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UrduThe American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued ta statement in response to Kaiser Permanente’s announcement that Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc., effective November 1, 2024, will not reimburse anesthesia services when submitted without the appropriate modifiers identifying who performed the service, and that it will be reducing QZ services rendered by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists to 85% of the Physician Fee Schedule.
Month: December 2024
Chilling discovery: wild potato’s dna fights freeze
A recent study has unlocked the genetic secrets of the wild potato Solanum commersonii, revealing key genes that contribute to its remarkable ability to resist freezing temperatures. This research offers new hope for developing cultivated potatoes that can withstand extreme cold, a critical advancement for safeguarding global food supplies in the face of climate change. By identifying a key genetic segment, scientists have taken a major step toward fortifying crops against unpredictable climate shifts, ensuring long-term agricultural resilience.
Consejos de salud y cuidado para ayudarle a enfrentar las fiestas de fin de año
Ya sea por comer en exceso, contraer una enfermedad, sentirse estresado o extremadamente cansado, un calendario lleno de fiestas de fin de año puede afectar su salud, dice Safia Debar, Licenciada en Medicina y Cirugía, médica generalista y experta en gestión del estrés en Mayo Clinic Healthcare en Londres. En esta alerta del experto, la Dra. Debar responde preguntas frecuentes y ofrece consejos para ayudarle a poder enfrentar las reuniones festivas de manera saludable.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution underwater vehicles operate on opposite sides of the globe
Simultaneous missions near Greenland and American Samoa support critical research about ocean life and sea level rise
Health tips and lookouts to help you power through the holiday season
Whether it’s overeating, catching an illness or feeling stress or sheer exhaustion, a busy calendar of holiday festivities can take a toll on health, says Safia Debar, MBBS, a general practitioner and stress management expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.
Unveiling the web of interactions: Analyzing dynamic customer engagements across multiple websites
Abstract Online customers exhibit unique dynamic patterns during their journey. In the early phases, customers gather different information from multiple websites. Collectively, the information serves as references, helping customers to make informed decisions. Further, inferior options are eliminated until the…
Major government customer and corporate environmental responsibility: Evidence from China
Abstract A critical strategic choice for corporate governance is how a firm can take sufficient environmental responsibility to satisfy its key stakeholders. Our paper answers this question by studying how corporate environmental responsibility is affected when a firm’s major customer is the…
Doubling up: the genetic journey of tetraploid strawberries unveiled
A recent study has uncovered new genetic insights into how two wild strawberries—Fragaria corymbosa and Fragaria moupinensis—have evolved to thrive in high-altitude environments.
American Mission Hospital in Bahrain joins Mayo Clinic Care Network
Mayo Clinic and King Hamad American Mission Hospital have announced that King Hamad American Mission Hospital is the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Early life exposure to toxic chemicals may cause behavioral, psychological problems
Early life exposure to a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may lead to behavioral problems in rats, according to a new animal study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Wild Birds’ Gut Microbiome Linked With its Ornamentation and Body Condition
FAU researchers spent five years studying the gut microbiomes of Northern cardinals, a common backyard songbird known for its vivid red plumage. Their study explores how microbiome diversity impacts the birds’ health, body condition, and ornamental traits, such as their coloration.
MD Anderson and AmMax Bio announce agreements to advance development of AMB-066 in colorectal cancer patients with minimal residual disease
MD Anderson and AmMax Bio announced agreements to develop and advance AmMax’s AMB-066 monoclonal antibody therapy for colorectal cancer with minimal residual disease.
Indiana Dental Hygienists’ Perceptions, Willingness, and Challenges of Administering Vaccines
Abstract Purpose Immunization rates can be influenced by community access to immunizations and vaccine promotion from eligible providers. The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions, willingness, and challenges of vaccine administration among Indiana dental hygienists. Methods This cross-sectional study…
Relationships Between Dental Health Professional Shortage Residence Area and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life
Abstract Purpose Access to dental care has been an ongoing issue in the United States (US), impacting the individuals who directly experience the consequences of limited access to dental services. This study explores the relationship between residence in dental health professional…
The best AI strategy to recognize multiple objects in one image
Image classification is one of AI’s most common tasks, where a system is required to recognize an object from a given image. Yet real life requires us to recognize not a single standalone object but rather multiple objects appearing together in a given image.
This reality raises the question: what is the best strategy to tackle multi-object classification? The common approach is to detect each object individually and then classify them. But new research challenges this customary approach to multi-object classification tasks.
In an article published today in Physica A, researchers from Bar-Ilan University in Israel show how classifying objects together, through a process known as Multi-Label Classification (MLC), can surpass the common detection-based classification.
New targets for diabetic kidney disease could prevent end stage kidney failure
New potential therapeutic targets have been identified for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) – the leading cause of kidney failure in the world – that could see patients treated with new gene and drug therapies preventing the disease’s progression into end stage kidney failure.
