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UrduToday Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah unveiled the Cancer Screening and Education bus. This new, state-of-the-art mobile outreach clinic brings HCI’s clinical and educational expertise and the latest screening technology to residents across Utah, including those who live in distant geographic areas and rural communities.
Business Roundtable’s new definition for the “purpose of a corporation” is a PR initiative in anticipation of negative stock returns, expert says
The Business Roundtable’s new statement on the “purpose of a corporation” is nothing more than a PR move in anticipation of a looming recession, says Binghamton University financial expert Daniel McKeever. “I am highly skeptical that there is any real…
Huntsman Cancer Institute Introduces Cancer Screening and Education Bus to the Community
Today Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah unveiled the Cancer Screening and Education bus. This new, state-of-the-art mobile outreach clinic brings HCI’s clinical and educational expertise and the latest screening technology to residents across Utah, including those who live in distant geographic areas and rural communities.
Huntsman Cancer Institute Introduces Cancer Screening and Education Bus to the Community
Today Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah unveiled the Cancer Screening and Education bus. This new, state-of-the-art mobile outreach clinic brings HCI’s clinical and educational expertise and the latest screening technology to residents across Utah, including those who live in distant geographic areas and rural communities.
Argonne delivers first cryomodule for Fermilab neutrino experiment accelerator
Through a collaboration with DOE’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Argonne is supplying the first eight of 116 superconducting cavities that will create a stream of neutrinos for Fermilab’s Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE).
Parent-Targeted Interventions in Primary Care Setting Improve Parent-Teen Communication on Alcohol Use, Sexual Behavior
New research shows that brief parent-targeted interventions in the primary care setting can increase communication between parents and their teens about sexual and alcohol-related behavior. This method may offer an important strategy for parents to influence adolescent behaviors and health outcomes.
Need a mental break? Avoid Your Cellphone, Researchers Say
Using a cellphone to take a break during mentally challenging tasks does not allow the brain to recharge effectively and may result in poorer performance, Rutgers researchers found.
Single protein plays important dual transport roles in the brain
Edwin Chapman of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the University of Wisconsin–Madison reports that halting production of synaptotagmin 17 (syt-17) blocks growth of axons. Equally significant, when cells made more syt-17, axon growth accelerated. A wide range of neurological conditions could benefit from the growth of axons, including spinal cord injuries and some neurodegenerative diseases.
Parental roadblocks for teens receiving HPV vaccines
In some states, legislators are trying to create a legal way for dependent teens to get the HPV vaccine without their parents’ consent. The University of Alabama at Birmingham has cancer and HPV experts available for comment. Isabel Scarinci, Ph.D.,…
Study: Increase in employment shows strong correlation to spread of influenza
Higher employment rates cause an increase in flu incidence, according to a new study.
SLU Researchers Awarded $2.1 Million to Find New Pain-Killing Options
Saint Louis University pain researchers will investigate a promising but little understood pain signaling pathway in the hopes of opening up a new avenue for pain medication research.
Chinese Americans Face Increased Risk of Elder Abuse, Rutgers Studies Find
Not enough is being done to prevent elder abuse in the Chinese American community, according to four new Rutgers studies published in the current edition of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Professor says building socially responsible businesses will help women’s workforce participation, substance use recovery
A West Virginia University assistant professor wants to see the Mountain State increase women’s workforce participation, particularly women in substance use recovery. While Jenifer Gamble, field education director for West Virginia University’s School of Social Work and a United State of Women ambassador representing…
Research shows that conflict avoidance is how society overcomes violence
Historically, Americans have chosen conflict avoidance over violence in property rights.
A painless skin patch simplifies diagnostic tests
Painless skin patch collects fluid to monitor biomarkers to speed up and simplify routine diagnostic testing.
CWRU School of Nursing awarded $2.14M National Cancer Institute grant
With a $2.14 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), researchers from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University will measure whether an approach that uses simulation or experiential learning can affectively teach family caregivers not only the skills to take better care of their patient, but better care of their own emotional and physical health amid such incredible stress.
