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UrduYou can’t feel carotid stenosis, but the blockage of an artery in your neck can cause a stroke. Remedies include drugs, surgery and a new minimally invasive procedure called TCAR.
Author: sarah Jonas
UW-Milwaukee students volunteer as virtual tutors
Donor supports two-year old program, started during the pandemic, which pairs university students with younger students for virtual academic support.
Researchers uncover how tumors circumvent prostate cancer therapy, identify promising treatment strategy
A Cleveland Clinic-led research team uncovered how tumors circumvent prostate cancer therapy and identified a promising new strategy for treatment. Findings were published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Antiandrogen strategies remain the backbone for advanced prostate…
Blood pressure medicine may lower frailty for older adults
A commonly used blood pressure medication may help improve measures of frailty in prefrail older adults, according to a new study by researchers with UTHealth Houston.
The study was published in The Journals of Gerontology.
Do early therapies help very young children with or at high likelihood for autism?
In an analysis of reviews published between 2009 and 2020 that assessed therapeutic or educational interventions for very young children with or at high likelihood for autism, researchers found that certain types of interventions—called naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions, developmental interventions, and behavioral interventions—can provide benefits, but there were significant limitations in the quality of the evidence and many differences in how studies were performed.
Method used to track ants underground could revolutionize how we measure snow depth from space
Ants may be the unlikely heroes when it comes to better understanding the health of our planet in the midst of a climate crisis. In a paper published to Frontiers in Remote Sensing, a team of scientists, including those from NASA, have found a way to estimate the depth of snow from orbit using ants deep underground.
Measuring diversity from farm to fork: A new report evaluates 10 Mediterranean countries
What foods comes to your mind when you think about “The Mediterranean Diet”? For most people, the term evokes strong associations with fresh, minimally-processed ingredients – olive oil, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, followed by fish and animal products – together making up a form of local food production and consumption that holds societal, economic, and cultural benefits.
Harness the power of social media through appropriate strategies – engagement is a key performance indicator
The explosive growth of social media during the last decade has dramatically changed the dynamics of business-customer interactions.
COVID booster needed for broad protection against omicron variants
A COVID-19 booster shot will provide strong and broad antibody protection against the range of omicron sublineage variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in circulation, two new studies using serum from human blood samples suggest.
UCI-led study explores the value of cross-sector coalitions in addressing food insecurity
Cross-sector coalitions can be a powerful driver of change in low-income, urban communities of color with high rates of chronic disease and food insecurity, according to a recent study led by a researcher at the University of California, Irvine, and…
‘Honey, don’t forget the sunscreen!’ Three beliefs that affect sunscreen use by older adults
Reminders from a romantic partner might be an effective way to encourage sunscreen use by people age 50 or older, suggests a study in the May/June issue of The Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, official publication of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Choline makes key nutrient available for baby development
The nutrient choline – shown to have long-term benefits for children whose mothers consume it during pregnancy – also helps the body more efficiently use an omega 3 fatty acid that is essential for fetal brain, cognition and vision development, a new study finds.
妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic)专家提供重新开始高尔夫球运动的建议
每年的这个时候，妙佑医疗国际的骨外科医生Sanjeev Kakar医学博士都会开始看到，那些因观看高尔夫球和其他挥杆挥棒运动而受启发的人当中，有许多人受伤。
In STOP-COVID19 Trial, Brensocatib Did Not Improve Condition of Patients with Severe COVID-19
Brensocatib did not improve the clinical status of patients hospitalized with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in the double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled STOP-COVID19 multicenter clinical trial, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference.
خبير مايو كلينك يقدم نصائح لاستئناف لعبة الغولف
لاية مينيسوتا- في هذا الوقت من العام، بدأ سانجيف كاكار، دكتور الطب، جراح العظام في مايو كلينك، في رؤية العديد من الإصابات بين الأشخاص ممن ألهمتهم مشاهدة لعبة الغولف وغيرها من الرياضات التي تستخدم العصا.
Especialista da Mayo Clinic dá dicas para retomar o jogo de golfe
Nessa época do ano, o Dr. Sanjeev Kakar, cirurgião ortopedista da Mayo Clinic começa a ver muitas lesões em pessoas que ficam inspiradas ao assistir aos jogos de golfe e outros esportes com tacos.
