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Month: July 2024
Social Media Day: The Impact on Human Relationships, Connectivity, Mental Health, and Activism
July 15 marks Social Media Day, celebrating the profound impact social media has had on global communication and human interaction.
Smart diagnostics: How Argonne could use Generative AI to empower nuclear plant operators
In a new conference paper, Argonne engineers test advanced AI to see if it could help nuclear power plant operators understand and fix problems more easily.
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
Research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection, bacterial infection and Alzheimer’s disease. The study, in fruit flies and mice, also identified ways to block this process, which could have implications for treating or preventing the muscle wasting sometimes associated with inflammatory diseases, including bacterial infections, Alzheimer’s disease and long COVID.
Living in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Influences Stress-Related Genes, Which May Contribute to Aggressive Prostate Cancer in African American Men
Those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods have significantly higher activity of stress-related genes, new research suggests, which could contribute to higher rates of aggressive prostate cancer in African American men.
All Stem Cell Therapies Are Not Created Equal
Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that two of the most frequently administered stem cell therapies, which are often used interchangeably, actually contain completely different types of cells. The results challenge the current “one-cell-cures-all” paradigm in orthopedic…
Vivid Portrait of Interacting Galaxies Marks Webb’s Second Anniversary
The James Webb Space Telescope operates around the clock, frequently astonishing researchers with its highly detailed — and incredibly precise — infrared images and data. These wavelengths of light, which lie beyond what our eyes can see, were largely out of reach at this level of detail until Webb began taking science observations July 12, 2022.
How do we stop the burn? – Wildfires in the US: A Growing Concern
The recent surge in wildfires across the United States has become a pressing issue, affecting communities, ecosystems, and air quality. Wildfires’ increasing frequency and intensity are alarming due to their immediate and long-term impacts.
Can Getting Involved in Racial Justice Activism Improve Mental and Physical Health of Black and Latinx Teens?
Three hundred Black and Latinx teens in Chicago will be recruited to participate in the first clinical trial to measure the potential health benefits of youth-driven racial justice activism.
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital Signs Long Term Collaboration Agreement with the Mount Sinai Health System in New York for Specialty Care Development and Quality and Technological Advancements
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH), one of India’s leading multi-super-specialty quaternary care hospitals based at Bengaluru, Karnataka, has signed an exclusive agreement with the New York-based Mount Sinai Health System today, marking the beginning of a transformative partnership that aims at advancing healthcare services through collaborations in clinical excellence, quality of care, research, innovation and technology.
How does witnessing coworker ostracism differentially elicit victim-directed help and enacted ostracism: The mediating roles of compassion and schadenfreude, moderated by dispositional envy
Abstract This study examines the differential effects of observed ostracism on observers’ victim-directed helping behaviors and their own enactment of ostracism, as informed by their dispositional envy. In particular, we examined two distinctive paths that explain the observers’ congruent (compassion)…
The impact of reverse knowledge transfers on exploitative and exploratory innovations in MNCs: The role of knowledge distance
Abstract This study investigates the impact of reverse knowledge transfers on the exploitative and exploratory innovations of multinational corporations (MNCs) and explores the moderating effect of knowledge distance between parent and subsidiary companies. Based on survey data from 197 Chinese…
New method for simultaneous high-resolution measurement of chiral molecules
A new study introduces a method for sensitive, simultaneous measurement of optical rotary dispersion (ORD) and circular dichroism (CD) from weak chiroptical signals. The technique utilizes a bowtie optical cavity with moderate finesse, eliminating the need for complex frequency locking or magnetic fields.
What Flavor Is that Neutrino? Adding Flavor Helps to Track Neutrino Movement in Astrophysical Systems
Because of the number and density of neutrinos involved, it is nearly impossible to calculate the movement of neutrinos from compact astrophysical systems such as core-collapse supernovae and neutron star mergers.
MSU professor awarded international citation of merit
Patricia Edwards, University Distinguished Professor in Michigan State University’s College of Education, received a William S. Gray Citation of Merit from the International Literacy Association, or IRA. According to the association, it is the highest individual award it offers.
Targeted reminder advertising: Retailers’ new weapon against cart abandonment
Abstract Cart abandonment is a major problem online retailers currently face. Website visitors leave without purchase mostly because they are not ready to buy and want to continue online search. Firms follow up with these consumers by sending reminder ads…
Escaping the stigma of firm operations in emerging markets: Are you willing to pay the price?
