AACN applauds the introduction of the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act (H.R.7266/S.3770) by our Senate Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair, and nurse Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14). This legislation calls for historic investments to address immediate nursing education needs, while providing proactive measures to meet future workforce demands.
Certain Older Americans Show Hesitation Around Brain Scan Research
Rutgers Health researchers find differences among Asian older adults’ support of research and inclination to receive MRI results.
FLARE Brings New Power to Magnetic Reconnection Research
A new experiment at DOE’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory will provide insight into a fundamental process in plasma.
How the Quantum World Can Help Scientists Engineer Biology
Improving genome engineering with quantum biology and artificial intelligence.
Lung Transplant Recipient’s Generous Donation Creates Rehabilitation Area for Patients Recovering from Transplant
Loyola Medicine recently celebrated the dedication of the Chris and Neil Blitstein Rehabilitation Track with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC).
Fibroblasts in the penis are more important for erectile function than previously thought
Regular erections could be important for maintaining erectile function, according to a new study on mice published in Science by researchers at Karolinska Institutet.
This common medication could save half a million children’s lives each year. So why is it underprescribed?
Health care providers in developing countries know that oral rehydration salts (ORS) are a lifesaving and inexpensive treatment for diarrheal disease, a leading cause of death for children worldwide — yet few prescribe it.
Technique could improve the sensitivity of quantum sensing devices
In quantum sensing, atomic-scale quantum systems are used to measure electromagnetic fields, as well as properties like rotation, acceleration, and distance, far more precisely than classical sensors can.
MIT physicists capture the first sounds of heat “sloshing” in a superfluid
In most materials, heat prefers to scatter. If left alone, a hotspot will gradually fade as it warms its surroundings.
Sandia awarded for outstanding work in technology transfer
Through hard work and ingenuity, some Sandia employees are excelling at moving technology to market, a feat that is now being honored by the Federal Laboratory Consortium.
Surprising new evidence on happiness and wealth
Global polls typically show that people in industrialized countries where incomes are relatively high report greater levels of satisfaction with life than those in low-income countries.
Care for life-threatening child diarrhea limited by health providers’ views
Young children in India who suffer from life-threatening diarrhea frequently are given ineffective treatments because health providers misperceive the wishes of a child’s caregiver, according to a novel new study.
Haran and Saif elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Kiruba Haran, who is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and the Grainger Endowed Director’s Chair in Electric Machinery and Electromechanics, and Taher Saif, the Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professor in mechanical science and engineering, were elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Ancient pollen trapped in Greenland ice uncovers changes in Canadian forests over 800 years
The Greenland ice sheet lies thousands of miles from North America yet holds clues to the distant continent’s environmental history.
Broken Heart Syndrome—Yes, it’s real! Ochsner Health expert available to interview
Most of us know the pain that comes with a heartbreak, but in the cardiology field there is a real medical condition called Broken Heart Syndrome. Broken Heart Syndrome is a condition that is brought on by extreme emotion or…
Results from South Pole Telescope’s new camera emerge
A newly published study led by researchers from Argonne National Laboratory details early measurements from a new camera at the South Pole Telescope.
Michigan state budget proposal: U-M expert sees promise with respect to prioritizing education
EXPERT ANALYSIS A University of Michigan expert says it’s heartening to see public education prioritized in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s spending plan for the upcoming year. Still, Samantha Keppler, an assistant professor at U-M’s Ross School of Business whose expertise is in…
UAlbany Partners on New U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium
The University at Albany has been selected to contribute to a national research consortium that will support and demonstrate pathways to developing safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence.
Michigan Ross Professor Explores Gender Barriers to Career Networking
In collaboration with Catherine Shea, assistant professor of organizational behavior and theory at the Tepper School of Business, the research provides commentary on why women’s representation in influential roles remains low.
How emotions affect word retrieval in people with aphasia
People with aphasia have more trouble coming up with words they want to use when they’re prompted by images and words that carry negative emotional meaning, new research suggests.
Novel Treatment Regimen for FLT3-Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia Shows Promise in Roswell Park-Led Study
Up to 30% of patients newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have an FLT3 gene mutation, which is associated with a high risk of relapse and a very poor prognosis.
Postpartum heart risk: Tips for young moms who may be unaware of long-term dangers
Young women with healthy hearts may be unaware they face elevated risks of developing heart disorders after becoming pregnant. Even worse, the issue may go undetected for years after giving birth because symptoms may mimic those of pregnancy. Dr. Rina…
New process allows full recovery of starting materials from tough polymer composites
In a win for chemistry, inventors at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer and later recovering all of its starting materials.
Pharmacological inhibitor protects nerve cells in ALS disease
A new pharmacological inhibitor can intervene in a central cell death mechanism that is responsible for the death of motor neurons and hence important for the progression of the motor neuron disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Cedars-Sinai Introduces Dutch Health-Tech Startups to US Markets
Cedars-Sinai will host 10 Dutch health technology startups in Los Angeles to share best practices on bringing innovative ideas and products to the U.S. market.
Baby’s First Tooth? Time for a Visit to the Dentist
Cheen Loo, professor and chair of pediatric dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, offers advice on dental care for young children
Study visually captures a hard truth: Walking home at night is not the same for women
An eye-catching new study shows just how different the experience of walking home at night is for women versus men.
