun phase 2 clinical trials with a pill containing a compound that, in mice, reverses organ damage and prevents death. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2022.