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UrduEpilepsy is the most common pediatric brain disorder, affecting nearly half a million children in the U.S. And yet, only about 1% of patients who should be seen at a comprehensive epilepsy center are ever referred to this care.That’s a devastating statistic, especially for children—whose uncontrolled seizures can sometimes lead to irreversible developmental deficits.
Month: December 2024
Earthquake seismology expert, Dr. Stephen Gao, available for comment on California earthquake
Dr. Stephen Gao is available for comment related to the science behind the recent earthquake in California.
Seven researchers named to Battelle Distinguished Inventor cadre
Seven scientists affiliated with the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have been named Battelle Distinguished Inventors in recognition of being granted 14 or more United States patents. Since Battelle began managing ORNL in 2000, 104 ORNL researchers have reached this milestone.
Media Advisory: Virginia Tech expert explains NOAA forecast for mild winter in mid-Atlantic region
Drew Ellis, a professor in the Department of Geography and an expert in climate science, explains the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s winter outlook, which predicts a mild winter for the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
Beyond the ban: FSU expert available to comment on the effects of social media on youth mental health
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Australia created worldwide attention when the country approved a social media ban for children 16 years old and under, marking one of the most aggressive policies at curbing youth addiction to apps like Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.Vanessa Dennen, a professor of Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies at the Florida State University Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, has been actively researching the cognitive, motivational and social elements of computer-mediated communication.
New drug tested to reduce side effect of ‘half-matched’ stem cell transplants
Stem cell transplantation is used to treat several types of blood cancers, but carries the risk of a life-threatening side effect called graft-versus-host disease. Results from a clinical trial conducted by researchers at WashU Medicine showed adding the investigational drug itacitinib to standard care for “half-matched” stem cell transplantation may reduce rates of the disease, in which the donor’s stem cells attack the patient’s healthy tissues.
Rutgers Public Health Research Illustrates Rise in Use of Paid Family Leave in New Jersey
Rutgers School of Public Health research found that New Jersey’s expansion of the Family Leave Insurance program in 2019 and 2020 was associated with a sharp increase in the use of family leave benefits among state residents.
Drug Offers Cost-Effective Protection for Newborns with Genetic Bleeding Disorder
Severe hemophilia A is a genetic disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly, posing a constant risk of dangerous bleeding episodes. Infants with severe hemophilia A (HA) are at risk of brain bleeds, which can lead to serious long-term brain damage. Emicizumab (Hemlibra) was approved by the FDA in 2018 to prevent and reduce bleeding for patients who suffer from hemophilia A.
U of U Researchers Receive Multi-Million-Dollar Grant to Advance Epidemic Prevention and Detection Worldwide
A multinational consortium including the University of Utah has been awarded a $246 million federal contract by USAID to improve infectious disease detection and monitoring across the globe.
U-M Rogel Cancer Center names 2 new clinical research leaders
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center has named Kyle Cuneo, M.D., its new associate director for clinical research. In addition, a new position of assistant director for clinical research will be filled by John Magenau, M.D.
That’s no straw: Hummingbirds evolved surprisingly flexible bills to help them drink nectar
Scientists have discovered that the hummingbird bill is surprisingly flexible. While drinking, a hummingbird rapidly opens and shuts different parts of its bill simultaneously, engaging in an intricate and highly coordinated dance with its tongue to draw up nectar at lightning speeds.
Tyber Medical Achieves Class III MDR CE Mark Certification from BSI for PEEK Titanium Plasma-Coated Cervical Cages
Tyber Medical LLC, a leading provider of private-label orthopedic and spinal implants, proudly announces that it has received Medical Device Regulation (MDR) CE Mark certification from BSI for its PEEK Titanium Plasma-coated cervical cages. This certification for Tyber Medical’s innovative technology is a pivotal step toward bringing the company’s extensive product portfolio to the global market, aligning with stringent European Union regulatory standards for quality, safety, and performance.
NASA’s Hubble Takes the Closest-Ever Look at a Quasar
Astronomers have used Hubble to see closer than ever into an energetic monster black hole powering 3C 273, the first quasar ever discovered. The new image details a lot of weird things: filaments, lobes, and a mysterious L-shaped structure, all within 16,000 light-years of the black hole.
UC Irvine researchers reveal superconductivity secrets of an iron-based material
Irvine, Calif., Dec. 5, 2024 — Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have uncovered the atomic-scale mechanics that enhance superconductivity in an iron-based material, a finding published recently in Nature. Using advanced spectroscopy instruments housed in the UC Irvine Materials Research Institute, the researchers were able to image atom vibrations and thereby observe new phonons –quasiparticles that carry thermal energy –at the interface of an iron selenide (FeSe) ultrathin film layered on a strontium titanate (STO) substrate.
