Tick Safety Tips from Lyme Disease Experts at Tufts
Tufts UniversityWarm weather means tick season. Faculty at the School of Medicine and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine share tips for staying healthy outdoors.
Warm weather means tick season. Faculty at the School of Medicine and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine share tips for staying healthy outdoors.
Anyone newly diagnosed with Crohn’s disease probably has some anxiety about having a chronic ailment for which there’s no cure. A Penn State Health doctor talks about how treatments and medication offer reason for hope.
Advances in early detection and treatment of retinal diseases made possible by retina specialists can preserve sight and virtually eliminate vision loss from conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment.
Throughout the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, taking place May 6-9 in Los Angeles, experts from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai will be available to discuss advances and innovations in cardiothoracic surgery.
A researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology is looking to solve the problems of tomorrow by using chemistry from the distant past.
Vallia Antoniou, an assistant professor of practice in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech, has been awarded observing time on the powerful Chandra X-Ray Telescope to explore some of the deepest recesses of the universe.
Hundreds of villagers who live in the shadow of the Western Hemisphere’s deadliest volcano, Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz, have been on edge for nearly a month ever since the 17,000-foot-tall mountain started spewing plumes of ash and steam high into the atmosphere, indicating that an eruption could be imminent.
Experts from the Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center and Smidt Heart Institute are available for interviews about transplantation, immunology and organ donation in April, Donate Life Month, and throughout the year.
Finance professor Albert “Pete” Kyle describes how the SVB-fueled banking crisis has created the conditions for a severe recession rather than the mild recession that Federal Reserve economists have predicted.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine experts explain why it's so common to experience tooth sensitivity and share tips on how to prevent and treat tooth sensitivity.
Cedars-Sinai geriatrics experts will present their latest advances in research and care at the annual scientific meeting of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) in Long Beach, California, May 4-6.
Rutgers issues recommendations for detection of neurologic Lyme disease by rheumatologists
Zhejia Ling, assistant accounting professor at Cal State Fullerton, based on her research, believes that a company CEO who is involved in pro-social responsibility has a greater chance of making beneficial corporate decisions and being better leaders.
UCSF Health’s surgical oncology team is a Bay Area leader in an innovative chemotherapy infusion pump used to treat patients with widely metastatic colorectal and bile duct cancers that have spread to the liver and are no longer considered operable.
Drowning can be silent, insidious and often preventable. Learn how to keep your kids safe in and around water.
Experts from the Department of Urology at Cedars-Sinai will present innovative research findings and lead discussions on the latest medical breakthroughs during the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting April 28-May 1 in Chicago.
Physicist Emily Mace will share her science journey and an interactive presentation about her current research with middle school and high school students from across the country at the National Science Bowl.
While rheumatic diseases typically affect the joints, muscles, or ligaments, the first signs of a problem may appear on the skin. A UT Southwestern physician who specializes in rheumatology says it’s essential to know what to look for.
A vice president of Chevron with a petroleum engineering degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology is highly involved with her alma mater, as well as the nonprofit organization she founded, to help instill sustainable practices into daily life.
Jeffrey M. Berry, Tufts political science professor and author, is interviewed about the implications of the Fox News - Dominion settlement and its likely impacts on Fox's business model and coverage of future elections.
By 2030, more than 30% of family businesses in the U.S. will lose their aging leaders to retirement, or death. Many of those leaders don’t have a strategy for letting go of their business, turning it over to a successor, or selling it. While it is rare for an incumbent leader to die while in office, it is difficult for them to face their mortality.
A set of executive actions by the Biden-Harris administration include directives to reduce childcare and long-term care costs, improving access to home-based care for veterans, addressing care workers’ rights and expanding support for family caregivers, among others.
A doença arterial coronariana é uma forma comum de doença cardíaca em todo o mundo.
Two University of Washington researchers are using very different methods to investigate the issue of marine microplastics. For Earth Day, UW News asked them to discuss their research.
Oncology Nurses from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey share more on enhancing education for the care of patients with insulinoma, which will be presented as a poster at the ONS Annual Congress in San Antonio, Texas.
Cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai are available to discuss the latest advances in research, clinical care and surgery throughout the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) Scientific Sessions 2023, taking place April 19-22 in Denver.
