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Year: 2022
“Digital twins” – an aid to give individual patients the right treatment at the right time
An international team of researchers have developed advanced computer models, or “digital twins”, of diseases, with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment.
Team TKC Captain Eli Manning Kicks Off Second Annual Virtual Race to Tackle Kids Cancer
#TeamTKC Captain Eli Manning Kicks Off Second Annual Virtual Race to Tackle Kids Cancer
Media Alert: American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting
After two years, we’re back and better than ever! Join us as we gather at the American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and Vascular Health.
May 2022 Toxicological Sciences Features Leading Research in Respiratory Hazards, Proteomics, and More
The May 2022 issue of Toxicological Sciences, the Society of Toxicology’s official journal, is now available and features leading research in carcinogenesis, computational toxicology and databases, and more.
‘Stressed’ cells offer clues to eliminating build-up of toxic proteins in dementia
It’s often said that a little stress can be good for you. Now scientists have shown that the same may be true for cells, uncovering a newly-discovered mechanism that might help prevent the build-up of tangles of proteins commonly seen in dementia.
UA Little Rock Nursing Graduate Chika Okoli Finds New Career and Life in U.S.
In 2016, Chika Okoli moved to the United States from Nigeria, hoping to start a new career and a new life with his wife and three sons. This new chapter in life started off with a major obstacle. His wife’s VISA was delayed, so Okoli traveled to the U.S. with his two oldest sons while his wife, who was then pregnant with his youngest son, remained in Nigeria.
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundations Recognized by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy as High Performers
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundations Recognized by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy as High Performers
Military Medical Students Go from Uniform Jacket to White Coat in Uniformed Services University Ceremony
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) Hebert School of Medicine will host its annual White Coat ceremony today. During this time-honored momentous occasion, 177 members of the School of Medicine’s Class of 2025 will receive a white coat, symbolizing their transition from classroom learning to patient care.
The effects on ecosystems of reduced pesticide use
Pesticides affect the health of agricultural soils and waterways.
Active phase calorie restriction enhances longevity, UT Southwestern neuroscience study reveals
A new study in mice led by neuroscientists at UT Southwestern’s Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute shows that it’s not just calories that count.
Journalists: Free, One-Day Event in Washington, D.C., Covers the Science of Women’s Health
For a 14th year, the Johns Hopkins Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences will gather journalists and science writers for the Science Writers’ Boot Camp — a free, daylong immersion in science and medicine that is focused on a particular area of interest.
Sherine E. Gabriel, MD, MSc, to Retire as President of RUSH University
Sherine E. Gabriel, MD, MSc, has decided to retire as the President of RUSH University. Dr. Gabriel has served as RUSH University’s fourth president since February 2019. RUSH University will begin a national search for a permanent successor later this year.
CHOP Study Finds Neighborhood Poverty and Crowding Associated with Higher Rates of COVID-19 in Pregnancy
Neighborhood characteristics, including poverty and crowding within homes, were associated with higher rates of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy during the prevaccination era of the pandemic, according to a new study led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The findings, which were published today in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, may partially explain the high rates of COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, among Black and Hispanic patients.
LLNL honored as a top STEM workplace by AISES Winds of Change Magazine
LLNL has been named as one of the top workplaces for Indigenous STEM professionals. The full list appears in the Spring 2022 issue of Winds of Change magazine, published by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
New discovery to improve malaria elimination strategies
WEHI researchers in Melbourne have made a crucial discovery about how asymptomatic malaria infections impact the body, informing potential strategies to control transmission and improve treatment outcomes.
Marek Urban develops hose that can repair its own cracks
Marek Urban and his research group at Clemson University have developed a self-repairing hose to dispense hydrogen as part of the nation’s effort to diversify its fuel supply in the face of increasingly dire warnings about climate change.
Robyn Strosaker, MD, FAAP, Named President and COO of UH Lake Health Medical Centers
Following an extensive search, Robyn Strosaker, MD, FAAP, has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of University Hospitals (UH) Lake West, TriPoint and Beachwood Medical Centers. She will begin her new appointment June 1, 2022.
Alcohol, tobacco, and junk food common on reality TV shows
A new paper in the Journal of Public Health, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that alcohol and tobacco products, in addition to foods high in sugar and fat, appear frequently in reality TV programs.