Late-breaking abstract at SUO: Novel oncolytic immunotherapy shows promise for patients with bladder cancer
A Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher will share findings from a late-breaking abstract at the 2024 Society of Urologic Oncology Annual Meeting. The study demonstrated a potentially effective treatment for patients with bladder cancer who no longer respond to the common therapy, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG).
Professor Vincent Guilamo-Ramos Named Inaugural Leona B. Carpenter Chair in Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
Professor Vincent Guilamo-Ramos has been named the inaugural Leona B. Carpenter Chair in Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health.
Registration Opens for AACN’s NTI 2025
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) invites nurses and other healthcare professionals who provide care for acutely and critically ill patients and their families to its 2025 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) in New Orleans, May 19-21. Media credentials are available.
Ohio State to study approaches to managing blood pressure after pregnancy
A research team from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine will study approaches to postpartum blood pressure control among Ohio patients, as part of a $12.5 million three-state study.
Dark matter, neutrinos and drug discovery: how AI is powering SLAC science and technology
Check out the second of a two-part series exploring how artificial intelligence helps researchers from around the world perform cutting-edge science with the lab’s state-of-the-art facilities and instruments. Read part one here. In this part you’ll learn how AI is playing a key role in helping SLAC researchers find new galaxies and tiny neutrinos, and discover new drugs.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Awarded More Than $18 Million for Creation of New ECMO and Life-Support System
Johns Hopkins Medicine has been awarded more than $18 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to lead a multi-institutional effort to develop a novel extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and advanced life-support system device. ECMO devices assist patients by enabling heart and lung function when their organs are too damaged or weak to function normally.
3-Year-Old Patient at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Is Home for the Holidays After Battling Life-Threatening Brain Tumor
Filip Stevic is a “happy, goofy kid” who loves trucks, dinosaurs and books, according to his parents, Sunny and Milos, who live in Nottingham, Maryland. But the family’s holiday season was nearly upended when a golf ball-sized tumor was discovered inside Filip’s head.
Scientists Create Model to Make MRI More Accurate, Reliable
The new model, developed by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine, can produce more accurate and reliable analysis of brain structures, which is critical for early detection, medical diagnosis, and neurological research.
ProBio Announces New Executive Appointments
ProBio, a global leader in contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services, today announce the appointment of Allen Guo as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Whitney Winters as Senior Vice President of U.S. Business Development, and Michael Vreeland as the U.S. Site Head and Interim Head of U.S. Process Development, effective December 1, 2024.
Research links a genetic risk for schizophrenia to a malformed skull
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital identified skull deformation as a potential culprit for causing symptoms of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
Worldwide Food Service Safety Awareness Month
Each year, December is observed as Worldwide Food Service Safety Month. Created by the National Restaurant Association, it is a month designed to revisit standards in the food service industry and their impact on health and well-being. The George Washington…
New research method improves extreme weather predictions for South Florida
A breakthrough technique for predicting extreme weather events in South Florida has emerged from researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The innovation specifically addresses the challenges of forecasting extreme heat and heavy rainfall.
Eyes that Lead: The charismatic influence of gaze signaling on employee approval and extra-effort
Abstract Charismatic leadership significantly influences organizational performance, with recent research emphasizing the pivotal role of leader behavior in conveying charisma to employees. In two studies we explore the underexplored concept of eye-directed gaze as a charismatic leadership signal and its…
The future of more sustainable cooling and heating technology could be just around the corner
A team of researchers from the U. S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and performance.
Advances in the Molecular Diagnostic Methods for Circular RNA
The author summarized the traditional and emerging methods for circRNA detection as well as the advantages and limitations, and look forward to future research directions.
Chula Students from the BBA Program, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy Win First Runner-Up at the Alberta International Business Competition 2024 in Canada
Chulalongkorn University would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to the students of the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, International Business Administration Program (BBA), for placing as First Runner-Up at the Alberta International Business Competition 2024 in Canada.
Proposed wastewater release into Cape Cod Bay likely to remain in Bay for at least one month, study finds
WHOI scientists are investigating the pathways of the proposed wastewater discharge from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
Taming big data and particle beams: how SLAC researchers are pushing AI to the edge
Check out the first of a two-part series exploring how artificial intelligence helps researchers from around the world perform cutting-edge science with the lab’s state-of-the-art facilities and instruments. In this part you’ll learn how SLAC researchers collaborate to develop AI tools to make molecular movies, speeding up the discovery process in the era of big data.
