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UrduThe Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) recognizes September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month annually, and this year is sharing an array of impactful resources aimed at raising awareness about gynecologic cancers and promoting education. FWC provides free educational materials and informative trainings and webinars year-round, and this month will be featuring new and existing resources for those at risk to develop gyn cancer, as well as gyn cancer patients, caregivers, survivors, and health care professionals.
Month: August 2023
Heart transplant patients from socioeconomically distressed communities face higher mortality, organ failure risk
FINDINGS People from socioeconomically distressed communities who underwent heart transplantation between 2004 and 2018 faced a 10% greater relative risk of experiencing graft failure and dying within five years compared to people from non-distressed communities. In addition, following implementation of the 2018 UNOS Heart Allocation policy, transplant recipients between 2018 and 2022 faced an approximately 20% increase in relative risk of dying or experiencing graft failure within three years compared with the pre-policy period.
Redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Proven Effective, Safe
Cedars-Sinai investigators are leaders in the innovation and use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with balloon-expandable valves. They now show that redo TAVR procedures are both safe and effective when compared with situations in which patients with similar risk profiles undergo the same procedure for the first time.
Department of Energy Announces $29 Million for Research on Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Resources for Fusion Energy Sciences
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $29 million in funding for seven team awards for research in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data resources for fusion energy sciences.
X biometrics collection: Cornell experts on fighting bots, privacy
Social media platform X plans to collect user biometric, employment, and education data as a matter of policy. The following Cornell University experts are available for comment. Stephen Wicker, professor and expert on data privacy, says biometrics collection on social…
Protecting the protectors: Virginia Tech researchers work to secure power grid communication on military bases.
For months, U.S. officials have been sniffing out malicious computer code that they suspect to be planted inside the power grid and communication control systems on U.S. military bases. Virginia Tech researchers already are working on a plan to secure future military base power grid operations and their critical missions from such threats.
Intestinal bacteria release molecular ‘brake’ on weight gain
Bacteria that live in the intestines inhibit a molecule that limits the amount of fat absorbed, increasing weight gain in mice fed a high-sugar, high-fat diet, researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center report. The findings, published in Science, could eventually lead to new ways to combat obesity, diabetes, and malnutrition – health problems that plague hundreds of millions worldwide.
Do artificial roosts help bats? Illinois experts say more research needed
Artificial roosts for bats come in many forms, but a new conservation practice and policy article from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests the structures haven’t been studied rigorously enough and may harm bats in some scenarios.
The Medical Minute: How to communicate with someone who doesn’t hear? Just ask them.
You don’t need to know sign language to have meaningful conversations with someone who can’t hear. All you need is a little planning and some empathy. Two Penn State Health experts explain.
Case Western Reserve University faculty available to discuss Hurricane Idalia, its impact and what to expect in its wake
https://thedaily.case.edu/what-can-we-expect-in-the-wake-of-hurricane-idalia-cwru-faculty-share-their-expertise/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=thedaily_expertinsights Tali Babila, assistant professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Peter Shulman, the Elizabeth and Raymond Armington Professor and associate professor in the Department of History Thomas King, professor and chair of the Department of Accountancy …
Sylvester researchers help identify mechanisms by which multiple myeloma escapes targeted immunotherapy
Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are part of an international team of scientists who identified mechanisms by which some multiple myelomas become resistant to initially effective T-cell therapies. Article in Aug. 31 issue of Nature Medicine.
Using Evidence From Last Ice Age, Scientists Predict Effects of Rising Seas on Coastal Habitats
The rapid sea level rise and resulting retreat of coastal habitat seen at the end of the last Ice Age could repeat itself if global average temperatures rise beyond certain levels, according to an analysis by an international team of scientists from more than a dozen institutions, including Rutgers.
Shadow of former dictatorship hangs heavy in Chile
The government of Chile announced a national search plan to find the remains of people who disappeared under the country’s military rule from 1973 to 1990. Raymond Craib, professor of history at Cornell University with a focus on modern Latin America,…
Webb Reveals New Structures Within Iconic Supernova
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered new details in Supernova 1987A with its NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) instrument. Structures, some only visible in infrared wavelengths, provide clues into the development of supernovas over time.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service study shows toxicant effective tool to reduce feral hog populations
A warfarin-based toxicant has been shown to be an effective option for landowners in the control of feral hog numbers and damage on their property, according to a study by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Argonne shares urban science success story as part of UN Habitat Assembly
New student program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory helps high school students from underserved communities get ready for STEM internships.
