New NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Bladder Cancer explains the lengthy surveillance process that follows active treatment for the sixth most-common cancer in the United States. PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA [June 26, 2019] — The treatment landscape for bladder cancer has changed…
ECS Partners with IOP Publishing for Journal Services
Pennington, NJ – (June 26, 2019) – The Electrochemical Society (ECS) has selected IOP Publishing (IOPP) as its journals publishing partner. Starting in 2020, IOPP will partner with ECS in the publication of the Journal of the Electrochemical Society and…
Study: Internet Perpetuates Job Market Inequality
Recent research finds the internet is giving employers and job seekers access to more information, but has not made the hiring process more meritocratic. Instead, lower-wage jobs have become “black holes,” with intense competition for positions, while many higher-wage jobs…
Managing the ups and downs of coffee production
June 26, 2019 – Each day, more than 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide. Developing countries produce about 90% of the beans used to make all those lattes, espressos and mochas. That makes coffee a key source of…
LLNL breaks ground on new facilities in support of stockpile stewardship
Leadership from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Livermore Field Office (LFO) and contractor Hensel Phelps broke ground June 5 on the Applied Materials and Engineering (AME) campus at LLNL. The ground breaking was for…
Data Science Institute Welcomes New Partnership with Viasat
Communications tech company invests in data science education and research SAN DIEGO, CA JUNE 26, 2019 — A new partnership was announced today aiming to strengthen data science educational resources delivered through the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI), the data…
Heart Risk Raised By Sitting in Front of the TV, Not By Sitting at Work, Finds Study
NEW YORK, NY (June 26, 2019)—Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, but a new study suggests that not all types of sitting are equally unhealthy. The study, led…
Only Half of Collegiate-Level Sports Programs Follow Medical Model of Care for Student Athletes, Survey Finds
LAS VEGAS, NV – A new survey of college and university athletic trainers shows that 51.73% of their collegiate-level sports programs follow the NCAA-legislated independent medical model of care. In addition, 76.26% of respondents feel they have medical autonomy –…
Injury More Likely Due to Abuse When Child Was With Male Caregiver
Over 1,700 children die from child abuse each year in the U.S., and far more sustain injuries that result in hospitalization. These deaths and severe injuries are preventable, but effective strategies require a deeper understanding of the caregivers causing the…
From Simple Tools to High-Level Buy-In, How Doctors Can Help Cancer Patients Quit Tobacco
Penn study shows Moonshot-funded program is making an impact PHILADELPHIA – A simple set of decision-support tools combined with institutional buy-in can help increase the number of cancer patients who engage in treatment to help them quit tobacco, data from…
Department of Energy Announces $13 Million for Atmospheric Research
27 Projects Aim to Improve Predictive Power of Computer Models 27 Projects Aim to Improve Predictive Power of Computer Models WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $13 million in funding for 27 projects in atmospheric sciences in…
دراسة تكتشف أن أدوية قصور الدرقية الجنيسة وذات العلامات التجارية آثارهما مماثلة على القلب والأوعية
جاكسونفيل، فلوريدا – أجرى باحثون من Mayo Clinic دراسة جديدة قد تكون لها آثار واسعة النطاق على علاج المرضى المصابين بمرض الغدة الدرقية الحميدة بشكل سائد وقصور الدرقية المعالج حديثًا. من المقرر نشر الدراسة، في صحيفة Mayo Clinic Proceedings في…
2019 Frontiers in Metabolism meeting explores advances in metabolic research
This fall, the Morgridge Institute for Research will convene international leaders in metabolic research at the third Frontiers in Metabolism—Mechanisms of Metabolic Diseases meeting. Disrupted metabolic processes underlie a broad swath of rare inborn errors of metabolism and prominent human…
Does Hypertension Pose a Health Risk to Older Adults Who Wish to Donate a Kidney?