Why are companies silent on SCOTUS abortion reversal?
They say silence is golden. But when it comes to controversial issues such as the Supreme Court’s pending ruling on Roe v. Wade, saying something is better than saying nothing, says Wendy Smith, professor of management and co-director of the…
年轻人患结直肠癌的比率呈上升趋势：妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic)专家解释风险因素
杰克逊维尔，佛罗里达州 — 50岁以下人群患结直肠癌的比率在全球范围内呈上升趋势。佛罗里达州杰克逊维尔市妙佑医疗国际的肿瘤科医生Jeremy Jones医学博士解释了人们可以避免的风险因素，以及任何年龄人群都应重视的预警信号。
Supercomputing, neutrons crack code to uranium compound’s signature vibes
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers used the nation’s fastest supercomputer to map the molecular vibrations of an important but little-studied uranium compound produced during the nuclear fuel cycle for results that could lead to a cleaner, safer world.
A Virtual Community of Practice to Support Physician Uptake of a Novel Abortion Practice: Mixed Methods Case Study
Background: Virtual communities of practice (VCoPs) have been used to support innovation and quality in clinical care. The drug mifepristone was introduced in Canada in 2017 for medical abortion. We created a VCoP to support implemen…
FAU Marine Science Trailblazer Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D., an ocean explorer, aquanaut and marine biotechnologist, will receive the Society for In Vitro Biology’s (SIVB) highest award – the 2022 “Lifetime Achievement Award.” She has made pioneering, scientific advances and contributions to marine invertebrate biotechnology, biological oceanography and national marine policy.
معدلات الإصابة بسرطان القولون والمستقيم آخذةٌ في الارتفاع لدى البالغين الأصغر سنًا: خبير من مايو كلينك يبيّن عوامل الخطر
جاكسونفيل، فلوريدا— معدلات الإصابة بسرطان القولون والمستقيم لدى من تقل أعمارهم عن 50 عامًا آخذةٌ في الارتفاع في جميع أنحاء العالم. يصف جيريمي جونز، دكتور الطب، اختصاصي الأورام في مايو كلينك في جاكسونفيل، فلوريدا، عوامل الخطر التي يمكن تجنبها وعلامات التحذير لأخذها على محمل الجد في أي عمر.
Combining certain meds with ibuprofen can permanently injure kidneys
Anyone who is taking a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system (RSA) inhibitor for high blood pressure should be cautious about also taking ibuprofen, according to new research.
Stem cell therapy protects against the side effects of cancer drugs
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are widely used to treat a variety of cancers; however, one serious side effect is the onset of type 1 diabetes.
Health Care Professionals’ Experiences of Web-Based Symptom Checkers for Triage: Cross-sectional Survey Study
Background: Web-based symptom checkers are promising tools that provide help to patients seeking guidance on health problems. Many health organizations have started using them to enhance triage. Patients use the symptom checker to re…
New study reveals the effect of extended space flight on astronauts’ brains
Long-duration space flight alters fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University and scientists across the country.
Quantum mechanics could explain why DNA can spontaneously mutate
The molecules of life, DNA, replicate with astounding precision, yet this process is not immune to mistakes and can lead to mutations.
UCI researchers reveal possible molecular blood signature for suicide in major depression
A University of California, Irvine-led team of researchers, along with members of the Pritzker Research Consortium, have developed an approach to identify blood biomarkers that could predict the suicide risk of major depressive disorder (MDD) patients.
Recycling Greenhouse Gases with Biotechnology
Industry produces acetone and isopropanol using processes that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Researchers have now developed a new fermentation process that efficiently converts waste carbon oxide gases into acetone and isopropanol. This use of engineered bacteria advances progress on “carbon-negative” biomanufacturing for more sustainable industrial production and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Department of Energy Announces $6 Million for Research on Nuclear Data Benefitting Nuclear Science and Applications
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $6 million in funding for seven projects in nuclear data for basic and applied nuclear science.
