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Two prominent ophthalmologists join the TGF Board.

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Sexual violence prevention programs effectively change ideas and beliefs that underscore assaults, but show no evidence of reducing their actual occurrence, a new analysis shows.

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Breakthrough one-time cancer treatment option for select patients with metastatic melanoma and solid tumors now offered at UC San Diego Health.

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A new poll of voters in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, often considered battleground states, highlights the partisan divide on important issues and on the legal case against former U.S. President Donald Trump.

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University of Illinois researcher Kyle Smith, along with doctoral students Md Habibur Rahman and Vu Do, master’s student Colby Warden, and recent graduate Irwin Loud IV (MSME 2023), have published their new manifold design theory (patent pending) in Physics of Fluids. Their paper, “A Compact, Low-Pressure Manifold with Uniform Flow at Low Reynolds Number,” was also selected by the journal’s editors as a featured article.

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Two genes working in tandem play a critical role in shaping the identity and behavior of prostate cancer cells and their response to treatment, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. The findings, published in Cancer Discovery, offer crucial insights into how cancer cells evade the current standard-of-care treatments and provide a potential target for the development of novel prostate cancer therapies.

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Deep brain stimulation procedures use electrical pulses to disrupt tiny portions of the brain and halt epileptic seizures or disease-related tremor. The therapy is invaluable, but the basic technology has not advanced in decades.

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Wistar scientists have built upon BTE technology to develop new and improved recombinant and synthetic DNA versions of therapeutic antibodies that target CA9, called Persistent Multivalent T Cell Engager (CA9-PMTE), that shows promise in pre-clinical models as a potent, long-lasting treatment against ccRCC.

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A team of Ochsner Health cardiologists recently published an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Cardiology comparing two treatment strategies for patients with atrial fibrillation and obesity.

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The only medical school in South Georgia graduated its second class of doctors in May.

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RadiologyInfo.org, a leading source of medical imaging information for the general public, has introduced a new series of articles and videos to help patients understand their radiology exam reports.

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In Review of Scientific Instruments, researchers from the University at Buffalo develop a tool for measuring the viscosity of lava that could increase our understanding of molten rock as well as better improve models of its movement, giving authorities crucial guidance for keeping people safe.

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According to preliminary data from a multi-institution Phase III trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) achieved similar clinical outcomes and offered significant patient benefits when compared to traditional intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) as part of chemoradiation treatment for patients with oropharyngeal (head and neck) cancer.

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A task force at Argonne National Laboratory is defining new standards for the user experience at electric vehicle charging stations.

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Thousands of American teens and their families are helping scientists learn more about the growth and development of the brain and its impacts on behavior, mental health and much more, through a national study called ABCD that also includes thousands of other young people nationwide.

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Long-necked herbivorous dinosaurs, known as sauropodomorphs, a group of mainly bipedal dinosaurs that lived some 210 million years ago in the Late Triassic, provide a common image of the age of dinosaurs in the minds of people. Now a completely new sauropodomorph species has been identified in Zimbabwe. The discovery is only the fourth dinosaur species discovered in Zimbabwe.

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Have you ever wished you could understand what your dog is trying to say to you? University of Michigan researchers are exploring the possibilities of AI, developing tools that can identify whether a dog's bark conveys playfulness or aggression.

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In a paper forthcoming in the Journal of Finance, professors at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, studied firm-level exposures to hurricanes over a 24-year period to better understand how extreme weather events impact performance in financial markets as measured by option and stock prices. They found that investors historically underreacted to the volatility arising from hurricanes and didn’t efficiently update their expectations about it, based on information available in real time.

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Southland RISE, a collaborative between the trauma recovery programs of the University of Chicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care, is providing $150,000 of funding to 19 programs that will reach as many as 8,500 community members.

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The Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health announces its eighth cohort of Bloomberg Fellows, comprised of 60 individuals from 47 collaborating organizations and 19 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.