Duke Expert: The Cause of Gun Violence is Multifactorial
There have been more than 28,500 deaths due to gun violence in the U.S. in 2023 so far, according to Gun Violence Archive. Incidents of gun violence have long spurred debate about how to curb the problem. While some may…
25% Decline in Radiology Fee-for-Service Medicare Reimbursements Over 16 Year Period
This study found that radiologist reimbursement for imaging provided to Medicare patients has decreased substantially over 16 years when accounting for inflation.
Gene therapy for brain tumor shows promising early results in humans
A new study from the University of Michigan Department of Neurosurgery and Rogel Cancer Center shows promising early results that a therapy combining cell-killing and immune-stimulating drugs are safe and effective in extending survival for patients with gliomas, a highly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Mayo Clinic researchers publish key findings about cell proteins to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patient with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from immunotherapy.
TRIAD Streamlines Edge Processing of Data in Phased-Array Antennas
As the number of elements on phased array antennas continues to grow, so does the volume of data that must be processed. To address this, researchers have developed a new approach to process that data closer to where it is generated – on the antenna subarrays themselves.
Orthopedic Physicians Treat Patients of Different Genders Consistently, According to Mount Sinai Study
We were curious if we presented the same case, a meniscus injury and an athlete to male and female physicians, and we named the patient Sam, specifically, to be gender neutral, we had three different instances. We sent the instance…
New giant planet evidence of possible planetary collisions
A Neptune-sized planet denser than steel has been discovered by an international team of astronomers, who believe its composition could be the result of a giant planetary clash.
Applications Open for Graduate Programs in Chemistry and Green Chemistry & Sustainability (Semester 2/2023)
The Master and Doctoral Degrees Programs in Chemistry and Green Chemistry & Sustainability, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University are now accepting applications for the second semester of academic year 2023.
“Nurturing Emotional Intelligence with the Humanities” Seminar
The Faculty of Arts, in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University’s Office of International Affairs and Global Network, and UNESCO, will co-host a seminar on “Nurturing Emotional Intelligence with the Humanities” on September 7, 2023, from 9:00-12:00 hrs.
Recreational Tennis Correlates to High Overall Fitness
“We sent this survey to the 10,000 recreational tennis players in the United States. And what we found was that on every single variable tennis players score higher than the general population. So this is, like I said, it’s probably…
Starting young girls out on some form of strength and resistance training would help prevent common sports injuries, says Director of Player Medical Services of the U.S. Open
Female athletes are not typically focusing, from a young age, on any weight, strength, and resistance training, whereas male athletes tend to lift weights their whole lives. And why is that? It’s just something that is just ingrained in us…
The Wrong Stringing of a Racket Can Cause Arm Pain, Says Chief Medical Officer of the U.S. Open
There’s really a whole science behind the stringing that’s done for the rackets in terms of the type of string that you use, the type of pattern, the type of tension. And so if you are getting pain anywhere in…
Pulmonary embolism deaths, disparities high despite advancements in care
Despite advancements in care, a Michigan Medicine study finds that the death rate for pulmonary embolism remains high and unchanged in recent years – more often killing men, Black patients and those from rural areas.
Better paths yield better AI
Like climbing a mountain via the shortest possible path, improving classification tasks can be achieved by choosing the most influential path to the output, and not just by learning with deeper networks.
Talk therapy with other moms an effective treatment for postpartum depression, McMaster research shows
Researchers from McMaster University worked with nearly 200 mothers over a year and a half, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and found those receiving treatment from their peers were 11 times more likely to experience remission of their major depressive disorder.
From Clouds to Penguins: How Atmospheric Field Research Helps Us Understand Our World
Scientists working on atmospheric research campaigns have opportunities to collect data and have experiences available nowhere else.
The Tiny Fish With Big Impact
The zebrafish is one of the most powerful biomedical research tools in use today. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is using them to better understand what causes pediatric cancer.
