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UrduThe NCCN Oncology Research Program (ORP) announces the awarding of new quality improvement research grants aimed at advancing care for patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL).
Month: December 2024
Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers
Researchers reporting in ACS Sensors have developed an optical fiber sensing system that could help medical professionals monitor patients for complications after a traumatic brain injury. The technology tracks six biomarkers simultaneously.
Alianza Americas co-founder Oscar Chacón to be awarded 2025 Inamori Ethics Prize
The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University will award Oscar Chacón, a tireless advocate for human rights and dignity in immigration and dismantling the portrayal of immigrants as threats to society, with the 2025 Inamori Ethics Prize.
Landmark photosynthesis gene discovery boosts plant height, advances crop science
A team of scientists with two Department of Energy Bioenergy Research Centers — the Center for Bioenergy Innovation, or CBI, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation, or CABBI, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — identified a gene in a poplar tree that enhances photosynthesis and can boost tree height by about 30% in the field and by as much as 200% in the greenhouse.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Experts to Present at 2024 American Society of Hematology Meeting
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles faculty will present their latest research on pediatric blood cancers and diseases at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego.The annual conference—billed as the world’s largest and most comprehensive hematology event—will take place Dec. 7-10. In 2023, ASH attracted more than 32,000 attendees from over 100 countries.
Climate-ready crop
A team from the RIPE project has engineered potato to be more resilient to global warming showing 30% increases in tuber mass under heatwave conditions. This adaptation may provide greater food security for families dependent on potatoes, as these are often the same areas where the changing climate has already affected multiple crop seasons. Their work was recently published in Global Change Biology
’Tis the Season – to Protect Your Smile
The holiday season – filled with sweets and treats, wine and crunchy food that can affect your dental health – has arrived.
Eileen Hoskin, an associate professor and director of operative dentistry at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, shares tips on keeping teeth healthy during the holidays and year-round.
Billions of people to benefit from technology breakthrough that ensures freshwater for the world
A novel approach to make seawater evaporate faster than freshwater has been hailed as a significant breakthrough in desalination technology that will benefit billions of people worldwide.
Faster, More Informed Environmental Permitting with AI-Guided Support
Federal environmental permitting process to be fast-tracked with AI-powered tools and cloud-supported data analysis.
Study Compares Robotic-Assisted to Augmented Reality Spine Surgery – Both Enable High Degree of Precision and Accuracy
A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) comparing robotic-assisted navigation (RAN) to the use of augmented reality (AR) in spine surgery found that both techniques demonstrate excellent accuracy and safety for pedicle screw placement. The research was published online ahead of print in the journal Spine.
Coastal retreat in Alaska is accelerating because of compound climate impacts
The overlapping effects of sea level rise, permafrost thaw subsidence, and erosion may lead to land loss in Arctic coastal regions that dwarfs the land loss from any single one of these climate hazards, scientists say.
Bascom Palmer Receives Multimillion Dollar Award to Support Functional Whole-Eye Transplant
Researchers with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute are tackling the formidable task of surgically recovering a live human eye and maintaining its function for vision restoration through organ transplantation.
Expert available: Bird flu incidents increasing globally
From the detection of bird flu in raw milk in the United States, to the culling of chickens in New Zealand, incidents of avian influenza are capturing headlines around the globe. The impact of bird flu doesn’t just stop at…
Methods Used in Co-Creation Within the Health CASCADE Co-Creation Database and Gray Literature: Systematic Methods Overview
Background: Co-creation is increasingly recognized for its potential to generate innovative solutions, particularly in addressing complex and wicked problems in public health. Despite this growing recognition, there are no standards or recommendations for method use in co-creation, leading to confusion and…
RankMHC: Learning to Rank Class-I Peptide-MHC Structural Models
The binding of peptides to class-I Major Histocompability Complex (MHC) receptors and their subsequent recognition downstream by T-cell receptors are crucial processes for most multicellular organisms to be able to fight various diseases. Thus, the identification of peptide antigens that…
Predicting cardiac issues in cancer survivors using a serum protein panel test
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital identified a panel of 27 proteins that could accurately predict treatment-related cardiomyopathy risk among childhood cancer survivors.