New Gene Therapy Reverses Heart Failure in Large Animal Model
With one IV injection, a gene therapy targeting cBIN1 can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves survival.
ISPOR Launches “HEOR Explained” Microsite
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research announced that it has launched a new microsite—HEOR Explained—designed to help people better understand how health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) can improve healthcare decisions.
Almost half of young vapers are able to stop with quitline help
Quitline coaching over the phone helped almost half of young people who vape ditch the habit, potentially improving their health and decreasing the chances they’ll transition to cigarettes, according to a new Ohio State study.
AFTER A DIVISIVE ELECTION, MOST U.S. ADULTS READY TO AVOID POLITICS THIS HOLIDAY
A majority of U.S. adults hope to avoid political discussions during the holidays and, in some cases, family members they disagree with, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association.
EMBARGOED: Dozens of Presentations Advance Multiple Myeloma Research at the 2024 American Society for Hematology (ASH) Meeting
Patients with multiple myeloma are living longer thanks to a host of new immunotherapies and targeted drugs. But there is still no cure for the disease. Physician-scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are working to change that, and will present research findings at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
ASH Presentation: Study Shows That Genetic Mutations Accumulate in Smokers with Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Worsen Outcomes
Smokers with myelodysplastic syndromes or a precursor condition had elevated levels of genetic mutations linked to the disease. The study also found that heavier smokers accumulated more mutations, and long-term smokers were more likely to show disease progression.
ASH: Triplet combination regimens demonstrate high response rates in multiple leukemias
Three clinical trials led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated significant positive results from novel triplet therapies in the treatment of relapsed or refractory and newly diagnosed leukemias. The results were presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition. More information on all ASH Annual Meeting content from MD Anderson can be found at MDAnderson.org/ASH.
Bringing dark comets to light
Where did Earth’s water come from? It’s a fundamental scientific question that has never been answered. In fact, NASA reports that we can only observe and understand 5% of the universe — with a whopping 95% remaining a complete mystery because of unobservable dark matter and dark energy.
Could Venetoclax Improve Outcomes of CAR T for Patients with Resistant B-Cell Lymphomas? New Insights at ASH
About a third of patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), a fast-growing form of lymphoma, will see their disease advance or recur following treatment. Seeking a new treatment strategy that might boost the effectiveness of existing DLBCL therapies, a team from Roswell Park has been working to understand the underlying mechanisms of the targeted chemotherapy venetoclax. Their findings, to be presented during a talk today at the 66th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in San Diego, California, provide strong preclinical evidence that adding venetoclax to standard treatment may improve outcomes in patients with treatment-resistant B-cell lymphomas.
Could US-style summer holiday programs boost Aussie kids’ health?
As the school year winds up, thousands of Aussie kids are looking forward to the summer holidays. But hand-in hand with this freedom comes an abundance of screentime, unhealthy snacks, and a lack of routine, and it has the potential to affect children’s physical and mental health.
New Members Named to CSUF Philanthropic Foundation Board of Governors
Community leaders and entrepreneurs are among the newest members of Cal State Fullerton’s Philanthropic Foundation Board of Governors, the nonprofit auxiliary organization established to build and strengthen CSUF’s relations with the community and encourage advocacy, investment in and support of the university.
Toxoplasma gondii parasite uses unconventional method to make proteins for evasion of drug treatment
A study sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they need to enter a dormant stage that allows them to escape drug treatment.
Four Argonne researchers recognized on the American Nuclear Society’s “40 Under 40” list
Dave Grabaskas, Paul Romano, Ben Lindley and April Novak are recognized by American Nuclear Society on Nuclear News’ highly selective list of rising stars in nuclear research
ASH: Monoclonal antibody therapy improves survival in cancer-associated hyper-inflammatory disorder
Adult patients with newly diagnosed malignancy-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (mHLH) – a rare, aggressive hyperinflammatory condition – who were treated with the first-in-class monoclonal antibody, ELA026, experienced a 100% response rate and an improved survival rate at two months, according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Lighting Campus for Hope: A Winter Wonderland of Resilience and Community
More than just a holiday gathering, this free, family-friendly event marked the culmination of a year-long appeal that raised $255,000 to provide 1,350 life-saving cancer screenings in our Borderplex community. Every dollar from event sponsorships will directly support cancer screenings and diagnostics, emphasizing the transformative impact of early detection and care.
Considering social and genetic factors in addition to clinical factors improves prediction of heart disease risk
A cohort study evaluated how polygenic risk scores (PRS) and polysocial scores (PSS), which include social determinants of health (SDOH) and lifestyle-psychological factors, correlate to risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) by developing a CHD prediction model incorporating these elements.
Experts debate management of patient with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms
In a new Annals “Beyond the Guidelines” feature, two physicians, a primary care practitioner and a gastroenterologist, discuss the management of a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. GERD is a common medical condition presenting with heartburn, regurgitation, cough, hoarseness and/or wheezing.
