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UrduResearch from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago promises to spare many premature infants from undergoing invasive eye exams to detect retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), the most common cause of preventable lifelong blindness in children in the U.S.
Month: June 2023
No more crying over rotting onions? Researchers gain insight into bacteria threatening Vidalia onion production
The Vidalia onion is a trademarked variety of sweet onion that can only be grown in several counties in Georgia by law.
Expanding use of brief assessment tools to increase early detection of mild cognitive impairment in primary care
Mild cognitive impairment, which occurs in about one in six individuals in the U.S., age 65 and older, remains substantially underdiagnosed, especially in disadvantaged populations.
Alarming antibiotic resistance discovered in war-torn Ukraine
Researchers led by Lund University in Sweden have assisted microbiologists in Ukraine in investigating bacterial resistance among the war-wounded patients treated in hospitals.
New research shows promise for drug to lessen side effects of blood thinning drugs for stroke patients with bleeding in the brain
The results of a clinical trial have shown that a drug commonly used for patients with bleeding disorders has the potential to be used to lessen the side effects of blood-thinning drugs for patients who have experienced a stroke.
Sponges and their microbiome: Interacting for millions of years
For a number of years, mounting evidence has shown that the microbiome – the totality of all microorganisms that inhabit a living being – interacts with its host in various ways and can influence key life processes.
Gullies on Mars could have been formed by recent periods of liquid meltwater, study suggests
A study led by Brown University researchers offers new insights into how water from melting ice could have played a recent role in the formation of ravine-like channels that cut down the sides of impact craters on Mars.
We are wasting up to 20 percent of our time on computer problems
Even though our computers are now better than 15 years ago, they still malfunction between 11 and 20 per cent of the time, a new study from the University of Copenhagen and Roskilde University concludes.
Is a foreign-sounding name a disadvantage?
Sports are a way in for people who want to build contacts with other people. Sports give you an opportunity to integrate and interact with people on an equal footing. For immigrants, sports can be the key that allows them to fit into a society.
Newsweek Recognizes Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center as “America’s Best Cancer Hospital 2023” and #1 Cancer Hospital in New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek.
Mental illness obstructs cancer screening
A new study from Aarhus University shows that far too many people with psychological challenges do not accept offers of colorectal cancer screening.
Higher average temperature linked to serious vision impairment among older Americans
American adults 65 years old and older living in warmer regions are more likely to have serious vision impairment than their peers living in cooler regions, according to a recent study published in the journal Ophthalmic Epidemiology.
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire – and normal numbers of national park visitors
Wildfire smoke threatens human health and welfare, especially if humans are exposed to smoke for long periods or while exercising – such as during a hiking trip to one of America’s beloved national parks.
Four firms receive ORNL small business awards
Four firms doing business with the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory received ORNL Small Business Awards during an awards ceremony on June 29.
Dr. Adam Schell and Dr. Mara Vucich of The Maryland Spine Center at Mercy are Featured Guests for the July 2023 edition of “Medoscopy”
Dr. Adam Schell and Dr. Mara Vucich of The Maryland Spine Center at Mercy in Baltimore are featured guests for the July 2023 edition of “Medoscopy”
Pancreatic Cancer Risk Lower if Pancreatic Cysts Remain Stable for Five Years
Low-risk branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) are the most common precancerous form of mucinous pancreatic cysts and once identified require regular surveillance imaging. But consensus is still forming around how long that watchful period should last.
Adding natural molecule to toothpastes and mouthwash may help prevent plaque and cavities
Most of the world’s population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop them at some point in their lives.
How do batteries of our body break?
With aging mitochondria – powerhouses of cells – can lose fragments of their DNA, that leads to different pathologies, especially as far as brain and muscles is concerned.
Law and diversity experts react to Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action in institutes of higher education. The Court ruled 6-3 that admissions programs at Harvard University and University of North Carolina violated the 14th Amendment. “The Court showed a deep suspicion of…
How the cat nose knows what it’s smelling
Scientists have found the secret to felines’ finesse at sniffing out food, friends and foes. A complex collection of tightly coiled bony airway structures gets the credit, according to the first detailed analysis of the domestic cat’s nasal airway.
