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UrduIf you plan on getting a tattoo, consider this: A new study from Binghamton University, State University of New York looking at green and blue tattoo inks from Europe found that most contained ingredients that are not listed on the label – and some contained ingredients that are outright banned.
Month: October 2024
Cancer Patients Who Experience Cognitive Decline After Radiation Treatment for Brain Metastases May Regain Full Neurocognitive Function, New Study Suggests
Nearly 40 percent of cancer patients who experienced memory loss, brain fog and other cognitive difficulties after radiation treatment for brain metastases regained full neurocognitive function within six months, according to a new analysis by radiation oncology researchers at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC).
Stardust in the bathroom
Widespread skin diseases such as psoriasis or neurodermatitis are difficult to treat. Together with an industrial partner, Empa researchers have found an innovative solution: Nanoceramic “stars” create tiny skin lesions and allow therapeutic molecules to reach their site of action.
SHRO Hosts Scientific Session at the National Italian-American Foundation Gala in Washington D.C
On October 26, 2024, the National Italian-American Foundation (NIAF) will hold its 49th annual Gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. As part of the weekend’s prestigious events, the Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) will host a scientific symposium focused on advancements in pain management.
Light-based Microcapillary Monitoring Sparks Innovation in Manufacturing and Biotechnology
Dr. Jaeyeon Pyo’s team developed a technology to visualize nanoscale microcapillary tips using light for precise and delicate contact, expected to revolutionize displays, electronics, biotechnology, and 3D printing, featured in a cover
Kate Petersen Mace selected as High Performance Data Facility Project Director
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility announced today that Kate Petersen Mace has been named the project director for the High Performance Data Facility (HPDF) a first-of-its-kind project that will provide resources for data-intensive science.
Addressing Health Equity in Childhood Asthma Requires Engaging Affected Communities
Systemic racism remains a significant challenge in efforts to address health disparities in childhood asthma. A new American Thoracic Society report provides practical frameworks to begin the research necessary to make real progress in treating asthma in Black and Latino children, who are more likely than their white counterparts to report to emergency rooms in the U.S.
Three-Time Olympic Medalist Paige Madden Partners with Autoimmune Association to Raise Awareness for Autoimmune Disease
The Autoimmune Association is proud to announce a new partnership with U.S. Olympic swimmer Paige Madden, a decorated athlete and champion in the pool, to amplify awareness of autoimmune diseases.
Feet First: AI Reveals How Infants Connect with Their World
Researchers explored how infants act purposefully by attaching a colorful mobile to their foot and tracking movements with a Vicon 3D motion capture system. The study tested AI’s ability to detect changes in infant movement patterns. Findings showed that AI techniques, especially the deep learning model 2D-CapsNet, effectively classified different stages of behavior. Notably, foot movements varied significantly. Looking at how AI classification accuracy changes for each baby gives researchers a new way to understand when and how they start to engage with the world.
USU Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress Offers Essential Mental Health Resources for Helene Aftermath
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact, the Uniformed Services University (USU) Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) has developed a series of vital mental health resources aimed at helping individuals, families, healthcare professionals, first responders and community leaders navigate the emotional aftermath of the disaster. These resources offer practical guidance to foster resilience, address trauma, and promote recovery across affected populations.
Study highlights pervasiveness of inflammation in American diet
Almost six in 10 Americans have pro-inflammatory diets, increasing the risk of health problems including heart disease and cancer, according to a new study that used a tool designed to examine inflammation in the diet.
Precision Breast Cancer Trial Shows Improved Treatment by Tumor Subtype
Recent results from one of the I-SPY 2.2 study arms, published September 14, 2024 in Nature Medicine, showed that neoadjuvant treatment with the antibody-drug conjugate datopotamab–deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in combination with the immune checkpoint inhibitor, durvalumab (Imfinzi), produced high rates of pCR in patients who have an immune breast cancer subtype as well as a subtype of triple negative cancer that would ordinarily have a high risk of recurrence.
New ACS Report: Breast Cancer Mortality Continues Three Decade Decline Overall, but Steeper Increases in Incidence for Women <50 & Asian American, Pacific Islanders of all Ages
The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Breast Cancer Statistics, 2024, the organization’s biennial update on breast cancer occurrence and trends in the United States. The new report finds breast cancer mortality rates overall have dropped by 44% since 1989, averting approximately 517,900 breast cancer deaths. However, not all women have benefited from this progress, notably American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) women, whose rates have remained unchanged over the past three decades
Media Briefing: Flu Season, COVID, Mpox, Avian Flu, and Parvovirus – Tackling the Spread & Seeking Protection
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host an expert briefing for the media about the spread of various infectious diseases, including seasonal influenza, COVID-19, mpox, avian flu, and parvovirus. Experts will discuss the risks, increases in cases,…
Mount Sinai Leaders Receive Prestigious Awards During the American College of Emergency Physicians 2024 Scientific Assembly (ACEP24)
CEO of the Mount Sinai Health System and Chair of the Emergency Department for Mount Sinai Queens will be honored for their contributions to health policy and diversity, inclusion, and health equity
Causal recipes of customer loyalty in a sharing economy: Integrating social media analytics and fsQCA
Abstract Built on the evolutionary stimulus-organism-response model, this study examines how customer encounters with different interaction mechanisms (stimuli) evoke service-quality perceptions and sentiments (organisms) that impact customer loyalty (responses) to accommodation-sharing services. It draws important service-quality dimensions and sentiments from…
Less is more: Engagement with the content of social media influencers
Abstract We draw upon theories of social media engagement to explore the factors affecting the success of the various influencer types, based on the size of their audience. We use the social media content of 8,076 influencers and employ sentiment analysis of text and…
The inauthentic consumer: Consequences of self-inauthenticity for possession disposal
Abstract Self-inauthenticity is characterized by feeling out-of-touch with one’s true, authentic self. Here, we propose that self-inauthenticity causes consumers to also feel out-of-touch with objects that are extensions of the self—namely, their material possessions. We call this effect possession alienation and suggest…
Nurses Hone Clinical Skills Through Military-Civilian Partnership
A regional partnership allowed active-duty military critical care nurses to complete rotations of standard 12-hour shifts at a civilian trauma center, enhancing their clinical readiness relevant to both combat medicine and general hospital care.
New AI model efficiently reaches clinical-expert-level accuracy in complex medical scans
UCLA researchers have developed a deep-learning framework that teaches itself quickly to automatically analyze and diagnose MRIs and other 3D medical images – with accuracy matching that of medical specialists in a fraction of the time.
Cracking the Code on Medicare’s Drug Price Negotiations
ISPOR announced the publication of a study that provides estimates of how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may have determined initial price offers for the first 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiation.
AFL women must ‘carb up’ to maximise footy performance
Pasta, breads, rice, and cereals, they’re the carb-loaded foods that fuel our bodies for high-intensity exercise and sports. So as the 2024 footy season kicks off, making sure AFLW athletes get enough of the good stuff is key for peak performance.
Most pregnant people got vaccinated for COVID-19 in 2022
A study of more than 28,000 pregnancies from 2022 has found that the majority of pregnant people received the COVID-19 vaccine during its initial release.
October 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Complications in Neurosurgery”
Announcement of contents of the October 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus
October 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video: “Movement Disorders”
Announcement of contents of the October 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video