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Released: 8-May-2023 4:50 PM EDT
The ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes
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If you’re a health care provider treating people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), University at Buffalo researcher Mehmet A. Eskan has this suggestion for you: check your patients’ teeth.

Released: 3-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Study reveals insights on pandemic-related drinking and mental health
University at Buffalo

New research from the University at Buffalo provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of drinking patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic and their association with four clinically prevalent mental health disorders in the U.S.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 2:20 PM EDT
“What we’ve got here is failure to communicate,” which might actually be helpful
University at Buffalo

Failing to clearly communicate when problem solving can actually benefit groups that lack diversity, and the degree to which miscommunication helps or hinders the search for a solution is strongly based on factors such as team dynamics, according to a new paper co-written by a University at Buffalo researcher.

Released: 2-Feb-2023 3:05 PM EST
Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find ‘concerning’ gaps in U.S. regulations
University at Buffalo

U.S. is lacking in the strict regulations for commercially produced baby foods that parents might expect, according to research team that outlined risk prevention strategies for parents and health care professionals.

Released: 30-Jan-2023 8:00 AM EST
Study: Obstructive sleep apnea tied to weaker bones and teeth in adults
University at Buffalo

Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to low bone mineral density in adults, according to University at Buffalo-led research. The findings are crucial for individuals with sleep apnea, as low bone mineral density is an indicator of osteoporosis – a condition in which bones become weak and brittle.

Released: 29-Dec-2022 1:35 PM EST
Southwest Airlines network resembles “a house of cards” says UB operations expert
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Natalie Simpson, PhD, is professor and chair of the Department of Operations Management and Strategy in the School of Management at the University at Buffalo..

Newswise: Study: New customizable, strontium-filled scaffold could improve dental implant healing
Released: 9-Dec-2022 2:40 PM EST
Study: New customizable, strontium-filled scaffold could improve dental implant healing
University at Buffalo

A team of University at Buffalo researchers has developed a new strontium-loaded scaffold that can be personalized to fit any size dental implant and could help improve healing and tissue attachment in patients.

Released: 9-Dec-2022 12:30 PM EST
Study evaluates how "me time" affects social interactions
University at Buffalo

Although many emerging adults find social interactions enjoyable on days with increased time alone, those who seek solitude as an escape from stress or unpleasant social circumstances may not, according to the results of a new study by University at Buffalo researchers.

Released: 2-Dec-2022 11:25 AM EST
Study: New tool twice as accurate at predicting antibody resistance among U.S. children with Kawasaki disease
University at Buffalo

A new tool under development by University at Buffalo researchers could one day help clinicians better predict resistance to immunoglobulin therapy among children with Kawasaki disease in the United States.

Newswise: Studies in Bangladesh detail how e-waste recycling exposes workers to chemicals
Released: 12-Sep-2022 12:30 PM EDT
Studies in Bangladesh detail how e-waste recycling exposes workers to chemicals
University at Buffalo

“Discarded electronics contain a lot of different types of toxic chemicals, metals and carcinogens, which can affect the environment and human health. Our research is looking into the extent of environmental pollution and human health effects from electronic waste,” Aich says.

Newswise: Researchers hone in on a hormone that may drive obesity in postmenopausal women
Released: 10-Aug-2022 12:10 PM EDT
Researchers hone in on a hormone that may drive obesity in postmenopausal women
University at Buffalo

Project will study the role follicle stimulating hormone plays during menopause and how it contributes to the development of postmenopausal obesity and breast cancer.

Released: 9-Aug-2022 2:15 PM EDT
Do ‘bouncing universes’ have a beginning?
University at Buffalo

Some cosmological models propose that the universe expands and contracts in infinite cycles, but new research finds a crucial flaw in the latest version of this theory.

Released: 29-Jun-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Study Looks at How Friends Can Work Together to Help Protect Against Unwanted Sexual Experiences in the First Year of College
University at Buffalo

A new study from the University at Buffalo is helping researchers understand how women in their early college years can use friends-based strategies to help avoid unwanted sexual experiences.

Newswise: These Stunning 3D Models of Coral Reefs Are a Crucial Research Tool
Released: 5-May-2022 10:05 AM EDT
These Stunning 3D Models of Coral Reefs Are a Crucial Research Tool
University at Buffalo

Martínez Quintana has created stunning 3D digital models that visualize the surface of coral reefs in painstaking detail. The artful re-creations aren’t just beautiful: They’re also filled with data on the distribution of young corals, known as recruits, that scientists are analyzing.

Released: 18-Apr-2022 2:20 PM EDT
Study: Black Kidney Transplant Patients Exhibit Faster Clearance Rates of Key Immunosuppressive Medicine Tacrolimus
University at Buffalo

Black kidney transplant recipients have a faster clearance rate of the immunosuppressive drug tacrolimus than white recipients, according to a new study led by the University at Buffalo. The study, published earlier this year in Pharmacotherapy, is one of the first to examine how both race and sex influence tacrolimus pharmacokinetics.

Released: 4-Apr-2022 10:05 AM EDT
What came before the Big Bang? UB physicist’s new popular science book explains one leading theory
University at Buffalo

Sprinkled with hand-drawn diagrams by Kinney, “An Infinity of Worlds” introduces readers to the science of cosmic inflation and the evidence for it, as well as the theory’s shortcomings.

Released: 28-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Study: To help Black students feel safer, schools must embrace their cultural identity
University at Buffalo

To create a safer learning environment for Black students, schools should turn to culturally relevant and Afrocentric policies and practices that better incorporate their identity in the school culture, according to a new University at Buffalo-led study.

Newswise: UB to lead $7.5 million project to improve computer chip reliability and security via revolutionary testing advancements
Released: 21-Mar-2022 10:15 AM EDT
UB to lead $7.5 million project to improve computer chip reliability and security via revolutionary testing advancements
University at Buffalo

Research goals include increasing fundamental understanding of physical processes that could be used to evaluate chip performance and security, and creating new, ultra-sensitive testing strategies that build on this knowledge.

Released: 16-Mar-2022 12:45 PM EDT
What’s the prevailing opinion on social media? Look at the flocks, says UB researcher
University at Buffalo

A University at Buffalo communication researcher has developed a framework for measuring the slippery concept of social media public opinion.

Released: 21-Feb-2022 5:05 PM EST
Innovative chatbot provides safe space for young people to learn about sexual and reproductive health
University at Buffalo

An innovative chatbot designed for sharing critical information about sexual and reproductive health with young people in India is demonstrating how artificial intelligence applications can engage vulnerable and hard-to-reach population segments.



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