MSU expert: Travel tips for summer – and beyond
Michael McCall, Hilton Hotels Fellow in the top-ranked School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University, discusses how the travel industry has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and shares tips for an enjoyable travel experience.
Clinical Chemistry Achieves Impact Factor of 9.3; Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine Debuts at 2.0
AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine, is pleased to announce that the journal Clinical Chemistry received an impact factor of 9.3 —the second highest in the journal’s history—and the Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine (JALM) received its first impact factor, of 2.0, according to the newly released 2022 Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Raises More Than $5 Million at Annual Network Celebration
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Raises More Than $5 Million at Annual Network Celebration
Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, Mayo Clinic study finds
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals that performing a minor surgical procedure on patients newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer helps to identify cancer spread early and determine the stage of cancer.
NYU Tandon School of Engineering welcomes hundreds of city students into its free summer courses
This summer, more than 270 New York City middle and high school students will gain hands-on experience and contribute to critical science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research, through NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s decade-plus long program offering free summer education to city students.
9 Warning Signs of a Heart Attack from Your Body a Month Before
The No. 1 cause of death in both men and women is heart disease. Heart attacks do not always happen like they do in the movies. Heart attacks can happen suddenly or silently, but warning signs may occur for many…
Water fasts can help you lose weight, but you might gain it back quickly
Water fasts, where people consume nothing but water, may not be a long-term weight loss strategy
What are the reverberations of Russia’s short-lived mutiny?
In an emergency televised address to the Russian people on Saturday, as Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private army of mercenaries rumbled nearly 500 miles toward Moscow on its “march for justice,” Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced the traitors, vowed punishment, and compared the scenario to the turmoil that resulted in the Russian Revolution.
With sheer determination, researchers can make tough materials that bend without breaking
Shear band formation is not typically a good sign in a material — the bands often appear before a material fractures or fails. But materials science and engineering researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have found that shear bands aren’t always a negative; under the right conditions, they can improve the ductility, or the plasticity, of a material.
Sandia leans into a hybrid work model
Sandia National Laboratories is adopting a permanent hybrid workforce, increasing the number of telecommuters and remote workers across the organization. Sandia also plans to establish several hubs around the country that eventually will allow classified work to be done at secure locations other than those in New Mexico and California.
Health Experts Address Alarming Disparities in Black Maternal Health
Experts from Cedars-Sinai, BlackDoctors.org, the California Black Women’s Health Project and the Morehouse School of Medicine participated in a recent discussion that addressed the high rate of pregnancy-related deaths among Black mothers.
Akiko Iwasaki, Ph.D., Is 2023–2024 President of The American Association of Immunologists
AAI announces new president
Patients Taking Popular Medications for Diabetes and Weight Loss Should Stop Before Elective Surgery, ASA Suggests
With the growing popularity of medications like Ozempic® (semaglutide), Trulicity® (dulaglutide), and other glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and weight loss, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) suggests withholding the medication before elective surgery to reduce the risk of complications associated with anesthesia in adults and children.
Faster, safer target prep
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed a method to simplify one step of radioisotope production — and it’s faster and safer.
Three Medical Students at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Named Tillman Scholars
This week, the Pat Tillman Foundation announced it had selected three students at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to be 2023 Tillman Scholars. The foundation provides scholarship funding to military veterans to pursue higher education and continue their service in the fields of health care, business, law, public service, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), education, and the humanities.
UT Southwestern toxicologist offers tips to keep food safe during summer grilling season
The arrival of summer marks the return of a cherished activity: backyard grilling. A UT Southwestern Medical Center toxicologist offers some cautionary guidelines to help you and your guests avoid food poisoning.
Analysis Suggests 2021 Texas Abortion Ban Resulted in Nearly 9,800 Extra Live Births in State In Year After Law Went Into Effect
In a peer-reviewed research letter published online today in JAMA, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health estimate that a Texas abortion ban that went into effect in September 2021 was associated with 9,799 additional live births in the state between April and December 2022.