Experto de Mayo Clinic ofrece sugerencias para reanudar el golf
En esta época del año, el Dr. Sanjeev Kakar, cirujano ortopédico de Mayo Clinic, empieza a ver muchas lesiones en las personas que se inspiran con los partidos de golf y otros deportes que también se juegan con palos.
Study shows family medicine physicians face many barriers to providing medical abortions
A study by UC Davis and UC San Francisco identified multiple barriers that family physicians navigate to provide abortion services to their patients. The barriers include lack of physician training and federal, state and institutional restrictions on providing medication abortion.
Researchers Use Galaxy as a ‘Cosmic Telescope’ to Study Heart of the Young Universe
A unique new instrument, coupled with a powerful telescope and a little help from nature, has given researchers the ability to peer into galactic nurseries at the heart of the young universe.
Experts Advisory: Mass Shooting at Buffalo Supermarket
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 18, 2022) – A mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket has left 10 people dead and three wounded. The perpetrator, then 17, allegedly threatened to shoot up his school, and was later admitted to a hospital for…
Imatinib Shows Improved Outcomes for Patients with Severe COVID-19 in the CounterCOVID Clinical Trial
Patients with severe COVID-19 who were given imatinib had lower mortality rates at 90-day follow-up, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference.
Penn Medicine Study Reveals Imaging Approach with Potential to Detect Lung Cancer Earlier, at the Cellular Level
Researchers at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania have found a way to identify lung cancer at the cellular level in real time during a biopsy, offering promise in the ability to detect the disease earlier and with more confidence. The research is published this week in Nature Communications.
Ultrahigh piezoelectric performance demonstrated in ceramic materials
The ability of piezoelectric materials to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa makes them useful for various applications from robotics to communication to sensors. A new design strategy for creating ultrahigh-performing piezoelectric ceramics opens the door to even more beneficial uses for these materials, according to a team of researchers from Penn State and Michigan Technological University.
New Study Finds Medicaid Expansion Increases Survival in Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients
A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was associated with an increase in two-year overall survival rates among patients newly diagnosed with cancer, especially among non-Hispanic Black people and people living in rural areas.
U.S. Must Ramp up Ocean Conservation to Meet Global MPA Standards
A new analysis of marine protected areas (MPAs) reveals that many important ocean regions off mainland United States are significantly unprotected – with large portions of the coast having only five percent or less of its area conserved and a vast majority of the Mid-Atlantic coast unprotected.
Moffitt Researchers Identify Tumor-Based Methylation Patterns as Cancer Biomarkers
In a new study featured on the cover of the May 1 issue of the journal Cancer Research, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers report on their identification of biomarkers based on a type of genetic modification called methylation that predicts the type of tumor immune environment and patient outcomes.
HOW DYSFUNCTION SPREADS AT WORK
Dysfunction is highly contagious. Two Rutgers-led studies examine how counterproductive behaviors and bottom-line thinking spread through the workplace, ultimately hurting productivity.
Helping rain stay where it lands
Runoff during storms pollutes waterways and doesn’t recharge groundwater. Better materials could make delivering that water to the soil easier
At-risk sea life in the Atlantic needs better protection from an increase in shipping
New research from the University of Portsmouth has shown a dramatic increase in shipping in the North East Atlantic. Scientists now warn that more monitoring in the area is required to help protect sea life on the at-risk register.
A component for brain-inspired computing
Researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa and the University of Zurich have developed a new material for an electronic component that can be used in a wider range of applications than its predecessors. Such components will help create electronic circuits that emulate the human brain and that are more efficient than conventional computers at performing machine-learning tasks.
Climate change will force big shift in timing, amount of snowmelt across Colorado River Basin
New research predicts that changes in mountain snowmelt will shift peak streamflows to much earlier in the year for the vast Colorado River Basin, altering reservoir management and irrigation across the entire region.
Substudy of ADVOCATE Trial for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Finds Avacopan Reduces Need for Glucocorticoids, Respiratory and ENT Involvement
Avacopan was better than prednisone in reducing respiratory as well as ear, nose and throat (ENT) involvement and enabled reduced glucocorticoid use in ANCA-associated vasculitis patients participating in the phase 3 ADVOCATE trial. Study results were published at the ATS 2022 international conference. The study was a subgroup analysis of results from the larger trial, which led to FDA approval of avacopan.
Researchers Identify Potential Target for Treating Autoimmune Diseases
New research using a mouse model for multiple sclerosis has uncovered a potential new area to explore for possible treatments for autoimmune disorders.