Abstract Emerging market (EM) firms have been extensively theorized and understood as firms that escape their home country’s poor institutions via internationalization to gain strategic assets and capabilities in better market-supporting institutions; however, there is a dearth of research that…
AACN Certification Corporation Announces Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2025
Myra Ellis, of Duke University, becomes chair of national board for AACN Certification Corporation, the credentialing arm of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The organization offers 10 specialty, subspecialty and advanced practice nursing certification programs and has granted more than 140,000 certifications.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Announces Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2025
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses announces its board of directors for fiscal year 2025, with terms effective July 1, 2024. Jennifer Adamski, of Emory University, becomes president of world’s largest specialty nursing organization.
Activist brand perception: Conceptualization, scale development and validation
Abstract Brand activism (BA) has attracted substantial attention due to consumers’ rising expectations for brands to address social and political issues. However, empirical research on consumers’ understanding of activist brands (i.e., brands that engage in brand activism) remains limited, mainly…
Mapping the prestige and social value of occupations in the digital economy
Abstract With the emergence of the digital economy, the occupational landscape in many countries has undergone major transformations. While scholars have started to study the working conditions of digital economy occupations such as app-based food delivery couriers and social media…
Insight into one of life’s earliest ancestors revealed in new study
An international team of researchers led by the University of Bristol has shed light on Earth’s earliest ecosystem, showing that within a few hundred million years of planetary formation, life on Earth was already flourishing.
Birth of a new photovoltaic module technology optimised for urban environment
Dr. Seung-il Cha’s electric conversion material R&D team in Korea and Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) developed a ‘New photovoltaic module technology’ can perform self-power generation for urban environment.
Under embargo: Over-the-counter nasal sprays could keep coughs, colds and flu at bay and reduce antibiotic use, large-scale trial finds
Widely available over-the counter nasal sprays could keep upper respiratory tract infections – like colds, chest infections, flu, sore throat, and sinus infections – at bay, and prevent full-blown symptoms from developing, one of the largest trials to date to test their effectiveness finds.
George Bakris, internationally recognized hypertension expert, 1952-2024
Bakris served on the UChicago faculty for 18 years and was director of the Comprehensive Hypertension Center.
How do African universities approach DEI?
Ishmael Munene, a professor in NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership, has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to teach and conduct research in Kenya for the 2024-25 school year. Munene will compare the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in African universities to DEI initiatives at universities in the United States.
Oxygen Tweaking May be Key to Accelerator Optimization
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility are exploring how adding oxygen to the surfaces of particle accelerator cavities, one of the most critical parts of an accelerator, can help scientists custom-tailor their properties for maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
Nearly One in 10 Pregnant People Who Get COVID Will Develop Long COVID
9.3% of people who get COVID while pregnant will go on to develop long COVID. The study, led by University of Utah Health researcher Torri Metz, found that common symptoms were fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and feeling drained or exhausted by routine activities.
Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors
A study conducted in four Latin American countries by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals that racial disparities in brain health are due to social factors, with genetic ancestry playing no role.
Excellence in Radiation Oncology
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Cancer Center achieves accreditation for radiation oncology services from the American Society for Radiation Oncology APEx – Accreditation Program for Excellence
Revising biomedical research reviews
In biomedical research involving human subjects, research ethics committees around the world have traditionally emphasized individual rights and protections for participants, including informed consent.
A stealth fungus has decimated North American bats but scientists may be a step closer to treating white-nose syndrome
An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple strategies to slip into the small mammals’ skin cells and quietly manipulate them to aid its own survival. The fungus, which causes the disease white-nose syndrome, has devastated several North American species over the last 18 years.
Are GLP-1 drugs safe for children? Doctors say despite high use among youth, no unique health risks detected
With the skyrocketing popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, health experts are noticing an increasing trend of use among younger Americans. According to new findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the number of teens and young adults prescribed…
Wang named recipient of the 2024 American Welding Society Professor Koichi Masubuchi Award
Yiyu (Jason) Wang, an R&D associate staff member in the Materials Science and Technology Division at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will receive the Professor Koichi Masubuchi Award from the American Welding Society, or AWS. He will be presented with the honor at the 2024 AWS Annual Meeting in October in Orlando, Florida.
