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Newswise: New Understanding of Astatine’s Chemical Properties Will Aid Targeted Alpha Therapy for Cancer
Released: 31-May-2024 6:05 PM EDT
New Understanding of Astatine’s Chemical Properties Will Aid Targeted Alpha Therapy for Cancer
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Astatine-211 is a promising alpha emitter for targeted alpha therapy for cancer, but astatine is among the least-studied elements. In this research, scientists investigated astatine’s behavior when interacting with ion exchange and extraction chromatography resins used to produce radioisotopes and delivering them to targets in the body.

   
31-May-2024 8:00 AM EDT
ASCO: Novel CAR T therapy and shorter targeted therapy durations show promise for patients with leukemia
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center presented positive clinical results from two studies today at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.

Newswise: Antibodies may aid effort to fight influenza B: study
Released: 31-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Antibodies may aid effort to fight influenza B: study
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a significant public health threat that disproportionately affects children, the elderly and other immunocompromised individuals.

Released: 31-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Cognitive Declines Preceding Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Lead to Credit Card, Mortgage Delinquency
Georgetown University Medical Center

Media Contact Karen Teber, [email protected] (May 31, 2024) — In the years prior to an Alzheimer’s disease or other memory disorder diagnosis, credit scores begin to weaken and payment delinquency begins to increase, concludes new research led by Georgetown University. The findings show consistent deterioration in these financial outcomes over the quarters leading up to diagnosis.

Newswise: CoA’s Anderson Selected as 2024 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee
Released: 31-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
CoA’s Anderson Selected as 2024 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

Dr. John Anderson, W.H. Drury Professor of Ecology and Natural History at College of the Atlantic (COA) in Bar Harbor, ME, has been selected as the 2024 Council on Undergraduate Research – Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee.

   
Released: 31-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Team Finds New Potential Causes of Rare and Lethal Bone Cancer
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

A team of researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently published a genomic study that uncovered two classes of genetic causes for chordoma in children by conducting some genomic detective work.

Newswise: World No Tobacco Day:  Novel Tobacco Products Pose a Danger to Young People
Released: 31-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
World No Tobacco Day: Novel Tobacco Products Pose a Danger to Young People
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Despite initiatives around the world to reduce the use of tobacco products amongst young people, smoking is still prevalent in those aged 18 and under. On World No Tobacco Day May 31, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), is encouraging policy makers to take steps to prevent young people from taking up smoking.

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Released: 31-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
May Monthly Research Highlights Newsletter
Cedars-Sinai

A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news at Cedars-Sinai.

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Newswise: Researchers Identify a Genetic Cause of Intellectual Disability Affecting Tens of Thousands
28-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Researchers Identify a Genetic Cause of Intellectual Disability Affecting Tens of Thousands
Mount Sinai Health System

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations in a single gene, that affects tens of thousands of people worldwide. The work, published in the May 31 online issue of Nature Medicine [DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03085-5], was done in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Bristol, UK; KU Leuven, Belgium; and the NIHR BioResource, currently based at the University of Cambridge, UK. The findings will improve clinical diagnostic services for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Newswise: Research Reveals How Heavy Metal Singers Scream and Squeal
Released: 31-May-2024 10:45 AM EDT
Research Reveals How Heavy Metal Singers Scream and Squeal
University of Utah Health

Scientists captured, for the first time, the complex internal acrobatics that heavy metal singers perform in order to sing harsh vocals.

   
Newswise: Quantum Effects Make Electrons Superconduct while Standing Still
Released: 31-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Quantum Effects Make Electrons Superconduct while Standing Still
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Previous research found that twisted bilayer graphene is superconductive when the layers are rotated by 1.08 degrees. Electrons in parts of these materials move very slowly and should therefore not conduct electricity at all, much less display superconductivity. New research shows how the current theory of superconductivity, the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) theory, must be modified to fit the observations of twisted bilayer graphene.

Newswise: Vessel Strikes Drive Large Whale Strandings
Released: 31-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Vessel Strikes Drive Large Whale Strandings
Stony Brook University

Increased whale strandings on the east coast of the United States remain a concern for biologists and citizens alike. Why this increase has occurred over a number of years is still being debated.

Newswise: Transforming burn treatment: global consensus on second-degree wound care
Released: 31-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Transforming burn treatment: global consensus on second-degree wound care
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a significant development for medical professionals, a new consensus has been developed to enhance the treatment of second-degree burn wounds. This guideline offers a thorough and systematic method for addressing these frequently occurring injuries, advocating for a standardized approach to care.

