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UrduPolicy action is needed to better meet the unique health challenges of persons experiencing homelessness and housing instability, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new policy paper published in Annals of Internal Medicine. The paper underscores the need to address the underlying drivers of homelessness and makes recommendations about better meeting the health care needs of unhoused populations.
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Dana-Farber and Gustave Roussy to hold third Transatlantic Exchange: Annual scientific conference dedicated to advancing Oncology research and practice
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston, MA, USA) and Gustave Roussy (Grand Paris, Villejuif, France) have announced that the third Transatlantic Exchange in Oncology Conference will address: Liquid Biopsy as an Emerging Approach in Precision Cancer Medicine.The meeting, supported by L’Institut Servier, will be held in-person (witha virtual attendance option) on April 12, 2024, at the Revere Hotel Boston Common and livestreamed virtually on Medscape’s platform.
CSUF Professor Focuses on Addressing the Needs of All Students Through Special Education
Cal State Fullerton special education Professor Janice Myck-Wayne will focus on ways to advocate for children with disabilities in her 2023 Outstanding Professor Lecture titled “From Segregation to Inclusion, the Progression of Equity in Disability Education” on Feb. 29.
Measles Makes a Comeback: What Parents Need to Know
A highly contagious childhood disease once eradicated by vaccination has made a comeback.
Audiology Student Researches Security Vulnerabilities in Hearing Aids
Student combines her fascination with technology and research to uncover whether hearing aids that use Bluetooth technology can be hacked.
UMSOM and UMB Faculty Receive $10.6 Million in State Funding for Abortion Clinical Care Training Program
A $10.6 million training grant has been awarded to the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) to administer Maryland’s Abortion Clinical Care Training Program.
25 innovative solutions to the housing affordability crisis
Each year since 2018, Ivory Innovations has recognized organizations working on solutions to the lack of affordable housing in the United States.
Avanço no tratamento do câncer de pâncreas com cirurgia robótica total de Whipple
As novas tecnologias estão melhorando o tratamento do câncer de pâncreas, oferecendo esperança aos pacientes que enfrentam uma das formas de câncer mais letais. O procedimento de Whipple, uma cirurgia complexa para o câncer de pâncreas localizado, agora pode ser feito roboticamente.
An in-person look at in-flux soybean supply chains
To meet the rising demand for renewable diesel fuel, the U.S. soybean market is rapidly changing. A group of Iowa State University students recently spent a week studying soybean supply chains in person, a trip that stretched from Midwestern processing plants to Pacific Northwest ports.
Avance en el tratamiento del cáncer de páncreas con cirugía robótica total de Whipple
Las nuevas tecnologías están mejorando el tratamiento del cáncer de páncreas, ofreciendo esperanza a los pacientes que enfrentan una de las formas de cáncer más letales. El procedimiento de Whipple, una cirugía compleja para el cáncer de páncreas localizado, ahora se puede hacer robóticamente.
UWF and DOD SkillBridge program help veteran transition to civilian nursing educator career
After serving in the U.S. Army for 24 years, Lt. Col. Brandy Clayton seamlessly transitioned from military nurse educator to civilian professor through the DOD SkillBridge program, finding her new home at UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health School of Nursing.
Collegiate cyber defenders shine in CyberForce Program’s inaugural Conquer the Hill — Command Edition competition
More than 75 college students competed to test their skills in the fundamentals of IT and cybersecurity infrastructure in the DOE CyberForce Program’s inaugural Conquer the Hill — Command Edition competition.
Free sleep clinic addresses disparities in treatment of sleep disorders
The service is among the first in the nation to provide free sleep care to underserved communities.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Tip Sheet for Feb. 2024
A guitarist begins 2024 on high note after awake brain surgery, Dr. Damian Green named chief of Transplantation & Cellular Therapy, targeting treatment resistance in CLL, expanding the patient pool for immunotherapy, researching potential new treatments for head and neck cancer, and more are included in this month’s tip sheet.
First Known Photos of ‘Lost Bird’ Captured by UTEP Scientists
Rare tropical forest bird had not been seen in nearly two decades
Episode 205 – Reality vs Perception: 2023 in Review and A Look Ahead to 2024
On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors from the Ross School of Business discuss notable trends from 2023 and the current challenges of 2024 from an economic, behavioral, and political perspective.
Company co-founded by Case Western Reserve University researcher named finalist in South by Southwest pitch competition
Dustin Tyler, the Kent H. Smith II Professor of Biomedical Engineering at CWRU’s Case School of Engineering, co-founded a company that restores for people the sensation of touch—with help from a set of electrical rings that fit snugly on users’ fingers—from a distance.
