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Many families beat the summer heat with trips to swimming pools, beaches, and water parks; but water safety concerns are particularly heightened for families of children with autism, said Varleisha Gibbs, OTD, OTR/L, occupational therapy professor at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. In fact, drowning remains a leading cause of death in children with autism because they often become overstimulated with crowds and escape to unsafe environments.

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In 2010, Bonnie Egbert, a veteran of more than 20 marathons, had to quit running due to excruciating pain caused by her right knee joint rubbing bone on bone.

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For many Americans, summer means fun in the sun; kids are out of school, adults are on vacation and it's time for outdoor activities. But with all these pleasures of the season comes injuries and increased visits to the emergency department.

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Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.P.H., the first to discover that aspirin prevents a first heart attack and is of lifesaving benefit when given during a heart attack or among long-term survivors, was invited by the editor of Nature Reviews: Cardiology to provide perspectives on the recent FDA statements that any decision to use aspirin should be an individual clinical judgment by healthcare providers. The editorial provides updates to clinicians and their patients on the optimal use of aspirin for the treatment and prevention of a first heart attack.

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It was Aldo Leopold — the 20th century conservationist, father of wildlife management and former University of Wisconsin faculty member, who once said, “There are two things that interest me: the relation of people to each other and the relation of people to the land.”

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Guidelines released today by Canadian pediatric emergency medicine researchers are in line with the work that has been taking place over the past several years at CHOP to help improve pediatric concussion diagnosis and treatment and standardize youth concussion care.

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Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in males, with about 240,000 diagnoses expected this year. And there are 2.5 million people currently living with this disease. Recently there have been some dramatic changes in the way prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated. Wayne Waltzer, MD, Chairman, Department of Urology, Stony Brook Medicine explains these major medical advances and what they mean for men across the nation.

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Adults don’t often buzz about new TV shows on the Disney Channel. When the network ordered a full season of “Girl Meets World” last summer, however, adults of a certain age took to social media to express delight, nostalgia and concern.

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A fun family vacation does not have to break the bank - University of Florida/IFAS Financial Expert Dr. Micheal Gutter explains how to have fun in the sun without going in the red.

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University of Haifa's Ambassador Online program are the ones behind the #Bring Back Our Boys campaign.

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June 28 marks the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, triggering the start of World War I. Five historians with expertise in WWI-related areas are available to share their perspectives.

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Rony R. Sayegh, MD, of eye surgeon at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, is co-author of a review article about keratoprostheses, and is testing a new design of the Boston KPro.

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Douglas Rhee, MD, of University Hospitals Case Medical Center, a national leader in glaucoma and a pioneer in minimally invasive surgery for the disorder, introduces trabectome surgery to Northeast Ohio.

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Secretary of State John Kerry’s “no hurry” approach to United States-Iranian cooperation to combat advancing Islamic militants in Iraq is a “sensible, diplomatic one” – and the wrong one, says a Baylor University expert on religious wars.

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With miles of beaches and acres of pools, Long Island is the ideal place to enjoy the delights of the summer. But along with the fun of swimming, body surfing or just paddling around come some real dangers — including the risk for drowning. Statistics show that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury and death for children ages one to four, and that drowning can occur in as little as two inches of water.

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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. An estimated 1.7 million people in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury each year. And almost half a million emergency department visits for TBI are made annually from the ages of birth to 14 years of age.

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UAB epidemiologist Christine Skibola used genomics to identify a DNA variant that makes some susceptible to leukemia.

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Binghamton University’s Graduate School has seen a healthy rise in applications for international students over the past year, in sharp contrast to slow growth nationally, according to the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS).

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From weird cravings to swollen feet, pregnant women deal with a lot during those nine months Some women even suffer from hand pain when there are simple, baby-safe options to treat the symptoms.

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Pediatric eye surgeon Thomas Lee, MD, division chief of CHLA’s Vision Center, will collaborate with Apl.de.ap Foundation International to treat retinopathy in premature infants in the Philippines.

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“Remember that most diseases are transmitted by food, water and insects,” says John A. Sellick, Jr., DO, University at Buffalo associate professor of medicine. “So get vaccinated, keep insects off you as much as possible and be careful with what you put in your mouth.”

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It doesn’t matter where you work – every organization has a culture defined by its rhythm and harmony, much like music. In the day-to-day grind at work, we don’t give much thought to our office culture, but an Iowa State business professor says we should.

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A Kansas State University agricultural economist explains why agricultural exports are projected to be so high this year and what that means for U.S. consumers.

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In a book published this month, a Rutgers law professor examines what makes a good parent and how marriage equality improves the welfare of children of same-sex couples

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Antonio Curet estudia las amplias colecciones de objetos provenientes de Latinoamérica y el Caribe en el Museo Nacional del Indígena Americano del Smithsonian, para desarrollar exposiciones que cuentan la historia de estas culturas indígenas.

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Smithsonian curator Antonio Curet studies the vast collections from Latin America and the Caribbean at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to develop exhibits that tell the rich histories of these indigenous cultures. He talks about his work in this short video profile.

