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UrduFor the last 75 years a core hypothesis of neuroscience has been that the basic computational element of the brain is the neuronal soma, where the long and ramified dendritic trees are only cables that enable them to collect incoming signals from its thousands of connecting neurons.
Year: 2023
Global Medical Device Panel Finds Little Evidence Linking Health Technology Assessment Processes to Medical Device Purchasing Decisions
Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR, announced the publication of a systematic literature review showing that there is sparce evidence in the health research literature to link health technology assessment processes and outcomes with device purchasing decisions.
Emergency Departments Saw Firearm Injuries in Children Double During Pandemic
Pediatric Emergency Department (ED) visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic compared to earlier trends, according to a multicenter study published in the journal Pediatrics.
Researchers Use a Novel Approach to Design a COVID-19 Antiviral Drug
Solving atomic structure and binding for improved antiviral drugs.
Could fitness tests do more harm than good for Aussie kids?
Beep test or shuttle run – we all remember fitness time trials in school. But did you know that your early experiences of compulsory fitness may have influenced your current views of physical exercise (PE)?
Growing Body of Research Suggests Low-Dose Atropine Can Help Slow Myopia Progression in Children
Compelling evidence accumulated over the last 20 years, conducted primarily in East Asia, suggests that an eye drop, low-dose atropine, can significantly slow the progression of myopia. However, a U.S.-based study published this year showed mixed results, underscoring the need for more research on myopia and atropine.
Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, to Become Next President of the American Society of Nephrology
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is pleased to announce that Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, will become the society’s next president. Dr. Crews, who succeeds Michelle A. Josephson, MD, FASN, will assume her new role on January 1, 2024.
Pathologic Scoring Shows Promise for Assessing Lung Tumor Therapy Response
A new pathologic scoring system that accurately assesses how much lung tumor is left after a patient receives presurgical cancer treatments can be used to predict survival, according to new research led by investigators at the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Mark Foundation Center for Advanced Genomics and Imaging at the Johns Hopkins University.
Children With Sickle Cell Disease Appear to Suffer Eye Complications at Same Rate as Adults
Largest study of children with sickle cell disease finds one in three had retinopathy.
Real-World Analysis of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Compared with kidney transplant recipients who did not receive sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, those treated with the medications had lower risks of experiencing kidney transplant failure, kidney transplant rejection, major adverse cardiac events, all-cause mortality, and genitourinary infections.
New study: Racial Disparities in Glaucoma Care Persist, Regardless of Socioeconomic Status
Big data research shows Black and Hispanic patients 30% more likely to develop poor vision.
Could Magnetic Cell Delivery Transform the Future of Cornea Transplant Surgery?
An investigational treatment shows promise as a non-surgical option for corneal edema.
Men less likely than women to share negative information, says study
A new study from Carnegie Mellon University, Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), and Bocconi University has found that men are less eager and likely to share negative information than women, while there was little difference when it comes to positive news.
Photo battery achieves competitive voltage
Networked intelligent devices and sensors can improve the energy efficiency of consumer products and buildings by monitoring their consumption in real time. Miniature devices like these being developed under the concept of the Internet of Things require energy sources that are as compact as possible in order to function autonomously.
How Air Pollution Accelerates Alzheimer’s Disease
Investigators from the Department of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai have determined that exposure to polluted air could accelerate development of Alzheimer’s disease in those with genetic risk factors for the neurodegenerative condition.
Some Benefits of Exercise Stem from the Immune System
Research in mice shows that the anti-inflammatory properties of exercise may arise from immune cells mobilized to counter exercise-induced inflammation. Immune cells prevent muscle damage by lowering levels of interferon, a key driver of chronic inflammation, inflammatory diseases, and aging.
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) Secures National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant Renewal for Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Building upon the success of its previous REU program (Award #1659663, 2018-2022), WFIRM’s renewed grant has a specific focus on growing the increasing the engagement of underrepresented minority groups, women, and non-traditional students, including students attending 2- and 4-year universities.
