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Newswise: 5-Minute Test Leads to Better Care for People with Dementia in the Primary Care Setting
3-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
5-Minute Test Leads to Better Care for People with Dementia in the Primary Care Setting
Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System

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

Released: 4-Jun-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Summer droughts in Northern hemisphere increasingly likely as seasonal streamflows change
University of Bristol

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

Newswise: NUS researchers develop new aerogels for radiative cooling and the absorption of electromagnetic waves
Released: 4-Jun-2024 12:05 AM EDT
NUS researchers develop new aerogels for radiative cooling and the absorption of electromagnetic waves
National University of Singapore (NUS)

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.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 10:05 PM EDT
Zespri Paves the Way to Brighter Lives Through Nurturing Healthy Eating In Children
Zespri

Zespri explores the impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on children's wellbeing in world-first childhood dietary intervention study.

Newswise: Human activity contributed to woolly rhinoceros’ extinction
Released: 3-Jun-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Human activity contributed to woolly rhinoceros’ extinction
University of Adelaide

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

Newswise: Increased risk of homelessness for youths growing up in foster homes
Released: 3-Jun-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Increased risk of homelessness for youths growing up in foster homes
University of South Australia

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.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Stepping Up Summer Fun: the Cancer Research – Scholarship and Training Experience in Population Sciences (C‐STEPS) Program
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center

Over the last two decades, strides in cancer prevention, earlier detection, and novel treatments have reduced overall cancer mortality; however, cancer health disparities (CHD) persist among demographically diverse and intersecting populations.

Newswise: Sunshine spurs spending: Investors bet big on sunny days
Released: 3-Jun-2024 6:05 PM EDT
Sunshine spurs spending: Investors bet big on sunny days
University of South Australia

New research by the University of South Australia has found a connection between pleasant weather conditions and higher investment in lottery-like stocks.

Newswise: Summer holidays aren’t all fun and games for children’s fitness
Released: 3-Jun-2024 5:30 PM EDT
Summer holidays aren’t all fun and games for children’s fitness
University of South Australia

The summer holiday break is often considered a time of fun and relaxation for school children, but hand in hand with a respite from routine comes an increase in sedentary behaviour and screen time, and in turn, poorer health and academic outcomes.

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Newswise:Video Embedded maximize-their-potential-canisius-iar-shows-pivotal-results-on-new-autism-research
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Released: 3-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
'Maximize Their Potential': Canisius' Iar Shows Pivotal Results on New Autism Research
Canisius University

Inside of Science Hall at Canisius University sits the Institute of Autism Research, also known as the IAR. The institute's work is dedicated to understanding autism and helping individuals and families affected by autism.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Research shows GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs are effective but come with complex concerns
University of Chicago Medical Center

Studies from multiple UChicago experts show that while GLP-1RA drugs are extremely effective for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes treatment, there's no one-size-fits-all solution and physicians and patients have to consider issues like cost and side effects.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Traffic Speeds Decrease When Bike Lane is Present
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University–New Brunswick researchers conducting a study at a high-traffic intersection in a Jersey Shore town have found that the installation of a bike lane along the road approaching the convergence reduced driving speeds.

Newswise: Deciphering the Functions Encoded in Phage Genomes
Released: 3-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Deciphering the Functions Encoded in Phage Genomes
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Bacteriophages are the most common biological entities in microbial communities, but it has been challenging to study their biology. As a result, the genomes of most phages contain many genes of unknown function. In this study, researchers developed a new CRISPR-based technology to reduce the activity of genes in phages to determine if those genes are essential.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Societal and biological factors both contribute to mental health issues in the wake of COVID-19
University of Chicago Medical Center

Healthcare teams and researchers have documented an increase in mental health issues since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. UChicago experts explore these trends and discuss how biological and societal factors alike can contribute.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Personalized oxygenation could improve outcomes for patients on ventilators
University of Chicago Medical Center

Researchers used a machine learning model to predict personalized oxygenation targets. Data analysis revealed that mortality rates were lower for patients who received the oxygen level predicted to be most beneficial for them.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Meditating with headband that tracks brain activity may improve surgical recovery in patients with Cushing’s
Endocrine Society

Patients with Cushing’s syndrome who are recovering from surgery and wear a headband that tracks brain activity while they meditate may have less pain and better physical functioning compared with patients not using the device, suggests a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Type of weight loss surgery women undergo before pregnancy may influence children’s weight gain
Endocrine Society

The type of weight loss surgery women undergo before becoming pregnant may affect how much weight their children gain in the first three years of life, suggests a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Early menopause linked to greater risk for breast, and possibly ovarian cancer
Endocrine Society

Some women who experience menopause early—before age 40—have an increased risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer, according to research being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Low socioeconomic status raises pregnant women’s risk of exposure to thyroid-disrupting chemicals
Endocrine Society

Exposure to some endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that harm the thyroid gland has increased over the past 20 years among U.S. women of childbearing age and pregnant women, especially among those with lower social and economic status, a new study finds. The results will be presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Newswise: LJI scientists develop new method to match genes to their molecular ‘switches’
Released: 3-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
LJI scientists develop new method to match genes to their molecular ‘switches’
La Jolla Institute for Immunology

LA JOLLA, CA—Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have developed a new computational method for linking molecular marks on our DNA to gene activity. Their work may help researchers connect genes to the molecular “switches” that turn them on or off. This research, published in Genome Biology, is an important step toward harnessing machine learning approaches to better understand links between gene expression and disease development.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Q&A: Microinclusions improve women’s workplace belonging and commitment
University of Washington

New research from the University of Washington published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, shows how “microinclusions” — brief instances of positive treatment, especially from members of the dominant group — help women feel valued at work.