Delivering humanitarian aid in digital age
A new study by Tarek Ghani, at WashU Olin Business School, found that, despite their lack of tech literacy, women in Afghanistan were able to use funds delivered directly to their phones to purchase food and other necessities. Aid agencies are already taking notice of the work.
Fred Hutch at ASH: Plenary session on socioeconomic barriers to transplant, new leukemia treatments and phasing out ‘cumbersome’ urine test
The of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) will take place in San Diego, Calif. and online Dec. 7-10. Improving access to life-saving therapies for blood disorders is the theme of many presentations by Fred Hutch Cancer Center experts, including: Meta-analyses show socioeconomic factors limit access to transplants and clinical trials, highlighting strategies to overcome barriers.
Truck drivers need tailored health supports to Keep on Truckin’
It might seem out of place on the side of a highway, but purpose-built exercise equipment installed at truck stops across Australia could be just the thing to encourage truck drivers to take a break and take control of their health and wellbeing.
Virtual Environment Teaches Classroom Strategies in Turbulent Times for Future Educators
In SMU’s Mursion Simulation Environment, located in the Simmons School of Education and Human Development, undergraduate and graduate students learn to manage classroom conflicts and advance student understanding by interacting with teen avatars.
MERMAID Named Winner of 2024-2025 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) today announced it has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant, a public grant opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the United States who are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.
The fate of airborne microfibers in the human respiratory tract in different microenvironments
Αirborne microplastics (MPs) are considered an important exposure hazard to humans, especially in the indoor environment. Deposition and clearance of MPs in the human respiratory tract (HRT) was investigated using the ExDoM2 dosimetry model, modified to incorporate the deposition and…
JMU experts available to provide essential holiday tips
The holiday season is a time to relax, enjoy gatherings with family and friends and celebrate traditions, but it also can create stress.
Home and Neighborhood Environments Impact Sedentary Behavior in Teens Globally
Adolescents worldwide are spending an average of 8 to 10 hours per day engaging in sedentary activities such as watching television, using electronic devices, playing video games and riding in motorized vehicles, according to a multinational study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Lifesaving Suicide Prevention Resources Available for More Native American Communities
Today the Bloomberg American Health Initiative announces new resources that build on the successful Celebrating Life Suicide Prevention Program of the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Arizona. The program, established 20 years ago, addresses alarming rates of suicide in the community with community-based surveillance and case management support.
UC Irvine-co-led study finds DNA damage is key factor in age-related macular degeneration
A research team co-led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that accumulated DNA damage in the retina is a key contributor to age-related macular degeneration and that targeting specific retinal cell types may lead to treatments that slow or stop progression.
Enzyme identified as new therapeutic target for “cold” tumors
A study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center may have, at last, cracked the cold case of immunotherapy resistance.
UTSW joins project to make whole eye transplants a reality
UT Southwestern Medical Center is part of a major undertaking that will bring together more than 40 scientists, doctors, and industry experts handpicked from around the country to make vision-restoring whole eye transplants a reality.
Island biodiversity rides on the wings of birds
Bird wing shape — a proxy for long-distance flying ability, or dispersal — is a trait that influences biodiversity patterns on islands around the world, according to research from WashU biologists.
Ohio State completes first gene therapy for hemophilia B
Recently, a team at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) completed its first gene therapy for a patient with hemophilia B, the first at an adult medical center in Ohio.
‘Dr. Elias saved my life’: 11-hour surgery removes dangerous, rare spinal tumor
This surgery to remove a cervical intradural traumatic neuroma was one of the most complex that Elias Elias, M.D., Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has performed during his career as a neurosurgeon.
University Hospitals Awarded $7 Million by PCORI to Study Endovascular Thrombectomy in Patients Presenting Beyond 24 Hours
University Hospitals was awarded $7 million in research funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study Endovascular Thrombectomy in Patients Presenting beyond 24 Hours of Last-Known-Well. Amrou Sarraj, MD, FAHA, FSVIN, director of Stroke Center and Stroke Systems at the UH Neurological Institute, will lead the study, which aims to provide deterministic evidence of clinical benefit due to addition of endovascular thrombectomy to standard medical care in this population.