The Medical Minute: Shingles and its shot: What you need to know to stay healthy
The same virus that causes chickenpox can also reemerge as shingles, causing a painful string of rashes. A Penn State Health family medicine physician discusses the symptoms and why he recommends the shingles vaccine for adults 50 and older and adults with weakened immune systems.
Johns Hopkins malaria experts available to discuss World Malaria Report 2024
The World Health Organization will release its World Malaria Report 2024 early next week. If you are preparing a story about this year’s report or writing broadly about malaria trends, the following researchers from the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute…
Soft patch electrode for monitoring human body signals
In a ground-breaking new development, researchers have created conductive films by mixing conductive polymers with two-dimensional carbon materials. These films can be used as electrodes to monitor a wide range of body signals when pasted on the surface of human skin, including cardiac, myoelectric, and ocular signals.
Stretchable and self-healable lithium-ion battery
Researchers have developed the first-ever stretchable and self-healable lithium-ion battery with all-in-one configuration. The battery can steadily provide power for a timer even after being stretched. Additionally, after being damaged and subsequently healed, the battery can still steadily serve as a power source to light up an LED.
A Film Capacitor That Can Take the Heat
Berkeley Lab and several collaborating institutions have successfully demonstrated a machine-learning technique to accelerate discovery of materials for film capacitors — crucial components in electrification and renewable energy technologies.
Seed Biology Successfully Indexed in Web of Science: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
We are delighted to announce that Seed Biology has been included in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).
Researchers Discover New Neurons that Suppress Food Intake
In a study published in the Dec. 5 issue of Nature, a team of researchers discovered a new population of neurons that is responsive to the hormone leptin. Leptin responsive neurons are important in obesity since leptin is sent to the brain from the body’s fat stores to suppress hunger.
MD Anderson Research Highlights: ASH 2024 Special Edition
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back. This special edition features upcoming oral presentations by MD Anderson researchers at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, providing new insights and advances in hematological malignancies and diseases. All ASH content from MD Anderson can be found at MDAnderson.org/ASH.
Research reveals how fructose in diet enhances tumor growth
Dietary fructose promotes tumor growth in animal models of melanoma, breast cancer and cervical cancer. However, fructose does not directly fuel tumors, according to the study published Dec. 4 in the journal Nature. Instead, WashU scientists discovered that the liver converts fructose into usable nutrients for cancer cells, a compelling finding that could open up new avenues for care and treatment of many different types of cancer.
Embargoed Autism Study in Journal Nature: Virtual Press Briefing
Researchers from IRB Barcelona will be available for a virtual press briefing on Tuesday, December 3
Researchers Discover An Origin of Idiopathic Autism
A study by IRB Barcelona unveils how the lack of a fraction of the CPEB4 protein causes a decrease in the expression of genes that are crucial for neuronal development. Published in the journal Nature, the study opens new avenues for the development of targeted treatments for autism.
Psychological Reactance to Anti-Piracy Messages explained by Gender and Attitudes
Abstract Digital piracy is costly to creative economies across the world. Studies indicate that anti-piracy messages can cause people to pirate more rather than less, suggesting the presence of psychological reactance. A gender gap in piracy behavior and attitudes towards…
Hybrid Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurs’ Well-Being: The Moderating Effect of Role Demands Outside Entrepreneurship
Abstract Current theorizing on learning during hybrid entrepreneurship is limited in explaining the circumstances under which entrepreneurs’ well-being benefits from a preceding phase in hybrid entrepreneurship. Using existing theory on entrepreneurial learning and role conflict, we argue that interfering demands…
The more, the better: The influence of overconfident CEOs on their firms’ digital orientation
Abstract Adopting a digital orientation (DO) is an essential organizing theme for firms seeking to lay the basis for a digital transformation by defining how to nurture digitalization strategies. Existing literature reveals that CEOs determine resource allocations for digital investments, with few insights into…
MSK Awards and Appointments November 2024
NEW YORK, December 4, 2024 – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced the following awards and appointments:
When people make the difference: A person-organization fit approach in knowledge transfer offices
Abstract Knowledge transfer office (KTO) personnel play a crucial role in the success of knowledge transfer processes through their motivation and other individual-level dimensions. Individual-level dimensions have been mostly overlooked when exploring the performance of KTOs. In this paper, we…
BGSU leads first-of-its-kind global UNESCO study on the motivations, ethical standards of digital content creators
United Nations-affiliated study finds nearly two-thirds of content creators do not verify information for accuracy before sharing with others.
AI Helps Researchers Dig Through Old Maps to Find Lost Oil and Gas Wells
Undocumented orphaned wells pose hazards to both the environment and the climate. Scientists are building modern tools to help locate, assess, and pave the way for ultimately plugging these forgotten relics.