Skin substitute useful in reconstructing facial injuries, reports Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
A dermal substitute called urinary bladder matrix (UBM) enables new approaches to surgical reconstruction of severe traumatic avulsion injuries of the head and face – reducing reliance on skin grafts, reports a paper in the November issue of The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
Study links childhood trauma to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations
People who endured childhood adversity, like abuse or neglect, were 12-25% more likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19 in adulthood, a new University of Pittsburgh study found.
Customers willing to wait longer for delivery when they shop in store showroom vs. online
New research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business finds renewed value in stores returning to an old concept — the store showroom — particularly when larger, big-ticket durable goods are involved.
Neutralizing antibodies that target resistant bacteria
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria pose a major challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. Due to numerous resistance mechanisms, infections with the pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa are particularly feared. Researchers at the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), the University Hospital Cologne, the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf have now discovered antibodies that could lead to a highly potent treatment option of acute and chronic infections with P. aeruginosa. The study was published in the prestigious scientific journal Cell.
Black and White Adults Have Similar Health Care Expenditure Levels in Racially and Economically Integrated Communities
Differences in health care expenditures between Black and white adults vary substantially with the local level of racial and economic integration, and tend to be low or nonexistent in highly integrated communities, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Especialista da Mayo Clinic Healthcare compartilha boas e más notícias sobre a angina
A angina, um desconforto no peito causado pela redução do fluxo sanguíneo para o coração, é um sintoma comum de doença arterial coronariana.
Making Patients Whole
For Gladys Tsao-Wu, MD, and Jennifer Chan, MD, reconstruction is as much about helping patients recover emotionally as it is about physical restoration. For over a decade, the two surgeons have been a team, helping breast cancer survivors in New Mexico.
Beware of Dr. Chatbot: Generative AI Often Gives Unreliable, Biased Medical Advice
New study shows patients shouldn’t put their full trust in the current state of general purpose artificial intelligence.
Avalanche of papers could erode trust in science
Rapid increase in academic publishing undermines public trust in science, study finds
Monitoring of natural gas compressor stations underestimates health risks to nearby communities
Gaps in state and federal monitoring mean rural, poor, non-white and elderly communities disproportionally experience harmful health effects from compressor station pollution.
JMU expert offers tips for navigating the holidays
HARRISONBURG, Va. — There are lots of good times to look forward to as the holidays approach, but the season can also bring some unwanted stress. Whether it be the pressure of planning events or anxiety over family gatherings, stress…
Future-Proofing Health Against Climate Catastrophe
Professor at Tufts University, is leading an international, interdisciplinary team of researchers in identifying methods to prevent negative health outcomes after climate-related disasters like floods, typhoons, and droughts.
Un experto de Mayo Clinic Healthcare comparte buenas y malas noticias sobre la angina
La angina, un malestar en el pecho causado por la reducción del flujo sanguíneo al corazón, es un síntoma común de enfermedad de las arterias coronarias.
An eco-friendly solar-driven protocol solves water-oil separation
Researchers have developed a novel oil separation technique using solar thermal energy that is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and highly efficient.
World’s Largest Eye Disease Data Registry Powers 20 New Clinical Research Projects, Revealing Insights in Patient Care
The IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) powered 20 big data studies across the field of ophthalmology this year, most of which will be presented and discussed at AAO 2023 Celebrate, the 127th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
American Academy of Ophthalmology and FundamentalVR Collaborate on Virtual Reality Initiative to Improve Ophthalmic Training Around the World
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has teamed up with FundamentalVR, a leader in virtual reality (VR) medical training, for their Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF) Pediatric Ophthalmology VR Simulation Program.
World’s Largest Meeting of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Spotlights Advances in Artificial Intelligence
AAO 2023 delivers opportunities to hear from the greatest minds in medical and surgical eye care discuss the latest scientific breakthroughs in vision treatment and research.