Nearly Half of Patients at High Risk for Lung Cancer Delayed Screening Follow-Up
The first study to look at follow-up for patients deemed at high risk for lung cancer after CT screening found that 47 percent delayed follow-up care, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference.
Time-restricted eating may lower CVD risk for older breast cancer survivors
Older breast cancer survivors with cardiometabolic risk factors who restricted food intake to eight hours during the weekday, followed by 16 hours of fasting, lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) after a few weeks, according to a new research letter publishing today in JACC: CardioOncology
American Thoracic Society Announces Leadership for 2022-2023
Today at its annual Membership Meeting, the slate of officers to serve on the American Thoracic Society’s Executive Committee for the 2021-2022 term were approved by the membership.
Private insurers paid hospitals 224% of what Medicare would in 2020
Prices paid to hospitals during 2020 by employers and private insurers for both inpatient and outpatient services averaged 224% of what Medicare would have paid, with wide variation in prices among states, according to a new RAND Corporation report.
COVID-19’s devastating toll: An rise in adolescent mental health crises and suicidality
The past decade has seen a worrisome increase in mental health crises among adolescents. A new study led by Patricia Ibeziako, MD, associate chief of clinical services in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services at Boston Children’s Hospital, shows that the situation worsened with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aging well in a pandemic: Older adults share what it takes
The pandemic took a toll on older adults, but especially on those whose physical or mental health was already suffering, a new poll shows. This group may need extra support to age as well as possible.
Impact of Potential NATO Expansion on International Business, Affairs and Trade
Sweden has announced it’s joining Finland in their request to join the Western military alliance NATO. The announcement comes in response to Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, and marks an historic shift for Sweden, which has largely remained neutral for…
For Plasma with a Hot Core and Cool Edges, Super-H Mode Shows Promise
Fusion reactors face a challenge called “core-edge integration,” which involves maintaining a plasma that is hot at the core but not too hot to damage reactor walls. New research finds that a previously identified operating regime called Super H-mode can leverage the use of impurities such as nitrogen to address this challenge. The research also indicates that Super-H mode can be scaled up to future fusion plants.
Study Determines Orgasmic Meditation Is More Comparable to Meditation Than Sex
New research supported by the Institute of OM Foundation (IOMF), based in Santa Rosa, CA, documents the profoundly positive effect of Orgasmic Meditation, commonly known as “OM,” for many looking to achieve the overall benefits of meditative practice, according to IOMF-backed researchers.
Salisbury University Names Baseball Stadium in Memory of Alumnus, Community Leader Donnie Williams
Ten years after his passing on May 17, 2012, Salisbury University honored the legacy of alumnus and community leader Donnie Williams by announcing the renaming of its varsity baseball complex in his memory.
World-first study reveals why people with COPD are more susceptible to COVID-19
Researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney have published the first study showing why people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19.
Virtual News Briefings and Research Highlights, APS 2022 Convention
Journalists are invited to attend two virtual news briefing that will cover the latest research and discoveries from the field of psychological science. Topics will include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education, tools to support ethnic and gender minorities, fake news and misinformation, romance and relationships, and more. Register: [email protected]
Ultra-powerful brain scanners offer hope for treating cognitive symptoms in Parkinson’s disease
Ultra-powerful 7T MRI scanners could be used to help identify those patients with Parkinson’s disease and similar conditions most likely to benefit from new treatments for previously-untreatable symptoms, say scientists.
Kidney Donor Saves a Life and Undergoes First Single-Incision Donor Procedure Performed at Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center surgeon performs kidney donor procedure using a single-incision laparoscopic approach — marking the first time the surgical technique has been used at the hospital.
Risk of breast cancer in males may be associated with male infertility
The risk of invasive breast cancer in men may be associated with self-reported infertility in the male partner finds a study published in the open-access journal Breast Cancer Research.
Q&A With ALS Researcher Deepti Lall, PhD
There’s a huge urgency worldwide to find new therapies that help patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurological disorder that causes people to eventually lose the ability to walk, talk, eat and breathe. In recognition of ALS Awareness Month, Dr. Deepti Lall shares why she’s optimistic about scientific advances for this fatal disease
Type-I interferon stops immune system ‘going rogue’ during viral infections
McMaster University researchers have discovered that Type I interferon (IFN) plays a key role in helping the immune system effectively target viruses, while stopping white blood cells from ‘going rogue’ and attacking the body’s own organs.