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Category: Research Results
Mysterious Vaping Illness Characterized by Oil-laden Cells in the Lung
A new development has revealed a previously unknown characteristic of the vaping-related respiratory illness that has been emerging in clusters across the U.S. in recent months.
Teens who don’t date are less depressed and have better social skills
Teens who don’t date are less depressed and have better social skills
Ancient DNA study tracks formation of populations across Central Asia
For some, it is written in artifacts. For others, truth can be found in cool, hard genetic code. Both kinds of data factor into an ambitious new study that reports genome-wide DNA information from 523 ancient humans collected at archaeological sites across the Near East and Central and South Asia. Washington University in St.
With one click, ‘digital pipeline’ automates classification of diabetic kidney disease
A new method that automates the classification of progressive diabetic kidney disease, reducing variability and boosting precision, has been developed by researchers in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.
Mayo Clinic et United Therapeutics prévoient d’augmenter le nombre de poumons disponibles pour les transplantations dans un nouveau bâtiment dédié à la recherche et à l’innovation médicales
Le nouveau Discovery and Innovation Building de la Mayo Clinic en Floride, un bâtiment dédié à la recherche et à l’innovation, a ouvert ses portes le jeudi 22 août. Dans cet endroit, une technologie novatrice augmentera le nombre de poumons disponibles pour les transplantations.
PTSD is not just for veterans, it’s a trauma disorder that affects millions
Research shows that individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are not just war veterans, but anyone who has experienced some form of severe life trauma.
Study shows the social benefits of political incorrectness
But using politically incorrect speech brings some benefits: It’s a powerful way to appear authentic. Researchers at Berkeley Haas found that replacing even a single politically correct word or phrase for a politically incorrect one—“illegal” versus “undocumented” immigrants, for example—makes people view a speaker as more authentic and less likely to be swayed by others.
So-Called ‘Longevity Vitamin’ Might Hold More Importance than Scientists Thought
A University of Florida microbiologist’s latest research found that disease-causing bacteria are competing with their human hosts for a key micronutrient.
Couples Who Tailgate Together Stay Together, Baylor Research Says
The researchers surveyed 143 tailgating adults (44 percent were female) who answered questions about their partners and their respect toward that person.
Mayo Clinic names G. Anton Decker, M.D., to lead international engagement
G. Anton Decker, M.D., has been named president, International at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Decker will report to Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO, and will have enterprise-wide responsibilities leading Mayo Clinic’s international activities.
Rutgers Marks Grand Opening of New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts today will mark the public opening of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, a $172 million redevelopment project that promises to transform
Mayo Clinic e United Therapeutics aumentarão o número de pulmões para transplante em novo edifício dedicado a descobertas médicas e inovação
O novo Edifício de Descobertas e Inovação da Mayo Clinic na Flórida foi inaugurado na quinta-feira, 22 de agosto. Nele, a tecnologia de ponta aumentará o número de pulmões disponíveis para transplante.
Fix and prevent health disparities in children by supporting mom, and dad
According to the recent National Academies report on health disparities in children, one of the most important factors in preventing and addressing disparities is the well-being of the child’s primary caregiver. This finding is based on decades of developmental psychology research from Arizona State University scientists and others. When the primary caregiver is supported, the caregiver-child attachment can buffer against adversities like poverty, trauma and chronic stress.
Study shows exposure to multiple languages may make it easier to learn one
A new study from the University of Washington finds that, based on brain activity, people who live in communities where multiple languages are spoken can identify words in yet another language better than those who live in a monolingual environment.
Swallowable Device to Detect Pre-cancerous Barrett’s Esophagus Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
Investigators at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center developed the test for early detection of Barrett’s esophagus that offers promise for preventing deaths from esophageal adenocarcinoma.