Newswise: Two-pronged attack strategy boosts immunotherapy in preclinical studies
Released: 3-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Two-pronged attack strategy boosts immunotherapy in preclinical studies
Ludwig Cancer Research

A novel immunotherapy approach developed by Ludwig Cancer Research scientists employs a two-pronged attack against solid tumors to boost the immune system’s ability to target and eliminate cancer cells.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New machine learning method can better predict spine surgery outcomes
Washington University in St. Louis

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have paired cutting edge statistical data science with machine learning to yield a better pathway to recovery for spine surgery patients.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 11:30 AM EDT
NYU Tandon researchers develop technology that may allow stroke patients to undergo rehab at home
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

For survivors of strokes, which afflict nearly 800,000 Americans each year, regaining fine motor skills like writing and using utensils is critical for recovering independence and quality of life. But getting intensive, frequent rehabilitation therapy can be challenging and expensive.

Newswise: The Unexpected Connection Between Brewing Coffee and Understanding Turbulence
Released: 3-Jun-2024 11:00 AM EDT
The Unexpected Connection Between Brewing Coffee and Understanding Turbulence
University of California San Diego

Using unconventional statistical mechanics to understand fluid dynamics, UC San Diego Professor of Physics Nigel Goldenfeld helped solve a 150 year old physics problem of how turbulent fluids move through a pipe.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Bridges-2 Helps Retrain AIs to Avoid Creating Offensive Pictures for Specific Cultures
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center

A Carnegie Mellon University-led team has used the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center’s Bridges-2 system and input from different cultures to develop an effective fine-tuning approach for retraining a popular image generator so that it can generate equitable images for underrepresented cultures.

Newswise: Telehealth can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with cancer care, study finds
Released: 3-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Telehealth can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with cancer care, study finds
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Based on an analysis of data from a regional cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers calculate that, nationwide, cancer care that utilizes telehealth and local care would generate 33.1% less greenhouse gas emissions than the traditional model of in-person care. Study published in JAMA Oncology.

Newswise:Video Embedded chemotherapy-type-can-be-personalized-to-decrease-harmful-side-effects-for-black-patients-with-breast-cancer
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Released: 3-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Chemotherapy type can be personalized to decrease harmful side effects for Black patients with breast cancer
Indiana University

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and the IU School of Medicine have discovered that Black patients with breast cancer who are treated with a chemotherapy called docetaxel experience less of a harmful side effect called peripheral neuropathy. Their findings represent an important shift in knowledge about a patient population who've historically been underrepresented in breast cancer research.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Study Reveals Reversible Assembly of Platinum Catalyst
Brookhaven National Laboratory

Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, Stony Brook University (SBU), and their collaborators have uncovered new details of the reversible assembly and disassembly of a platinum catalyst. The new understanding may offer clues to the catalyst's stability and recyclability.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
White blood cell “nets” could be early warning sign of major immunotherapy complication
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

When white blood cells, meant to protect the body from infection, are overly activated, they eject their DNA into nets, further disrupting the immune system and making patients more likely to develop a potentially severe reaction to immunotherapy.

Newswise: Retrospective Study Based on Electronic Health Records Finds Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs Associated with Reduction in Incidence and Recurrence of Alcohol-Use Disorder by at Least Half
Released: 3-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Retrospective Study Based on Electronic Health Records Finds Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs Associated with Reduction in Incidence and Recurrence of Alcohol-Use Disorder by at Least Half
Case Western Reserve University

A new study by researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine reveals that the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are linked to reduced incidence and recurrence of alcohol abuse or dependence.

Newswise: Polishing the future: advanced MR polishing techniques for ultra-precision machining
Released: 3-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Polishing the future: advanced MR polishing techniques for ultra-precision machining
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a landmark advancement for precision manufacturing, the latest breakthroughs in magnetorheological (MR) polishing technology are set to transform the industry. This innovative approach utilizes MR fluids, propelling surface quality and accuracy to new levels and meeting the rigorous demands of sectors like aerospace, electronics, and healthcare.

31-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Endocrine Society Guideline recommends healthy adults under the age of 75 take the recommended daily allowance of vitamin D
Endocrine Society

Healthy adults under the age of 75 are unlikely to benefit from taking more than the daily intake of vitamin D recommended by the Institutes of Medicine (IOM) and do not require testing for vitamin D levels, according to a new Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society.