Study finds higher rates of kidney failure in donors with high blood pressure. Highlights Among older living kidney donors, those with hypertension had higher risk of developing kidney failure through 15 years after donation; however, the absolute risk was small.…
Common Clinical Estimates of Kidney Function May Not Accurately Assess Indian Patients
Pilot study finds that considering body composition rather than weight could improve patient management Charlottesville, Va. (June 25, 2019)—A common metric for monitoring kidney health may not accurately represent the kidney function of Indian patients. However, tweaks to an older…
New Target for Drug Intervention in Alzheimer’s Disease Identified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have identified an enzyme in the brain that may be an intriguing target for interventions against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The researchers suggest that the enzyme, a serine/threonine…
Research Reveals Exotic Quantum States in Double-Layer Graphene
Findings shed new light on the nature of electron interactions in quantum systems and establishing a potential new platform for future quantum computers New York, NY—June 24, 2019—Researchers from Brown and Columbia Universities have demonstrated previously unknown states of matter…
Dairy Food Science Program Promotes Safety, Quality
ITHACA, N.Y. – Eileen Bonville was a senior at Binghamton University in 2013 when her microbiology professor said the two words that would change her life: Greek yogurt. “He told me the industry would be taking off in upstate New…
Bringing Neuromodulation Therapies to Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Patients
A specialized clinic in a tertiary hospital is effective at treating patients from five states. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Despite medical and surgical advances to treat epilepsy, between 15 and 40 percent of patients continue to suffer from seizures. A significant…
Study Uses Supercomputers to Advance Dynamic Earthquake Rupture Models
SDSC’s Comet Supports UC Riverside Study of San Andreas Fault System Multi-fault earthquakes can span fault systems of tens to hundreds of kilometers, with ruptures propagating from one segment to another. During the last decade, seismologists have observed several cases…
Estudio descubre deficiencias nutricionales comunes en el momento del diagnóstico de enfermedad celíaca
ROCHESTER, Minnesota: En el momento de diagnosticar la enfermedad celíaca entre los adultos, es común encontrar deficiencias nutricionales, tales como de vitamina B12, vitamina D, folato, hierro, zinc y cobre. El estudio realizado por investigadores de Mayo Clinic dice que…
Gold LEED Certification Awarded to Rush Oak Brook
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Rush Oak Brook Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. LEED is an internationally recognized system for certifying green (environmentally responsible) buildings and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction…
FSU Expert Discusses El Niño effects, prediction strategies
In the past few months, extreme weather events have caused significant damage to communities throughout the United States. From flooding in the Mississippi River region to the tornadoes tearing through the Midwest to a delay of the North American monsoon,…
Wake Forest Baptist Health Unveils The Birth Center and The Dale and Karen Sisel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – June 25, 2019 – Mothers-to-be now have a new option when it comes to their prenatal care and birth of their babies. Wake Forest Baptist Health today revealed a two-floor, state-of-the-art labor and delivery center and a leading-edge neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on its Winston-Salem campus.…
Augustana University Named One of the Best Colleges Nationally for Post-Graduate Employment
Career site Zippia named Augustana one of the top colleges nationally for post-graduation employment. Augustana was ranked second in the nation based on data from College Scorecard. Using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data, Zippia researched institutions in…
Discovery’s Science Channel Partners With Mount Sinai Health System to Create Digital Series Featuring Innovations in Science and Medicine
Discovery’s Science Channel has teamed up with Mount Sinai Health System, one of the country’s leading academic medical institutions, to showcase some of the groundbreaking innovations in science and medicine that are transforming health care and providing new treatments for…
Designing better products for off-grid, backcountry situations
AMES, Iowa — Two weeks spent “off grid” with no running water, electricity or cell phone service has sparked a slew of new product ideas from an Iowa State University class. Their adventure was part of a new summer course…
In Good Form: Muscle-Lengthening Exercises May Help Fatigued Dancers Improve Jump Performance, Prevent Injury
LAS VEGAS, June 25, 2019 – Exercises that lengthen leg muscles may help dancers counteract fatigue, preventing injury and allowing for a more perfected jump technique, suggests research being presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) 70th Clinical Symposia…
Mayo Clinic receives $5 million gift to establish Center for Women’s Health
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has received a combined gift of $5 million from Penny and Bill George, and the George Family Foundation, to create the innovative Center for Women’s Health. The center will be a destination where women will receive personalized,…
Get your rest: Why interrupted sleep affects more than your alertness
Don’t take a good night’s sleep for granted. It’s more important for your overall health than you may think. Sleepiness throughout the day after minimal shut-eye isn’t the only possible consequence. Other problems may include those that affect your immune…
Abstract Winners Selected for Clinical Research Innovation Meeting
Three abstracts focused on improving clinical trials processes have been selected for formal presentation at the Association of American Cancer Institutes’ (AACI) Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) annual meeting, July 9-11, in Chicago. The CRI Steering Committee and CRI Education Committee…
Tech or traditional toys: Which are best for your children?