Popular Weight Loss Drug Does Not Appear to Worsen Diabetic Eye Disease in Most Patients, New Study Suggests
New study shows that most people taking semaglutide do not develop diabetic retinopathy or experience a worsening of existing diabetic retinopathy.
Higher Parenting Stress for Dads Working from Home During Pandemic
A survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that 40 percent of parents who worked remotely during the pandemic reported higher parenting stress compared with only 27 percent of parents who worked onsite.
Growing the Quantum Workforce by Making Education Accessible to All
The Quantum Systems Accelerator’s summer camp (QCaMP) for high school students in New Mexico and California continues to evolve and grow. Under the 2023 Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) Pathway Summer School initiative, the DOE Office of Science awarded new funding to expand QCaMP’s curricula and host students on-site at Berkeley Lab and Sandia Labs in 2024.
American Joint Replacement Registry Releases 10th Annual Report
The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program, published its 2023 Annual Report on hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends and patient outcomes today.
High-Impact Clinical Trials Yield Results That Could Improve Kidney Care
The results of numerous high-impact clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented in-person at ASN Kidney Week 2023 November 1–November 5.
‘Super melanin’ heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns
Scientists developed synthetic melanin cream that can heal skin damage and promote repair. It works by scavenging free radicals that are produced by injured skin.
Study on Magnetic Force Microscopy Wins 2023 Advances in Magnetism Award
An examination of the impact of image size on measurements from magnetic force microscopy has won the Advances in Magnetism Award, sponsored by AIP Advances. The paper was selected as the winner from nearly 200 papers submitted and Michael Vaka, now a data engineer at Zontal, was awarded a cash prize and a travel stipend to next year’s conference for his work, performed at BYU under the supervision of Karine Chesnel.
Advanced Computing Brings Autonomous Investigations to Nanostructured Surfaces
Machine learning and artificial intelligence accelerate nanomaterials investigations.
Researchers identify female sex determining gene in mice
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and the Université Cote d’Azur, together with other labs in France and Switzerland, have identified a gene which is an early determining factor of ovary development in mice.
Looking sharp! Shark skin is unique and may have medical use, too
Sharks differ from other fish in many ways, including an apparently remarkable ability to heal from wounds, according to reports of sharks recovering from injuries sustained in the wild. While this healing ability has not yet been documented in controlled laboratory conditions, some of the chemical compounds found in shark skin may have significant biomedical potential.
Chimpanzees use hilltops to conduct reconnaissance on rival groups – study
Chimpanzees use high ground to conduct reconnaissance on rival groups, often before making forays into enemy territory at times when there is reduced risk of confrontation, a new study suggests.
Visualizing fungal infections deep in living host tissue reveals proline metabolism facilitates virulence
An international team of scientists led by researchers from the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, SciLifeLab, Stockholm University has published in PLoS Pathogens the first successful application of 2-photon intravital microscopy (IVM) to image the dynamics of fungal infections in the kidney of a living host.
New designs for solid-state electrolytes may soon revolutionize the battery industry
Researchers led by Professor KANG Kisuk of the Center for Nanoparticle Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), have announced a major breakthrough in the field of next-generation solid-state batteries. It is believed that their new findings will enable the creation of batteries based on a novel chloride-based solid electrolyte that exhibits exceptional ionic conductivity.
Black holes are messy eaters
New observations down to light-year scale of the gas flows around a supermassive black hole have successfully detected dense gas inflows and shown that only a small portion (about 3 percent) of the gas flowing towards the black hole is eaten by the black hole. The remainder is ejected and recycled back into the host galaxy.
Unraveling the mysteries of the brain with the help of a worm
Do we really know how the brain works? In the last several decades, scientists have made great strides in understanding this fantastically complex organ. Scientists now know a great deal about the brain’s cellular neurobiology and have learned much about the brain’s neural connections, and the components that make up these connections.
In online news, do mouse clicks speak louder than words?
In a polarized country, how much does the media influence people’s political views? A new study co-authored by MIT scholars finds the answer depends on people’s media preferences — and, crucially, how these preferences are measured.