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UrduRaymond K. Cross, Jr., M.D., MS, AGAF, FACG, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, has been elected to the Board of Governors representing Maryland for the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).
Month: July 2024
Landmark Study Shows Elevated Cancer Risk for Women with Endometriosis
Women with endometriosis are four times more likely to develop ovarian cancer, and those with more severe cases are at an even greater risk.
All FODMAPs aren’t created equal: working toward alternative diets to manage IBS
Two studies from Michigan Medicine may provide hope for patients with irritable bowel syndrome struggling to implement the traditional low-FODMAP diet.
How to Solve the US Homeowners Insurance Crisis
Clifford Rossi, formerly a senior risk executive for the likes of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Citigroup and Washington Mutual, proposes a Federal Natural Hazard Insurance Corporation – a private-public approach to providing homeowners insurance across all natural hazards and states that would address myriad failures in today’s insurance market.
Isn’t that What Friends Are For? Maybe Not: New Study
New sociological research looks into how and why people sometimes avoid strong ties when facing personal issues. Authors find avoidance is not rare. It is neither limited to specific intimates, nor limited to specific topics. Isolation might be less a matter of having no intimates than of having repeatedly to avoid them.
Coffee Producers Capture Rare Amazon Weasel on Video
A group of coffee producers has filmed an extremely rare small carnivore, the Amazon weasel (Neogale africana), near their shade-grown plots as part of a citizen science monitoring program. This species has never previously been recorded in Bolivia.
New gene therapy for muscular dystrophy offers hope
The UW Medicine-led research focuses on delivering a series of protein packets inside a shuttle vector to replace the defective DMD gene within the muscles. The added genetic code will then start producing dystrophin, the protein lacking in patients with muscular dystrophy.
MSU research: Patients value extended medical interventions – like EEG tests – beyond their clinical us
Electroencephalograms, or EEGs, are tests used to visualize brain activity and diagnose seizures in patients with epilepsy. Research from Michigan State University shows that while practitioners value EEGs for the information they provide, patients value EEGs in ways that far outweigh the test’s clinical utility to practitioners.
In-house advanced manufacturing techniques help meet mission needs
Advanced manufacturing speeding up development of custom electronic connectors for weapons systems.
Batería de iones de litio totalmente elástica para dispositivos electrónicos flexibles
Los investigadores de ACS Energy Letters informan sobre una batería de iones de litio con componentes totalmente extensibles, incluida una capa de electrolito que puede expandirse un 5000 %, y que conserva su capacidad de almacenamiento de carga después de casi 70 ciclos de carga y descarga.
Diseño de opioides más seguros
En un estudio publicado en ACS Central Science, los investigadores han identificado una estrategia para diseñar opioides más seguros. Han demostrado que un opioide experimental, que se une a un sitio no convencional del receptor, suprime el dolor en modelos animales con menos efectos secundarios, especialmente los vinculados a sobredosis fatales.
A New Approach to Accelerate the Discovery of Quantum Materials
Researchers at Berkeley Lab have successfully demonstrated an innovative approach to find breakthrough materials for quantum applications. The approach uses rapid computing methods to predict the properties of hundreds of materials, identifying short lists of the most promising ones.
WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope at Kitt Peak Discovers Extremely Strange Orbit of Rare Exoplanet
Using the WIYN 3.5-meter telescope at the U.S. National Science Foundation Kitt Peak National Observatory, a Program of NSF NOIRLab, astronomers have discovered the extreme orbit of an exoplanet that’s on its way to becoming a hot Jupiter.
Astrónomos descubren inusual exoplaneta gigante con una órbita extremadamente rara
Con la ayuda del telescopio WIYN de 3,5 metros ubicado en Kitt Peak, Arizona, los astrónomos lograron descubrir la órbita extrema de un exoplaneta que está camino a convertirse en un Júpiter caliente. Además de seguir una de las órbitas más alargadas de todos los exoplanetas, el cuerpo celeste órbita su estrella al revés, lo que da indicios sobre el misterio de la evolución de los Júpiter calientes.
Psilocybin generates psychedelic experience by disrupting brain network
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report that psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, destabilizes a critical network of brain areas involved in introspective thinking. The findings provide a neurobiological explanation for the drug’s mind-bending effects.
Increasing Trends Found in Suicidality and Bullying Across Race and Sexual Identity
In a sample of New York City youth, a Rutgers Health researcher finds Black lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents faced the highest rising rates of suicidal ideation, attempts and bullying
What fat cats on a diet may tell us about obesity in humans
Pet cats may be excellent animal models for the study of obesity origins and treatment in humans, a new study of feline gut microbes suggests – and both species would likely get healthier in the research process, scientists say.
La Mayo Clinic arrive encore parmi les premières dans les classements de U.S. News et continue de transformer les soins de la santé pour les gens de partout
La Mayo Clinic a encore une fois été nommée l’un des meilleurs hôpitaux aux États-Unis dans les classements « Best Hospitals » de 2024-2025 du U.S. News & World Report, qui sont parus aujourd’hui.
