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UrduUC Davis Health has adopted a new technology platform, Viz.ai, to help quickly identify patients suspected of having a stroke. The hospital is the first in the Sacramento region to use the platform.
Smells like evolution: Fruit flies reveal surprises in chemical sensing
A new study in Nature Communications unveils the hidden world of sensory evolution in fruit flies.
Where does the central Wasatch’s extreme snowfall come from?
University of Utah atmospheric scientists set out to better understand extreme snowfall, defined as events in the top 5% in terms of snow accumulations, by analyzing hundreds of events over a 23-year period at Alta, the famed ski destination in the central Wasatch outside Salt Lake City.
New weight loss medication may help lower blood pressure in adults with obesity
DALLAS, Feb. 5, 2024 —The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the medication for about eight months, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.
Use of decision support tools reduces low-value care from clinicians seeing older patients
A study of 371 primary care physicians and older patients at 60 clinics found that the use of point-of-care clinical decision support tools and education reduced instances of low-value care for patients aged 65 years and older. The study is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Adults in serious psychological distress faced decreased access to outpatient mental health care during COVID-19 pandemic
A national survey found that the rate of serious psychological distress among adults increased between 2018 and 2021, but their access to outpatient mental health care decreased during the same period.
Recommending universal breast cancer screening at 40 risks confusion and harms women and USPSTF
A draft of an updated United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) breast cancer screening guideline recommends screening for all women at average risk starting at age 40.
Persons diagnosed with PCOS face 8-fold increase in suicide risk
A study of more than 18,000 women found that patients diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were 8 times more likely to attempt suicide compared with control group.
Cedars-Sinai Stroke Experts Present Latest Research at International Stroke Conference Feb. 6-9
Physician-scientists from the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Cedars-Sinai will be attending the International Stroke Conference Feb. 6-9 in Phoenix and are available to discuss the latest stroke news and research.
From Hidden History to Robot Surgery
The annual conference brought together hundreds of scientists interested in finding ways to harness big data to answer previously unsolvable questions.
Weather swings bring steadier results when studying crop adaptability
Efforts to breed more adaptable crops benefit from testing locations with wide ranges of weather, according to a study co-authored by an Iowa State University expert on phenotypic plasticity, the disparate ways plants respond in different environments.
How ‘deaths of despair’ differ by race and ethnicity
White Americans are more likely than Black and Hispanic people in the United States to experience “deaths of despair” even though they are less likely to suffer from severe psychological distress, a new study finds.
Creating a Virus-Resistant Bacterium Using a Synthetic Engineered Genome
To improve bioproducts productivity, researchers have engineered the genome of E. coli to make it immune to viral infections.
New method monitors grid stability with hydropower project signals
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have developed an algorithm to predict electric grid stability using signals from pumped storage hydropower projects.
Better together: Beckman imaging facilities share $3M Alzheimer’s research grant
Beckman researchers and collaborators received $3 million from the U.S. National Institute on Aging to develop diagnostic tools and imaging agents for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
The future of local news is dire
University faculty and students are exploring ways to keep communities informed.
Improving Quality of Life and Sleep in People with Memory Problems Without Using Drugs
A groundbreaking study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing), recently published in Innovation in Aging, has shown promising results in improving the quality of life (QOL) and sleep quality in individuals living with memory problems.
Mystery of moths’ warning sound production explained in new study
The workings of the ultrasonic warning sounds produced by the wings of a species of moth have been revealed by researchers at the University of Bristol.
In a Warming World, Climate Scientists Consider Category 6 Hurricanes
For more than 50 years, the National Hurricane Center has used the Saffir-Simpson Windscale to communicate the risk of property damage; it labels a hurricane on a scale from Category 1 (wind speeds between 74 – 95 mph) to Category 5 (wind speeds of 158 mph or greater). But as increasing ocean temperatures contribute to ever more intense and destructive hurricanes, climate scientists wondered whether the open-ended Category 5 is sufficient to communicate the risk of hurricane damage in a warming climate.
Paper: Multistate foodborne illness outbreaks impact restaurant stock price, public perception
As demand for food from restaurants soars in the U.S., so does the importance in understanding the impacts of foodborne illness outbreaks. A new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign expert in food marketing and food policy finds that outbreaks spanning multiple states bring swift financial losses, increased media attention and a public-relations hit that makes smaller outbreaks more financially damaging.
World’s largest childhood trauma study uncovers brain rewiring
The world’s largest brain study of childhood trauma has revealed how it affects development and rewires vital pathways.
The influence of the cellular environment on vision
The research team investigated the four extracellular matrix proteins Brevican, Neurocan, Tenascin-C and Tenascin-R, which occur in the cell environment of nerve cells of the retina.
Bullied teens’ brains show chemical change associated with psychosis
Researchers have found that adolescents being bullied by their peers are at greater risk of the early stages of psychotic episodes and in turn experience lower levels of a key neurotransmitter in a part of the brain involved in regulating emotions.
Mild Covid-19 infections make insomnia more likely, especially in people with anxiety or depression
A survey of people who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 but never hospitalized found that 76% developed insomnia — and anxious or depressed people were more vulnerable.
IU experts available to discuss cardiovascular disease research and care for American Heart Month
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide. The interdisciplinary research team at the Indiana University School of Medicine Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center investigates the pathological changes of the heart at various…
Book review: The Idea of Epilepsy by Simon Shorvon
In a detailed, comprehensive, and scholarly fashion, the writer takes us on a journey, using the metaphor of “The Voyage of the Good Ship Epilepsy.” As a near footnote, the author suggests in the end that the term “epilepsy” should be abolished altogether.