Lifting of federal funding ban tied to increase in gun violence research
The lifting of a two-decade drought in federal funding for firearm injury prevention research was strongly associated with an increase in both clinical trials and publications on gun violence, according to a new report published in JAMA Surgery.
Why studying astronauts’ microbiomes is crucial to ensure deep space mission success
Space exploration is a complex and risky mission that requires careful preparation and a thorough understanding of the challenges inherent to life in space
Social media can reveal who needs the most help
Language use in social media can be a useful tool for social scientists, because it reflects living conditions in areas the posts originate from.
Scandinavia’s first farmers slaughtered the hunter-gatherer population
Following the arrival of the first farmers in Scandinavia 5,900 years ago, the hunter-gatherer population was wiped out within a few generations, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden, among others.
University of Limerick, Ireland research confirms benefits of resistance exercise training in treatment of anxiety and depression
A new study by researchers at University of Limerick in Ireland and at Iowa State University has demonstrated the impact resistance exercise training can have in the treatment of anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Michigan Ross Professor Explores Implications of Trump’s Impending Trials
Expert Q&A: As the presidential primary season heats up, so too do various civil and criminal cases and myriad charges against former President Donald Trump. Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law whose research explores the foundations of corporate and…
Why did Earth once turn into a giant frozen snowball? Australian scientists now have an answer
Australian geologists have used plate tectonic modelling to determine what most likely caused an extreme ice-age climate in Earth’s history, more than 700 million years ago.
AEDs often not used in cardiac arrest, even where they’re mandated
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are underutilized during cardiac arrest episodes despite laws in some states requiring their availability in high-risk areas such as athletic facilities, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.
Testing the Evolution of the Universe with Galaxy Clusters
100 billion – there are at least that many stars in our Milky Way. It seems like an unimaginable number. Yet astrophysicists study structures in our universe that are far bigger than galaxies alone.
Pregnant Women Living in States with Limited Access to Abortion Face Higher Levels of Intimate Partner Homicide
Particularly by firearms, increasing rates of intimate partner homicide of women who are pregnant or recently pregnant are occurring in states that have limited access to abortion.
Foundation Venture Capital Group Commits $1 Million to Hackensack Meridian Health’s First Spin-out Company, EValuate Diagnostics
The company, based on science from the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation, promises to capture biomarkers for early detection of disease
Blood test predicts psychosis risk, most effective treatments
Team of researchers led by Indiana University School of Medicine faculty have developed a breakthrough new blood test for schizophrenia, a psychiatric disorder that includes hallucinations and delusions.
CSOFT Health Sciences Releases MDR White Paper to Support EU Medical Device Compliance
CSOFT Health Sciences, leaders in clinical trial translation, are pleased to announce the launch of their co-authored white paper for medical device manufacturers seeking re-certification under the updated EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), in collaboration with partner organizations Gouya Insights and GCP-Service International Ltd. & Co.KG to jointly offer manufacturers an end-to-end platform for establishing conformity with policies set to take effect by January 2028.
Spread Love, Not Cold Sores, this Valentine’s Day
If you get cold sores, you’re not alone. In fact, more than half of Americans ages 14 to 49 carry the virus that causes them, with the virus staying in the body after the sores clear. While common, this Valentine’s…
GW Experts Available: EPA Strengthens Rule on Harmful Soot Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening limits on soot, a harmful air pollution in which studies have shown that fine particles kill thousands of Americans every year. According to The Washington Post, the stricter standards could prevent thousands of premature…
NASA’s Hubble Traces ‘String of Pearls’ Star Clusters in Galaxy Collisions
When galaxies go bump in the night, they cook-up new generations of stars that might otherwise have never been born. These close encounters between galaxies cause a gravitational tug-of-war.
Argonne, Achates Power break new ground developing hydrogen-powered engine for decarbonizing long-haul commercial vehicles
Argonne scientists demonstrate potential of opposed-piston engine powered by zero-carbon hydrogen
High-profile incidents of police brutality sway public opinion more than performance of people’s local law enforcement, new study from NYU Tandon reveals
In a study published in Communications Psychology, a NYU Tandon research team tracked media coverage of police brutality in 18 metropolitan areas in the United States – along with coverage of local crimes – and analyzed tweets from those cities to tease out positive attitudes from negative ones towards the police.
Which Antibiotics Best Prevent Infections for Children With Vesicoureteral Reflux?
Children with vesicoureteral reflux often need to take continuous antibiotics to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). But which antibiotics do the best job at preventing these infections?
Protecting the Protector Boosts Plant Oil Content
Biologists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have demonstrated a new way to boost the oil content of plant leaves and seeds.
Clues to cancer drug’s deadly side effects could make it safer
For some leukemia patients, their only treatment option carries a risk of heart failure
Atlantic Health System Enrolls First U.S. Patient in Lupus Treatment Trial
NJ-based Atlantic Health System is the first in the U.S. to enroll a patient in a study to examine the effectiveness of using Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR- T) cells in the treatment of the autoimmune disease lupus.
$6.5 Million Legacy Gift Enhances Emergency Medicine across University Hospitals
A significant estate gift of $6.5 million from the late Arthur D. and Kazuko Maine will support emergency medical care across the University Hospitals health system, expanding the now named Arthur D. and Kazuko Maine Trauma Unit at UH Ahuja Medical Center, establishing the first two endowed positions within emergency medicine at UH and supporting an endowed chair for orthopedic trauma.