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They found that, among Black women, those whose predicted vitamin D levels were low (in the bottom 25 percent of all participants) were estimated to have a 40 percent higher risk of developing colorectal cancer compared with women whose predicted levels were in the top 25 percent.

Pioneering research reveals powerful lure of gambling adverts on social media to children

A new report has exposed how children and young people are vulnerable to the growing popularity of gambling adverts on social media, prompting calls from leading experts for much tighter regulations.

Research examines coping mechanisms for loss of smell from COVID-19

One of the most common and disturbing side effects of COVID-19 is the loss of the sense of smell.

That primate’s got rhythm!

Songbirds share the human sense of rhythm, but it is a rare trait in non-human mammals.

Astrophysicists reveal largest-ever suite of universe simulations

Collectively clocking in at nearly 60 trillion particles, a newly released set of cosmological simulations is by far the biggest ever produced.

Long-term survivors of childhood cancer may face higher suicide risk

Survivors of childhood cancer have increased risks of experiencing various challenges, such as emotional distress, impaired quality of life, and financial burdens.

‘Smart bandage’ may help solve a major problem when treating chronic wounds

How can doctors make sure a dressed wound is healing without taking off the bandage? This is a conundrum, because removing a bandage can disrupt the healing process.

Lowering blood insulin levels could lower your risk of getting COVID-19

Keeping blood insulin levels within strict, healthy parameters is a daily goal for people with diabetes.

ASTRO 2021: New Study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Finds Targeted Radiation Beneficial in Cases of Advanced Lung Cancer

October 25, 2021 sarah JonasResearch Tip Sheet

A new study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center found that high-dose radiation therapy administered alongside systemic therapy in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer can help extend progression free survival. This is the first and largest randomized clinical trial ever to study the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in treating oligoprogressive metastatic lung and breast cancers. These findings will be presented during this year’s American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Chicago.

MD Anderson Research Highlights: ASTRO 2021 Special Edition

This special edition features oral presentations by MD Anderson researchers at the 2021 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting (Oct. 24-27) on novel therapeutic and diagnostic approaches, including partial breast irradiation, evaluating PD-L1 levels as biomarkers to better predict response to immunotherapy, and deep learning and biomechanical models.

Mayo Clinic researchers find new treatment for HPV-associated oral cancer

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new, shorter treatment for patients with HPV-associated oropharynx cancer leads to excellent disease control and fewer side effects, compared to standard treatment.

The new treatment employs minimally invasive surgery and half the standard dose of radiation therapy, compared to current treatments. The new treatment also lasts for two weeks, rather than the standard six weeks.

‘I’m melting, melting’ — environmentally hazardous coal waste diminished by harmless citric acid

In one of nature’s unexpected bounties, a harmless food-grade solvent has been used to extract highly sought rare-earth metals from coal ash, reducing the amount of ash without damaging the environment and at the same time increasing an important national resource.

Public Health x Art

The Rutgers School of Public Health and the Mason Gross School of the Arts have launched a collaboration to support community-engaged, arts-integrated research projects that will result in performances or productions of art.

New gene could help improve tomato flavor and shelf life

A team of researchers have identified a gene that regulates tomato softening independent of ripening, a finding that could help tomato and other fruit breeders strike the right balance between good shelf life and high-quality flavor.

Case Western Reserve University receives $16M federal grant to launch major research center on substance use and HIV

Thanks to a new $16 million, five-year grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health, Case Western Reserve University is launching a multi-institutional research effort dedicated to deepening understanding of the relationship between substance use and HIV.

Structured management protocols help firms thrive

New Cornell University research from finds that companies with a culture of highly structured management practices were able to attract and keep top workers, and companies with structured operations practices attracted top-flight managers.

Prior authorization costs radiation oncology clinics more than $40 million each year, study estimates

The time required to secure prior authorization approvals for radiation therapy treatments equates to a financial impact of more than $40 million annually for academic medical centers, according to a new study. Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Receives Get With The Guidelines®_Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

October 25, 2021 sarah JonasExpert Pitch

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

Experts say supply chain breakdown will be problematic for holiday shoppers

BUFFALO, N.Y. — This holiday season, expect shortages of gift items like toys, clothes and appliances, as well as delays in order fulfilment — all caused by global supply chains disruptions. That’s according to Nallan Suresh, PhD, UB Distinguished Professor of…

妙佑医疗国际与Personalis Inc.合作扩大癌症基因组检测

妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic)于10月12日星期二宣布了一项协议，允许其向选择参与的癌症患者提供临床级的全面癌症基因组测序。检测结果将提供给患者及其医疗服务提供者，以指导治疗决策、推进癌症研究，并用于支持新诊断测试和癌症治疗的疗法开发。

Scientists, economists aim to make China agriculture self-sustaining

As the world grapples with reducing atmospheric greenhouse gas, other serious global environmental problems emerge – such as how to feed China’s burgeoning population without warming the planet.

مايو كلينك تتعاون مع شركة بيرسونالس لتوسيع الاختبارات الجينومية للسرطان

مدينة روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا، ومينلو بارك، ولاية كاليفورنيا- أعلنت مايو كلينك عن اتفاقية يوم الثلاثاء، 12 تشرين الأول/أكتوبر، ستسمح لها بتقديم تسلسل جينومي شامل للسرطان من الدرجة السريرية لمرضى السرطان الذين يختارون المشاركة.