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UCLA Health dermatologist Caroline Opene, MD treats patients of all skin tones, but as director of the UCLA Health Skin of Color clinic, she has special expertise in treating skin of color. Below are some of the topics she is often asked about. To interview her on these or related topics, including lack of ranges of skin tones in clinical studies and textbooks, contact Simi Singer at [email protected], 310.435.9435

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Circadian clocks, which drive circadian rhythms, are entwined with many essential systems in living things including plants, fungi, insects, and even humans. Because of this, disruptions to our circadian clocks are linked to higher disease rates in humans, including certain cancers and autoimmune diseases. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Jennifer Hurley, Ph.D., Richard Baruch M.D. Career Development Chair and Associate Department Head of Biological Sciences, has dedicated her career to understanding the mechanisms that allow our circadian clocks to keep time.

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The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University has named Timothy Holtz, global health epidemiologist, researcher, and board-certified physician in both preventive and internal medicine, as the newly appointed chair and director of the Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness. He will also serve as a Professor of Global Health starting July 1, 2024.

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Drug-involved infant deaths more than doubled (120% increase) from 2018 to 2022, with the greatest proportion of deaths in 2021 (25.8%). The most prevalent underlying causes of death included assault (homicide) by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (35.6%).

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In a triumph for precision agriculture, researchers have pinpointed a tomato exocarp-specific promoter, unlocking the potential for tailored genetic enhancements. This innovation promises to bolster the fruit's visual appeal, fortify it against environmental stressors, and significantly prolong its shelf life.

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The utilization of Satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology is being employed to unveil concealed archaeological features and safeguard heritage sites. The research highlights the significant potential of SAR in detecting buried structures, monitoring environmental threats, and assessing post-disaster impacts. This study showcases various use-cases, including ancient cities and natural reserves across Italy, China, and Russia, demonstrating the versatility and advanced capabilities of SAR in archaeological prospection and heritage conservation.

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A team of palaeontologists has discovered a fossil of a gigantic flying reptile from the Jurassic period with an estimated wingspan of more than three metres - making it one of the largest pterosaurs ever found from that era.

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A new study has developed a two-level satellite timing system using a sparse sampling Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) algorithm. This innovative approach significantly boosts the autonomous time-keeping capabilities of next-generation navigation satellites, ensuring more stable and precise space-based time scales. The research addresses critical challenges in satellite navigation by improving long-term clock error predictions.

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A new study has uncovered the potential of Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry (GNSS-R) for monitoring Earth’s surface changes with unprecedented precision. The research delves into the use of GNSS-R for detecting Earth's surface characteristics, offering a game-changing approach for environmental monitoring and target detection.

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A recent review focuses on the development and optimization of thermal management technologies (TMTs) for spacecraft electronics. These technologies address the challenges of heat acquisition, transport, and rejection in the harsh space environment. The review aims to guide future spacecraft thermal management systems, ensuring the reliability and performance of space missions.

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We are delighted to share with you a new issue of HKIAS e-newsletter which aims to keep you connected, engaged, and well-informed about the latest updates and developments of HKIAS.

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The underdiagnosis of dementia, especially among Black and Hispanic patients, is a long-standing challenge in medicine.

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Declining snowfall is changing the seasonal patterns of streamflow throughout the Northern hemisphere boosting chances of water shortages in the summer, scientists have found.

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Scientists from the National University of Singapore have developed innovative aerogels for radiative cooling and electromagnetic waves absorption. Using plastic waste, the team engineered thin-film aerogels that function as thermal insulators and radiative coolers. These aerogels can be applied to the roofs of buildings to reduce indoor temperatures.

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Researchers have discovered sustained hunting by humans prevented the woolly rhinoceros from accessing favourable habitats as Earth warmed following the Last Ice Age.

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New research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) and Curtin University finds that up to 36% of young people leaving foster homes in Australia wind up homeless – compared to less than 10% of the general youth population.