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Urdu“The unprecedented societal interruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 and onward took their toll on economic activity.
Month: August 2023
Snakebites in rural Mozambique can cost households five times more than uncomplicated malaria
A new study estimates that snakebites resulted in the loss of 3,000 productive days of work and school in the Mopeia district, causing a median financial setback of 17 USD for each affected household. This is almost five times the cost of contracting uncomplicated malaria.
Stress and insomnia linked to irregular heart rhythms after menopause
A study of more than 83,000 questionnaires by women ages 50-79, found more than 25% developed irregular heart rhythms, known as atrial fibrillation, which may increase their risk for stroke and heart failure.
WVU, Marshall launch program to keep young professionals in the Mountain State
First Ascent, a new program designed to cultivate and retain local talent within West Virginia, is now accepting applications from recent West Virginia University and Marshall University graduates, helping the Mountain State’s best and brightest young professionals stay close to home.
Novel chemosensor-based method for rapid detection of bacterial toxin
The COVID-19 pandemic made it very clear that we need better methods to quickly screen for dangerous pathogens and substances.
Pandemic pushed half-million kids into grandparents’ homes
Grandparents appeared to serve as an important private safety net when COVID-19 first hit the U.S., according to a study led by a Washington State University researcher.
Argonne’s Chain Reaction Innovations program supports breakthrough technologies
Startups embedded in Argonne’s world-class laboratory work with scientists to create market-ready businesses that are the future of clean energy technology.
Extreme Weather as the New Norm: American University Experts Available for Comment
WHAT: As scientists, policymakers and communities continue to grapple with extreme weather events and a changing climate, American University experts are available to comment on a wide range of topics and ramifications. WHEN/WHERE: August 30, 2023 – ongoing; availability in-studio, through email, phone or Zoom WHO: Paul Bledsoe is an adjunct professorial lecturer at the Center for Environmental Policy in AU’s School of Public Affairs.
MD Anderson Research Highlights for August 30, 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.
Recent developments include a novel computational tool to detect single base pair DNA changes in single-cell sequencing data, a potential target to treat hypertension caused by drugs commonly used in organ transplants, further insights into the steps involved in genetic recombination, a novel treatment target for a subset of adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), a combination therapy that improves outcomes in certain patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and a target for treating prolonged cytopenia in patients with relapsed/refractory large B cell lymphoma treated with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy.
Cabling for LHC Upgrade Wraps Up
Experts at Berkeley Lab finished winding more than 2000 kilometers of superconducting wire into cables for new magnets that will help upgrade the Large Hadron Collider and the search for new physics.
Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation to Host 6th Annual NICUSTRONG Walk to Advance Care for Smallest Patients
Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation to Host 6th Annual NICUSTRONG Walk to Advance Care for Smallest Patients
Penn Medicine Researchers Identify the Link Between Memory and Appetite in the Human Brain to Explain Obesity
Disrupted connections between memory and appetite regulating brain circuits are directly proportional to BMI, notably in patients who suffer from disordered or overeating that can lead to obesity, such as binge eating disorder, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Warning Signs, When to Get Screened and Important New Treatments
Renowned prostate cancer researcher Dr. Lorelei Mucci is the director of strategic research partnerships at the American Cancer Society. Her role includes leading an ACS initiative called IMPACT, or “Improving Mortality Toward Prostate Cancer Together” to address the alarming negative trends in prostate cancer incidence and disparities. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Dr. Mucci reviews the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer, including important information about risk factors, PSA screening, and more.
Parental incarceration increases cardiovascular risk in young adults
New research from UChicago Medicine suggests parental incarceration elevates cardiovascular risk in early adulthood, potentially contributing to larger health disparities.
Enhancing Immune Defenses: Researchers Unveil the Secrets of Specialized T Cells to Conquer Tumors
Immunologists have uncovered new approaches to enhance protection from tumors and infections.
Obesity experts spotlight safety gap in clinical trials and drug labeling for people with obesity
A new opinion piece published in Health Affairs Forefront raises questions around current approaches to assess drug safety and effectiveness in people with obesity.