UTHealth Houston expert available to discuss anti-Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi ahead of FDA decision
The FDA has granted Priority Review to the anti-Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi for the traditional approval application, with required action from the agency by July 6, 2023. Paul E. Schulz, MD, professor of neurology and director of the Neurocognitive Disorders Center with McGovern…
5 ways Argonne entangled with Ant-Man to get people to geek out about quantum science
Whether Ant-Man is shrinking between atoms or communicating through entangled particles, his true superpower is his ability to excite people about quantum science. Argonne assembled experts to spread the word about the real science of the quantum realm.
Native Americans’ Awareness of Omission and Discrimination Fuels Civic Engagement
Derogatory stereotypes constitute a clear form of discrimination, but an absence of information about a group in mainstream society can also communicate a lack of respect. That is the case for Native Americans, who are often underrepresented in media and policy discussions. In a recent Psychological Science study, researchers found that Native American adults who identified more strongly as Native were more likely to notice group omission and discrimination, prompting increased civic engagement.
Heat-related Emergencies on the Rise – Ochsner Health Expert Available to Interview
With temperatures and the heat index reaching 100 degrees, taking the proper precautions to prevent heat stroke is important. Heat Stroke is a major cause of illness and even death during the hot summer months. It is a danger for…
Climate crisis will fuel more intense ‘heat domes’
The brutal “heat dome” spreading beyond Texas is one of the worst the nation has seen. The weather phenomenon, which occurs when a persistent region of high-pressure traps heat over an area, will only become more frequent and intense with climate change, warns an atmospheric scientist.
U law expert available to comment on Supreme Court decision on affirmative action
In a widely anticipated decision, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued a decision finding that race-conscious admissions policies were unconstitutional. Students for Fair Admissions filed the original case against Harvard and the University of North Carolina. The decision, however, has…
Study suggests need for iron tests in teen girls & young women
A national study of blood ferritin and hemoglobin levels from tween, teen and young adult females suggests routine screening might be needed for iron deficiency and anemia.
Transferring Data with Many Colors of Light Simultaneously
The Lightwave Research Lab has developed a fast and extremely efficient method for transferring huge amounts of data. The technique uses dozens of frequencies of light to transfer several streams of information over a fiber optic cable simultaneously.
Proteins Predict Significant Step Toward Development of Diabetes
Scientists have taken an important step forward in predicting who will develop Type 1 diabetes months before symptoms appear.
Surgical stabilization of odontoid fractures improves outcomes
Odontoid fractures—those occurring in the second cervical vertebra—are common in elderly patients after a low-energy fall. However, whether the initial treatment should be surgical or nonoperative still isn’t known. Previous studies haven’t accounted for differences in injury severity, or the presence or absence of neurologic impairment, which can affect patients’ results.
U.S. Infant Mortality Declined, But Low Birth Weight, Preterm Births Increased
Researchers examined time trends and racial inequities in infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births from 2007 to 2019. Results showed that from 2014 to 2019 infant mortality fell, while low birth weight and preterm births rose. For all three indicators, researchers reported significant inequities between white and Black infants. When compared with white infants, Black infants experienced a significant twofold greater infant mortality and low birth weight and one-and-a-half times greater preterm birth rate.
Researchers discover new opportunities for preventing kidney injury following cardiac surgery
A new study finds that the minimum level of oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass may be lower than previously thought — meaning, there may be opportunities to avoid transfusing patients during cardiac surgical procedures. Researchers say cardiac surgical programs may be unnecessarily transfusing patients to prevent kidney injury.
Amitabh Goel, MD, FACS, Named Verified Surgeon of Quality by Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative
Hernia Awareness Month occurs each year in June, and this year the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative (ACHQC) is celebrating with the launch of its new Verified Surgeon of Quality Program. Amitabh Goel, MD, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery at University Hospitals (UH) Geneva Medical Center, and clinical professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has been recognized by the organization as a Verified Surgeon of Quality.