Newswise: Different Microorganisms Have a Taste for Different Flavors of Ammonia
Released: 31-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Different Microorganisms Have a Taste for Different Flavors of Ammonia
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms (AOMs) use ammonia as an energy source while converting it to nitrite and play a pivotal role in the global nitrogen cycle. This study explored whether different AOM species preferred to use urea over ammonia. It found that some AOMs preferred urea while others used ammonia and urea simultaneously.

Newswise: 3D-printed grafts: a breakthrough in combating post-surgical thrombosis and aneurysm
Released: 31-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
3D-printed grafts: a breakthrough in combating post-surgical thrombosis and aneurysm
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study presents the development of 3D printed electrospun vascular grafts infused with tetramethylpyrazine (TMP), offering a potential solution to reduce thrombosis and restrain aneurysmal dilatation post-surgery. This innovation has potential implications for improving cardiovascular disease treatments.

   
Newswise: ETRI Develops 『City Traffic Brain』 to Resolve Traffic Congestion
Released: 31-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
ETRI Develops 『City Traffic Brain』 to Resolve Traffic Congestion
National Research Council of Science and Technology

ETRI researchers have announced the development of traffic signal optimization technology using Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has reduced average travel time for vehicles by more than 15%. This advancement paves the way for smoother urban traffic flow.

Released: 31-May-2024 8:15 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Experts Present Research at SLEEP 2024
Mount Sinai Health System

Sleep medicine experts available for interview on breaking and trending news about obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP, and more

Newswise: Fast Charging Electric Vehicles with Stable High-energy Density Lithium-ion Batteries
Released: 31-May-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Fast Charging Electric Vehicles with Stable High-energy Density Lithium-ion Batteries
National Research Council of Science and Technology

A research team at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) Battery Materials and Process Research Center, in cooperation with a Hanyang University team mentored by Professor Lee Jong-Won and a Kyunghee University team mentored by Professor Park Min-Sik, developed a core technology to ensure the charging/discharging stability and long-life of lithium-ion batteries under fast-charging conditions.

Released: 30-May-2024 7:05 PM EDT
AI model confirms vaccination is key to cutting COVID in prisons
University of South Australia

A team of scientists has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based transmission model that can predict prison infection rates with high accuracy. Incorporating real-world data from every facility in the NSW prison system, the new findings add weight to current theoretical models.

Released: 30-May-2024 6:05 PM EDT
Infants hear significantly more speech than music at home, UW study finds
University of Washington

A new University of Washington study, published May 21 in Developmental Science, is the first to compare the amount of music and speech that children hear in infancy. Results showed that infants hear more spoken language than music, with the gap widening as the babies get older.

   
Newswise: Chasing Down a Cellular ‘Short Circuit’
Released: 30-May-2024 6:05 PM EDT
Chasing Down a Cellular ‘Short Circuit’
University of California San Diego

A group of researchers at University of California San Diego has identified the cause of a “short-circuit” in cellular pathways, a discovery that sheds new light on the genesis of a number of human diseases and could lead to development of a wide array of new drugs.

Newswise: Study Reveals Worse Clinical Outcomes in Breast Cancer Patients Who Reported Higher Pain and Stress
Released: 30-May-2024 4:25 PM EDT
Study Reveals Worse Clinical Outcomes in Breast Cancer Patients Who Reported Higher Pain and Stress
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Secondary analyses of a phase 3 clinical trial have revealed that breast cancer patients who reported high levels of pain and stress were more likely than their study peers to experience worse invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) and worse overall survival (OS).

Newswise: Study Shows Polygenic Risk Score (PGS) Could Predict Breast Cancer Survival Outcomes
Released: 30-May-2024 4:00 PM EDT
Study Shows Polygenic Risk Score (PGS) Could Predict Breast Cancer Survival Outcomes
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Data from a large prospective cohort study reveal that a polygenic risk score has the potential to predict survival outcomes in patients with breast cancer.

Released: 30-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Promising New Treatment for Patients with HR+ HER-2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

New research from Yale Cancer Center reveals first-of-its-kind data from a phase I study in patients with hormone receptor positive HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. The results, which assess the safety and efficacy of a treatment known as PF-07248144, offer new hope for treating this aggressive type of breast cancer.

