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Released: 16-Jun-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Leading Experts, Officials to Discuss Threats and Solutions for Clean Water
Stony Brook University

A full day of dialogue and scientific presentations by national experts concerning problems and solutions associated with wastewater, nitrogen pollution, PFAS forever chemicals, treatment of drinking water, next generation clean water technologies and other topics will take place during the Clean Water Symposium.

Newswise: Helping Others Breaks the Isolation and Fatigue of Pandemic Times
Released: 19-Nov-2021 4:05 PM EST
Helping Others Breaks the Isolation and Fatigue of Pandemic Times
Stony Brook University

We have heard the message that giving is good for us, adds to our well-being and health, and our understanding of gratitude. Bioethicist, author and Stony Brook University Professor Stephen Post, PhD, heightens this message as we embark on the second holiday season during the Covid-19 pandemic.

   
Released: 22-Feb-2021 2:10 PM EST
Seeking History of Life on Mars: 2020 Perseverance Rover Experts Available
Stony Brook University

The new era of space exploration features two Stony Brook University faculty members as part of the development of NASA’s Mars2020 Perseverance rover that recently landed. Distinguished Professor Scott McLennan and Associate Professor Joel Hurowitz worked on the PIXL (Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry) that is attached to the arm of the rover. Professor Hurowitz also serves as the deputy principal investigator for the PIXL and is part of the scientific leadership of the mission.

Released: 14-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Holiday Safety Tips from Stony Brook Experts to Ensure the Season Stays Merry and Bright
Stony Brook University

The hustle and bustle that comes with the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ can unfortunately lead many to disregard of important safety precautions.

Released: 17-Oct-2016 5:05 PM EDT
Gearing Up for Flu Season: Prevention Is Key
Stony Brook University

Colder temps during the first months of fall are a stark reminder that people should start thinking about how to prevent the influenza virus, or the flu.

Released: 14-Oct-2016 2:05 PM EDT
Stony Brook Children’s Shares Safety Tricks to Keep Halloween a Treat
Stony Brook University

Halloween is meant to be the spookiest time of year, but no parent wants to experience a real scare on the special night. Stony Brook Children’s experts share tips and tricks on how to steer clear from hidden health and safety dangers.

Released: 23-Nov-2015 9:05 AM EST
Gallbladder Survival Guide: Preventing an ER Visit Over Thanksgiving
Stony Brook Medicine

Stony Brook Medicine's Chairman of Surgery shares tips on preventing an ER Visit over Thanksgiving because of a gallbladder attack

Released: 20-Nov-2015 1:05 PM EST
Surviving the Holidays with #Diabetes
Stony Brook Medicine

Diabetes and the Holdiays: Stony Brook Medicine Expert gives tips on how to have an effective diabetes management plan during holiday festivities

Released: 20-Nov-2015 1:05 PM EST
Don’t Let Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Ruin Thanksgiving
Stony Brook Medicine

Stony Brook Doc shared tips during GERD Awareness Month, just in time for Thanksgiving

Released: 16-Nov-2015 11:05 AM EST
Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Expert Shares Tips with Parents on When to Use Antibiotics and When At-Home Remedies May Do the Trick
Stony Brook Medicine

The CDC’s Get Smart campaign involves a number of initiatives to prevent antibiotic resistance, manage existing antibiotics to preserve their effectiveness and help healthcare providers and families understand when prescribing an antibiotic is appropriate — and when it is not.

Released: 12-Nov-2015 12:05 PM EST
Stony Brook Docs Says Small Steps May Help When Dealing with a Growing Diabetes Problem
Stony Brook Medicine

Small steps can equal big changes when it comes to diabetes. Stony Brook Medicine's Dr. Joshua Miller explains how to lower your risk for diabetes and pre-diabetes

Released: 7-Jan-2015 10:00 AM EST
Bracing for a Tough Flu Season
Stony Brook University

In early December, the Center of Disease Control officials warned that the year's flu season could result in more fatalities than in other years. CDC Director Tom Frieden noted that the dominant flu strain circulating this season, H3N2, tends to lead to a greater number of hospitalizations and fatalities than other strains. About half of the flu samples tested in the early stages of this year's flu season were a new H3 subtype of the virus that this year's vaccine is not well prepared to fight.