Newswise: From lab to life: 3D bioprinting unveils new horizons in biomedical applications
Released: 3-Jun-2024 7:35 AM EDT
From lab to life: 3D bioprinting unveils new horizons in biomedical applications
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A cutting-edge review explores the convergence of three-dimensional (3D) printing and peptide self-assembly, unveiling a new era in biomanufacturing. This technology paves the way for creating sophisticated biomaterials, advancing the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

   
Newswise: AI goes underwater: transforming coral reef conservation with cutting-edge image analysis
Released: 3-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
AI goes underwater: transforming coral reef conservation with cutting-edge image analysis
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In an era where coral reef ecosystems worldwide are under significant threat, the ability to accurately monitor and assess their health is more crucial than ever. This latest research introduces sophisticated deep learning models to enhance the precision and speed of coral reef imaging analyses, paving the way for more effective conservation strategies.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Fewer than 1 in 4 patients receive dietary counseling after a heart attack
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Although diet is the leading contributor to premature death from heart disease in the United States, fewer than one-quarter of people who undergo major heart events receive dietary counseling in the aftermath, a study finds. The reason for such a low rate, researchers suggest, may be a lack of time for providing the counseling or expertise in this area by clinicians.

Newswise: Mapping soil health: new index enhances soil organic carbon prediction
Released: 3-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Mapping soil health: new index enhances soil organic carbon prediction
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A cutting-edge machine learning model has been developed to predict soil organic carbon (SOC) levels, a critical factor for soil health and crop productivity. The innovative approach utilizes hyperspectral data to identify key spectral bands, offering a more precise and efficient method for assessing soil quality and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

Newswise: Tidal Innovations: Charting the Course for Coastal Urban Sustainability
Released: 3-Jun-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Tidal Innovations: Charting the Course for Coastal Urban Sustainability
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study unveils the geographical features and development models of global estuarine cities. These cities, situated at the confluences of rivers and oceans, exhibit unique ecological and socioeconomic characteristics.

Newswise: Groundbreaking Progress in Quantum Physics: How Quantum Field Theories Decay and Fission
Released: 3-Jun-2024 5:00 AM EDT
Groundbreaking Progress in Quantum Physics: How Quantum Field Theories Decay and Fission
University of Vienna

An international research team around Marcus Sperling, a researcher at the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, has sparked interest in the scientific community with pioneering results in quantum physics: In their current study, the researchers reinterpret the Higgs mechanism, which gives elementary particles mass and triggers phase transitions, using the concept of "magnetic quivers."

Newswise: New Pathways for Treating Never-Smoker Lung Cancer Revealed
Released: 3-Jun-2024 12:00 AM EDT
New Pathways for Treating Never-Smoker Lung Cancer Revealed
National Research Council of Science and Technology

Korean joint research team have elucidated the overexpression of estrogen signaling pathways in specific Korean never-smoking lung cancer cases using multi-omics analysis and proposed the anti-cancer drug saracatinib as a targeted therapeutic agent.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Telemedicine may increase endocrinology care access for under-resourced patients with diabetes and heart disease
Endocrine Society

Widespread availability of telemedicine during the pandemic led to more equitable access to endocrinology care for patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Two medication classes reduced cardiovascular and liver events in people with type 2 diabetes
Endocrine Society

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and SGLT-2 inhibitors lower the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks and severe liver complications compared to other diabetes treatments, according to data being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Metformin may be as safe as insulin during pregnancy, 11-year data shows
Endocrine Society

Metformin is safe to use during pregnancy to manage diabetes, with no long-term adverse effects on the children born and their mothers for at least 11 years after childbirth, according to research presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass. This is the first study to look at longer term effects of metformin use during pregnancy.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
High insulin levels contribute to worse outcomes for Black women with aggressive form of breast cancer
Endocrine Society

High insulin levels contribute to worse outcomes for Black women compared to white women who have an aggressive form of breast cancer called triple-negative breast cancer, according to a study presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Stress from living in violent neighborhoods tied to aggressive lung cancer in Black men
Endocrine Society

Exposure to increased neighborhood violence has the power to change the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) for the stress hormone, cortisol, which may influence the aggressiveness of lung cancer, according to data presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
CDC reports its decade-long efforts in standardizing vitamin D tests
Endocrine Society

Vitamin D tests certified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Clinical Standardization Programs (CSP) are well calibrated overall, according to a new study presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass. However, the researchers found some inaccuracies among the assays studied.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Persons of nonbinary gender may desire lower-dose testosterone treatment than guidelines recommend
Endocrine Society

Among transgender and gender-diverse adults whose gender identity is nonbinary—not exclusively male or female—and who choose low-dose hormone treatment, most prefer to continue testosterone therapy at lower-than-recommended doses after at least six months of treatment, a new study finds. The study will be presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Thyroid eye disease patients report maintained improvement 2 years after teprotumumab infusions
Endocrine Society

Most patients with thyroid eye disease treated with teprotumumab didn’t require additional treatments nearly 2 years later, according to industry-supported research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass., and published in the journal Thyroid.



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