UTSW study identifies RNA molecule that regulates cellular aging
A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has discovered a new way that cells regulate senescence, an irreversible end to cell division.
Die Mayo Clinic steht erneut ganz oben in U.S. News Rankings und verbessert weiterhin überall die Patientenversorgung
Die Mayo Clinic wurde in den heute veröffentlichten „Best Hospital“-Rankings des U.S. News & World Report 2024–2025 erneut zu einem der besten Krankenhäuser der USA gewählt. Die Mayo Clinic ist weiterhin bestplatziert in mehr Spezialisierungen als jedes andere Krankenhaus und die Mayo Clinic in Rochester und Arizona stehen wieder auf der „Honor Roll“.
American College of Surgeons Releases Checklist to Help Older Adults Prepare for Surgery
The American College of Surgeons has created a patient checklist for older surgical patients, families, and caregivers.
Kent State and Cleveland Clinic Enter Multiyear Partnership to Support Student-Athlete Health and Wellness
Kent State University and Cleveland Clinic have announced a multiyear partnership in which Cleveland Clinic becomes the official healthcare provider for Kent State Athletics.
Unlocking the almond genome: unraveling the secrets of heterozygosity
A pivotal study has unlocked the genetic complexities of almonds, highlighting a significant degree of heterozygosity and the influence of structural variants on gene expression. The research rigorously delineates allele-specific expression patterns, offering vital insights into the genetic traits that govern almond variability.
Global patterns of Rhododendron diversity explained by island biogeography theory and habitat heterogeneity
• Global Rhododendron hotspots are mainly distributed in the Hengduan Mountains of southwestern China and the southern regions of the Himalayas.
• Rhododendron diversity patterns were most strongly explained by proxies of island biogeography theory (i.e., mountain area) and habitat heterogeneity (i.e., elevation range).
Mayo Clinic study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients
Current screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and Lynch syndrome, which increase the risk of developing certain cancers. This issue is particularly pronounced among underrepresented minorities.
Advanced nanofibrous membranes: tackling diabetic wounds with precision
In a pioneering study, researchers have developed a poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) nanofibrous membrane enhanced with curcumin and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), aimed at improving the healing of diabetic wounds.
The Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked Among Top in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report®; Department of Geriatrics Claims No. 1 Spot in Specialty Rankings
The Mount Sinai Hospital, the flagship hospital of Mount Sinai Health System, was listed among the nation’s top hospitals for care excellence by U.S. News & World Report®, marking the ninth straight year the hospital has been listed among the top 20 in the country on the publication’s “Honor Roll.”
حصلت مايو كلينك مرة أخرى على المراكز الأولى في تصنيفات U.S. NEWS مواصلة بذلك تحويل الرعاية الشخصية للأشخاص في كل مكان
روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا — حظيت مايو كلينك مرة أخرى بلقب أفضل مستشفى في الولايات المتحدة وفقًا لتصنيفات “أفضل المستشفيات” لعامي 2024-2025 التي تصدرها U.S. News & World Report والمنشورة اليوم. ولا تزال مايو كلينك تحتل المرتبة الأولى في تخصصات كثيرة أكثر من أي مستشفى آخر، كما أُدرجت مايو كلينك في روتشستر وأريزونا مرة أخرى في قائمة الشرف. تواصل U.S. News تصنيف المستشفيات تصنيفًا عدديًا داخل الولايات المتحدة، وتواصل مايو كلينك بدورها احتلالها المرتبة الأولى في تصنيفات U.S. News في ولايات مينيسوتا وأريزونا وفلوريدا.
Unraveling the DNA mystique of Saposhnikovia divaricata: new horizons in herbal medicine
In a pioneering study, scientists have decoded the genetic blueprint of Saposhnikovia divaricata, a traditional medicinal herb. The research provides a detailed genome sequence, shedding light on the plant’s evolutionary adaptations and the genetic foundations of its therapeutic benefits.
World Branding Expert Suggests Place Branding for Thailand’s Soft Power, Increasing Income, Reducing Costs, Building Thailand’s Fan Club
A world-renowned place branding expert and Thai professors in branding joined a discussion on “Rethinking Soft Power with Place Branding,” emphasizing the effective use of place branding in Thailand to push the soft power agenda to the fullest.
Yale New Haven Hospital nationally ranked in 11 specialties by U.S. News & World Report
In addition to earning the sixth spot nationally in Psychiatry, Yale New Haven Hospital ranked well in Obstetrics and Gynecology (#19), Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat) (#27), Geriatrics (#28), Diabetes and Endocrinology (#29) Pulmonology and Lung Surgery (#31), Urology (#31), Heart and Heart Surgery (#43) Cancer (#45), Neurology and Neurosurgery (#48) and Gastroenterology and GI Surgery (#50).
LANGaware awarded Patient Engagement Solutions agreement with Premier, Inc. for Early Detection of Cognitive and Behavioral Health Diseases
LANGaware, a pioneering AI-driven healthcare technology company, has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for Patient Engagement Solutions with Premier, Inc.