Watching the Enzymes that Convert Plant Fiber into Simple Sugars
Research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and UC Davis sheds new light on how to access the sugars locked up in plants to produce petroleum-free fuels, chemicals, and medicines.
Losing sleep over killings of unarmed Black individuals by police
Black adults across the United States suffer from sleep problems following exposure to news about unarmed Black individuals killed by police during police encounters, according to new findings published today in JAMA Internal Medicine from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
New Technology Unscrambles the Chatter of Microbes
Researchers from University of California San Diego have developed a new search tool to that can match microbes to the metabolites they produce with no prior knowledge, an innovation that could transform our understanding of both human health and the environment.
Direct View of Tantalum Oxidation that Impedes Qubit Coherence
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have used a combination of scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and computational modeling to get a closer look and deeper understanding of tantalum oxide.
ARVO Foundation announces 2024 recipient of Oberdorfer Award in Low Vision Research
Rockville, Md.—The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Foundation has named David A. Atchison, PhD, DSc, as the 2024 recipient of the Oberdorfer Award in Low Vision.
Ultra-sensitive lead detector could significantly improve water quality monitoring
UC San Diego engineers have developed an ultra-sensitive sensor made with graphene that can detect extraordinarily low concentrations of lead ions in water.
Tracking radioactive source recovery: New Cesium Irradiator Replacement Project Dashboard
People often think of radiation as the basis for carbon-free nuclear power. But radiation can also save lives.
UT Southwestern molecular geneticist wins Hill Prize from TAMEST
Russell DeBose-Boyd, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Genetics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been awarded the Hill Prize in Biological Sciences from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST) in recognition of his long-standing research into a key mechanism necessary for cholesterol control.
Vitamin B12 adaptability in Antarctic algae has implications for climate change
Vitamin B12 deficiency in people can cause a slew of health problems and even become fatal. Until now, the same deficiencies were thought to impact certain types of algae, as well.
UChicago Medicine among the first to offer histotripsy for liver tumors
UChicago Medicine was the first hospital in Illinois to treat patients using histotripsy, a new noninvasive technology that uses ultrasound energy to precisely destroy liver tumors.
Director of Oncology Services Northern Region Named to New Jersey’s Only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
George Raptis, MD, MBA, begins role at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health as director of Oncology Services for the Northern Region of New Jersey.
A Noninvasive Way to Measure Placental Health
A healthy placenta is critical for a healthy baby. But unfortunately, there’s no direct way to measure how well this important organ is working.
Families Continue to Manage the Effects of the Pandemic Spike in Eating Disorders
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic witnessed a concerning surge in eating disorders, with hospital admissions for anorexia nervosa nearly tripling compared to the monthly average pre-pandemic. Today, while much of routine life has returned to normal, families and communities…
Schmidt Sciences Awards $1.95M Gift to Mount Sinai’s Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health to Establish The Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Human Health Fellowship Program
The Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai announced a transformative $1.95 million gift from Schmidt Sciences to create The Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Human Health Fellowship Program.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Launches Bilingual Campaign Promoting Screenings in the Hispanic Community
Today, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), in collaboration with Miami-based creative agency Alma, launched a bilingual public service campaign to promote the importance of routine cancer screenings.
Dr. Claudia Padilla discusses Alzheimer’s and a new treatment.
Claudia Padilla, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, discusses Alzheimer’s and a new treatment. What You Need to Know: Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. The most common sign is short-term memory loss. New medication targets the protein…
New study unveiled burn injury disrupts gut microbiome and weakens intestinal mucus barrier
The gut microbiota, a complex ecosystem within the human intestinal tract, is increasingly recognized for its vital role in human health and disease.
ARVO Foundation announces winner of 2024 Ludwig von Sallmann Clinician-Scientist Award
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Foundation announced today that Sally L. Baxter, MD, MSc, is the 2024 recipient of the Ludwig von Sallmann Clinician-Scientist Award.
Park less, walk more
A new study shows how delivery companies can save time and money by designing drop-off and pick-up routes that require their drivers walk more to reduce the amount of time they spend driving around congested urban streets looking for a place to park.
Improving Climate Predictions by Unlocking the Secrets of Soil Microbes
A team of scientists led by Berkeley Lab has developed a new model that incorporates genetic information from microbes.
Immune response, not acute viral infections, responsible for neurological damage, McMaster researchers discover
For years, there has been a long-held belief that acute viral infections like Zika or COVID-19 are directly responsible for neurological damage, but researchers from McMaster University have now discovered that it’s the immune system’s response that is behind it.
RUDN doctors made an AI histopathologist
RUDN University doctors, in collaboration with the Ivannikov Institute for System Programming of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the National Medical Research Centre for Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatology Named after Academician V.I.Kulakov, built the EndoNet neural network for a more accurate and faster analysis of histological sections of the endometrium.
A beautiful death: living well at the end of life
A new study from the University of South Australia hopes to gain a better understanding of what is working well in rural palliative care, with the goal of improving knowledge and access to palliative care in rural and remote areas.
Study finds LA County pilot program to aid gravely disabled residents could improve housing, hospitalization rates
A UCLA Health-led evaluation of Los Angeles County’s pilot program aimed at bolstering aid to gravely disabled homeless residents found the initiative could offer a promising framework to improve housing and health outcomes for this vulnerable population while also relieving overburdened psychiatric hospitals.