$2.1 Million Gift Launches Comprehensive Breast Cancer Database

October 25, 2021 sarah JonasExpert Pitch

Philanthropists Richard and Carol Dean Hertzberg have committed $2.1 million to develop and maintain the Dean-Hertzberg Breast Cancer Database System Initiative at UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center to support the work of Anne Wallace, MD and her collaborators at Moores Cancer Center.

Shift to cloud platforms may help to improve security

Cybersecurity experts warn Russia’s premier intelligence agency has launched another campaign to pierce thousands of U.S. government, corporate and think-tank computer networks. Nate Foster is an associate professor of computer science at Cornell University. His research attempts to solve problems…

Roper Center launches Health Poll Database

Researchers and anyone interested in a range of health-related topics now have access to decades’ worth of public opinion with the launch of the Health Poll Database, a new resource created and curated by the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at Cornell University.

Evaluation of lupus arthritis using frequency domain optical imaging

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly referred to as simply “lupus”, is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue.

FloodNet: Hyperlocal flood sensors to support real-time flood monitoring, flood response, and urban resilience planning in NYC

Whether the result of tidal flooding, extreme events like Hurricanes Henri and Ida, or more frequent cloudbursts, flooding affects public health and safety, mobility, infrastructure, and the city’s economy.

Intervention eliminates Black-white gaps in survival from early-stage breast and lung cancer

A new study shows that system-level changes to the way cancer care is delivered can also eliminate Black-white disparities in survival from early-stage lung and breast cancer. By identifying and addressing obstacles that kept patients from finishing radiation treatments for cancer, the intervention improved five-year survival rates for all patients and erased the survival gap between Black and white patients. Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

BICEP3 tightens the bounds on cosmic inflation

A new analysis of the South Pole-based telescope’s cosmic microwave background observations has all but ruled out several popular models of inflation.

Loyola Medicine Prepares for Possible Approval of the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to meet on October 26 to discuss the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11. Ahead of this meeting, Loyola Medicine is taking steps to ensure the health system is prepared to administer Pfizer vaccines to children if approval is granted.

Nurses have higher rates of suicidal thoughts, compared to other workers

About 1 in 18 US nurses report considering suicide within the past year – a significantly higher proportion than for other occupational groups, reports a survey study in the August issue of the American Journal of Nursing (AJN). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

LUDWIG LAUSANNE STUDY SHOWS HOW TUMORS TURN IMMUNE CELLS INTO ENABLERS OF THEIR GROWTH

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a means by which cancer cells engineer the conversion of immune cells known as macrophages from destroyers of tumors to supporters of their growth and survival.

March Madness: Researcher sees temporary increase in COVID-19 cases in counties where universities played in NCAA Tournament   

October 25, 2021 sarah JonasFeature Tip Sheet

A new analysis by a researcher at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) finds a link between large gatherings of unvaccinated county residents – both students and non-students – and an increase in COVID-19 infections in the university’s community.

The Medical Minute: Prostate cancer risks in African American men

African American men are at the highest risk for both developing and dying from prostate cancer. It is essential that this population take preventative measures and seek appropriate treatment if diagnosed.

Argonne taps internationally recognized researcher Shirley Meng as chief scientist for energy storage strategy

A pioneer in material science, Meng’s new role comes with a joint appointment as a professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at The University of Chicago.

Police Training Needs Urgent Reforms, New Report from American University Reveals

The instructional models that are used to train police officers across the U.S. are in many cases antiquated, inadequate, and in critical need of immediate transformation, according to a new report by American University’s School of Public Affairs.

ORNL to partner with University of Oklahoma

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Oklahoma, known as OU, recently executed a memorandum of understanding to officially recognize their partnership in pursuing shared research and development goals.

UAlbany Receives $1M for Program to Prevent HIV and Substance Abuse

October 25, 2021 sarah JonasHigher Education Event

The University at Albany has been awarded $1 million for the creation of a five-year, comprehensive program aimed at preventing HIV infections and substance use disorders among students.

ANNUAL RUTGERS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL TO RUN NOV. 7–21

Tickets are now on sale for the 22nd annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival, which will be held from Sunday, November 7, through Sunday, November 21.

Dr. Samir A. Shah Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology

Samir A. Shah, MD, FACG, was elected by the membership as the 2021-2022 President of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), a national medical organization representing more than 16,000 clinical gastroenterologists and other specialists in digestive diseases.

Three-year MD program grads have less debt, are ready for residency

Accelerated medical school programs may help address physician shortage

Shortened course of radiation therapy offers similar long-term side effects following prostate removal surgery

Using fewer—but higher—doses of radiation to treat men with prostate cancer who had their prostates removed does not increase long-term side effects or lower their quality of life compared to conventional radiation treatment, a new, multi-institutional clinical trial shows.

Genetic biomarker test predicts recurrence and survival outcomes for men with high-risk prostate cancer

A new meta-analysis finds that a genetic biomarker test accurately predicts how men with high-risk prostate cancer will respond to treatment with radiation and hormone therapy. The study, which examined biopsy samples collected from three large, randomized clinical trials, indicates that physicians potentially can use genetic test scores to personalize treatment for men with the most aggressive form of prostate cancer. Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Earns Two Awards for Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing has received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award and the American Association for Men in Nursing designation as a Best School for Men in Nursing.

Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes in Black Women: Time for a Change

Each participant will provide a 3 to 5-minute summary highlighting her panel presentation remarks for the media. (Reporters are asked to view the panel session the day before). Then we will open up the virtual meeting call for questions from the media.

Predicting the future of the Earth with artificial intelligence