Designing safer opioids
In a study in ACS Central Science, researchers have identified a strategy to design safer opioids. They showed that an experimental opioid, which binds to an unconventional spot in the receptor, suppresses pain in animal models with fewer side effects — most notably those linked to fatal overdoses.
Completely stretchy lithium-ion battery for flexible electronics
Researchers in ACS Energy Letters report a lithium-ion battery with entirely stretchable components, including an electrolyte layer that can expand by 5000%, and it retains its charge storage capacity after nearly 70 charge/discharge cycles. Potential applications include flexible electronics.
Unlocking dynamic systems: a new multiscale neural approach
A pioneering study presents a multiscale differential-algebraic neural network (MDANN) that advances the field of dynamical system learning. This innovative method adeptly forecasts system behaviors by incorporating observed data, effectively tackling the challenges of parameter variances and multiscale dynamics that traditionally impede accurate predictions.
Engineering resilience: advanced FEM enhances earthquake impact assessment
In a significant advancement for geotechnical engineering, a refined space-time finite element method (v-ST/FEM) has been introduced to tackle the complex dynamics of soil-structure interaction during seismic events.
Exercise More, Sit Less to Manage Frailty and Hypertension Risk in Aging
A new study of middle-age and older adults looks at sex differences in frailty levels and their link with heart health. The findings suggest that moving your body more through regular exercise and sitting less can help keep both heart disease and frailty at bay as we age.
New AI System Identifies Contactless Human Interactions in Crowded Areas
Researchers have developed the Interactive Relation Embedding Network (IRE-Net), an AI system that can detect contactless human interactions in crowded settings, enhancing tools for public safety and social behavior analysis.
Engineered nanovesicles from activated neutrophils show promise in treating infected wounds
A recent study has developed nanovesicles (NVs) from activated neutrophils, showcasing their ability to perform molecular debridement and accelerate healing in infectious wounds. This novel method significantly enhances treatment effectiveness, particularly for stubborn diabetic wounds, by targeting and neutralizing deep tissue pathogens.
Advancements and Prospects in Ratoon Rice Cultivation: Enhancing Yield and Sustainability through Innovative Breeding and Mechanization
A research team reviewed the advancements and prospects of ratoon rice cultivation in China, highlighting its significant rise due to improved breeding methods and cultivation technology.
High-Speed Camera for Molecules: Entangled Photons Enabled Raman Spectroscopy
This scheme significantly improves the frequency-time resolution of spectra, yielding elaborate HOM interference which enables the selective access of stimulated Raman scattering. In addition, no grating is required for detection, simplifying the experimental setup.
Advanced Deep Learning and UAV Imagery Boost Precision Agriculture for Future Food Security
A research team investigated the efficacy of AlexNet, an advanced Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) variant, for automatic crop classification using high-resolution aerial imagery from UAVs.
Rhizobacteria Identified to Combat Striga and Boost Sorghum Yields in Ethiopia
A research team identified potential Striga-suppressing rhizobacteria associated with sorghum, which have been shown to significantly reduce Striga seed germination rates.
Strengthening journalism careers in an age of mistrust
A new study by researchers from the University of Adelaide and several US universities has found solutions journalism could play a part in re-engaging disenchanted media students, strengthening their reporting skills, and increasing recruitment into the profession.
Research Unveils Rhizobia Strains Effective Against Soybean Root Rot Fungal Pathogens
A research team identified three rhizobia strains, Rhizobium sp. TZSR12C, Rhizobium sp. TZSR25B, and Bradyrhizobium sp. TZSR41A, which effectively suppressed root rot fungal pathogens in soybeans under both in vitro and greenhouse conditions.
Perovskite solar cells: tackling stability and environmental impacts for a greener future
Solar energy’s quest for sustainability gets a boost as researchers tackle the lifecycle of perovskite solar cells (PSCs).
From floats to fixes: unifying ambiguity resolution in satellite navigation
The novel Multiple Integer Candidates Ambiguity Resolution (MICAR) algorithm harmonizes Full Ambiguity Resolution (FAR) and Partial Ambiguity Resolution (PAR) under the Best Integer Equivariant (BIE) estimator, promising a transformative impact on navigation and positioning systems.
From floats to fixes: unifying ambiguity resolution in satellite navigation
The novel Multiple Integer Candidates Ambiguity Resolution (MICAR) algorithm harmonizes Full Ambiguity Resolution (FAR) and Partial Ambiguity Resolution (PAR) under the Best Integer Equivariant (BIE) estimator, promising a transformative impact on navigation and positioning systems.
Lunar leap: GNSS-powered autonomous navigation for earth-moon spacecraft
The research tackles navigational challenges like weak signals and poor observation conditions near the Moon, significantly improving the precision and reliability of future space exploration missions.
Lunar leap: GNSS-powered autonomous navigation for earth-moon spacecraft
The research tackles navigational challenges like weak signals and poor observation conditions near the Moon, significantly improving the precision and reliability of future space exploration missions.