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Newswise: Meet the INL experts supporting TerraPower’s advanced reactor development
Released: 6-Mar-2023 11:50 AM EST
Meet the INL experts supporting TerraPower’s advanced reactor development
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

The city of Kemmerer, Wyoming, home to a coal-fired power plant that is slated for retirement in 2025, has found itself in the spotlight as the center of a new kind of clean energy project.

Released: 3-Mar-2023 12:30 PM EST
Netflix password sharing outrage can be explained by behavioral economics, says expert
Virginia Tech

By the end of March, Netflix plans to crack down on password sharing for U.S. subscribers. This announcement has been met by surprise, outrage, and confusion as consumers ponder how their Netflix accounts will be affected. Jadrian Wooten, a professor of economics at Virginia Tech, provides his perspective on the issue.

Newswise: As allergy season approaches, UTSW physician offers tips on treatment, prevention
Released: 2-Mar-2023 1:05 PM EST
As allergy season approaches, UTSW physician offers tips on treatment, prevention
UT Southwestern Medical Center

It’s almost that dreaded time of year, when spring and summer allergies can make life miserable for many. Ashley Agan, M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, said steps can be taken to control symptoms and prevent infections.

Newswise: UK HealthCare neurologist working to improve access to MS treatments
Released: 2-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
UK HealthCare neurologist working to improve access to MS treatments
University of Kentucky

Together with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) experts, biostatisticians and clinicians from across the globe, a UK HealthCare neurologist has helped compile an essential list of MS medications for patients in resource-poor settings. Jagannadha “Jay” Avasarala, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Comprehensive Care Center for MS and Neuroimmunology at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, currently serves as a panel member of the Multiple Sclerosis International Foundation (MSIF) and previously served as chair of the American Academy of Neurology (2020-22).

Newswise: ACC Scientific Session 2023 to Feature Smidt Heart Institute Experts
Released: 28-Feb-2023 10:50 AM EST
ACC Scientific Session 2023 to Feature Smidt Heart Institute Experts
Cedars-Sinai

Experts from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, California’s premier cardiology and heart surgery provider, will present innovative research findings and lead discussions on the latest high-impact medical breakthroughs during the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session & Expo March 4-6 in New Orleans.

Released: 28-Feb-2023 10:05 AM EST
Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert: Artificial intelligence improves colonoscopy accuracy
Mayo Clinic

James East, M.D., spends his days skillfully examining people’s colons, searching for and snaring away suspicious polyps that might one day turn into cancer. A gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, he says the ability to identify cancer risks and eliminate them on the spot during a colonoscopy is one of the most satisfying parts of his chosen profession.

Released: 28-Feb-2023 9:00 AM EST
Providing Lifesaving Dialysis for Small Babies
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

New technology is allowing Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to provide continuous renal replacement therapy to babies as small as 5 pounds. Providing kidney dialysis to small and fragile babies has long been challenging—with most dialysis machines designed for adults. But now, a new system made especially for babies is allowing Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to provide this lifesaving therapy to infants.

Released: 28-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Experto de Mayo Clinic Healthcare: la inteligencia artificial mejora la precisión de la colonoscopia
Mayo Clinic

El Dr. James East dedica su tiempo a examinar con destreza el colon de las personas para buscar y detectar pólipos sospechosos que podrían transformarse en algún momento en cáncer. Este gastroenterólogo de Mayo Clinic Healthcare en Londres afirma que la capacidad de identificar riesgos de cáncer y de eliminarlos de inmediato durante una colonoscopia es una de las partes más gratificantes de la profesión que eligió.

Released: 28-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Especialista da Mayo Clinic Healthcare: a inteligência artificial melhora a precisão da colonoscopia
Mayo Clinic

O Dr. James East passa os seus dias examinando com habilidade o cólon das pessoas, procurando e extraindo pólipos suspeitos que um dia poderiam se transformar em câncer. Gastroenterologista da Mayo Clinic Healthcare em Londres, ele diz que a capacidade de identificar os riscos do câncer e eliminá-los diretamente no local durante a colonoscopia é uma das partes mais satisfatórias da profissão que ele escolheu.

Released: 27-Feb-2023 8:05 AM EST
Child Sex Trafficking and Enhancing Georgia Responses
University of Georgia

Wilbanks CEASE Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington is a child welfare law specialist certified by the National Association of Counsel for Children. Hetherington provides legal consulting services to attorneys and advocates nationwide on matters involving child welfare law, child sexual abuse and CSEC.

