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UrduB-Roll and photos are available from one of Cedars-Sinai’s happiest celebrations of the year: Halloween in the Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where the smallest babies and their families are treated to handmade costumes, courtesy of a cadre of volunteers.
Month: October 2024
Most patients can continue diabetes, weight loss GLP-1 drugs before surgery, those at highest risk for GI problems should follow liquid diet before procedure
Most patients should continue taking their glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists before elective surgery, suggests new clinical guidance released by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, International Society of Perioperative Care of Patients with Obesity, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Patients at the highest risk for significant gastrointestinal (GI) side effects should follow a liquid diet for 24 hours before the procedure or other measures, depending on the specific circumstances.
Cedars-Sinai Establishes Health Sciences University
Building on an enduring commitment to graduate and medical education, Cedars-Sinai has established Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University to prepare generations of academic scientists, physician leaders and allied health professionals for the future of healthcare and biomedical science.
Collaboration Speeds Complex Chemical Modeling
A recent collaboration among researchers from HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics in Hungary and the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, along with industry collaborators SandboxAQ and NVIDIA, has achieved unprecedented speed and performance in efforts to model complex metal-containing molecules.
Will Celebrity Endorsements Sway the Presidential Election?
With the race so close, will celebrity endorsements actually shift the outcome of the election by swaying undecided voters or increasing turnout? Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, Newhouse director of the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, weighs in.
New Computational Method Links One Mammal’s Striking Longevity and Resistance to Cancer With ‘Dark Genome’
The Roswell Park team has developed a new method to measure mutation loads across species, revealing the role of the “dark genome” — ancient, virus-like genes that affect cellular function. The findings support further exploration of antiviral drugs as potential tools to target the dark genome in controlling cancer.
University Hospitals Invests More Than $700 Million to Address Health and Economic Disparities
University Hospitals’ community health investment totaled $707 million last year, including investments in maternal and child health, addressing food insecurity, creating jobs for under-resourced individuals and continuing to provide charity care to the uninsured.
White House Names Abramson Cancer Center Neuro-Oncologist a Cancer Moonshot Scholar
The Biden Cancer Moonshot Program named Penn Medicine’s Richard E. Phillips, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology and an assistant professor of Neurology, a Cancer Moonshot Scholar today. Phillips is among 11 scholars included in this year’s cohort, who together will receive a total of $6 million to support cancer research and innovation across the country. The $2.4 million grant will support Phillips as he researches tumor epigenetics, an emerging field pertaining to how changes to DNA can impact the development of cancer cells, with a specific focus on brain tumors in children and young adults.
Tips to make colonoscopy bowel prep easier
For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure.
نصائح لتسهيل عملية تحضير الأمعاء لتنظير القولون
يعد التحضير لإجراء تنظير القولون بالنسبة لكثير من الأشخاص أحد أكثر الأجزاء غير المريحة في هذا الإجراء.
Dicas para facilitar o preparo intestinal da colonoscopia
Para muitas pessoas, uma das partes mais desconfortáveis de uma colonoscopia é o preparo para o procedimento.
Inflammatory bowel disease: the crucial period of early childhood
Breastfeeding, child nutrition and exposure secondhand tobacco smoke at an early age may play a role in the onset of inflammatory bowel disease, according to a study conducted on Quebecers.
Treating Severe Calcification With an Atherectomy Device Does Not Improve Cardiac Stenting Outcomes, Study Finds
First-of-its kind work led by Mount Sinai researcher supports reserving this technique for extreme cases
Optimal Standing Positions and Ventilation in Airport Smoking Lounges
Research published in Physics of Fluids shows that not all standing positions in airport smoking lounges are created equal. Scientists from the University of Hormozgan in Iran found that the thermal environment and positioning of smokers influences how particles settle in the room. Additionally, smokers seated farther from ventilation inlets experience the lowest levels of pollution in the room.
Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso Welcomes Neurologist Luis D. Acosta, M.D. Dr. Acosta brings more than 30 years of experience as a community neurologist
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso is proud to announce neurologist Luis D. Acosta, M.D., has joined our clinical practice. Dr. Acosta has extensive experience treating patients in our Borderplex and will see patients at the…
People Exposed to Alcohol in Utero Have Increased Likelihood of Physical Health Problems in Midlife, Implicating a Complex Pattern of Risk Factors
People exposed to alcohol in utero report a greater range and frequency of physical health problems in midlife than those who were not exposed, according to a new study. Prenatal stressors and difficult early life experiences are known to increase the risk of the early onset of disease in adulthood. A theory on the developmental origins of health and disease implies that risky exposures occurring during pregnancy may increase the offspring’s vulnerability to the effects of subsequent adverse influences. Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) may be one such exposure. Improved understanding of the long-term effects of PAE could lead to improved clinical care for affected people. Identifying areas of concern may also inform early interventions to reduce the long-term impact of PAE. In the study in Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research, investigators considered the possible implications of PAE for a wide range of health problems that typically occur as people grow older.