Direct measurement of optical properties of glacier ice using a photon-counting diffuse LiDAR
Physicists from the University of Oregon’s Oregon Center for Optical Molecular and Quantum Science along with glaciologists from the Department of Geography as well as the Oregon Glacier Institute spent the last year developing a new measurement technique to investigate…
BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Raises Record $475,000
Benefit for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Features Broadway’s Hottest Stars and Supports Thousands with Life-Threating Lung Disease
Câncer colorretal aumenta em adultos jovens: especialista da Mayo Clinic explica os fatores de risco
As taxas de câncer colorretal em pessoas com menos de 50 anos estão aumentando ao redor do mundo. Jeremy Jones, M.D., oncologista da Mayo Clinic em Jacksonville, Flórida, descreve os fatores de risco que as pessoas podem evitar e os sinais de alerta que devem ser levados a sério em qualquer idade.
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medical Center Becomes First North Louisiana Hospital to Earn Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport joins just three other hospitals in Louisiana to have a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the others are located in the New Orleans area.
Rep. Nanette Barragán Presents $700,000 Check to CSU Dominguez Hills
Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (D-44th) presented a check for $700,000 from the House Appropriations Committee for much-needed upgrades to CSUDH College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing facilities.
New Error Mitigation Approach helps Quantum Computers Level Up
Quantum computers are prone to errors that limit their usefulness in scientific research. While error correction would be the ideal solution, it is not yet feasible due to the number of qubits needed. New research shows the value of an error mitigation approach called noise estimation circuits for improving the reliability of quantum computer simulations.
Craft products are experiencing soaring growth — Here’s how firms are cashing in
Researchers from Concordia University and HEC Montreal published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explains how the development of markets towards greater concerns for aesthetics and craft—whether it be the search for the perfect espresso shot or the creation of a visually complex tattoo—results from interactions between craft and commercial firms.
Scientists Create Tattoo-like Sensors That Reveal Blood Oxygen Levels
Tufts engineers create a glowing sensor made from a silk gel that can be implanted under the skin to detect blood oxygen levels in real time. The sensor provides proof of concept for detecting other blood components, such as glucose
This kind of flirting works best
Some people are experts at flirting. Others of us never flirt or fail spectacularly. But what kind of flirting works best?
Women working for apps like Uber and Doordash often ‘brush off’ harassment
Gig industry platforms such as Uber, Doordash, and TaskRabbit fail to acknowledge the realities of women workers’ experiences, putting women at financial and personal risk, finds a new study.
Using AI to predict bone fractures in cancer patients
As medicine continues to embrace machine learning, a new study suggests how scientists may use artificial intelligence to predict how cancer may affect the probability of fractures along the spinal column.
Green Bronx Machine is Proud to Announce Partnership with New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC) in collaboration with NRP Group, Selfhelp
RP Group, Selfhelp Realty Group, and Foxy Management will develop a solar-oriented building on an underused section of the Morris Houses II campus in Morrisania, Bronx
STDcheck.com Confirms New Orleans as U.S. City with Highest Prevalence of Genital Herpes
STDcheck.com, which has provided fast, private and affordable STD tests to more than 2 million people since 2010, today announced that New Orleans is the U.S. city with the highest prevalence of genital herpes.
$2.3 million NSF grant boosts UAH effort to predict harmful solar weather events
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has received a four-year, $2.301 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a scientific model to understand and predict how CMEs influence the energetic particle radiation environment in the inner solar system and Earth’s magnetosphere.
Cedars-Sinai Experts to Present New Research and Discuss Advances in Care for Older Adults
Cedars-Sinai geriatrics experts will present their latest advances in research and care in person at the annual scientific meeting of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) in Orlando May 12-14, sharing innovations to improve both the quality of patient care and quality of life for older adults.
Mechanism ‘splits’ electron spins in magnetic material
Holding the right material at the right angle, Cornell researchers have discovered a strategy to switch the magnetization in thin layers of a ferromagnet – a technique that could eventually lead to the development of more energy-efficient magnetic memory devices.
Breaking the shield that protects pancreatic cancer from immunotherapy
Scar-like cells that make up a sizable portion of malignant pancreatic tumors and shield these cancers from immune attack are derived from mesothelial cells that line tissues and organs, a new study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests. The findings, published in Cancer Cell, could offer a new strategy to fight pancreatic cancer, a deadly disease for which no truly effective treatments exist.