Exploring the long-term impacts of ponderosa pine restoration treatment
In 1996, John Paul Roccaforte and his colleagues at NAU’s Ecological Research Institute embarked on a 20-year restoration study restoration across more than 5,000 acres of dense ponderosa pine forests in northern Arizona.
AACN Looks to the Senate as House Proposes Cuts and Consolidation of Programs Supporting Nursing Education and Research
The House Appropriations Committee advanced their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED) spending bill by a vote of 31 to 25. This bill proposes steep cuts and consolidation of programs throughout the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education.
New medication for stress urinary incontinence? Investigational drug shows promise
An investigational medication designated TAS-303 shows efficacy and safety in treatment of women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), reports a placebo-controlled clinical trial in the August issue of The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Despite Air Traffic Controller Shortages and Boeing Delays, Airlines are ‘Reasonably Prepared’ for Record Summer Travel, Says UMD Expert
UMD Smith’s Suresh Acharya, who has worked on airline optimization systems for decades, assesses the air travel industry amid its busy summer.
MD Anderson Research Highlights for July 11, 2024
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recent basic, translational and clinical cancer research from MD Anderson experts. 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.
Electric aviation: Batteries that stay strong for the flight duration
A battery component innovation could help keep power delivery high when electric aircraft land with low charge, according to a study led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory with expertise from the University of Michigan.
New Study Finds 40-Percent of Cancer Cases and Almost Half of all Deaths in the U.S. Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, including cigarette smoking, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections.
WVU widens service area to assist pregnant women, parenting families
A West Virginia University-led effort is extending its reach to 11 Mountain State counties, providing more low-income pregnant women and families with children access to health care and life skills through the West Virginia Healthy Start/Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants — HAPI — project.
Five AANEM Members Will Race for a Cure in the TCS New York City Marathon
Five American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) members will race for a cure with American Neuromuscular Foundation (ANF)’s charity team in the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 3 to help raise awareness and funds for neuromuscular (NM) disease research and education. Meet the runners.
Researchers Identify Potential Therapeutic Target for Management of Thirst Disorders
In a recent mouse-model study, published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers at University Hospitals (UH), Harrington Discovery Institute at UH, and Case Western Reserve University have now found that the cerebellum also controls thirst, a major function necessary for survival. Specifically, the research team found that a hormone, asprosin, crosses from the periphery into the brain to activate Purkinje neurons in the cerebellum. This leads to an enhanced drive to seek and drink water.
Can high performers take charge? The effects of role breadth self-efficacy and hostile interpersonal environment
Abstract This study develops a research model of how and when high performers bring about constructive changes at work. Drawing from the social cognitive theory of self-regulation, we examined the mediating effect of role breadth self-efficacy (RBSE) on the relationship…
Many Youths Continue to Take Opioids Months After Surgical Procedures
A multi-institutional study found that 1 in 6 youths fill an opioid prescription prior to surgery, and 3% of patients were still filling opioid prescriptions three to six months after surgery, indicating persistent opioid use and possible opioid dependence.
Gamification in workforce training: Improving employees’ self-efficacy and information security and data protection behaviours
Abstract This research aims to address two questions: (1) how can gamification strategies increase success of e-training systems and enhance employees’ information security and data protection self-efficacy? and (2) do gamified e-training systems improve employees’ information security and data protection…
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Parent and Caregiver Support Linked to Decreased Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ Youth
A new study from researchers found that LGBTQ+ youth were more likely to experience depression and thoughts and attempts of suicide than non-LGBTQ+ youth, yet the prevalence of these mental health symptoms were significantly reduced when LGBTQ+ youths reported support from their parents.
Biological Science Helps Fuel the Future of Electric Air Travel
In a new study, a team of researchers led by Berkeley Lab used a bioscience technique to study the intricate interactions within the anode, cathode, and electrolyte of electric aircraft batteries. One of the most significant findings was the discovery that certain salts mixed into the battery electrolyte formed a protective coating on cathode particles, making them far more resistant to corrosion, thereby enhancing battery life.
Call for Papers: Theme Issue: Artificial Intelligence in Oncology
JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled “Artificial Intelligence in Oncology” in its premier open access journal JMIR Bioinformatics and Biotechnology indexed in PubMed Central and PubMed, SCOPUS, Sherpa/Romeo, DOAJ and EBSCO/EBSCO Essentials.