Mount Sinai to Serve as Official Medical Services Provider for Athletes at the 2019 US Open
For the seventh consecutive year, Mount Sinai will serve as the official medical services provider for the 2019 US Open Tennis Championships
Research on Cellular ‘Packages’ Receives $900k in Federal Funding
Scientists from Johns Hopkins and elsewhere have been selected to receive more than $940,000 to study cellular “packages” that can be used to diagnose disease, track disease status and potentially deliver therapies. The packages, called extracellular vesicles, are ubiquitous among all types of human cells and are being studied for their use in cancer, neurocognitive disorders and other conditions.
Kelly McCaughrain announced as the new Children’s Writing Fellow for NI by Arts Council and Queen’s
Award-winning writer Kelly McCaughrain has accepted the post as the new Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland at the Seamus Heaney Centre, Queen’s University Belfast.
Maintaining Full Doses of Chemotherapy Can Be Key for Breast Cancer Survival, According to New Research in JNCCN
Study in JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, finds early dose reduction of adjuvant FEC-D chemotherapy negatively impacts overall survival rates for women with intermediate- or high-risk breast cancer.
Eight Tips for Protecting Eye Health and Vision When Using Contact Lenses
Most people don’t think of contact lenses as medical devices. But a prescription from an eye doctor is required for a reason – if not used correctly, contact lenses can seriously damage our eyes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends these eight eye-healthy tips when using contacts.
University of Michigan Expert Available: Study Cautions Against Catch-All Assumptions about LVADs and Mitral Regurgitation
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Mitral valve procedures are often not performed because of the standing belief that LVAD support resolves mitral regurgitation, due to better left heart performance. A new study in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery found when…
Make the Foreign Exchange Report Great Again
The U.S. Department of the Treasury should transform its foreign currency report so it can be used as a tool to combat currency manipulation. This would be an important step toward a more balanced global economy with fewer persistent deficits and surpluses.
Laboratory Studies Identify A Potential Way to Treat Human Cancers With ARID1A Mutations
A new study shows that tumor cells depleted of ARID1A — a protein that acts as a cancer suppressor — become highly sensitive to anticancer poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor drugs after radiation treatment. The research, led by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers, could advance efforts to treat many human cancers with loss of ARID1A that are resistant to current standard treatments, the study team suggests.
U-M study indicates negative outcomes for Native American children who are spanked
ANN ARBOR—Some people may believe that if you live in a community with different cultural values, spanking might not be harmful—an assumption that does not appear to be correct, according to a new University of Michigan study.
AACN and The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Announce New Cohort of Nursing Schools Receiving Support for White Coat Ceremonies
Today, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation and the AACN announced that 50 schools of nursing across the nation were selected to receive funding to host White Coat Ceremonies for incoming nursing students in the 2019-2020 academic year.
Targeting Cell Division in Pancreatic Cancer
Study provides new evidence of synergistic effects of drugs that inhibit cell division and support for further clinical trials.
Innovative valve train saves 20% fuel
Up to now, the gas exchange valves of four-stroke engines are controlled through camshaft drives. Despite some complex additional mechanics, the flexibility of such camshaft driven system remains limited. Empa has now developed an innovative, electrohydraulically actuated valve train that enables completely free adjustment of stroke and timing, while at the same time being robust and cost-effective. This valve train was mounted on a serial production engine and has been running successfully in test bench operation for several months. The new technology saves up to 20 percent fuel in typical passenger car low load operating conditions.
$4.96 million CIRM grant awarded to Sanford Burnham Prebys to help the tiniest patients
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has awarded a $4.96 million grant to Sanford Burnham Prebys Professor Evan Y. Snyder, M.D., Ph.D. The funding will allow Snyder to complete pre-investigational new drug (IND)-enabling studies, a step toward securing U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a human trial for neural stem cells as a potential treatment for newborns who experience oxygen and blood-flow deprivation during birth. Called perinatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (HII), the lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain can cause cerebral palsy and other permanent neurological disorders.
Survey Data Suggests Widespread Bullying by Superiors in Medical Residency Training
Using questionnaire answers from thousands of internal medicine residents, primarily from U.S. training programs, a research team at Johns Hopkins Medicine says it has added to the evidence that bullying of medical trainees is fairly widespread. Bullying affects about 14% of medical trainees overall, but is particularly more prevalent among foreign-born trainees.
Could Duckweed Feed the World?