When the Gig is Up; Gig Workers Don’t Always Trust Their Boss and That Might Be a Good Thing
Researchers from the University of New Hampshire took a closer look at gig workers – which include freelancers, independent contractors and temporary workers – and examined relationships between workers and their managers and found that one trait, trust, could be a double-edged sword.
Research unravels how spider mites quickly evolve resistance to toxins
University of Utah biologist Richard Clark has published research this month that sheds new light on how the two-spotted spider mite mite, known to science as Tetranychus urticae, quickly evolves resistance to foreign compounds, known as xenobiotics.
New study shows promising evidence for sickle cell gene therapy
UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital was one of three sites to enroll patients in a clinical trial to test a potentially curative stem cell gene therapy for sickle cell disease. The results were promising.
Tufts Welcomes the Undergraduate Class of 2027
Tufts President Sunil Kumar welcomed members of the Class of 2027 to Tufts on August 30. The incoming first year class is Tufts’ most racially and ethnically diverse class ever.
Researchers Test Quantum Theory with Precision-Engineered Thin Films
Comparing experimental results and theoretical calculations can be difficult for quantum materials. One solution is to use sample materials that isolate and emphasize an atomic line with one dimensional properties. In this study, scientists grew thin films of layered copper-oxygen materials to experimentally test theories of electron interaction in quantum materials. The study indicates that standard theory is not sufficient and requires a new term to fit the experimental data.
Scientists Studying Idalia in Real-time Available to Comment on Hurricanes and Warming Oceans
Is there a connection between the incidence of hurricanes and warming oceans? What do we know? Travis Miles and Scott Glenn, physical oceanographers at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, have answers. The following quotes from Miles and…
Can Taking Statins After a Bleeding Stroke Lower Risk of Another Stroke?
People who have had a stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of having another stroke, especially ischemic stroke, compared to people who also had an intracerebral hemorrhage but were not taking statins, according to a new study published in the August 30, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Neighbors can influence your decision to buy solar panels
If you’re a homeowner, have a high-level job, and have friends or family members with solar panels, chances are that you’ve got them, too.
Extreme dietary habits for carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy: findings from a large-scale cohort study in Japan
A new study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, suggests that extreme dietary habits involving carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy.
Boys’ snooze patterns remain stable before their teenage years
The time it takes for boys to fall asleep remains the same between 10 and 12 years of age, according to new Flinders University research.
Van Andel Institute scientist nets $2.4 million award to study ‘cellular powerhouses’
Our cells are powered by tiny “powerplants” called mitochondria, which transform nutrients into fuel that sustains life. But there’s more to the story of mitochondria, says Van Andel Institute Assistant Professor Sara Nowinski, Ph.D.
Alcohol makes you more likely to approach attractive people but doesn’t make others seem better looking: Study
It’s “liquid courage,” not necessarily “beer goggles”: New research indicates that consuming alcohol makes you more likely to approach people you already find attractive but does not make others appear more attractive, according to a report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
The robustness of the world’s skyscrapers stress-tested by Surrey model
The safety of tall buildings in the world’s cities, in the face of extreme external traumas like vehicle impacts, blasts or fires, has been tested using a model developed by structural engineers at the University of Surrey – with reassuring results.
Fish oil supplement claims often vague, not supported by data
Your daily dose of omega-3s may not be doing what you think it is. Most fish oil supplements on the market today have labels boasting health benefits that aren’t supported by clinical data, according to a study published in JAMA Cardiology by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
HEAL expands naloxone access to turn the tide on overdose deaths
Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a time when attention is directed toward raising awareness about opioid overdose and ways to reverse the deadly effects.
Spelt or common wheat? Their diversity of nutritional components prevents identification of one species as the healthiest
After comparing 90 varieties of spelt with 9 varieties of modern, common wheat, a study by the UCO concluded that the marked heterogeneity characterizing the nutritional compounds of the different varieties makes it impossible to state that one species is healthier than the other.
Blood cell insights offer potential boost to lung cancer therapies
Fresh discoveries about a type of immune cells could give lung cancer patients a more accurate prognosis and better identify who will benefit from immunotherapies.