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UrduSEATTLE — June 2, 2021 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news. If you are covering news at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (June 4-8), check out our ASCO page highlighting Fred Hutch presentations and feel free to reach out to our media team for help sourcing experts: media@fredhutch.
Category: Feature Tip Sheet
Maintain Your Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing During Covid Pandemic
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Checkout the strategies for improving your mental health & emotional well-being.
BIDMC’s Research & Health News Digest
May 2021 edition
Cedars-Sinai Tip Sheet: Mother’s Day Edition
Mother’s Day, our annual reminder to honor amazing moms everywhere, is next Sunday, May 9. Cedars-Sinai invites you to learn more about two mothers who went to heroic lengths to deliver their children, and another mother who is inspired by her heroic daughter.
Tip Sheet: Latest research on COVID-19, health disparities, antibodies to parainfluenza, and neuron function
SEATTLE — May 4, 2021 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news.If you are covering news at the upcoming American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy, American Society of Clinical Oncology, or other conferences, feel free to reach out to our media team for help sourcing experts: media@fredhutch.
Scientists Reveal COVID-19 News, Next Frontier in Fighting Substance Abuse, More
Register for online access to cutting-edge science at Experimental Biology 2021, April 27–30
Tip Sheet: New COVID-19 transmission study, returning to school, video of biorepositories — and a new weight loss study
SEATTLE — April 2, 2021 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news. April is National Minority Health Month, with a focus on the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on communities of color. See more details below on related Fred Hutch programming.Save the date for our monthly public science event, “Science Says” on Tuesday, April 27.
#YearofCOVID Tip Sheet
One year has passed since stay-at-home orders went into effect across the U.S. and the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives in profound ways. During this dark year, we’ve witnessed overwhelming loss of life and livelihood, and separation from those we love. But we have also seen courageous patients and heroic healthcare workers battling the disease, as swift breakthroughs have brought us vaccines and hope.
Looks Like the Home Office is Here to Stay. Here’s How to Protect Your Eyes
In honor of March’s designation as Workplace Eye Wellness Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing tips on how to create a comfortable work environment at home to avoid digital eye strain.
Tip Sheet: Diversity in vaccine clinical trials, behind-the-scenes look at COVID-19 biostats, new cell therapy approved, plus meet ‘Megasphaera hutchinsoni’
SEATTLE — March 2, 2021 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.March is Women’s History month. We’d like to honor Dottie Thomas, known as the “mother of bone marrow transplantation.” She spent years working as a research partner alongside her husband, Nobel Prize-winning Dr.
Tips for recognizing heart disease in pets
February is American Heart Month – for your pets too!
Tip Sheet: COVID-19 vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 mutations, shedding pandemic pounds – and nematode nerve cells
SEATTLE —Feb. 4, 2021 —Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.We are looking forward to the Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Meetings, to be held online Feb. 8-12. Read highlights of Fred Hutch research to be presented, including on COVID-19 and cancer and new insights on treating graft-vs.
February 2021 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Gene and Viral Therapy for Glioblastoma Multiforme”
Announcement of articles in the February issue of neurosurgical Focus.
HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT DRY, CHAPPED LIPS
For many people, winter skin probably conjures up images of dry, cracked hands, flaky skin, and windburn. However, the lips can be affected too. And while it may seem that dry, cracked lips are something you have to live with until spring, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s possible to have soft, supple lips year-round by following a few simple steps.
Loyola Medicine Offers Men’s Health Tips for the New Year
A new year brings a new opportunity to focus on health, and Loyola Medicine Men’s Health Center Director Kevin McVary, MD is offering tips for a healthier 2021.
Healthcare Heroes: 10 Months on the COVID-19 Front Lines
When Joni Stokx, RN, heard that the COVID-19 vaccine was coming, it brought her to tears. A nurse at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, she’s been caring for COVID-19 patients for 10 months. While she and her co-workers wear all the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) and take lots of precautions, getting the vaccine will help her feel safer.
21 Ways to Greater Well-Being in 2021
For so many, 2020 has posed some of the greatest challenges of our lifetime. Turning the calendar page to 2021 is a time to remind yourself to take good care of YOU in the New Year. The faculty at Palo Alto University, which is dedicated to psychology and counseling, curated this list of 21 meaningful ways to make 2021 a more balanced year for you and other people in your life.
Fall prevention: Tips to enjoy favorite winter activities safely
While doctors applaud people for staying active and keeping safety measures in mind, they also are preparing for an uptick in injuries associated with these types of activities. Many winter outdoor activities may appear safer when it comes to spreading viruses. However, they still carry the inherent risk of physical injury, and it’s important to take special precautions to protect yourself and family.
Deeper Learning Through the Pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes our lives in countless ways, innovative CSU faculty have nimbly shifted to provide real-time relevancy in their coursework.
TIPS TO AVOID SPREADING MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM
Molluscum contagiosum is a common and highly contagious skin condition caused by a virus. According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, the condition mostly affects children — adults are often immune to the infection — and causes pearly, flesh-colored bumps to appear on the skin.
Tip Sheet: Celebrate holidays safely, COVID-19 vaccines, challenges in HIV vaccine trials — and new insights on evolution
SEATTLE – Dec. 2, 2020 – Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.If you’re following the American Society of Hematology’s annual meeting (virtual, Dec. 5-8), see our media tip sheet highlighting Fred Hutch presentations and activities, including those by current ASH president Dr.