Newswise: Rising Syphilis Cases Prompt More Testing During Pregnancy
Released: 30-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Rising Syphilis Cases Prompt More Testing During Pregnancy
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Syphilis numbers are on the rise in Tennessee: In women, the number of cases has risen 311%, from 290 cases in 2017 to 1,191 in 2022.

Newswise: How community stress affects Black Americans’ mental health and wellbeing
Released: 30-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
How community stress affects Black Americans’ mental health and wellbeing
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Residential segregation is an example of the long history of structural racism in the United States. Black Americans are more likely to live in low-quality neighborhoods, which contributes to disparities in health outcomes.

Newswise: Study: Access to Targeted Lung Cancer Drug Is Cost-Prohibitive Globally
Released: 30-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Study: Access to Targeted Lung Cancer Drug Is Cost-Prohibitive Globally
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

A new study that examined the cost-effectiveness of durvalumab, a targeted immunotherapy for lung cancer, could help guide drug-pricing strategies to reduce financial burdens and increase the number of patients who benefit from treatment.

Released: 30-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Cognitive Science Researcher Establishes UC San Diego’s First Fellowship in the Field
University of California San Diego

Susan Chipman, a pioneer in the field of cognitive science, has pledged a $1 million planned gift to the University of California San Diego's Department of Cognitive Science. The Susan E.F. Chipman and Robert G. Fitzgerald Graduate Fellowship Fund in Cognitive Science is the first of its kind in the UC San Diego department, which was the world's first department established in cognitive science.

Released: 30-May-2024 2:00 PM EDT
Migraine surgery reduces headache days, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

For patients with chronic migraine, nerve decompression surgery effectively reduces the number of headache days – the outcome measure preferred by neurologists – along with other measures including the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks, reports a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Newswise: Utah FORGE achieves crucial geothermal milestone
Released: 30-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Utah FORGE achieves crucial geothermal milestone
University of Utah

A major University of Utah-led geothermal research project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), achieved a critical breakthrough in April after hydraulically stimulating and circulating water through heated rock formations a mile and a half beneath its drill site in the Utah desert and bringing hot water to the surface.

Newswise: A nanomaterial one-two punch quickly heals wounds in diabetic animal model
Released: 30-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
A nanomaterial one-two punch quickly heals wounds in diabetic animal model
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

Wounds that are superficial for some can be life-threatening for others. With diabetic wounds, healing can be slow, particularly in the feet, increasing the tissue’s susceptibility to infection. Foot ulcers and other diabetic foot complications have similar mortality rates to some cancers, yet progress toward improved treatments has plateaued.

Newswise: UW–Madison scientists develop most sensitive way to observe single molecules
Released: 30-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
UW–Madison scientists develop most sensitive way to observe single molecules
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the most sensitive method yet for detecting and profiling a single molecule — unlocking a new tool that holds potential for better understanding how the building blocks of matter interact with each other.

Released: 30-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Showcases Groundbreaking Discoveries in Sleep Medicine at SLEEP 2024
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

The studies underscore the critical role of environmental, social, and cultural factors in shaping sleep outcomes and highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions.

Newswise: Tiny Worm Helps Uncover Long-lasting Prenatal Effects from Amphetamines
Released: 30-May-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Tiny Worm Helps Uncover Long-lasting Prenatal Effects from Amphetamines
Florida Atlantic University

During pregnancy, the effects of therapeutical doses of amphetamine have been investigated on birth outcomes in humans. However, a thorough investigation of the mechanisms underlying the long-term effects of embryonal exposure to addictive doses of amphetamine remains largely unexplored.

Newswise: New AI tool may help detect early signs of dementia
Released: 30-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
New AI tool may help detect early signs of dementia
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A novel speech analysis tool that uses artificial intelligence successfully detected mild cognitive impairment and dementia in a Spanish-speaking population, according to research led by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The study, published in Frontiers in Neurology, provides preliminary support for the algorithm as an early screening tool that may help identify patients at risk of developing dementia.

Released: 30-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Cause of common type of heart failure may differ for women and men
UC Davis Health

A new mouse study of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) found sex differences at the cellular level. The findings could have implications for how HFpEF is treated in women compared to men.

Released: 30-May-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Active surveillance shown to be an effective management strategy for prostate cancer patients
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Researchers from Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found that active surveillance for prostate cancer patients with a low risk of progression is an effective alternative to immediate surgery or radiation to manage the disease.

