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UrduResearchers in Michigan State University’s Developmental Speech Lab have codeveloped virtual reality, or VR, simulations to understand how stuttering develops in young children with the goal of improving diagnostic and treatment approaches for children who stutter.
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Certest Biotec: “We use our human potential to improve global health and provide an immediate response”
Certest Biotec, is a Spanish an innovative and technology-based company founded in 2002 that has always relied on research and development of new products, as well as exploration of new market niches and opportunities, for its growth.
Strong support for EU and Free Trade Agreement
Australians are expressing strong support for the European Union (EU) particularly the EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) despite negotiations collapsing last year, according to a new survey by the University of Adelaide’s Institute of International Trade (IIT).
Cicada magic
Inspired by cicada wings, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology study the insects’ antimicrobial properties to develop new antibacterial surfaces.
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India: A deadly Pathogen
Recent reports of the Nipah virus in India have raised alarms as the country grapples with this deadly pathogen. The latest outbreak has resulted in the death of a teenager in Kerala, prompting heightened vigilance and public health responses.
NCCN Oncology Research Program Celebrates 25 Years of Advancing Cancer Science
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)’s research arm achieves major milestone, showcasing years of success in fostering innovation and knowledge discovery that improves the lives of patients with cancer.
Inflation, Jobs, and Labor: Who Will Be the New Democratic Nominee?
As the Democratic Party prepares for the upcoming election, the focus shifts to the economic challenges the new nominee will inherit. With key issues such as inflation, job market dynamics, and labor conditions at the forefront, the party’s choice of candidate will significantly impact how these challenges are addressed.
Biden Dropping Out of the Upcoming Election: A Major Political Shift
President Joe Biden has announced that he will not be running in the upcoming election. This decision has profound implications for the political landscape and the future of the Democratic Party, with many Democrats now rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential candidate.
Vanderbilt Transplant Center Finishes Fiscal Year with Record 809 Solid Organ Transplants
The Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2024 — 809 life-saving procedures among its adult and pediatric programs. The adult program performed 760 transplants, and the pediatric program completed 49 transplants during the fiscal year, which ran from July 2023 until the end of June 2024.
Mercy Medical Center’s Dr. Dwight Im Leads 14th Annual Gynecologic Robotic Surgery Conference in Baltimore, Maryland
The National Institute of Robotic Surgery at Mercy Medical Center presents the 14th annual Robotic Surgery Conference, “IMSWAY: A Systematic Approach to Advanced Robotic Gynecologic Surgery,” Oct. 3-5. 2024 at The Four Seasons Hotel, 200 International Drive in downtown Baltimore, MD.
University Hospitals Implants First-in-Human Patient-Specific 3D Printed Tracheal T-tube
Caregivers at University Hospitals in Cleveland recently placed the first-ever patient-specific 3D printed T-tube into a human patient. The FDA granted compassionate use for the case.
Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?
Five tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to help keep your child’s allergy and asthma symptoms at bay this school year.
ACP Calls for Evidence-Based Public Health Approach to Cannabis Regulation
A public health approach is necessary to address the legal, medical, and social complexities of cannabis use, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new policy paper, “Regulatory Framework for Cannabis: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians.”
Carbon Monoxide from Portable Generators: A Hidden Danger During Power Outages
The portable generators many people use when storms create power outages can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
How Machine Learning Is Propelling Structural Biology
Cell biologist embraces new tools to study human development on the smallest scale
Creating Carbon Negative Materials with Ancient Microbes
Our bioproduct experts collaborated with industry to help scale-up a promising microbe-made plastic alternative built from the carbon in methane gas.
Easy and Fast “Cat Urine Test Kit” for Early Detection of Kidney Disease, Gallstones, and Cystitis
Researchers from Chula Faculty of Science invented an easy-to-use “Cat Urine Test Kit” to screen for the risk of kidney disease, gallstones, and cystitis in cats. The test kit provides fast and accurate results, so cats can be treated promptly.
National Poll: Some parents not confident their kids are wearing the right shoes
One in seven parents also say they’ve had concerns about their child’s feet or the way they walk while one in 10 parents report their child has complained of foot pain, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health
ETRI Breathes Digital Life into Cultural Heritage
South Korean researchers are revitalizing the nation’s world-class cultural heritage through digital transformation. By collaborating with museums, they are bringing the rich history and culture of Korea to life using AI-based technology development.