CLIMATE CHANGE COULD BRING SHORT-TERM GAIN, LONG-TERM PAIN FOR LOGGERHEAD TURTLES
New research from conservation biologists at Florida State University and their collaborators suggests that while some loggerheads will suffer from the effects of a changing climate
Cannabis and Mental Health: Legalization Spurs Need for New Research
Now that cannabis has been legalized for recreational use in Canada, there’s a growing need for research exploring the mental health implications of increased access to cannabis. That’s the focus of the September Special Issue of the Canadian Journal of Addiction, official publication of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Critical Care for Infants and Children – Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Presents Updated Guidance and Practice Statement
A set of updated recommendations on critical care for infants and children – including criteria for admission and discharge and levels of care in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) – are presented in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. The recommendations are released jointly by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and an executive summary is also published in the journal Pediatrics.
Researchers Characterize Lung Inflammation Associated With Some Cancer Immnunotherapy
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are a type of therapy that uses the immune system to fight cancer. They have been hailed as game changing, garnering a Nobel Prize last year and quickly becoming the standard of care for many tumor types such as melanoma and certain lung and head and neck cancers.
Plant Research Could Benefit Wastewater Treatment, Biofuels and Antibiotics
Chinese and Rutgers scientists have discovered how aquatic plants cope with water pollution, a major ecological question that could help boost their use in wastewater treatment, biofuels, antibiotics and other applications.
Patients in the U.S. and Canada are Seven Times as Likely as those in Sweden to Receive Opioids After Surgery
Patients in the United States and Canada are seven times as likely as those in Sweden to receive a prescription for opioid medications after surgery, according to a new multi-institutional study led by researchers from Penn Medicine.
The pet effect: FSU researchers find furry friends ease depression, loneliness after spousal loss
As Healthy Aging Month is underway this September, Florida State University researchers have found the companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults.The study, funded by The Gerontological Society of America and the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition and published in The Gerontologist, examined depressive symptoms and loneliness among people age 50 and older who experienced the loss of a spouse through death or divorce.
How Sepsis Care Program Saves Lives and Reduces Costs
A sepsis care quality improvement program saves lives, shortens hospital stays and reduces healthcare costs, according to a study by researchers at Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago.
For online reviews, shoppers believe a pretty face
New Cornell University research has found that people are more inclined to be swayed by positive recommendations posted online by attractive reviewers.
Pharmacists in the Emergency Department Speed Delivery of Critical Drug to Patients with Life-Threatening Bleeding
A first-of-its-kind study has found that when a pharmacist is present in the emergency room, patients on blood thinners who experience life-threatening bleeding receive a live-saving coagulation drug much more quickly.
BELIEFS ABOUT UNCOMMITTED SEX MAY PUT MARRIAGES AT RISK
In a study published today in the journal Psychological Science, researchers outline several factors that can contribute to a marriage’s long-term happiness or dissolution.
New members found in a transcription factor complex that maintains beta cells
A protein complex in beta cells that includes the Islet-1 transcription factor regulates genes important to develop and maintain functional beta cells. Now researchers report the complex also associates with enzymes RNF20 and RNF40, and disruption of either enzyme reduces insulin release.
Autism Study Stresses Importance of Communicating with All Infants
A new study from a UT Dallas assistant professor affiliated with the Infant Brain Imaging Study network that included infants later diagnosed with autism suggests that all children benefit from exposure to rich speech environments from their caregivers.
New guideline clarifies role of radiation therapy in pancreatic cancer treatment
A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on the use of radiation therapy to treat patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Prehistoric AC
Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs on the planet, had an air conditioner in its head, suggest scientists from the University of Missouri
Medical marijuana laws impact use among sexual minorities differently than heterosexuals
Bisexual women had higher rates of past-year and daily marijuana use compared to heterosexual women, according to a study just published at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
By comparing needles to mosquitoes, new model offers insights into Hepatitis C solutions
By comparing needles and syringes to disease-carrying mosquitoes, an innovative mathematical model of how the Hepatitis C virus spreads is offering scientists new perspectives on how best to prevent its proliferation.