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center First in New Jersey to Achieve Magnet® Designation Seven Consecutive Times
Hackensack University Medical Center among top 9.4% in the nation with designation
تنبيه من خبير: تطوير علاج سرطان البنكرياس من خلال إجراء جراحة ويبل بشكل روبوتي بالكامل
تعمل التقنيات الجديدة على تحسين علاج سرطان البنكرياس، مما يعطي الأمل للمرضى الذين يواجهون أحد أقل أشكال السرطان التي يمكن النجاة منها. حيث يمكن الآن تنفيذ إجراء ويبل، وهي عملية جراحية معقدة لسرطان البنكرياس الموضعي، بشكل روبوتي.
Behind the wheel: Navigating driving with epilepsy
For people with epilepsy, driving is a top concern. The inability to drive often comes with frustration, a loss of freedom, and dependency on others. Regulations vary; some countries ban people with epilepsy from driving for life, while most require a specific seizure-free period.
Podcast: Experts in Health: How we can design our houses to improve our health
Dr Ben Roberts, Lecturer in Building Energy at Loughborough University, discusses how our houses can help or hinder our health, why air conditioning isn’t always the best answer to reduce indoor heat, and how systemic building changes could transform our wellbeing.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – 09:27 – Introduction to guest, the topic and background
09:28 – 18:45 – Loughborough University test houses and how are they being used
18:46 – 23:25 – Night ventilation and ventilation maps
23:26 – 28:12 – Abroad vs the UK
28:13 – 32:30 – Air conditioning and staying cool
32:31 – 39:45 – Impacting policy and air quality
39:46 – 41:20 – Current and future work
41:21 – 43:45 – Outro
Podcast: Experts in Health: The menopause and the controversial ‘male menopause’
Professor Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Biological Psychology at Loughborough University, sits down to discuss the factors influencing the menopause, what the best treatment options are, the relationship between oestrogen and dementia, and the controversies surrounding the andropause (the ‘male menopause’).
Podcast: Experts in Health: Disgust – why our bodies are designed to be repulsed
Dr Elisa Becker, Researcher in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, discusses the role of disgust in protecting our health through the behavioural immune system, our relationship with eating meat and whether food packaging on animal products should go down the same path as cigarettes.
Podcast: Experts in Health: Should our food show how much exercise is needed to burn off the calories?
Professor Amanda Daley, Professor of Behavioural Medicine at Loughborough University, breaks down the problem with current food labelling, the potential for P.A.C.E (physical activity calorie equivalent) labelling to provide a solution, and what she thinks about all the controversies surrounding this idea.
Podcast: Experts in Health: How to make nutritious meals on a budget – advice from a Performance Chef
Varun Shivdasani, Performance Chef at Loughborough University’s Elite Athlete Centre, discusses how he prepares nutritious meals on a budget, the importance of making cooking a family-friendly activity, and the future of precision nutrition.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – 03:53 – Introduction to guest, the topic and background
03:54 – 05:56 – An average week as a performance chef
05:57 – 10:09 – Performance and nutrition
10:10 – 11:52 – Setting the menu
11:53 – 16:53 – Do you need a large budget for a balanced meal?
16:54 – 26:29 – Tips for eating well
26:30 – 30:56 – Precision nutrition
30:57 – 34:05 – What’s next in the world of food prep?
34:07 – 36.54 – Outro
Podcast: Experts in Health: The unexpected ways that drama improves our health
Dr Catherine Rees, Reader in Drama at Loughborough University, discusses the various ways that applied theatre and the arts are making an unexpected but significant impact in improving the public’s health and wellbeing.
Podcast: Experts in Health: Colin Jackson CBE talks about anxiety attacks, coming out, and dealing with retirement
Decorated athlete and sports broadcaster Colin Jackson CBE discusses his mental health struggles, his experience after coming out as gay, and the difficulties he faced when retiring from international athletics.
Canine Cupids deliver Valentine’s to patients at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
UCLA Therapy dogs dressed in costumes deliver Valentines to pediatric patients on the unit.
MSU hosts first Remembrance Conference with University at Buffalo to address gun violence
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo partnered to host the inaugural Remembrance Conference to address firearm violence through a public health approach.
“Talking about things that no one else will talk about”: Torie Robinson, host of Epilepsy Sparks Insights
Diagnosed with epilepsy at age 10, Torie Robinson uses her podcast to share knowledge with people with epilepsy, their families, and the public. Her episode topics range from the biochemistry of epilepsy to gastrointestinal issues and much, much more.
‘Cone of uncertainty’ graphic to feature more information
University researchers explain why the revamped graphic, to be unveiled this hurricane season, will better aid residents.