Pancreatic cancer research in vaccines, immune-based therapies and KRAS inhibition funded by The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading non-profit in the fight against pancreatic cancer, has awarded Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers William Freed-Pastor, MD, PhD, and Julien Dilly, MS, research grants of $250,000 and $150,000, respectively over a 2-year period, to support their crucial work in the field of pancreatic cancer research.
UC Davis MIND Institute director calls for new approach to equity in autism, fragile X research
UC Davis MIND Institute Director Leonard Abbeduto has co-authored a paper in the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities that calls for a paradigm shift in disability research.
Take a stroll – with cats to increase health and well-being
Over 3 million cats enter shelters in the United States each year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Dr. Carol Nwelue discusses school backpack and playground safety.
Carol Nwelue, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, answers common patient questions and reacts to the latest medical research. Why are heavy backpacks potentially dangerous for kids? (SOT@ :14, TRT :30) Are roller bag backpacks a safe choice? (SOT@…
First Responders Are People, Too: Study Shows How Dehumanization Leads to Burnout
Emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and other first responders are often hailed as heroes.
New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation, childhood blood lead levels
Living in a racially segregated neighborhood puts Black children at a higher risk of having elevated blood lead levels, and this association has persisted over more than two decades, according to new research from the Children’s Environmental Health Initiative, which is led by University of Illinois Chicago Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda.
Researchers Test Quantum Theory with Precision-Engineered Thin Films
Scientists can now verify theoretical predictions using one-dimensional compositions grown in-situ at a synchrotron spectroscopy station.
Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants
Research tracking academic trajectories of late preterm infants from infancy to kindergarten identifies developmental risks and how to promote resilience.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer Provides Expert Patient Perspectives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This fall, Living Beyond Breast cancer, the national patient information and support organization, is providing expert patient perspectives on patients living with breast cancer. Connect with members of the LBBC community to discuss living with breast cancer, racial equity in breast cancer health, and body image and reconstruction.
UC Irvine researchers discover a nanobody which may lead to treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa
A special antibody derived from llamas —called a nanobody — can stop the misfolding and the activation of Rhodopsin, a molecule whose mutations can lead to blindness.
Using neuroscience to stop phantom braking
When customers began complaining that their vehicles with driver-assistance technologies were “phantom braking” or slamming on the brakes without any visible obstacles present, researchers at Michigan State University wanted to learn more about this phenomenon — why it happens and how to stop it.
Experts: Supply chains that run through Tampa Bay could be at risk from Idalia
The anticipated storm surge from Hurricane Idalia could affect supply chains that run through the Tampa Bay metro area, including petroleum products from the Gulf Coast that supply many central Florida population centers. U.S. supply chain experts Benjamin Ruddell…
El estudio explora el impacto que tienen los traumas de la infancia en la función sexual de las mujeres de mediana edad
Uno de cada tres niños vivirá, al menos, una situación estresante o traumática en la infancia, como el divorcio de su padre y madre, o que un miembro de la familia tenga problemas con el consumo de drogas o alcohol, de acuerdo con la última Encuesta Nacional de Salud Infantil.
Milenkovic gaining biological insights by analyzing data embedded in non-Euclidean spaces
Olgica Milenkovic’s group has been developing machine learning approaches that can tell revealing new stories about biological phenomena—but her work has very old roots.
UC Davis Eye Center tests experimental gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Ophthalmologists at UC Davis Health used an experimental gene therapy last month to treat a patient with wet age-related macular degeneration, or wet AMD. Wet AMD is a leading cause of vision loss among older adults. Glenn Yiu, a professor of ophthalmology at UC Davis Health, is the principal investigator for the new clinical trial.
Disaster research experts can discuss topics related to Hurricane Idalia
Faculty from the University of Delaware’s Disaster Research Center can talk about a variety of topics related to Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to strengthen and slam into Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Experts can provide insight into hurricane preparedness, sea-level rise,…
Accommodating too much in school makes children more anxious
“If you are afraid to speak in class and the teacher lets you be exempt from it throughout secondary school, you will not get better at speaking out loud. You just get more anxious about it.”