Sports Vouchers kick goals for kids facing barriers
A team of researchers led by the University of South Australia is delving into the reasons behind the low take-up rate of sports vouchers by families who could benefit from them the most.
Ushering in a brilliant future at the Advanced Photon Source
Dignitaries and luminaries attended a dedication ceremony for the upgraded Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory. The new facility will open new doors to discovery.
Cool new research promises a greener future for supermarkets
University of South Australia researchers have worked with industry to build a world-first, energy-efficient refrigeration system that could revolutionise how we cool supermarkets, hospitals, abattoirs and other systems.
EveryLife Statement on the Creation of FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub
he EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases commends the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on today’s announcement of its intention to create a Rare Disease Innovation Hub. Co-chaired by CDER Director, Dr. Peter Marks, and CBER Director, Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni, the Hub will directly engage patients and the public to inform its strategic agenda.
World Branding Expert Suggests Place Branding for Thailand’s Soft Power, Increasing Income, Reducing Costs, Building Thailand’s Fan Club
A world-renowned place branding expert and Thai professors in branding joined a discussion on “Rethinking Soft Power with Place Branding,” emphasizing the effective use of place branding in Thailand to push the soft power agenda to the fullest.
NASA Exploration Science Forum 2024: Advancing Lunar and Planetary Exploration
The NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF), taking place from July 23-25, 2024, at Moffett Field, CA, is a significant event for space science, bringing together experts to discuss the latest advancements in lunar and planetary exploration.
‘Food & Nutrition: Research for the Future’ focus of IAFNS 4th Annual Science Innovation Showcase
This exciting, virtual event brings together university, industry, venture investment, non-profit and government experts to review, discuss and advance innovations.
Bennu samples unveiled
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists recently received and will analyze samples from the asteroid Bennu that will help explain how it formed and where it came from.
Champion emerges in U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 CyberForce® Conquer the Hill® — Reign Edition
Students from 77 colleges and universities raced to escape a five-level virtual escape room filled with cyber and energy-based challenges.
هل تشعر بالانزعاج بشأن الوقت الذي يقضيه طفلك أمام الشاشات؟ إليك ما يوصي به أحد خبراء مايو كلينك
من الطبيعي أن يشعر أولياء الأمور ومقدمو الرعاية بالقلق بشأن مقدار الوقت الذي يقضيه أطفالهم أمام الشاشات، ولا سيما عندما تكون الشاشات الرقمية موجودة في كل مكان، حتى في المدرسة. تشارك د. نوشين أمين الدين، دكتورة في الطب، طبيبة أطفال في مايو كلينك في مدينة روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا، بعض التوصيات لتسهيل إدارة الأسر لاستخدامها للتكنولوجيا.
Pooling Skills to Study a Slippery Particle
A combination of supercomputing and traditional techniques has allowed Jefferson Lab theorists to better describe the unstable sigma meson particle, contributing to our comprehension of the strong interaction.
¿Estresado por el tiempo de pantalla de su hijo? Esto es lo que recomienda un experto de Mayo Clinic
Es natural que padres y cuidadores se preocupen por el tiempo de pantalla que reciben sus hijos, especialmente cuando las pantallas digitales están en todas partes, incluso en las escuelas. La Dra. Nusheen Ameenuddin, pediatra de Mayo Clinic en Rochester, Minnesota, comparte algunas recomendaciones para facilitar el manejo del uso de la tecnología por parte de las familias.
Chula Medicine Joins Forces With the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine to Research and Determine “Curcumin” as Effective Treatment for Dyspepsia as Modern Antacids
Chula Medicine in collaboration with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine and Gastroenterologists from Thai medical schools proves that Thai curcumin can help treat dyspepsia as effectively as antacids. The research is poised to push Thai curcumin to the global marketplace.
Nelson Mandela Day: Today’s Politicians Need to Take Time to Remember and Resemble Mandela
July 18 marks Nelson Mandela Day, a global celebration of the former South African President’s leadership, resilience, and social justice legacy. Why was Nelson Mandela such an important figure in history?
World Nature Conservation Day: Promoting Environmental Awareness and Action
July 28 marks World Nature Conservation Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about protecting our natural environment.