Fred Hutch at ASH: Fauci fireside chat, latest on cell therapies, repairing immune function, COVID and clots — and more
SEATTLE — Nov. 18, 2020 — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s latest findings on cell therapies, repairing immune function, and more will be featured at the 62nd American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition, to be held virtually Dec. 5 – 8.Dr. Stephanie Lee, ASH president and Fred Hutch physician-scientist will kick off the meeting with a fireside chat with Dr.
Holiday Travel Tips From an Infectious Disease Specialist
With the two biggest travel holidays – Thanksgiving and Christmas – around the corner, many are debating whether they should gather with family and friends as usual.
Tip Sheet: Holiday tips during a pandemic, new COVID-19 clinical research center opens, colorectal cancer and the microbiome — and advances in ‘suspended animation’
Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.
Tips for Coping with Presidential Election Anxiety
Therapist Donya Wallace, offers stress management tips to help survive Election 2020
Houston Methodist using 3D technology, artificial intelligence and more in new breast cancer research studies
Trials include a model to create custom breast implants, a smarter method to recommend biopsy, a novel approach to preserve sensation in implant-based breast reconstruction, and a new clinical trial investigating a modified herpes virus as a tactic to trigger immune response.
Steady Progress in the Battle Against COVID-19
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory are making progress on several fronts in the battle against COVID-19, the global pandemic sparked by the emergence of a novel coronavirus late last year. This work is part of a worldwide effort to understand the virus and the factors that affect its spread with the aim of devising treatments and other mitigation strategies.
Tip Sheet: Cancer health disparities, app to stop smoking, diversity in COVID-19 vaccine trials — and more
SEATTLE – Oct. 1, 2020 – Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.And if you’re looking for sources for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, please see our breast cancer page for a list of projects, experts and the latest breast cancer news.
145th Annual Meeting of ANA to feature Pre-event Social Justice Symposium
ANA demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion in neurology and neuroscience by kicking-off the 145th Annual Meeting with Social Justice Symposium.
Tip Sheet: COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 and cancer patients, smoking cessation apps, structural racism in medicine – and more
Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.
Tip Sheet: SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, COVID-19 and health disparities, eating in tough times and immune protection in breast milk
Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news.
The Medical Minute: How to help teen drivers stay safe
A driver’s license presents exciting new freedoms for teenagers and a whole new level of worry for their parents. Fortunately, there are steps that adults can take to keep their teen drivers as safe as possible.
The 2020 July Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video Demonstrates Surgical Procedures for Craniocervical Deformity and Instability
Announcement of contents of the July 2020 issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video.
Exploring Nature’s Treasure Trove of Helpful Compounds
Compounds that plants, fungi, bacteria, and animals produce can sometimes help people as well. In fact, many medicines, molecules used in research, and other useful compounds originated in nature. Learn more about recent discoveries in the fascinating field of natural products research.
Story Tips from Johns Hopkins Experts on COVID-19
Latest COVID-19 related news.
The July 2020 issue of the journal Disease of the Colon and Rectum is out! Take a look at the editor’s top picks.
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum Journal July 2020 Video Abstracts and Editor Picks
Tip Sheet: HIV and COVID-19, antibody interactions, immune responses to colorectal cancer and how Fred Hutch is getting back to work
A monthly media tip sheet of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news.
June 2020 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Pituitary Tumors
The June issue of Neurosurgical Focus (Vol. 48, No. 6 [thejns.org/toc/foc/48/6]) addresses the present and future status of the management of pituitary tumors.
BIDMC’s Research & Health News Digest – COVID-19 Special Edition
A monthly roundup of research briefs showcasing recent scientific advances led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center faculty.
In one of America’s rare undergraduate immunology programs, students are ‘preparing for the next pandemic’
UAB’s Undergraduate Immunology Program, one of a handful of immunology majors available in the United States, gives students real lab experience with more than 100 faculty pursuing cutting-edge research.The entire planet, more or less, is fixated on the greatest pandemic in modern memory. Claire Elliott is already preparing for the next one.
Particle physics at home
Browse Fermilab’s many online resources to dive into the wonderful world of particle physics.
UC San Diego to Advance Stem Cell Therapies in New Space Station Lab
UC San Diego and Space Tango received a NASA award to develop the first dedicated stem cell research laboratory within the International Space Station.
The 2020 April Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video Features Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
Announcement of new video articles in the April issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video.
The 2020 April Issue of Neurosurgical Focus Examines Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy
Announcement of contents of the 2020 April issue of Neurosurgical Focus.
The Medical Minute: Tips, resources for talking with children about COVID-19
There are many ways to help ease children’s anxieties and educate them about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Creating a new normal for kids during the uncertainties of COVID-19
The list of schools canceling classes indefinitely is growing, and day-to-day life has been disrupted like never before – all because of increased social distancing measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. This lack of routine, coupled with the fear of an unknown illness, can be overwhelming for children. A pediatric psychologist with the Children’s Learning Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) explains what parents can do to maintain a sense of normalcy for their children during this time.
Looking to the future with Dr. Francis Collins
At a presentation at UAB, NIH director Francis Collins outlined the top 10 area of excitement and promise in science.
How JCAP Is Making Solar Fuels Shine
As we look back at a decade of discovery, we highlight 10 achievements by scientists at Berkeley Lab and the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis that bring us closer to a solar fuels future.
The Medical Minute: How much should I worry about that ‘extra’ heartbeat?
For people who feel premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), they can seem frightening. But the good news is they’re very common – and they’re not always dangerous.
A Decade of Fusion, Astrophysics and Nanotechnology at PPPL
Feature highlights PPPL accomplishments over the past 10 years.