Newswise: Food Safety and Quality Review Summarizes Sustainable Seafood Preservation Techniques to Minimize Wastes and Losses
Released: 30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Food Safety and Quality Review Summarizes Sustainable Seafood Preservation Techniques to Minimize Wastes and Losses
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Seafood is widely savored worldwide and a staple in many regions. However, the seafood processing industry struggles with significant waste generation, causing financial and socioecological issues. A Food Safety and Quality review describes emerging chemical and physical preservation techniques that can overcome the challenges associated with conventional preservation approaches. The review highlights innovative techniques which can significantly improve the shelf life of seafood and retain their sensory attributes, in an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective manner.

Released: 30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Nanoscale engineering brings light-twisting materials to more extreme settings
University of Michigan

Imaging the hot turbulence of aircraft propulsion systems may now be possible with sturdy sheets of composite materials that twist light beams, according to research led by the University of Michigan and Air Force Research Laboratory.

Released: 30-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural waste
University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago engineers have helped design a new method to make hydrogen gas from water using only solar power and agricultural waste such as manure or husks. The method reduces the energy needed to extract hydrogen from water by 600%, creating new opportunities for sustainable, climate-friendly chemical production.

Newswise: Undergraduate research program boosts retention, especially for marginalized populations
Released: 30-May-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Undergraduate research program boosts retention, especially for marginalized populations
West Virginia University

A faculty-mentored undergraduate research program at West Virginia University has led to higher student retention rates than institutional averages, according to a new study. Additionally, data revealed higher retention rates for participants from historically marginalized populations.

Released: 30-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Loughborough University and PFA publish findings from research study into Snus use in professional soccer
Loughborough University

Findings from a first-of-its kind study into Snus use in professional soccer have been published by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and Loughborough University.

     
Released: 30-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
New research platform assesses brain cancer mutations during surgery
Mayo Clinic

Brain cancer is difficult to treat when it starts growing, and a prevalent type, known as a glioma, has a poor five-year survival rate.

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Released: 30-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Two New Studies Challenge Widely Held Beliefs and Published Research on Women in the Workplace
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Justin Frake, assistant professor of strategy, is interested in cause-and-effect relationships in real-world data and the hidden dynamics that shape workplace behavior and equality—or inequality.

   
23-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Violence, aggression against educators grew post-pandemic
American Psychological Association (APA)

While threats and violence against pre-K to 12th-grade teachers and other school personnel in the United States declined during the pandemic, after the restrictions were lifted, incidents rebounded to levels equal to or exceeding those prior to the pandemic, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 30-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
علماء مايو كلينك يبتكرون اختبارات مسحات منزلية لسرطان بطانة الرحم والمبيضين
Mayo Clinic

روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا - يحسِّن الاكتشاف المبكر من نتائج علاج سرطانات بطانة الرحم والمبيضين، إلا إنه في كثير من الأحيان تشخص النساء في مراحل متأخرة من هذه الأمراض. وبخلاف العديد من أنواع السرطان الأخرى، لا توجد فحوصات قياسية للكشف المبكر عن سرطانات بطانة الرحم والمبيضين. ومن المتوقع ارتفاع معدل الإصابة بسرطان بطانة الرحم، مدفوعًا بعوامل بيئية، والسُمنة، والسكري.

Released: 30-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Cientistas da Mayo desenvolvem teste caseiro com swab para cânceres de endométrio e de ovário
Mayo Clinic

A detecção precoce ajuda nos resultados do tratamento para os cânceres de endométrio e de ovário, mas muitas vezes as mulheres são diagnosticadas em fases avançadas dessas doenças. Ao contrário de muitos outros tipos de câncer, não existem exames padrões para a detecção precoce dos cânceres de endométrio e de ovário. É esperado que a taxa de incidência de câncer de endométrio aumente, impulsionada por fatores ambientais, de obesidade e diabetes.

Released: 30-May-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Científicos de Mayo desarrollan pruebas caseras con hisopo para cánceres de endometrio y ovario
Mayo Clinic

La detección temprana ayuda en los resultados del tratamiento para los cánceres de endometrio y ovario, pero a menudo las mujeres son diagnosticadas en etapas avanzadas de estas enfermedades. A diferencia de muchos otros tipos de cáncer, no existen pruebas estándar para la detección temprana de los cánceres de endometrio y ovario. Se espera que aumente la tasa de incidencia de cáncer de endometrio, impulsada por factores ambientales, de obesidad y diabetes.



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