Couple Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Empower Future Innovators in Computer Science
In a display of commitment to the importance of technology and education, a Conway couple has made a generous donation to create an endowed scholarship for computer science majors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Spring Allergies Attack More Than Just Your Nose
Spring allergens such as pollen, mold spores and other airborne particles not only trigger nasal allergies, but also can have a profound effect on a variety of allergic conditions including asthma and eczema
A celebration of Black History Month at Argonne
To celebrate Black History Month, Argonne is pleased to highlight six employees and one up-and-coming high school STEM student who exemplify how a diverse team drives our science mission forward.
The Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences is Now Accepting Applications for Summer Research Opportunity Fellowships
Part-time, summer opportunity for graduate students to directly participate in advancing food safety or nutritional sciences.
WCS Joins Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi to Advance Conservation Efforts
The Wildlife Conservation Society was honored to be invited to participate in a high-level event today hosted by His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, the President of the Republic of Mozambique, at Maputo National Park.
Urban heat: Research may point the way to cooling steamy cities
New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York might point the way to cooling steamy cities. A Binghamton professor has received a grant for his work pertaining to the urban heat island effect in cities.
Physicist helps set the U.S. priorities for investing millions in particle physics
As part of a panel of 32 physicists, Iowa State’s Amanda Weinstein helped set the priorities for the country’s particle physics research agenda.
With the help of naked mole rats, Xiao Tian seeks to expose and explain the epigenetic drivers of aging
Xiao Tian, Ph.D., who recently joined Sanford Burnham Prebys as an assistant professor in the Degenerative Diseases Program, focuses on epigenomic changes and deterioration that influence age-related diseases.
Little by little: Small changes can lead to heart health, Mayo Clinic expert says
Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting.
Tufts Named a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students
Tufts University was recognized for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. During the 2023-2024 academic year, 14 students from Tufts were selected for Fulbright awards and are currently studying and researching across the globe.
New Assessment Tool Supports Onboarding ICU Nurses
AACN Knowledge Assessment Tool helps hospitals better identify knowledge gaps and educational needs of critical care and progressive care nurses during orientation and onboarding. The online assessment randomly generates validated questions in over 10 areas and aligns with AACN’s Essentials of Critical Care Orientation course used by 1,000+ healthcare facilities.
DOPS Researcher Dr. Edward Kelly to Receive International Recognition
Edward Kelly, PhD, will deliver a keynote address at the 14th annual Bial Foundation Symposium and receive the prestigious Myers Memorial Medal from SPR.
Chula Researcher’s Innovative Wireless Hepatitis B Test Kit for Complete Screening and Data Collection in One Step
Chula researchers have developed a remarkable wireless hepatitis B virus test kit to screen for infection and collect data for an online database that’s fast and complete in one step.
Pouco a pouco se vai longe: pequenas mudanças que podem levar à saúde do coração, diz especialista da Mayo Clinic
Mudar de uma dieta pouco saudável e estilo de vida sedentário para uma alimentação saudável com exercícios físicos pode ser assustador.
Canine Cupids deliver Valentine’s to patients at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital; special “Kissing Booth” set up outside cafeteria for staff and visitors
Therapy dogs dressed in costumes deliver Valentines to pediatric patients on the unit.
The AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves Presents the 2024 Spine Summit
The 2024 Spine Summit, presented by the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, will pack in plenty of exciting educational opportunities, interesting networking events and spine-tingling entertainment over the four-day meeting at Caesars Palace, February 21-24.
تدريجيًا: التغييرات الصغيرة قد تؤدي إلى صحة القلب، كما يقول خبير مايو كلينك
قد يكون الانتقال من اتباع نظام غذائي غير صحي ونمط حياة خامل (نمط حياة قليل الحركة) إلى نمط غذائي صحي وممارسة التمارين الرياضية أمرًا شاقًا. في هذا التحذير الصادر من الخبير، يطلعنا جوان كارديناس روسالز، الدكتور في الطب، وهو طبيب باطني والمدير الطبي لممارسة الطب الدولي في مايو كلينك في جاكسونفيل، فلوريدا، على بعض الخطوات الصغيرة وخطوة كبيرة يمكن أن تؤدي إلى حياة صحية للقلب.
URI Nutrition study to help inform official USDA dietary guidelines
Evidence to support the assumption that ultra-processed foods are all bad for one’s health is limited, and the nutritional quality of processed foods has not been considered by official U.S. Department of Agriculture dietary guidelines. University of Rhode Island Nutrition Professor Kathleen Melanson aims to help inform the newest guidelines, due out in 2025, as she begins a nutritional study funded by a $300,000 grant from the USDA.
Amy J. Clarke: Then and Now / 2012 Early Career Award Winner
At the Colorado School of Mines, Distinguished Professor in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Amy J. Clarke studies metals manufacturing. She observes how microscopic structures form and how processing conditions can be modified to affect solidification and defect development.