The VR Technologist Will See You Now
If your heart rate increases each time you hear the word “injection,” you’re not alone. Every 1 in 4 adults has a fear of needles—a fear that most attribute to an experience they had when they were children.For kids who visit the hospital frequently, anxiety around even routine procedures might interfere with each visit and even lead to long-term trauma.
Why the FDA Should Move Fast to Regulate Nicotine Pouches
In a commentary published in JAMA, experts at the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine & Tobacco Studies have issued a call to action to head off the proliferation of nicotine pouches based on lessons learned from electronic-cigarette regulation
Loneliness and isolation: Back to pre-pandemic levels, but still high, for older adults
Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, but that still means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 feel lonely, and nearly as many feel isolated, a new national study shows.
RATE-XR Guideline Sets New Standard for XR Clinical Research
A landmark guideline in extended reality clinical research sets a new standard in reporting, ensuring transparency, safety, and quality.
Machine Learning for Predicting Corporate Violations: How Do CEO Characteristics Matter?
Abstract Based on upper echelon theory, we employ machine learning to explore how CEO characteristics influence corporate violations using a large-scale dataset of listed firms in China for the period 2010–2020. Comparing ten machine learning methods, we find that eXtreme…
STUDENTS ARE LESS LIKELY TO FEEL SAFE AT THEIR SCHOOLS, COMPARED TO STAFF AND PARENTS
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) conducted a nationwide study of K-12 parents, K-12 teachers, and recently graduated high school students to test their responses to three hypothetical “threat scenarios.” The goal was to measure their perception of school safety as well as their likelihood to report a threat at school.
Fusion with a Twist: Improving Stellarators
Plasma many times hotter than the surface of the sun swirls inside of a large device. From the outside, the device looks like a metal ring surrounded by scaffolding and walkways. But inside, the device is creating the conditions needed to achieve fusion – the process that powers our sun and every star.
Did Facebook Cheat?: A Test Case of Antitrust Ethics
Abstract Citing corporate concentration and lax enforcement since the Reagan era, the Biden administration has declared a new era of aggressive antitrust prosecution, bringing antimonopoly actions against tech giants such as Meta, Google, and Amazon. But what’s so bad about…
Learning from Failures of Co-owned Firms: Common Ownership and Information Disclosure Fraud
Abstract This study focuses on learning effects between firms connected by common ownership. We explore the learning effects in a certain setting that how decision-makers in focal firms learn from punishments for fraudulent disclosure in their co-owned firms. Baseline results…
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and partners discover new ocean predator in the Atacama Trench
This crustacean is the first large, active predatory amphipod from these extreme depths.
Chula Pioneers Responsible Use of Generative AI for Higher Education in Thailand with the Inauguration of ‘ChulaGENIE,’ in Collaboration with Google Cloud
Chulalongkorn University (Chula), Thailand’s pre-eminent higher education institution, and Google Cloud today announced the inauguration of ChulaGENIE, a continuous application delivery project that makes the world’s most advanced generative AI (gen AI) capabilities safely, securely, and freely available to Chula’s entire community. ChulaGENIE will be initially available to Chula staff and faculty members in January 2025, with all students receiving access in March 2025. ChulaGENIE stands for ‘Chula’s Generative AI Environment for Nurturing Intelligence and Education.’
Precision diabetes management: glucose-triggered insulin delivery membrane
Scientists have developed an innovative glucose-responsive membrane capable of self-regulating insulin release, offering a potential revolution in diabetes management. This cutting-edge material responds to glucose levels by contracting, functioning as an automatic chemical valve that controls insulin delivery.
Top Managers’ Rice Culture and Corporate Social Responsibility Performance
Abstract Ecological psychology regards culture as a response to the demands of the environment. As rice farming in history has significantly influenced the formation of human cultural consciousness, we investigate how the rice culture of a chairperson’s birthplace affects a…
Giving a gift? Better late than never, study finds
If you feel terrible about giving a late gift to a friend for Christmas or their birthday, a new study has good news for you. Researchers found that recipients aren’t nearly as upset about getting a late gift as givers assume they will be.
Vincent Aurentz Joins Forward Therapeutics’ Board of Directors
Forward Therapeutics, Inc., a pioneering biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders, today announced the appointment of Vincent Aurentz to its board of directors.
Inspiring Minds: Nobel Laureates Illuminate CityUHK
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) recently hosted two inspiring events featuring Nobel Laureates, offering students and faculty members a rare opportunity to engage with world-renowned scientists.
New Study Reveals Key Insights on Sarcoma Rates in Military vs. Civilian Men
Researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) have uncovered compelling insights into the incidence of soft tissue sarcomas among U.S. active-duty servicemen, revealing significant age-related differences compared to the general male population. The findings shed light on the interplay between occupational exposures, healthcare access, and cancer risk, paving the way for targeted prevention strategies and future research.