Newswise: UC San Diego Expert on Violence Assesses Police Brutality and Mass Shootings in America
Released: 23-Feb-2023 2:15 PM EST
UC San Diego Expert on Violence Assesses Police Brutality and Mass Shootings in America
University of California San Diego

Tage Rai is a psychologist and assistant professor of management at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management who studies ethics and violence. He co-authored the book "Virtuous Violence" outlining research which finds that most acts of violence are driven by moral motives on the part of perpetrators. That is, perpetrators believe they are doing the right thing when they hurt and kill their victims. In this Q&A, Rai, who teaches negotiation at the Rady School, addresses dual crises impacting America—police brutality and gun violence—and what can be done to prevent them.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 1:35 PM EST
Is South Africa Taking a Financial Risk by Conducting Naval Exercises with Russia?
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

UMD Smith's Lemma Senbet, an advisor to the G20 Compact with Africa, describes the impetus and economic implications of South Africa joining a 10-day naval exercise with Russia and China.

   
Released: 23-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Un experto del Sistema de Salud de Mayo Clinic comparte 10 consejos para el entrenamiento con peso para principiantes
Mayo Clinic

Hace unos años, se consideraba que el levantamiento con peso estaba reservado solo para fisicoculturistas y deportistas. Sin embargo, se han investigado considerablemente los beneficios médicos de levantar pesas. Tener huesos y músculos más fuertes es beneficioso para todas las personas. Piense en incorporar el entrenamiento con peso a su rutina, más allá de su edad, capacidad o nivel de aptitud física.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
خبير نظام مايو كلينك الصحي يشارك 10 نصائح حول تمارين رفع الأثقال للمبتدئين
Mayo Clinic

لاكروس، ولاية ويسكونسن — منذ سنوات، كان يُعتقد بأن رفع الأثقال يقتصر فقط على لاعبي كمال الأجسام والرياضيين. على الرغم من وجود أبحاث هامة حول الفوائد الطبية لرفع الأثقال. حيث يستفيد الجميع من التمتع بعظام وعضلات قوية. لذا، عليك بالتخطيط لإدراج تمارين رفع الأثقال في روتينك، بصرف النظر عن عمرك أو قدراتك أو مستوى لياقتك البدنية.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Especialista do Sistema de Saúde da Mayo Clinic compartilha 10 dicas de musculação para iniciantes
Mayo Clinic

Anos atrás, acreditava-se que o levantamento de peso era reservado apenas para fisiculturistas e atletas. No entanto, muitas pesquisas significativas foram realizadas sobre os benefícios médicos da musculação. Ossos e músculos mais fortes são benéficos para todas as pessoas. Pense em incorporar a musculação em sua rotina, independentemente da sua idade, habilidade ou nível de condicionamento físico.

Newswise: Do the math: ChatGPT sometimes can't, expert says.
Released: 21-Feb-2023 5:05 PM EST
Do the math: ChatGPT sometimes can't, expert says.
Arizona State University (ASU)

ASU Associate Professor Paulo Shakarian details results of a study in which he tested ChatGPT on 1,000 mathematical word problems. He's not sold on its reasoning ability.

Newswise: Bridging a Neonate With a Single Ventricle to Heart Transplant
Released: 21-Feb-2023 2:05 PM EST
Bridging a Neonate With a Single Ventricle to Heart Transplant
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

In a rare and high-risk procedure, a 1-month-old baby became the first patient with single-ventricle heart disease to receive a ventricular assist device (VAD) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Newswise: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Leads Nation in Liver Transplants Performed at Pediatric Center
Released: 17-Feb-2023 8:05 AM EST
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Leads Nation in Liver Transplants Performed at Pediatric Center
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Living donation and significantly lower wait times helped the program to perform 35 liver transplants in 2022. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles leads the nation in liver transplants performed at a pediatric center, according to new data released from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN), which oversees organ transplants in the U.

Newswise:Video Embedded how-to-get-the-best-results-from-fillers
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Released: 16-Feb-2023 10:05 AM EST
How to get the best results from fillers
American Academy of Dermatology

When we’re young, our skin is soft, supple, and well hydrated, but as we age, our skin slowly loses its youthful characteristics, which can leave some people looking for a way to regain their younger-looking skin. If you’re interested in adding more fullness to your skin, then fillers may be for you.



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