Climate change is threatening the world’s food supply and the risk of supply disruptions is expected to grow as temperatures rise, according to a new United Nations report co-authored by Rutgers human ecology professor Pamela McElwee. So, how would we feed everyone if the Earth’s population hits 9.7 billion in 2050 as projected? Duckweed, the world’s fastest-growing plant, which has more protein than soybeans and is a traditional food source for people living in parts of Southeast Asia, could be one of the key solutions, according to Eric Lam, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Biology in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
Tektites don’t come from the moon, but might help scientists understand how it formed
Impact events are relatively common. The objects known as shooting stars are actually small meteors burning up as they pass through Earth’s atmosphere. If a meteor is large enough, some part of it may reach Earth as a meteorite. These small impacts don’t form big craters, even if they might be large enough to devastate urban areas.
Snoring nose no limits
Snoring affects nearly 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women
Compound could help improve heart attack recovery
Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC — a research institute of Virginia Tech — discovered a new compound that could shield heart tissue before a heart attack, as well as preserve healthy cells when administered afterward.
The substance found in brown coal can help combat viruses
Scientists from Russia demonstrated a novel approach leveraging the combination of high-resolution mass spectrometry and chemoinformatics to identify biologically active molecular components of humic substances extracted from coal, and discovered substances with antiviral activity against the tick-borne encephalitis virus. The…
Facts and stories: Great stories undermine strong facts
Washington, DC – Some research shows facts are better received when presented on their own. Other studies show facts are more accepted when interwoven with stories; stories can help bridge emotional connections. If someone is trying to persuade or influence…
Facial recognition technique could improve hail forecasts
Scientists use machine learning to recognize potentially damaging storms
Should doctors accept unvaccinated children as patients?
41% of parents may seek new provider because of unvaccinated children at their doctor’s office
Gastroesophageal reflux associated with chronic pain in temporomandibular joint
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is associated with chronic, painful temporomandibular disorder — pain in the temporomandibular joint — and anxiety and poor sleep contribute to this association, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) http://www. cmaj. ca/ lookup/…
Prescription omega-3 fatty acid medications effectively lower high triglycerides
American Heart Association Science Advisory
Insomnia tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke
Circulation Journal report
Shedding light on how the human eye perceives brightness
Japanese scientists are shedding new light on the importance of light-sensing cells in the retina that process visual information. The researchers isolated the functions of melanopsin cells and demonstrated their crucial role in the perception of visual environment. This ushers…
Climate change to shrink economies of rich, poor, hot and cold countries alike unless Paris Agreement
Prevailing economic research anticipates the burden of climate change falling on hot or poor nations. Some predict that cooler or wealthier economies will be unaffected or even see benefits from higher temperatures. However, a new study co-authored by researchers from…
Scarcity of scientific studies on interventions to reduce health inequities in LGBTQ youth
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19, 2019 – There is a dearth of scientifically investigated, evidence-based interventions to address substance use, mental health conditions and violence victimization in sexual and gender minority youth, according to a research review led by the University of…
New tool makes web browsing easier for the visually impaired
Researchers have developed a new voice assistant that allows people with visual impairments to get web content as quickly and as effortlessly as possible from smart speakers and similar devices. In a new study, led by University of Waterloo Faculty…
Understanding the essentials of global innovation
And how it impacts the industry ubiquitous almost all around the world
Highly uniform and low hysteresis pressure sensor to increase practical applicability
Researchers have designed a flexible pressure sensor that is expected to have a much wider applicability. A KAIST research team fabricated a piezoresistive pressure sensor of high uniformity with low hysteresis by chemically grafting a conductive polymer onto a porous…
A laser-driven programmable non-contact transfer printing technique
Transfer printing is an emerging assembly technique to transfer micro/nano-objects (i.e., inks) from one substrate (i.e., donor) to another substrate (i.e., receiver) using soft polymeric stamps. The transfer printing technique enables the assembly of diverse materials in various structural layouts…
Interregional differences in somatic genetic landscape diversify prognosis in glioblastoma
Researchers from Osaka University, in cooperation with the Institute for Clinical Research and medical institutes participating in the Kansai Molecular Diagnosis Network for CNS Tumors (KNBTG), conducted the largest-ever retrospective cohort study for Japanese patients with glioblastoma (GBM), proposing an…
Microorganisms build the best fuel efficient hydrogen cells
For all the advances technology has made throughout our lives, in many cases it stands behind what nature can do. Ants can carry 5000 times their weight, and spider webs are five times stronger than steel. Fuel efficiency is no…