Released: 12-Dec-2014 11:00 AM EST
Decking the Halls Safely During the Holidays
Stony Brook University

It’s the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ – but it is also one of the busiest times of year for the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook University Hospital. As the holidays approach, doctors at the Burn Center are urging people to take extra precautions and to eliminate potential dangers that could lead to serious burn injuries. “Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, we see a significant increase in patients coming in with burns,” said Steven Sandoval, MD, Medical Director, Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center, Stony Brook University Hospital. “Holiday celebrations should be full of joy, but if not careful, could quickly turn tragic.” Dr. Sandoval says many of these burns and injuries can be preventable and shares some tips for a safe holiday season.

Released: 1-Oct-2014 2:00 PM EDT
First Diagnosed Case of Ebola in the U.S., What Now?
Stony Brook University

A patient being treated at a Dallas hospital is the first person to be diagnosed with Ebola in the United States, health officials announced yesterday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the unidentified man left Liberia on September 19 and arrived in the United States on September 20. At that time, the individual did not have symptoms, but several days later, he began to feel ill. He went to a local emergency department, but was discharged and went home. As he continued to be symptomatic, he went to the emergency department of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital where is was admitted and isolated on Sunday.

Released: 9-Sep-2014 2:10 PM EDT
What Is Enterovirus D68?
Stony Brook University

A respiratory virus that has sent hundreds of children to hospitals in Missouri is causing alarm across the Midwest and beyond. So far, ten states have contacted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for help investigating clusters of the virus that's being blamed for the illness. Although health officials say they're still figuring out what's going on, the bug that appears to be causing most of the concern is Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). Many of its symptoms are very common and could be confusing parents with sick children.

Released: 4-Sep-2014 4:00 PM EDT
What is Keeping Your Kids Up at Night?
Stony Brook University

Sleep, or lack thereof, and technology often go hand in hand when it comes to school-aged kids. Nearly three out of four children (72%) between the ages of 6 and 17 have at least one electronic device in their bedrooms while sleeping, according to a National Sleep Foundation survey. Children who leave those electronic devices on at night sleep less—up to one hour less on average per night, according to a poll released by the foundation earlier this year.

Released: 26-Aug-2014 3:00 PM EDT
Teens: Want to Sleep in on School Days?
Stony Brook University

Pediatricians have a new prescription for schools: later start times for teens. Delaying the start of the school day until at least 8:30 a.m. would help curb their lack of sleep, which has been linked with poor health, bad grades, car crashes and other problems, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said in a new policy, which outlined chronic sleep deficits in our nation’s adolescents.

Released: 28-Jul-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Stony Brook Children’s Expert Says ACT Now, Reduce Deaths in Hot Cars
Stony Brook University

Babies and young children can sleep so peacefully that it may be tempting to leave them alone in a car while you run a quick errand. This, however, must never be done. It can lead to heatstroke, serious injury, and death. Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children. It has claimed the lives of more than 600 children since 1998, and that number grows close to 40 more each year.

Released: 25-Jul-2014 4:40 PM EDT
Simple Growing Pains or Something More?
Stony Brook University

Most people associate arthritis with aging, but the fact is, one in 1,000 children is diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Stony Brook Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Rheumatologist Dr. Julie Cherian addresses the most common questions from parents — and discusses what they can do if they suspect their child may have arthritis.

Released: 24-Jul-2014 10:35 AM EDT
Teaching the Internet Generation to Extract Reliable News from Onslaught of Digital Information
Stony Brook University

As the digital age began to forever change how news and information were transmitted, Stony Brook University School of Journalism faculty members considered the following challenge: “Could they create an educational model that would prepare the next generation of news consumers to navigate the new, emerging information ecosystem and discover for themselves what news was trustworthy?” They met this challenge by working with the University to create the nation’s first Center for News Literacy, which is the subject of new paper published by “The Brookings Institution” this month.



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