Your kids are probably crazy about those interactive, flashy, customizable digital toys. And why wouldn’t they be? From robots and circuit-maze board games to tablets and mobile apps, digital toys are highly engaging, more exciting than the traditional stuffed animal,…
Arthritis and exercise: Why it helps to be more physically active
More than 50 million U.S. adults have arthritis. Many experience severe joint pain and, likely because of their pain, don’t do much exercising if at all. But medical experts say that while joint pain is often managed with medication, regular…
Algorithm designed to map universe, solve mysteries
ITHACA, N.Y. – Cornell University researchers have developed an algorithm designed to visualize models of the universe in order to solve some of physics’ greatest mysteries. The algorithm was developed by applying scientific principles used to create models for understanding…
New Geometric Model Improves Predictions of Fluid Flow in Rock
Supercomputer validates mathematical approach for describing geological features. The Science Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, oil and groundwater percolate through gaps in rock and other geologic material. Hidden from sight, these critical resources pose a significant challenge for scientists seeking…
Military Cadets Who Specialize in One Sport Significantly More Likely to Be Injured
LAS VEGAS, June 25, 2019 – U.S. Military Academy cadets who have focused on one sport are more likely to be injured in their first year of service, potentially impacting military readiness, according to a first-of-its kind study being presented…
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Commends Congress for Introducing School Food Modernization Act
CHICAGO – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics joins FoodCorps and United Fresh Produce Association in commending the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives on the introduction of the School Food Modernization Act of 2019. The Academy calls on…
Texas Tech University’s College of Education Names New Dean
Jesse Perez Mendez, the dean of the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Education, will begin in his new role Aug. 1. Jesse Perez Mendez has been named dean of Texas Tech University’s College of Education, the university provost announced…
S&T Explores Wildland Fire Innovation with Federal and Global Partners
In 2018, more than 58,000 wildfires raged in the U.S., burning more than 1.5 million acres. In 2019, from January 1 to May 10, there have already been more than 10,000. Last year’s Camp Fire in Northern California was the…
Keeping Earth safe from impact: Astronomer worked with international team to conduct global planetary defense exercise
Scientists have discovered nearly all “extinction-scale” near-Earth objects, or NEOs (asteroids larger than one kilometer in diameter) and determined they pose no risk of impact in the near future. But there are still thousands of smaller NEOs that pose a…
Better training improves physics education
Study finds educator training could improve STEM outcomes COLUMBUS, Ohio—A shortage of high school physics teachers has led to teachers with little-to-no physics training taking over physics classrooms, causing additional stress and job dissatisfaction for those teachers—and a difficult learning…
Using 3D-Printing to Stop Hair Loss
In a new study, aimed at using stem cells for hair growth, Columbia researchers have created a way to grow human hair in a dish, which could open up hair restoration surgery to more people, including women, and improve the…
3D printed technology streamlines common medical test
ELISA assay performed in pipette tips simplifies procedure and lowers cost Scientists have taken a common, yet laborious lab test and redesigned it to be performed in small 3D printed pipette tips used to measure and transfer fluids in the…
Surgical simulation is the future
AI-assisted training will make surgery safer A team led by Dr. Rolando Del Maestro is playing a major role in perfecting an advanced neurosurgical simulator. “There is no way in the next five years that medical students going into neurosurgery…
Athlete Safety First Press Briefing – National Athletic Trainers’ Association to Unveil Survey Results on Collegiate Athletics Compliance to NCAA Legislation for Athlete-Centered Care
Event Takes Place during NATA’s 70th Clinical Symposia in Las Vegas. Survey Addresses Collegiate-level Sports Programs and Adherence to NCAA Guidelines That Provide Health Care Professionals with Unchallengeable Authority to Make Decisions Related to Athlete Health and Wellbeing. Associate Athletic…
Star tours
Astronomy bot speeds up search for Jupiter’s twins Astronomers have a new tool in their search for extraterrestrial life – a sophisticated bot that helps identify stars hosting planets similar to Jupiter and Saturn. These giant planets’ faraway twins may…
Solving a condensation mystery
Condensation might ruin a wood coffee table or fog up glasses when entering a warm building on a winter day, but it’s not all inconveniences; the condensation and evaporation cycle has important applications. Water can be harvested from “thin air,”…
study shows how icy outer solar system satellites may have formed
Scientists use sophisticated computer simulations and observations of trans-Neptunian objects to understand the formation of the solar system Using sophisticated computer simulations and observations, a team led by researchers from the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at Tokyo Institute of Technology…
Hearts and Stripes: A Tiny Fish Offers Clues to Regenerating Damaged Cardiac Tissue
Zebrafish and mammals share key cellular features; researchers have identified how the former repair their damaged hearts and now wonder if humans might someday be able to do so, too Research into the hearts of zebrafish, a pet shop staple…
Performance-Enhancing Bacteria Found in the Microbiomes of Elite Athletes
Introducing this bacteria to sedentary individuals improves exercise capacity BOSTON – (June 24, 2019) — New research has identified a type of bacteria found in the microbiomes of elite athletes that contributes to improved capacity for exercise. These bacteria, members…