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UrduThe 2024 Summer Olympics are quickly approaching and the Paris heat is only getting worse. The last summer Olympics, in Tokyo, were the hottest on record. The Paris games, kicking off this week, could be hotter. Paris is a city…
Month: July 2024
Pagliarini named HHMI Investigator
As an HHMI Investigator, David Pagliarini, PhD, the Hugo F. & Ina C. Urbauer Professor and a BJC Investigator in the Department of Cell Biology & Physiology will receive approximately $11 million in HHMI funding over a seven-year term.
Lifestyle Behaviors and Needs After Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Qualitative Assessment
Abstract Purpose: There is a need to gain a deeper understanding of facilitators and barriers involving lifestyle behaviors among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Design: Research team explored influences (e.g., social, cultural, environmental) for healthy lifestyle behaviors (nutrition, physical activity (PA),…
Jonas Nursing and AACN Announce New Cohort of Doctoral Nursing Students as Jonas Scholars
Jonas Nursing, a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) are thrilled to announce the 2024-2026 cohort of Jonas Scholars, consisting of 63 promising doctoral students from 25 states. Through next-generation family leadership, the Jonas Scholars program continues to play a significant role in addressing the nation’s shortage of nursing faculty, a leading barrier to expanding student capacity in schools of nursing.
Expert Available: Critics Suggest Democrats Support Harris for Nomination Due to Race and DEI Initiatives
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) claims Democrats feel inclined to back Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential nomination due to her race. If elected, Harris …
Expert Available: New Poll Finds Many U.S. Adults Worry About Making Ends Meet
39% of U.S. adults say they worry most or all of the time that their family’s income won’t be enough to meet expenses, which is up from 28% in December of 2021. …
Expert Available: Iowa’s Strict Abortion Ban to Take Effect Monday
Iowa’s strict abortion ban, that would prevent most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, is expected to take effect on Monday. …
Expert Available: Delta Struggles to Restore Operations, Days After Global Computer Outage
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today it has opened an investigation into Delta, which is still struggling to restore operations. …
Nonlinear Encoding in Diffractive Optical Processors Based on Linear Materials
Researchers explored nonlinear information encoding in diffractive processors based on linear materials. They revealed that simpler-to-implement phase encoding matches the accuracy of data repetition strategies across various test datasets. While data repetition-based diffractive blocks cannot provide optical analogs to fully-connected or convolutional layers employed in digital neural networks, they are effective in enhancing inference accuracy. This research provides insights into the interplay between linear material-based diffractive systems and nonlinear encoding strategies in visual information processors.
New Research Identifies Less Invasive Method for Examining Brain Activity Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have published new research that reports on a potential alternative and less-invasive approach to measure intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients.
Community Health Workers Offer Hands-On Help to Medi-Cal Families
A new benefit called Enhanced Care Management takes over where clinical care leaves off, providing Children’s Hospital Los Angeles patients with support for social and emotional needs outside the hospital.
3D-Printed Microstructure Forest Facilitates Solar Steam Generator Desalination
Faced with the world’s impending freshwater scarcity, researchers in Singapore turned to solar steam generators, which are emerging as a promising device for seawater desalination. The team sought design inspiration from trees and harnessed the potential of 3D printing.
Wearable Sensors Help Athletes Achieve Greater Performance
In APL Materials, researchers from Lyuliang University have developed a low-cost, flexible, and customizable sensor for badminton players that overcomes current monitoring constraints. The team used triboelectric sensors to construct their intelligent monitoring system because they are easy to adapt for flexible, wearable devices and to minimize interference during bending and twisting, they built a 3D-printed flexible arch-shaped sensor encased in a thermoplastic elastomer. This design is comfortable during use and can be easily customized to individual athletes.
Microwave Popcorn to Particle Accelerators: Magnetrons Show Promise as Radiofrequency Source
Building on nearly 15 years of research, physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility are exploring magnetrons as the drivers of modern particle accelerators. This could lower the carbon footprint of these energy-hungry machines and help them benefit society far beyond the realm of scientific research.
NYU Tandon collaboration with May Mobility leads to unprecedented autonomous vehicle research
A dataset introduced by NYU Tandon and autonomous vehicle company May Mobility provides researchers with a wealth of previously-unavailable real-world driving data captured from multiple autonomous vehicles (AVs) over repeated trips, promising to accelerate development of AV technology.
