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UrduResearchers at the Medical University of South Carolina and elsewhere discover the therapeutic potential for a class of lipids to prevent progressive memory loss in a preclinical model of Down syndrome
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Research on the fossil
Max Planck researchers investigate unifying principles of vertebrate adaptive immunity
Semi-metal compound could treat foal pneumonia without promoting drug resistant bacteria
Morris Animal Foundation -funded researchers at Texas A&M University and the University of Georgia may have discovered a way to treat deadly foal pneumonia without promoting multi-drug resistant bacteria. In a clinical trial, they found that gallium maltolate (GaM), a…
Coronavirus spreads quickly and sometimes before people have symptoms, study finds
Infectious disease researchers at The University of Texas at Austin studying the novel coronavirus were able to identify how quickly the virus can spread, a factor that may help public health officials in their efforts at containment. They found that…
Invisible plastics in water
A Washington State University research team has found that nanoscale particles of the most commonly used plastics tend to move through the water supply, especially in fresh water, or settle out in wastewater treatment plants, where they end up as…
COVID-19 appears less severe in children, says review in Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
March 13, 2020 – As outbreaks of COVID-19 disease caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continue worldwide, there’s reassuring evidence that children have fewer symptoms and less severe disease. That’s among the insights provided by…
VIDEO on COVID-19 Causes, Consequences and Questions with Newswise Experts
Newswise Experts Panel discussion of unique angles to the COVID-19 outbreak of interest to the public and the media, including public health, testing, business and financial markets, 2020 elections, and more
UK Study Highlights Importance of Spirometry in Diagnosing COPD, Versus Over-Reliance on Medical Imaging
A UK study of patients participating in low-dose CT lung cancer screening highlights the importance of spirometry (breathing tests) in the assessment of possible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and demonstrates that over-reliance on radiological changes alone may result in detection of clinically insignificant disease. The new study is published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
UTEP Mechanical Engineering Professor Awarded $550K to Help NASA Develop Early Stage Innovations
A mechanical engineering professor from The University of Texas at El Paso will lend his expertise to early-stage space exploration technology research through a $550,000 grant from NASA to investigate the viability of power sources in the extreme temperatures of space.
Geriatrician vs. PCP: What’s the Difference?
BIDMC geriatrician Medha Munshi, MD, breaks down the difference bteween a geriatrician and a PCP.
When Skin Tone Scars
In a new book, University of Vermont sociologist Nikki Khanna used social media to solicit 30 original essays by Asian-American women on the hurt of colorism. Khanna hopes to shed light on this painful, little discussed subject.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Insurance Access Impact Maternal-Infant Health
Black, Hispanic and indigenous women are more likely to have gaps in insurance around the time of pregnancy than white women, a new study suggests.
Early Blood Marker May Predict Future Risk of Kidney Transplant Failure
• In a study of kidney transplant recipients, the composition of certain immune cells in the blood 1 year after kidney transplantation was linked with a patient’s subsequent risk of kidney transplant failure.
Trump floodplain buyout plan bold, but ‘uncoordinated’
The Trump administration is pushing cities to use eminent domain in order to remove homeowners from flood zones — threatening to withhold federal funds those municipalities need to combat climate change if the cities refuse. Linda Shi, assistant professor in…
What do we do with our germ-harboring smartphones in the midst of pandemic?
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, people are focused on stopping the spread of germs through largescale quarantines and everyday best practices such as hand washing. But limiting the spread of infectious diseases might also require…
Mayo Clinic research discovers how stem cells repair damage from heart attacks
Mayo Clinic researchers have uncovered stem cell-activated mechanisms of healing after a heart attack. Stem cells restored cardiac muscle back to its condition before the heart attack, in turn providing a blueprint of how stem cells may work.
Communications experts available to comment on corporate, government messaging on coronavirus
Clear and prompt communication can save lives during global pandemics like the COVID-19 coronavirus. IU experts are available for comment on how governments, employers and other large organizations can effectively communicate to their constituents and mitigate spread of the virus. IU…
Important Information About COVID-19 for Those with Asthma
COVID-19 is causing confusion and anxiety for many, including those with asthma. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology advises staying on your asthma medications to keep asthma under control.