Binghamton University collaborates with industry, academic partners on new $285M Manufacturing USA Institute
Binghamton University is a key partner in a new federally funded institute focused on the use of digital twins to improve domestic semiconductor design and manufacturing.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Semiconductor Research Corporation Manufacturing Consortium Corp. (SRC) announced last week that they are negotiating for the department to provide SRC $285 million to establish and operate a Manufacturing USA Institute. With combined funding totaling $1 billion, this investment will support the launch of the first-of-its-kind CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute.
Psychiatry Updates Winter 2024
Designed for 10–17-year-olds who do not require inpatient psychiatric care but are at elevated risk, the L-SPARC Clinic offers a lifeline of personalized, evidence-based care. Within one week of…
Expert Available: Colleges Brace for Potential Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration
Colleges and universities are preparing for potential shifts in immigration policies under President-elect Donald Trump, including executive orders that may impact travel, visas, and international… …
Expert Available: French Prime Minister Faces No Confidence Vote
France’s prime minister Michel Barnier is facing a no confidence vote as soon as Wednesday that could force him to resign. …
Expert Available: Trump Administration Revives Push to Abolish the Department of Education
Republicans are renewing efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, with legislative and administrative moves gaining traction as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term. …
Expert Available: South Korea’s Martial Law Updates
South Korea’s President, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared emergency martial law late-night on Tuesday. …
Wistar Institute Researchers Design Novel Immunotherapy for Brain Cancer
The Wistar Institute’s David B. Weiner, Ph.D., and his laboratory created a new therapeutic design for glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer. The lab engineered molecules called trispecifics that connect cancer-killing T cells with not just one but two different brain cancer receptors.
With the launch of Regener-Eyes’s new preservative-free bottles with back flow prevention, the company voluntarily recalls their previous bottles
Regener-Eyes LLC, the distributors of Regener-Eyes Professional Strength and Regener-Eyes LITE, recently launched their new preservative-free bottles with back flow prevention.
PCORI commits $156 million to new patient-centered health research studies
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has approved funding awards totaling more than $156 million for new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER), as well as research to improve methods and strengthen the science of engagement in CER.
Rats on Cocaine: When Aversion is Not Enough
Propensity to addiction starts from the very first drug use experience, UTEP study shows
PCORI Awards UNC Researcher $14.4 Million to Study Emerging Medications for PIBD Patients
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) announced the approval of funding totaling $14.4 million for UNC researcher to study new treatment options for pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases (PIBD). Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MPH, professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at the UNC School of Medicine, will serve as principal investigator.
Study Reveals Impact of Dobbs Decision on OBGYN Workforce in Abortion Ban States
A new study from the George Washington University finds trends in the national OBGYN workforce following the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. The study found that OBGYNs in states with abortion bans have not significantly decreased since…
Phenomic selection: a breakthrough for hybrid rapeseed breeding
A research team introduces phenomic selection (PS) as a low-cost, high-throughput alternative to genomic selection (GS) in hybrid rapeseed breeding.
Gillette Children’s Healthcare Press Announces New Book Series
Gillette Children’s Healthcare Press is proud to announce the Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series, nine books that provide in-depth understanding of conditions treated at the hospital. Following the style of Spastic Diplegia (2020), the Healthcare Series seeks to optimize outcomes for those with childhood-acquired physical and/or neurological conditions.
UTHealth Houston study funded by $3.5M NIH grant holds promise for advancing shoulder injury treatments for young athletes
A new UTHealth Houston study focused on finding the best surgical technique for reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ), where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, has the potential to enhance recovery and long-term shoulder health for young athletes.
Revolutionizing rice breeding: high-throughput EOPT technology enhances panicle trait analysis
A research team has developed a novel, high-throughput, nondestructive method for assessing rice panicle traits, termed Extraction of Panicle Traits (EOPT).
More Cancers Are Being Treated with Personalized Therapies Before Surgery
The first-ever annual report from the American College of Surgeons National Cancer Database includes in-depth data on adult cancer diagnoses and treatment trends.
Forbes Ranks University Hospitals in Top 10 in the Nation for America’s Dream Employers
University Hospitals has been named by Forbes as one of the top 10 companies in the nation, ranking ninth in the U.S. in the magazine’s inaugural America’s Dream Employers listing. UH is also the only employer in Ohio among the Top 10. Only 500 employers across the country are ranked.