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Released: 18-Feb-2019 1:05 PM EST
Argonne expertise contributes to the foundation for future electron-ion collider
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists from U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national laboratories and a number of top U.S. research universities are proposing to build, within the next decade, an electron ion collider that will provide scientists with one of the best in-depth views of the interior of atomic nuclei.

Released: 18-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
Study Finds Low Statin Use Among Kidney DiseasePatients at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Loyola Medicine

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in kidney disease patients who are not on dialysis. But a new study finds that statins are used by only 21.8 percent such patients who do not already have cardiovascular disease or diabetes or have not been diagnosed with high cholesterol.

Released: 18-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
American Pain Society Scientific Meeting, April 3-6, Milwaukee
American Pain Society

Unique opportunity to cover the latest clinical and scientific discoveries concerned with solving the opioids epidemic and developing effective alternative therapies.

Released: 18-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
American Society of Anesthesiologists Named a National Best and Brightest Company to Work For® Second Year in a Row
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) announced that for a second year, it has been named a winner in the 2018 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation. The honor identifies companies that deliver exceptional human resource practices and an impressive commitment to their employees.

15-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
DOE launches its first lithium-ion battery recycling R&D center: ReCell
Argonne National Laboratory

The launch of the Energy Department’s first lithium-ion battery recycling center, called the ReCell Center, will help the United States grow a globally competitive recycling industry and reduce our reliance on foreign sources of battery materials.

Released: 15-Feb-2019 9:40 AM EST
American Pain Society Scientific Meeting, April 3-6, Milwaukee
American Pain Society

Plenary sessions and panel symposia during the APS conference will dwell on new research to discover safer pain medications and on promising non-pharmaceutical interventions for chronic pain. Speakers will share emerging science and how it translates to clinical practice. Officials from the National Institutes of Health will provide updates on the NIH HEAL Initiative (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) and its potential to significantly advance pain science.

Released: 14-Feb-2019 5:05 PM EST
Argonne researchers probe origins of Universe in NASA Spectral Sky Map Mission
Argonne National Laboratory

NASA has selected SPHEREx as its next Medium-Class Explorer Mission, for launch in 2023. The SPHEREx team includes scientists from the Computational Science and High Energy Physics divisions at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory.

Released: 13-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
Newly isolated human gut bacterium reveals possible connection to depression
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers have established a correlation between depression and a group of neurotransmitter-producing bacteria found in the human gut.

Released: 13-Feb-2019 3:05 AM EST
Two New Psoriasis Guidelines Address Comorbidities, Biologic Treatment
American Academy of Dermatology

The American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation's two new psoriasis guidelines, which address comorbidities and biologics, were published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology on Feb. 13.

Released: 12-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
New Mexico Proposed Legislation Jeopardizes Safety of Patients Bill Would Replace Physicians with Nurses for Anesthesia Care
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists (NMSA) strongly oppose SB 222, which will remove physician involvement from anesthesia care in New Mexico and authorize nurse anesthetists to replace physician anesthesiologists.

Released: 12-Feb-2019 8:05 AM EST
How to trim your nails
American Academy of Dermatology

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology are advising the public about a simple yet important self-care routine: nail grooming. Not only do short, well-manicured nails look great, they say, they are also less likely to harbor dirt and bacteria, which can lead to an infection. In addition, the right nail clipping technique can help prevent common issues like hangnails and ingrown toenails.

Released: 12-Feb-2019 8:00 AM EST
Boy Scout Motto – Be Prepared – Works for Parents of Campers with Allergies and Asthma
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Sending kids with allergies and asthma off to summer camp takes an extra dose of planning.

Released: 11-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
Researchers use X-rays to understand the flaws of battery fast charging
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne researchers used the laboratory’s Advanced Photon Source to image a battery as it was quickly charged and discharged, allowing for the observation of lithium plating behavior that can inhibit the battery’s long-term function.

Released: 8-Feb-2019 1:40 PM EST
Argonne’s Innovative Community Software Is on Weather Scientists’ Radar
Argonne National Laboratory

After 4 years, and with contributions from 34 individual editors, the Python-ARM Radar Toolkit (Py-ART) is now a staple in radar science, illustrating the power of community software.

Released: 7-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
Dominican University Receives Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships for Undergraduate Women Pursuing Sciences
Dominican University

Clare Boothe Luce funding will support four two-year, full-ride scholarships for undergraduate women pursuing majors in chemistry, mathematics and computer science.

Released: 6-Feb-2019 6:05 PM EST
Heart Attack Patients Receive Super Fast Treatment
Loyola Medicine

At Loyola Medicine, it takes a median of just 54 minutes from the time a paramedic first contacts a heart attack patient until the patient is brought to Loyola and an emergency balloon angioplasty is performed. This is among the shortest medical contact-to-balloon times in the country.



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