Observatorio Rubin será crucial para descubrir enanas café que revelarán los secretos de la Vía Láctea
Demasiado grandes para ser planetas, pero demasiado pequeñas para ser estrellas, las enanas café más distantes son un ingrediente clave para entender la historia de la Vía Láctea. Por tal motivo, la Investigación del Espacio-Tiempo como Legado para la posteridad del Observatorio Vera C. Rubin será clave para detectar una población de antiguas enanas café que se espera sea unas 20 veces mayor de lo que se ha visto hasta el momento, con lo que será posible revelar los procesos que dieron forma a nuestra galaxia.
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory Will Detect Thousands of Elusive Brown Dwarfs, Unlocking Milky Way Mysteries
Too big to be planets but too small to be stars, distant brown dwarfs are a key ingredient for understanding the history of the Milky Way. Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time will detect a population of ancient brown dwarfs about 20 times bigger than we’ve previously seen, revealing the processes that shaped our home galaxy.
Yeast Fuel, Developed by Chula’s Faculty of Science Soon to Expand Its Production for the Aerospace Industry
Researchers from Chulalongkorn University have made use of forage grass to feed microorganisms and convert the resulting fat into jet fuel. They aim to expand petroleum-based oil replacement production to reduce impacts on human health and the environment.
Assassination Attempts on Donald Trump: A Political Threat
Recent events have brought the issue of assassination attempts on Donald Trump into sharp focus. These incidents have significant implications for national security and the political landscape.
World Hepatitis Day: Promoting Awareness and Action
July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day, a date dedicated to raising awareness about hepatitis and promoting measures to combat this serious public health issue.
Social Media Day: The Impact on Human Relationships, Connectivity, Mental Health, and Activism
July 15 marks Social Media Day, celebrating the profound impact social media has had on global communication and human interaction.
Vivid Portrait of Interacting Galaxies Marks Webb’s Second Anniversary
The James Webb Space Telescope operates around the clock, frequently astonishing researchers with its highly detailed — and incredibly precise — infrared images and data. These wavelengths of light, which lie beyond what our eyes can see, were largely out of reach at this level of detail until Webb began taking science observations July 12, 2022.
How do we stop the burn? – Wildfires in the US: A Growing Concern
The recent surge in wildfires across the United States has become a pressing issue, affecting communities, ecosystems, and air quality. Wildfires’ increasing frequency and intensity are alarming due to their immediate and long-term impacts.
How do African universities approach DEI?
Ishmael Munene, a professor in NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership, has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to teach and conduct research in Kenya for the 2024-25 school year. Munene will compare the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in African universities to DEI initiatives at universities in the United States.
Revising biomedical research reviews
In biomedical research involving human subjects, research ethics committees around the world have traditionally emphasized individual rights and protections for participants, including informed consent.
ASTRO urges legislative action as reimbursement cuts continue in proposed FY25 MPFS
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from Jeff M. Michalski, MD, MBA, FASTRO, Chair of the ASTRO Board of Directors, in response to the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) released yesterday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): “The declines in reimbursement for radiation therapy services for people with cancer under the Medicare physician fee schedule are disappointing.
The Medical Minute: What to know about Ozempic and weight loss drugs
Weight-loss drugs are all over the news these days. A Penn State Health expert helps separate fact from fiction and determine what’s the safest alterative for the people who need them.
ARPA-E IGNIITE award launches new initiatives of ORNL researchers Yang and Westover
Guang Yang and Andrew Westover of Oak Ridge National Laboratory have been selected to join the first cohort of the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, or ARPA-E, Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy 2024, or IGNIITE 2024, program.
XL-Calibur telescope launched to study black holes
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis have launched a balloon-borne telescope to unlock the secrets of astrophysical black holes and neutron stars, some of the most extreme objects in the universe. The device known as XL-Calibur was launched from the Swedish Space Corporation’s Esrange Space Center, situated north of the Arctic Circle near Kiruna, Sweden, July 9.
Tip Sheet: Summer science education, new chief nursing officer, DEI program updates — and a new endpoint for multiple myeloma
Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news.
Take summer heat health risks seriously, UTSW experts caution
The scorching heat can be inescapable this time of year, and as temperatures hover around triple digits, experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center caution that uncomfortable weather can escalate to dangerous health conditions.