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Charles Geyer, M.D., associate director for clinical research and medical oncologist at VCU Massey Cancer Center, can discuss the new standard of care for young women with hormone-receptive breast cancer following practice-changing, international research called SOFT/TEXT that he co-led. Geyer oversaw the National Surgical Breast and Bowel Project’s (NSABP) involvement in SOFT when he served as its director of medical affairs from 2004 to 2011.

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Expert can speak on the risks involved in the use of topical corticosteroids, prescriptions of which have risen sharply in the past few years, as well as on the development of new topical non-steroidal Multi-Functional Anti-Inflammatory Drugs that address the symptoms of inflammation without the attendant side effects linked to steroids.

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Recent advances in both medications and approaches to care have significantly reduced the impact acne once had on both skin and self-esteem.

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Kiarash Sadrieh, MD, of the Division of Neurology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, offers tips for parents on how to identify when their child suffers a febrile seizure.

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A Children's Hospital Los Angeles sports medicine expert explains how concussions occur while playing ice hockey and offers parents tips on how to recognize the injury in their children.

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An education session presented today at the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2014 details the challenges of collaboration between oncologists and pathologists in the context of molecular testing patient tumor samples.

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As the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil approaches on June 12, Drexel University professor of psychology and director of athletics Eric Zillmer, PsyD, is available to comment on a wide range of topics related to the tournament.

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Dr. Max Wiznitzer, pediatric neurologist, comments on the CDC report.

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With measles cases in the U.S. at a 20-year high, it’s more important than ever to keep your hands clean. Soap and water or hand sanitizer are powerful weapons against the current measles outbreak, says Elaine Larson, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate dean for research at Columbia University School of Nursing.

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David S. Cohen, JD, is available to comment on violence against abortion clinic workers and other issues related to reproductive rights. Cohen is a constitutional law and gender issues expert and an associate professor at the School of Law at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

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Industrial systems that control heating and cooling, water treatment plants, etc. are a low priority. That’s why they are so vulnerable to hackers, says Dr. Ray Vaughn, vice president for research at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

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University Hospitals Case Medical Center Clinical Dietitian Lisa Cimperman comments about new film Fed Up.

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Nikky Finney, the John H. Bennett, Jr. Chair of Southern Literature and Creative Writing at the University of South Carolina, can discuss the life and legacy of poet and author Maya Angelou. Contact Peggy Binette to coordinate an interview.

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NSU has several experts available to discuss environmental and climate change related issues.

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Texas Tech food expert Mindy Brashears discusses current food supply issues, prices.

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Release offers tips on how to make grilling a healthy part of one's diet.

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In March of this year, a team of Georgetown University scientists published research showing that, for the first time ever, a blood test has the potential to predict Alzheimer’s disease before patients start showing symptoms. AACC is pleased to announce that a late-breaking session at the 2014 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago will expand upon this groundbreaking research and discuss why it could be the key to curing this devastating illness.

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A live webinar in a continuing series to help patients with scleroderma and their families/caregivers better understand the disease, available treatments and research advances.

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Hypertension is estimated to affect more than 50 million Americans and is the leading causes of cardiovascular disease, end-stage renal disease, and cerebrovascular accidents. And although it is more common in adults, hypertension affects nearly 5 percent of the pediatric population. For High Blood Pressure Awareness Month, Dr. Robert Woroniecki, Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and Dr. Katarina Supe-Markovina, Director of the new Pediatric Hypertension Center, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, are shedding some light on a growing health problem among our country’s youth.

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Summer travel isn’t for vacation alone. For some people, it may include a trip to an out-of-town hospital for surgery. If you are traveling for chest surgery, you may wonder whether it is safer to return home by car or plane. A new Mayo Clinic study found that, contrary to conventional wisdom, air travel is just as safe as ground travel after chest surgery, and there is often no reason to wait for weeks after an operation to fly home. Lead study author Stephen Cassivi, M.D. , a Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon, offers these five tips for safer, more comfortable travel home after surgery:

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Long before Jeff Bezos hitched Amazon’s wagon to the future of drone technology, a Jim Johnson, a facilities worker at Binghamton University turned an after-hours activity creating and flying a small squadron of drones (he prefers the term quad copters) into a new way to showcase the physical beauty of his scenic campus to the wider world using social media.

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Many dread a trip to the dentist but there are important things you need to do, and not do, in advance to have a successful visit. Communicating with your dentist before the visit is often critical. “If you have experienced a serious health condition such as a surgery or been diagnosed with a chronic condition, you need to tell your dentist before you come for your appointment,” says Martin Hogan, DDS, division director of dentistry at Loyola University Medical Center. “Depending on the illness, you may need to be premedicated with antibiotics to prevent infection.”

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Mount Sinai Health System Experts Offer Important Tips on Having a Healthy and Safe Memorial Day Holiday

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Bicycling enthusiast and civil and environmental engineer Alec Gosse studies traffic data to seek infrastructure compatible with bicycles.