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UrduThe American Macular Degeneration Foundation will be hosting
multiple, awareness-spreading activities throughout February, which is AMD Awareness Month, including new films on living well with AMD.
Month: February 2023
Mapping Mexico’s Dengue Fever Hotspots
Ubydul Haque, an assistant professor of global health at the Rutgers Global Health Institute, has analyzed data from Mexico’s Ministry of Health to identify dengue fever hotspots. Working with epidemiologists at the University of North Texas and Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, the team calculated environmental and socioeconomic risk factors and mapped areas where severe outbreaks occur.
Heart Rhythm Disorders: What You Need to Know
Heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac arrest have made headlines in recent months, prompting many to learn more about how the heart beats.
Western wildfires destroying more homes per square mile burned
More than three times as many houses and other structures burned in Western wildfires in 2010-2020 than in the previous decade, and that wasn’t only because more acreage burned, a new analysis has found.
Boosting anti-cancer antibodies by reducing their grip
New research from the Centre for Cancer Immunology at the University of Southampton, published ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February), has shown that changing how tightly an antibody binds to a target could improve treatments for cancer.
Immunocompromised patients remain at higher risk of COVID-19 death in hospital
People with weakened immune systems remain more likely to die if hospitalised with COVID-19 than patients with normal immune systems, a new UK study has confirmed.
Q&A: UW historian explores how a Husky alum influenced postcolonial Sudan
Christopher Tounsel, associate professor of history at the University of Washington, found multiple connections between Sudan and Seattle while researching his upcoming book. The most prominent was the late Andrew Brimmer, a UW alum who in 1966 became the first Black member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
New research computes first step toward predicting lifespan of electric space propulsion systems
Electric space propulsion systems use energized atoms to generate thrust. The high-speed beams of ions bump against the graphite surfaces of the thruster, eroding them a little more with each hit, and are the systems’ primary lifetime-limiting factor.
‘Regulation by reputation’: Rating program can help combat migrant abuse in the Gulf
University of Notre Dame economist A. Nilesh Fernando examined whether a rating system could impact the effort to prevent widespread abuse of South Asian migrants in the Persian Gulf region at the hands of their employers.
UC San Diego Health Expert Available to Talk about New Recommendation for Ovarian Cancer Prevention
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is urging some women to remove their fallopian tubes to avoid ovarian cancer, even those at low risk. The research group recommends eligible women to have the removal performed if they are finished having children…
Season two of Unraveled: A Dana-Farber podcast is now available
The second season of Unraveled: A Dana-Farber Cancer Institute podcast is now available with six new episodes telling stories of the science and scientists behind some of the most important cancer discoveries, diving deep into the lab.
Mistaken fossil rewrites history of Indian subcontinent for second time
Scientists discovered the first-ever Dickinsonia fossil in India two years ago, changing our understanding of how the continent came to be. Now, new research shows the “fossil” was just a beehive all along, changing our understanding for a second time, and the original scientists now support the new findings.
AAAS elects three ORNL scientists as fellows
Three scientists from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS.
Does Lifetime Exposure to Estrogen Affect Risk of Stroke?
People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study published in the February 1, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The lower risk was found for both ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage.
Anna Lee Appointed AIP Foundation Executive Director
AIP is pleased to announce Anna Lee as the new executive director of AIP Foundation. Starting February 1, Lee will lead the foundation as it magnifies philanthropic support of the Institute. Her appointment as executive director will bring valuable leadership and strategic direction to the foundation as it continues to share the history of the physical sciences, motivate and encourage a new generation of scientists, attract and inspire new partners, and support AIP priorities through critical fundraising opportunities.
New Tool Available to Ensure Consumer Acceptance of Fiber Enriched Foods
Two new publications make it easier to formulate fiber-added foods with acceptable consumer tolerance.
Gateway Project: ‘most important infrastructure megaproject today’
On Tuesday in New York City, President Biden formally announced a $292 billion grant to help complete an early phase of the Hudson Tunnel project, part of the much-anticipated Gateway Project. Rick Geddes, professor of policy analysis and management at…
American Chiropractic Association Elects New Leadership
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) installed new leadership during its annual meeting last week in Washington, D.C.
Legislation Introduced In Oklahoma Would Increase Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Nicole Miller (R-Edmond) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would prohibit step therapy requirements for metastatic cancer patients. Komen believes patients and their physicians should be able to make treatment decisions based on the particular needs of each patient without the burden of harmful insurer policies.
Tweets reveal where in cities people express different emotions
An analysis of nearly 2 million Tweets made by people in London and San Francisco explores specific events and types of locations that are associated with different emotions.
Global antimicrobial use in animals could increase by 8% by 2030
Despite concerns over antimicrobial resistance, global antimicrobial use in animals could increase by 8% by 2030.
YouTube’s latest monetization incentive ‘unlikely’ to sway creators
YouTube Shorts are now eligible for monetization, granting content creators a share of the revenue generated from viewership. Brooke Erin Duffy, associate professor of communication at Cornell University, researches digital and social media industries. She is co-author of “Platforms and Cultural Production,”…
War tourists fighting on a virtual front, since Ukraine-Russia war
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, a new group of ‘war tourists’ has emerged – those who are fighting on a virtual front.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Spreads the Love with Annual Valentine’s Day Card Drive on CHLA.org
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles kicks off its annual Valentine’s Day card drive. Go to CHLA.org/Valentine to create an outer space-themed coloring card for CHLA’s pediatric patients.
Ancient fossils shed new light on evolution of sea worm
Ancient fossils have shed new light on a type of sea worm linking it to the time of an evolutionary explosion that gave rise to modern animal life.