American Heart Association Recognizes Loyola University Medical Center for Advanced Care for Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes
Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) has earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Pediatric Mobile Health Unit Celebrates 25 years
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Event Date: Wednesday, July 31 | Time: 9 – 10 am CDT
Location: PASO West Suburban Action Project
3415 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL
MAYWOOD, IL – Loyola Medicine proudly announces a celebration of the 25th anniversary of its Pediatric Mobile Health Unit. This landmark event marks a quarter-century of providing crucial health care services to over 157,000 children in underserved communities throughout the Chicago area. The celebration, showcasing Loyola’s dedication to making pediatric health care accessible, will take place on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 9 – 10 am at PASO West Suburban Action Project located at 3415 W. North Avenue in Melrose Park, Illinois.
Lurie Children’s Hospital Receives Cook County Funding to Expand Access and Build Pediatric Mental Health Capacity
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is the recipient of close to $1 million, 26-month grant from Cook County Health’s Stronger Together: Building a More Equitable Behavioral Health System in Cook County Initiative.
Gymnastics Is Hard on the Body. Physical Therapy Can Help
An expert explains how gymnasts can work to safely meet the demands of their sport and recover from injuries
Loyola Medicine Offers Free Cancer Screenings for Women at 10th Annual See, Test and Treat® Event
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, qualified women who make an appointment can receive free cervical and breast cancer screenings as part of Loyola Medicine’s 10th Annual See, Test and Treat® event. This annual event will be held at the Loyola Outpatient Center, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, Illinois.
Decoding Early Lyme Disease
A Rutgers Health physician-scientist publishes guidance for primary care doctors diagnosing and treating early Lyme disease, a bacterial infection
A FORCEE for good: Growing Sandia’s climate and earth sciences internship
Sandia National Laboratories’ Future of Research for Climate, Earth and Energy Intern Institute provides undergraduate and graduate students with real-world experience in conducting research on topics in earth sciences, climate change, decarbonization and infrastructure modernization.
New Cedars-Sinai Study Investigates Shifting Trends in GLP-1RA Prescription
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai and other institutions conducted a nationwide, population-based study to identify trends in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)—prescription medications sold under popular drug names like Ozempic and Wegovy—in the United States.
UT Southwestern pharmacologist named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
James J. Collins III, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pharmacology at UT Southwestern Medical Center who leads groundbreaking research into the parasitic disease schistosomiasis, has been named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator.
Pioneering the Cellular Frontier
Scientists use a multimodal approach that combines hard X-ray computed tomography and X-ray fluorescence imaging to see the structure and chemical processes inside of a single cell.
Anthony Sung, MD, named director of Center for Survivorship and Patient-Oriented Research
Anthony Sung, MD, has been named the A. Drue Jennings Professor in Medical Oncology and the director of the Center for Survivorship and Patient-Oriented Research at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
U.S. National Office for Harmful Algal Blooms at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Releases National Science Strategy for Harmful Algal Research and Response
Updated national science strategy for harmful algal research and response builds on major accomplishments, findings.
University Hospitals Implants First-in-Human Patient-Specific 3D Printed Tracheal T-tube
Caregivers at University Hospitals in Cleveland recently placed the first-ever patient-specific 3D printed T-tube into a human patient. The FDA granted compassionate use for the case.
JMIR XR and Spatial Computing is inviting submissions for a new theme issue titled “First Look: Early Research, Viewpoints, and Experiences with Apple Vision Pro in Health Care Settings”
JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled “First Look: Early Research, Viewpoints, and Experiences with Apple Vision Pro in Health Care Settings” in its new open access journal JMIR XR and Spatial Computing.
Light emission from nanostructures, revealed using 3D printing method for the first time
Dr. Jaeyeon Pyo’s team at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute has revealed light emission patterns from 3D-printed nanowires, expecting technological innovation in ultra-high resolution displays, published as a cover article in ACS Nano.
CDC report on infant mortality: Johns Hopkins expert available
An expert from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will be available for interviews around the upcoming CDC report “Infant Mortality in the United States, 2022,” scheduled to be released on Thursday, July 25. Alison Gemmill, PhD, is…
Dual action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance nearly impossible
New drug that disrupts two cellular targets would make it much harder for bacteria to evolve resistance
The science of stress and self-care for International Self-Care Day
Stress is an everyday part of our lives. Between work, family, finances and so much more, stress is unavoidable. But the unhealthy impacts of stress can be mitigated. For International Self-Care Day on July 24, speak to CIHR-funded researchers about…
Creating loops of liquid lithium for fusion temperature control
The thin slats of a PPPL prototype might create the ideal path for molten metal to carry away excess heat from a fusing plasma.
Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?
Five tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to help keep your child’s allergy and asthma symptoms at bay this school year.
Blood pressure high for years? Beware of stroke risk
Years of high systolic blood pressure are linked to a greater risk for the two most common types of stroke. The results suggest that early diagnosis and sustained control of high blood pressure over the lifespan are critical to preventing stroke, especially in Black and Hispanic patients who are more likely to have uncontrolled hypertension.
Capital Region Leads Nation’s ‘Fittest Cities’ in 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index® Ranking
The 17th annual, research-based ACSM American Fitness Index® rankings of the 100 largest cities have been published by the American College of Sports Medicine®. This year’s rankings and findings revealed significant changes and trends.
PNNL Scientists Tap Nation’s Fastest Computers to Explore Critical Science Questions
Researchers will explore climate, pathogens and energy-efficient microelectronics using 3 million node hours on the nation’s supercomputers.
CSUF’s Scott-Jewett Fund to Provide $1 Million for Social Justice Programs
Cal State Fullerton’s Scott-Jewett Fund for Student Success and Innovation this year will back programs supporting a career development network for Black communications students; a performing arts student group that explores Latinx identities; and a leadership program for underrepresented women in business.
Co-use of CYP2D6-metabolized opioids and antidepressants associated with adverse events in older nursing home patients
A target trial emulation study found that concomitant use of CYP2D6-metabolized opioids (hydrocodone, codeine, tramadol, and oxycodone) with antidepressants was associated with adverse outcomes among older nursing home residents.
For clinicians, diagnostic criteria for obesity remains elusive
Obesity now affects 2 in 5 U.S. adults, making it one of the most important public health problems facing society. However, finding an accurate way to identify obesity in individuals remains challenging given the very diverse U.S. patient population.
ACP Calls for Evidence-Based Public Health Approach to Cannabis Regulation
A public health approach is necessary to address the legal, medical, and social complexities of cannabis use, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new policy paper, “Regulatory Framework for Cannabis: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians.”
Data shows surge in in new GLP-1RA prescriptions for obesity without type 2 diabetes
A nationwide study found a marked increase in new GLP-1RA prescriptions over the last decade, particularly since 2020. Semaglutide was the most prescribed GLP-1RA, by far, in 2023.
IT Outage Causes Issues Across the Globe: Cyber Resilience Researchers React
Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at Loughborough University who, prior to joining the institute, had a career delivering IT solutions to big industry, healthcare and government, and Professor Oli Buckley, an expert in cyber security, have reacted to the IT outage news.
Carbon Monoxide from Portable Generators: A Hidden Danger During Power Outages
The portable generators many people use when storms create power outages can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
G protein-coupled estrogen receptor agonist G-1 decreases ADAM10 levels and NLRP3-inflammasome component activation in response to Staphylococcus aureus alpha-hemolysin
Abstract The G protein-coupled estrogen receptor, also known as GPER1 or originally GPR30, is found in various tissues, indicating its diverse functions. It is typically present in immune cells, suggesting its role in regulating immune responses to infectious diseases. Our…
Resolved: A Long-Debated Anomaly in How Nuclei Spin
Atomic nuclei vary in shape from prolate to oblate, and these shapes have different moments of inertia, such that it takes different amounts of energy to spin different nuclei. Previous research has suggested that the amount of energy to spin some nuclei ever faster changes unexpectedly due to an anomalous increase in the moment of inertia, possibly because nuclei start to bulge out.
APA journal addresses racism in psychology
As a discipline, psychology prides itself on helping people improve their lives. However, the field of psychology has had a long history of committing harm against people of color, and psychologists must work to dismantle racism within the field, according to a special issue of the American Psychological Association’s journal American Psychologist.
Travel Distance Does Not Affect Overall Survival in Patients with Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Abstract Introduction Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is a potentially curative approach for appendiceal cancer (AC) with peritoneal dissemination and is most often employed at tertiary referral centers. Regionalization may provide geographic barriers to care for vulnerable patients.…
FSU to co-sponsor international quantum symposium
By: Bill Wellock | Published: July 22, 2024 | 3:10 pm | SHARE: Florida State University is partnering with the University of Florida (UF) to bring a flagship symposium in quantum materials to the state.The 2024 International Symposium on Quantum Fluids and Solids will take place July 24-30 in Jacksonville, Fla. The event brings scientists and engineers whose work explores the workings of materials characterized by quantum mechanics, a branch of physics that describes the behavior of particles at very small scales, such as atoms, molecules and subatomic particles.