Study Maps Genetics of Early Progression in TB
Study identifies possible gene variants that determine whether a person infected with TB will progress rapidly to active disease.
MD Anderson study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer
An oncogene, UPS21, has been confirmed as a frequently amplified gene in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common and often lethal form of pancreatic cancer. The discovery could lead to new treatment options.
Future of LEDs Gets Boost from Verification of Localization States Within Indium Gallium Nitride Quantum Wells
LEDs made of indium gallium nitride provide better luminescence efficiency than many of the other materials used to create blue and green LEDs, but a big challenge of working with InGaN is its known dislocation density defects that make it difficult to understand its emission properties.
Poor Oral Health Linked to Cognitive Decline, Perceived Stress, Rutgers Studies Find
Oral health is an essential part of psychological well-being and overall health in older adults. Poor oral health is associated with decreased quality of life, depression, hypertension, and cognitive decline.
Polypill Holds Promise for Tackling Cardiovascular Disease in Low- and Middle- Income Countries
A team of researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) evaluated whether it would be cost-effective to combine several medications into a single “cardiovascular polypill” for patients who have had a previous heart attack or stroke, instead of prescribing the four drugs individually.
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING RELEASES SPECIAL THEMATIC ISSUE FOCUSED ON ANKLE SPRAINS AND INSTABILITY
A special thematic issue of the Journal of Athletic Training, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s scientific publication, was recently released. The themed issue focuses on ankle sprains and instability as ankle sprains are the most common injury experienced by athletes and others who engage in physical activity.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Mount Sinai Research Suggests Retinal Vein Occlusion is linked to Heart Disease and Stroke
Results from the large-scale data analysis could help prevent serious cardiovascular and neurological events
Story tips from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, September 2019
ORNL story tips: ORNL’s project for VA bridges computing prowess, VA health data to speed up suicide risk screenings for U.S. veterans; ORNL reveals ionic liquid additive lubricates better than additives in commercial gear oil; researchers use neutron scattering to probe colorful new material that could improve sensors, vivid displays; unique 3D printing approach adds more strength, toughness in certain materials.
Study finds women at greater risk of depression, anxiety after hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is associated with an increased risk of long-term mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, according to a cohort study by Mayo Clinic researchers involving nearly 2,100 women.
Novel Approach to Infant Dialysis Changing How Critically Ill Babies Survive at Children’s of Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham
Using a novel approach and a machine designed to remove fluid from adults with heart failure, an article published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN) reports higher survival rates and lower complications than previous studies.
Estudio descubre mayor riesgo femenino para depresión y ansiedad después de histerectomía
La histerectomía se relaciona con mayor riesgo a largo plazo para problemas de la salud mental, especialmente depresión y ansiedad, dicen los investigadores de un estudio de cohorte de Mayo Clinic que abarcó a casi 2100 mujeres.
How Natural Genetic Differences Can Affect Heart Health
New study identifies genetic variants that may alter platelet function in cardiovascular disease
Study: School District Secessions in the South Have Deepened Racial Segregation between School Systems
Since 2000, school district secessions in the South have increasingly sorted white and black students, and white and Hispanic students, into separate school systems, weakening the potential to improve school integration, according to a new study published today in AERA Open
NUS study reveals similarities in human, chimpanzee, and bonobo eye colour patterns
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have revealed that chimpanzees and bonobos share the contrasting colour pattern seen in human eyes, which makes it easy for them to detect the direction of someone’s gaze from a distance.
Global Temperature Report: August 2019
Global Temperature Report: August 2019
FAK Protein Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Ovarian Cancer
A new University of California San Diego School of Medicine study links changes in the gene for the protein focal adhesion kinase, or FAK, to ovarian cancer’s ability to survive chemotherapy.
Combining western science, Indigenous knowledge offers new approach to effects of climate change
Jaime Yazzie, a member of the Navajo Nation, brought her community’s priorities to the scientific process as she studied climate change and took what she learned back to them, sparking a more holistic conversation about what can be done to combat the effects of warming.