Reducing Kidney Failure Rate Among Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease
Now, as part of an effort to reduce the rate of patients with diabetic kidney disease who develop kidney failure, researchers at Penn Medicine are spearheading a collaboration to better understand the progression of DKD and advance research aimed at preserving kidney function in these patients.
Argonne looks to power electric aviation with new dynamic system simulation tool
Scientists at Argonne have built software to measure how to conserve energy in flight with 21st century vehicles — including electric and hybrid airplanes and drones.
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss COVID-19 Impacts on Film, Television, Festivals
Hollywood film premieres and festivals are delayed, canceled in light of coronavirus New Brunswick, N.J. (Mar. 12, 2020) – Rutgers scholar Albert Nigrin, an expert in cinema studies, is available to discuss Hollywood’s reaction to COVID-19 as it postpones the…
Rutgers Expert Discusses How to Talk to Students About COVID-19
Rutgers psychology expert Maurice Elias is available to discuss how to talk about coronavirus in school using social and emotional learning. “Children need to know that they are safe, that their school is a safe place and that if they…
How Brain Biology Promotes Starvation in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered differences in brain circuitry that contribute to starvation and weight loss in people with anorexia nervosa.
Molds damage the lung’s protective barrier to spur future asthma attacks
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have identified a new way that common Aspergillus molds can induce asthma, by first attacking the protective tissue barrier deep in the lungs.
Saint Joseph’s University Expert available to discuss how coronavirus could change the future of work
Coronavirus is giving companies across the world a crash course in remote work, and it could spur wider change in our notion of what it really means to be “at the office.” Eric Patton, Ph.D., associate professor of management at…
Ocean acidification impacts oysters’ memory of environmental stress
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences have discovered that ocean acidification impacts the ability of some oysters to pass down “memories” of environmental trauma to their offspring.
Hackensack Meridian Health’s Center for Discovery and Innovation Launches Rapid Response Coronavirus Test
Health care network deploys diagnostic to faster respond to outbreaks as they happen
Autonomous guided vehicles to transform horticultural labour shortage
A new autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) is being developed to transform the horticultural sector and tackle the labour shortage
Notre Dame leader in unconventional classroom instruction available to comment on alternative learning methods during coronavirus university break
Notre Dame Professor Susan Blum, author of I Love Learning; I Hate School: An Anthropology of College, is a leader in unconventional classroom instruction. Through rigorous research and implementation in her own classes, she’s restructured the typical assignment/grades paradigm. Blum encourages students to try…
Stress during Pregnancy May Negatively Affect Baby’s Muscles
Research in sheep suggests that high levels of a stress hormone during pregnancy may alter gene expression in multiple muscle groups of offspring. These shifts may affect heart, breathing and skeletal muscle function, and could potentially increase risks of inflammation and infection. The study is published ahead of print in Physiological Genomics.
How the historically misunderstood amyloid helps to store memories
For the first time, scientists from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and collaborators have described the structure of an endogenously sourced, functioning neuronal amyloid at atomic resolution. The amyloid is composed of self-aggregated Orb2, the fruit fly version of the mRNA-binding cytoplasmic polyadenylation element-binding (CPEB) protein, which has been linked to long-term memory storage. The results of this work, published online March 13, 2020, in Science, have some very interesting implications.
DePaul University experts available to discuss coronavirus issues
Faculty experts at DePaul University are available for news media interviews about the COVID-19 pandemic. Scholars who research transportation, supply chain management, the history of pandemics, public health, hospitality and more.
Uninsured older adults more likely to be sicker and in need of inpatient care in China
A new study, published this week in the International Journal of Health Services, found that older adults without health insurance in China were 35% less likely to receive needed inpatient care compared to those with job-based health insurance.
Post-diagnosis disparities drive poorer outcomes for pediatric Black and Hispanic brain cancer patients
Of 1,881 patients under age 19 diagnosed with cancers of the brain and central nervous system between 2000 and 2015, 52 percent of White patients lived five years from diagnosis, whereas only 44 percent of African American patients and 45 percent of Hispanic patients reached a similar milestone.