Mesophyll conductance doubles in soybean domestication
RIPE researchers found that modern soybean plants have increased mesophyll conductance compared to ancestral soybean plants. Their work was recently published in Plant, Cell and Environment.
Corporate social responsibility in the age of activist directorships
Abstract Research Summary We draw attention to a rapidly emerging phenomenon—the appointment of activist-nominated directors to boards—that could have consequences for stakeholders. Although appointing an activist director tends to improve firm value for shareholders, we uncover a hidden externality wherein…
What keeps the market ticking? The role of third-party audiences and cognitive embeddedness in shaping competitive dynamics in luxury watchmaking
Abstract Research Summary Competitive dynamics between firms and buyers are shaped by mutually understood conceptual systems that enable market interactions. Third-party audiences, such as the media, play a crucial role in shaping market structure and evolution by facilitating the development…
NIH Director Monica M. Bertagnolli Honored with NIAF Leonardo da Vinci Award in Health and Science
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) presented its Leonardo da Vinci Award in Health and Science to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Monica M. Bertagnolli Saturday at the 49th annual NIAF gala in Washington, D.C.
Social Media Skin Care Trends: Dermatologists Reveal the Facts
With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin. Popular trends like the glass-skin look, the Russian manicure, and at-home red light therapy have sparked widespread attention, but how safe and effective are they? Ahead of National Healthy Skin Month in November, board-certified dermatologists offer insights into the effectiveness, safety, and long-term impact of these skin care practices.
My job is a game, and I am the owner: How gamification facilitates self-leadership for gig workers
Abstract Previous research has explored antecedents of employee self-leadership in traditional organizational contexts. However, considering the recent emergence of the gig economy, one important question that remains unanswered is: How can self-leadership be facilitated among gig workers who lack traditional…
Digital Science boosts support for research institutions with upgrade to Dimensions Research Security
Digital Science today announces improved support for research security with an important upgrade to its Dimensions Research Security dashboard app.
Regional and Global Experts Convene in Accra, Ghana to Update Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa
International oncology experts gather in Accra, Ghana for a series of meetings to update cancer treatment recommendations in the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mekong Environment Resilience Week: Solutions for Southeast Asia’s Environmental Issues
The Social Research Institute of Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Asia, and with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), held the Mekong Environment Resilience Week, celebrating SEI Asia’s 20th anniversary.
Chula’s Halal Science Center in Pattani Wins National Award for “Outstanding Contributor to Muslim Youth in the Field of Science and Technology”
Mr. Pitak Admareh, Assistant Director of the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University (Pattani office), received an honorary plaque on behalf of the center. The award recognized the center as an outstanding contributor to Muslim youth in the national category for “Science and Technology” at the YMAT AWARD 2024.
Major Events Like Presidential Elections Bring Online Hate Communities Closer Together
New study details how major real-world events grow and strengthen global hate networks online, inciting new hate content around specific hot-button issues.
Historian’s latest book explores America’s road to political dysfunction
The Path to Paralysis: How American Politics Became Nasty, Dysfunctional, and a Threat to the Republic, released in mid-October by Anthem Press, examines the changes in political culture that have moved the United States from The Great Society to the U.S. Capitol Insurrection in less than 60 years. Polarization and toxicity are now common in a country that is 50/50 red/blue, and “compromise” is considered a dirty word.
FAU Awarded DOE Grant to Test Ocean Current Energy Offshore Palm Beach County
FAU’s Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center (SNMREC) has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance ocean energy technologies. Collaborating with various experts and organizations, SNMREC will conduct a pioneering feasibility study for an ocean current test facility off Palm Beach County, marking a first in leveraging top marine energy expertise. The project’s end goal is to improve the nation’s competitiveness in marine energy technology, encourage domestic manufacturing, and create jobs while helping to achieve the nation’s energy goals.
Unlocking solar power: transforming CO2 into valuable formate
In a significant advance for sustainable energy, scientists have developed a new method to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into formate, a valuable chemical, through a solar-driven process.
New study uses climate data to predict building maintenance costs for U.S. Department of Defense
Researchers examined the costs of weather-related damage and destruction for companies and government agencies with multiple buildings. The researchers focused on the large building portfolio of the U.S. Department of Defense. Their study aims to help organizations plan for the rising costs associated with long-range facilities maintenance and replacement.
Weddell seals in the Antarctic strategically time their most extreme dives to maximize foraging
New research from WHOI and partners sheds light on a novel dive foraging strategy.
Mapping the pulse of the city: innovative framework for dynamic population insight
Accurate, high-temporal-resolution population data are critical for urban planning and emergency response as cities grow. Traditional population census data, with their slow update cycles, cannot meet these demands. Researchers from the State University of New York at Buffalo have developed a new framework that combines remote sensing and mobile phone data, producing monthly population maps down to the census block level, providing more detailed population insights.