Over 4% of summer mortality in European cities is attributable to urban heat islands
Over four percent of deaths in cities during the summer months are due to urban heat islands, and one third of these deaths could be prevented by reaching a tree cover of 30%, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet and led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la Caixa” Foundation.
Why reflecting on your values before opening your mouth makes for happier relationships
Ever found yourself angry at a situation and in desperate need to tell the world about it by ranting to anyone who’ll listen? Maybe it’s time to pause; inhale and reflect on what values you hold dear.
Researchers take a step toward novel quantum simulators
If scaled up successfully, the team’s new system could help answer questions about certain kinds of superconductors and other unusual states of matter.
University Hospitals Chief Diversity, Equity & Belonging Officer Celina Cunanan Appointed Vice Chair of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health
The Board of Ohio Commission on Minority Health has appointed Celina Cunanan, MSN, APRN-CNM, Chief Diversity, Equity & Belonging Officer for UH, as Vice Chair of the Commission’s board of directors.
Smart stitches could reduce infection and simplify post op monitoring
A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could provide a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches.
Medicines that modify the circadian clock might help heal scars more cleanly
Healing often leaves a scar. But the role of the scar itself in healing is often underestimated: a scar that doesn’t heal cleanly can be painful or upsetting or affect the range of movement of the affected body part.
Smart contact lens that diagnoses and treats glaucoma
Glaucoma is a common ocular disease in which the optic nerve malfunctions due to the increased intraocular pressure (IOP) caused by drainage canal blocking in the eye.
Regular high-intensity physical activity in early adulthood may increase the risk of urinary and fecal incontinence in middle-aged women
According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland), early adulthood physical activity is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women.
Sepsis increased risk of heart failure and rehospitalization after hospital discharge
After hospital discharge, people hospitalized for sepsis or who developed it while hospitalized had a 38% higher risk of rehospitalization for all causes and a 43% higher risk of rehospitalization for cardiovascular causes compared to people without sepsis during hospitalization.
Rutgers to Open Alzheimer’s and Dementia Clinical Research and Treatment Center
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) is launching the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s and Dementia Clinical Research and Treatment Center. Based at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute and scheduled to open in fall 2023, the center will offer research expertise from the institute, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research as well as facilitate clinical research in Alzheimer’s disease that could result in new medical treatments.
Soil tainted by air pollution expels carbon
New UC Riverside research suggests nitrogen released by gas-powered machines causes dry soil to let go of carbon and release it back into the atmosphere, where it can contribute to climate change.
Medicaid Expansion in Southern States Associated with Earlier and More Comprehensive Breast Cancer Treatment
Patients in Southern states that expanded Medicaid were less likely to be uninsured and diagnosed with stage IV cancer.
To know where the birds are going, researchers turn to citizen science and machine learning
Computer scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in collaboration with biologists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, recently announced in the journal Methods in Ecology and Evolution a new, predictive model that is capable of accurately forecasting where a migratory bird will go next—one of the most difficult tasks in biology.
1.5-degree goal not plausible: social change more important than physical tipping points
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is currently not plausible, as is shown in a new, central study released by Universität Hamburg’s Cluster of Excellence “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society” (CLICCS).
‘Silly’ to expect AI mimicking human-written text could be easily detected
OpenAI, the creator of the chatbot ChatGPT, has released a software tool to identify text generated by artificial intelligence. However, the company warned the tool only correctly identified generated text as “likely AI-written” about a quarter of the time. Mor Naaman, professor…
Academic medical centers are linked to better health outcomes at neighboring hospitals, researchers find
A new study suggests that the presence of academic medical centers within a healthcare market is linked to better outcomes for patients treated at nearby community hospitals.
MD Anderson Research Highlights for February 1, 2023
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.
Lawrence Livermore’s Popular Science on Saturday Lecture Series Moves to Las Positas College
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) popular lecture series, “Science on Saturday,” returns Feb. 4 and runs through Feb. 25 at a new location: Las Positas College.
The Medical Minute: Never had a lipid panel? Here’s why it’s important
Know your numbers? A Penn State Health cardiologist says a lipid panel can help you stave off a heart attack.
Argonne’s Sibendu Som named American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow
Sibendu Som, whose work focuses on high-fidelity simulations of power generation and propulsion systems, has been designated a fellow by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Pro-cannabis social media linked to youths’ intentions to use
Despite laws against advertising cannabis to teens, young people reported in surveys that they still see a lot of positive cannabis messages through social media posts.
New State of the Art MRI Provides Greater Accuracy, Clearer Image, More Comfortable for Patients
Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, has acquired the Philips Ingenia Elition 3T MRI, the fastest diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging technology available. The 3T MRI was installed and is now operational.
Can virtual reality help athletes improve their performance?
The Tulane University football program experienced an incredible turnaround season in 2022. One of the programs that contributed to the team’s success was a new, unconventional initiative to strengthen players’ mental game by practicing in virtual worlds using virtual reality…
Study Finds Lack of Diversity in Stock Photography Sites, Challenging Health Outreach Efforts
A new study finds that the majority of images related to health topics on stock photography sites are of light-skinned people within a fairly narrow age range, making it more difficult – and expensive – for organizations to create health education materials aimed at reaching other groups.
First Kilonova Progenitor System Identified
Astronomers using data from the SMARTS 1.5-meter Telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO), a Program of NSF’s NOIRLab, have made the first confirmed detection of a star system that will one day form a kilonova — the ultra-powerful, gold-producing explosion created by merging neutron stars. These systems are so phenomenally rare that only about 10 such systems are thought to exist in the entire Milky Way.