Your teen may be secretly vaping; don’t ignore coronavirus signs
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout communities around the world, public health messaging has suggested that teens may experience mild cases of the virus. However, teens who vape may show worsening symptoms, due to the unknown extent of lung injuries…
Coronavirus K-12 closures impact safety, stability for vulnerable NYC students
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the first NYC public school closures on Thursday, adding to the over 1,000 K-12 schools across the country that are closing or moving to online education to help control the spread of…
EVENT CANCELED: UIC to host 7th annual Young Men of Color Summit
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Mercury’s 400 C Heat May Help It Make Its Own Ice
Despite Mercury’s 400 C daytime heat, there is ice at its caps, and now a study shows how that Vulcan scorch probably helps the planet closest to the sun make some of that ice.
Researchers Predict Potential Spread and Seasonality for COVID-19 Based on Climate Where Virus Appears to Thrive
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Institute of Human Virology (IHV), which is part of the Global Virus Network (GVN), predict that COVID-19 will follow a seasonal pattern similar to other respiratory viruses like seasonal flu. They base this on weather modeling data in countries where the virus has taken hold and spread within the community.
Concerns over the spread of COVID-19 leading companies to move annual meetings online
Amid decisions to cancel or postpone large gatherings and events, many corporations – including Starbucks and Qualcomm — are choosing to move their annual shareholder meetings online. Public interest advocates fear that this trend could become permanent at companies hoping…
The Medical Minute: Seven surprising facts about osteoarthritis
No cure for osteoarthritis exists, but many treatments can help people manage the pain and stiffness that often occur.
What is “social distancing” and should we be doing it?
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, many are starting to consider scaling back exposure to people, a tactic called “social distancing” and a buzz phrase for people closely following the pandemic. Much to the delight of germophobes and introverts, epidemiologists say social distancing can help prevent the spread of disease.
After Turning Microorganisms Into Art, Student Helps NASA Study Origins of Life Through Algae (Video)
Rutgers student Julia Van Etten, whose @Couch_Microscopy Instagram page garnered more than 25,000 followers by showcasing microorganisms as art, is now working with NASA on research into how red algae can help explain the origins of life on Earth.
Keck Medicine of USC Takes Precautionary Measures to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the rising number of cases in California, Keck Medicine of USC has taken precautions to protect staff and patients and reduce the spread of the disease.
Sound Can Directly Affect Balance and Lead to Risk of Falling
Mount Sinai research highlights the need for more hearing checks among groups at high risk for falls
Surgery with anesthesia not associated with leading indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, Mayo Clinic study finds
Older adults who have surgery with general anesthesia may experience a modest acceleration of cognitive decline, even years later. But there’s no evidence of a link to Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Mayo Clinic.
Considerations about current evolution of SARS-nCOV-2 epidemic in Italy
In Italy, a COVID-19 epidemic is raging. This analysis, which might be useful also to forecast the next epidemic trends in the U.S., is briefly recapitulated in the following document.
Studying Water’s Flow Will Help Preserve Access to Life-Sustaining Resource
Tens of thousands of reservoir and dam systems are being operated in communities across the United States, ensuring access to reliable sources of water. That access, however, isn’t a guarantee. Altered rainfall patterns driven by global warming, increased urbanization, and growing populations are setting up parallel increases in demand for water and energy.
Sustainable approaches to managing these systems are a critical part of the solution. To that end, mechanical engineers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are developing a better understanding of how water and sediment flow through reservoirs and dams, in the hopes of making that process closer to earth’s natural dynamics. Their work is being supported by a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grant.
KEY CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN OUTCOMES REMAIN STABLE OVER TIME
Data from the PRECISION Pain Research Registry demonstrated that key outcome measures of chronic low back pain, such as pain intensity, physical function and five quality-of-life measures, remained generally stable regardless of patient characteristics and the treatments they used.
Chasing Lithium Ions on the Move in a Fast-Charging Battery
Atomic distortions emerging in the electrode during operation provide a “fast lane” for the transport of lithium ions.