Susan Hedayati, M.D., Director of Clinical and Population Health Research in Nephrology at UT Southwestern, has spent a career investigating the links between kidney disease and depression and developing methods to improve care from a patient-centric perspective for those with chronic kidney disease.
April 13, 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel, “Casino Royale.” The book, which introduced the world to the suave, sophisticated and daring British secret agent, became an instant classic and paved the way for a franchise that has since become one of the most successful in history.
Cedars-Sinai Cancer oncologists and researchers are available to comment on late-breaking topics and research throughout the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023, happening April 14-19 in Orlando.
Bryan Mann, clinical associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, is working with University of Miami student-athletes to maximize their ability to perform.
Case Western Reserve University law professor examines legal grey area when semi-autonomous vehicles are involved in accidents
Beth Trammell, a licensed psychologist and associate professor of psychology at Indiana University East, explains how parents can talk to their kids about school shootings.
It has never been more challenging to be a teenager, says Michelle Escovedo, MD.
Argonne National Laboratory draws on strengths of principal materials scientist Xuan Zhang to develop unique facilities and research capabilities.
Experts from the University of Delaware's Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship suggest five financial skills everyone needs to learn about and use. The experts said teaching these skills can help build responsible, financially secure citizens.
About 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that ranks second to Alzheimer’s among the most common neurodegenerative diseases. While many tend to associate Parkinson’s with hand tremors, it can cause a broad range of symptoms, affecting both motor and nonmotor functions.
Shane Kronstedt’s experience in battle inspired his medical school research on genital and urologic injuries.
At age 17, Sara Kathryn Smith began an unexpected, personal health journey — a journey that would alter the course of her life and career and, ultimately, provide her a unique set of experiences to help others as a medical professional. Today, Smith serves as the medical director for pediatric liver transplantation at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. But years ago, she was a liver transplant patient herself.
Given the recent news regarding tickborne illnesses, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine recently posed a question about a mild winter and if that would result in an increase of ticks in the spring. A pair of Cummings School experts shared their advice.
After a school shooting like the one that occurred in Nashville, parents may find themselves trying to navigate difficult conversations with their children. What to say is just as important as what not to say, according to experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Children are naturally curious and may have questions, or they may be worried about their own safety.
New, unusual-looking growths or changing spots on your skin are important indicators that it is time to see a dermatologist, says Sofia Chaudhry, M.D., associate professor of dermatology at Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine.
Tammy Chung, director of the Center for Population Behavioral Health at Rutgers Institute for Health, explains cannabis use disorder and the challenges of diagnosing the disorder in the context of cannabis used for therapeutic purposes.
Taylor Swift has been a longtime ally and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community--a fact she makes clear in her hit song, "You Need to Calm Down."
Skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. For the 7.5 million Americans1 living with psoriasis, itch can be the most bothersome part of their condition because it can make it difficult to sleep and hard to concentrate, as well as affect other aspects of their quality of life.
Rising temperatures and higher CO₂ levels are fueling longer and more intense pollen seasons, negatively impacting the health of those with allergies. A medical expert and public health scientist both offer strategies to fight back.
An investigational molecule has been shown to improve kidney function in people with one form of chronic kidney disease in a small phase 2 clinical trial. Martin Pollak, MD, discusses the journey from research question to potential cure.
Much of a child’s development owes to the cute little satellite dishes attached to the sides of their noggin. A Penn State Health expert discusses the first steps you take to understand your child’s ability to hear.
Cedars-Sinai Cancer experts in the fields of pancreatic, gastrointestinal, skin and breast surgical oncology are available to share research findings and comment on the latest news coming out of the Society of Surgical Oncology 2023 International Conference on Surgical Cancer Care March 22-25 in Boston.
When the full-scale war in Ukraine began, anti-seizure medication supplies disappeared and some families left the country for safety. How has the past year affected people with epilepsy in Ukraine and their families, as well as the physicians who care for them?
UNLV law professor Frank Rudy Cooper on the psychological impact of repeated exposure to videos of violent and deadly police encounters that increasingly circulate online; the role that slavery and societal norms surrounding masculinity play into them; and police reforms that might be in the works.