Feeling Constipated? You May Have a Higher Risk for Heart Disease
People with constipation may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and the risk increases in people who also have high blood pressure. The findings of a new study are published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. The study has been chosen as an APSselect article for October.
Scientist on personal mission to improve global water safety makes groundbreaking discovery
A study led by the University of Bristol shedding new light on how arsenic can be made less dangerous to humans has the potential to dramatically improve water and food safety, especially in the Global South.
Nabsys Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Nabsys 2.0, LLC (Nabsys), a pioneer in electronic nanodetection and developer and manufacturer of the OhmX Analyzer™, an electronic genome mapping platform for high-resolution structural variant analysis, announces several new hires that provide depth and experience to its commercial and operational leadership.
Have we found all the major Maya cities? Not even close, new research suggests
Researchers’ analysis of “found” lidar data from a completely unstudied corner of the Maya civilization revealed countless settlements that archaeologists never knew about. The study demonstrates, once and for all, that there’s still plenty of the Maya world to uncover.
Ohalo™ Announces FruitionOne™: The World’s First Self-Fertile Nonpareil Almond Variety
Ohalo™ announced today the launch of FruitionOne™, the world’s first self-fertile Nonpareil almond variety. This groundbreaking innovation allows almond growers to eliminate the need for traditional pollenizer trees when planting Nonpareil almond orchards, marking a significant advancement in almond farming.
Cedars-Sinai Crea la Universidad de Ciencias de la Salud
Partiendo de un compromiso duradero con la formación médica y de postgrado, Cedars-Sinai ha creado la Universidad de Ciencias de la Salud Cedars-Sinai para preparar a generaciones de científicos académicos, líderes médicos y aliados profesionales de la salud para el futuro de la atención médica y la ciencia biomédica.
New Metal 3D Printing Technology for Ultra-Strong Materials used in Space!
The research team led by Dr. Jeong Min Park from the Nano Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has successfully developed a new high-performance metal 3D-printed alloy tailored for space environments.
Metamaterials Pioneer Professor Sir John Pendry Illuminates CityUHK with Insightful Lecture and Academic Exchanges
Professor Sir John Pendry, an HKIAS Senior Fellow and a distinguished figure in physics known for his pioneering work on metamaterials, visited City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) from October 20 to October 26, 2024. His visit featured a series of engaging sessions and lectures.
Youth with chronic childhood arthritis empowered to overcome barriers
A new intervention to help young people with chronic childhood arthritis overcome barriers to physical activity and mental wellbeing will be developed by University of South Australia researchers.
UAH researcher wins $300K NSF award to characterize vulnerability of intelligent controllers for cyber-physical systems to safeguard smart grids, robotic swarms, autonomous vehicles
Dr. Avimanyu Sahoo, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling $299,969 to characterize the vulnerability of the learning-based intelligent cyber-physical systems (CPS) and defend them. The CPS represents a symbiotic integration of physical systems, sensors, actuators and learning-based intelligent controllers through communication networks such as smart grids, robotic swarms and autonomous vehicles.
Giant clam declared critically endangered after the latest assessment
Once abundant, the massive, colorful clam is now locally extinct in many regions, with a critical drop in population due to overfishing and climate change.
Dr. Amy Oxentenko Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologist Amy S. Oxentenko, MD, FACG, was elected by the membership as the 2024-2025 President of the ACG, a national medical organization representing more than 19,000 clinical gastroenterologists and other specialists in digestive diseases.
Novel blood-based screening for colorectal cancer less effective, less cost-effective compared to colonoscopies or stool tests
A projected impact and cost-effectiveness analysis estimated reductions in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality with novel blood-based and stool-based CRC screening tests versus established alternatives.
Up to half of Medicare beneficiaries lack financial resources to pay for a single hospital stay
A nationally representative study of Medicare beneficiaries with modest incomes found that up to half of them may not have sufficient funds to cover out-of-pocket costs associated with a single hospital stay.
VA and DoD publish revised headache treatment advice to include recently approved therapeutics
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) have updated their clinical practice guidelines for the management of headache to include several treatments recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Novel Prostate Cancer Treatment Increases Overall Survival Rates for Late-Stage Prostate Cancer Patients
A global study of a combination drug therapy, led by an investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute, has shown improved overall survival rates for metastatic prostate cancer compared to standard treatments.
Will Humanity Achieve a Century of Nuclear Peace? New Study Forecasts Nuclear Risk
Since 1945 the world has lived under the threat of nuclear weapons. So far, we have thankfully managed to avoid the disaster caused by a nuclear war. Have we been lucky? As the world faces an increasingly uncertain global security environment, Open Nuclear Network (ONN), a Programme of PAX sapiens, and the Forecasting Research Institute (FRI) have produced a study, with the largest number of nuclear weapons policy experts ever asked to forecast the likelihood of and strategies for preventing nuclear catastrophes.