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS NAMED “TOP DOCS” BY WHAT’S UP MEDIA
Mercy’s Drs. Kamala Littleton, Clayton Alexander, John-Paul Rue, Teresa Diaz-Montes and Susan Peeler have been named “TOP DOCS” by What’s Up Media
Kevin Kline, MD, Appointed as Penn Medicine’s Inaugural Medical Director for LGBTQ+ Health
In his new role, Kline will partner with fellow leaders at Penn Medicine’s Program for LGBTQ+ Health.
Clinical Labs’ Quick Response to COVID-19 Helped Reduce Hospitalizations and Save Lives
A new survey from the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) found that clinical labs’ robust, rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to contain the virus and save lives. However, the challenges labs faced with insufficient supplies and staffing shortages have only intensified since 2020. The percentage of laboratory professionals reporting staffing issues rose steadily from 35.4% in May 2020 to 87.5% in January 2022—raising questions about whether labs would have the necessary resources to respond to a similar public health emergency today.
Ola Landgren, MD, PhD, Multiple Myeloma researcher at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is available for interviews.
MULTIPLE MYELOMA EXPERT: If you are seeking an expert to discuss Multiple Myeloma, its causes, treatment options and the latest research, Ola Landgren, M.D., Ph.D., is available today. Dr. Landgren is Chief of the Division of Myeloma at Sylvester Comprehensive…
Psychiatrist Available to Discuss National Suicide Prevention Month
Psychiatrist Liat Jarkon, D.O., director of the Center for Behavioral Health at New York Institute of Technology, is available for interview/comment on this and other mental-health-related topics. Contact [email protected]. In 2021, an estimated 1.7 million suicide attempts took place in the United States. In addition,…
Climate Change-Induced Drought May Transform Parts of the Amazon’s Rainforests Into Savannas
A portion of Amazonian lowland rainforest – areas critical to absorbing carbon dioxide and buffering climate change – may morph over time into dry, grassy savannas, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Preparing clinicians for the international anti-LGBTQI+ crisis
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and additional sexual and gender minority (LGBTQI+) people in every region of the world face marginalization and oppression.
Saving species from extinction – high-quality kākāpō population sequencing provides breakthrough in understanding key conservation genetics
High-quality sequencing of nearly the entire kākāpō population, funded through a Genomics Aotearoa project, is helping New Zealand to manage the health of this critically endangered species.
Enhanced chemical weathering: A solution to the climate crisis?
The Earth is getting hotter and consequences have been made manifest this summer around the world.
Idalia exposes Florida communications patchwork, limits to information access
Hurricane Idalia is gaining strength as it nears Florida, and officials have issued warnings, watches, and evacuation orders along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Rebecca Brenner is a disaster policy expert and senior lecturer in the Brooks School of Public Policy at…
Medicine: Mozart lullaby may relive pain in newborns during blood spot test
Playing a Mozart lullaby may help reduce the pain experienced by newborn babies undergoing a heel prick blood test, according to a randomised, blinded clinical trial involving 100 infants published in Pediatric Research.
Want to Fight Climate Change? Don’t Poach Gorillas (or Elephants, Hornbills, Toucans, etc.)
A new paper by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) found that overhunting of large seed dispersing wildlife such as gorillas and elephants makes forests less able to store or sequester carbon
Department of Energy Announces $24 Million for Research on Quantum Networks
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $24 million in funding for three collaborative projects in quantum network research.
WashU Expert: ‘Golden Bachelor’ could normalize quest for romance at any age
This fall, ABC will premiere the reality show “The Golden Bachelor,” a spinoff of “The Bachelor,” where the star is Gerry Turner, a 71-year-old man looking for a new partner. The show has the potential to help normalize the desire for love at any age, said an expert on productive engagement of older adults.
Innovative solutions wanted amidst rapidly rising housing costs
Ivory Innovations is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) selects Symplectic Elements to enable comprehensive research management
Digital Science is pleased to announce that Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has chosen Symplectic Elements from Digital Science’s flagship products to advance awareness of its world-class research.
Scancell’s DNA-based vaccine shown to be effective at protecting against COVID-19
A DNA-based vaccine is very effective at protecting against COVID-19, according to a joint preclinical study by Scancell Ltd and Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) recently published in the Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedicine.