e Sylvester Cancer Tip Sheet: Researchers Present Posters at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:10:03 EST Hematology researchers from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami are authors or co-authors on more than 70 posters to be presented at the Annual Meeting & Exposition of the American Society of Hematology in San Diego, Dec. 7-10. Links to each abstract are included in this tip sheet. Full Article
e Stent em forma de ampulheta poderia aliviar a intensa dor toracica causada pela doenca microvascular By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:20:08 EST Um estudo da Mayo Clinic sugere que um stent em forma de ampulheta poderia melhorar o fluxo sanguineo e aliviar a dor toracica intensa e recorrente em pessoas com microangiopatia. Full Article
e Estent en forma de reloj de arena podria aliviar el intenso dolor en el pecho causado por la enfermedad microvascular By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:45:22 EST Un estudio de Mayo Clinic sugiere que un estent en forma de reloj de arena podria mejorar el flujo sanguineo y aliviar el dolor toracico intenso y recurrente en personas con microangiopatia. Full Article
e Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:18 EST A new book, Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: There was Something in the Air, offers a poignant and firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by nurses during the most devastating pandemic of our generation. Full Article
e WashU Expert: 'X-odus' Creates Growing Challenges for Brand Marketing By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:34 EST If there is one thing that is constant in marketing, it's that things are constantly changing, according to Michael Wall, a marketing expert at WashU Olin Business School. As social media users flock to sites that align with their political beliefs, brands face the challenge of connecting with diverse audiences. Full Article
e Cedars-Sinai Experts Available for Interviews During American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2024 By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:40:47 EST Full Article
e Treatment Advances, Predictive Biomarkers Stand to Improve Bladder Cancer Care By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:00 EST Recent advances in bladder cancer treatments may offer hope of curative care to more patients, including those with high-risk localized, muscle-invasive disease, according to a New England Journal of Medicine editorial published by Matthew Milowsky, MD, FASCO, a bladder cancer expert at UNC School of Medicine and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Full Article
e Exposure to Marijuana in the Womb May Increase Risk of Addiction to Opioids Later in Life, Study Finds By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:56 EST University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers Identify Neurobiological Changes Leading to Increase Release of the Brain Chemical Dopamine and Its Target Neurons Linked to Addiction-Like Behavior With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety. Full Article
e New Study Links Air Pollution with Increased Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Births By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:15:20 EST Vulnerable populations without access to green space and exposed to higher temps were most affected Full Article
e Researchers Reveal Why a Key Tuberculosis Drug Works Against Resistant Strains By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:35:09 EST Rutgers Health study uncovers vulnerabilities in drug-resistant TB, offering hope for improved treatments. Full Article
e Chewing Xylitol Gum Linked to Decrease in Preterm Birth By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:55:04 EST Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with a 24% reduction in preterm birth. The findings were published today in Med (a Cell Press journal). Researchers found that the group of pregnant individuals randomized to receive chewing gum also saw a 30% drop in low-birthweight babies, when compared with the control group which did not receive xylitol gum, noted lead author Dr. Greg Valentine, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Full Article
e Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:00:00 EST A small clinical trial shows promising results for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received an investigational vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of tumors. Conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis with a therapy designed by WashU Medicine researchers, the trial is the first to report results for this type of vaccine -- known as a neoantigen DNA vaccine -- for breast cancer patients. Full Article
e McMaster University Researchers Uncover Potential Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorders By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:30:59 EST In a groundbreaking study, researchers at McMaster University have identified a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases--two rare, often fatal lysosomal storage disorders that cause progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. After years of investigating the diseases' underlying mechanisms, the research team has identified an existing FDA-approved drug that could significantly improve quality of life for affected patients and their families. Full Article
e Community Partners Key to Success of Vaccine Clinic Focused on Neurodevelopmental Conditions By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:25:31 EST Community partnerships led to a specialized clinic delivering COVID and flu shots to individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism at the MIND Institute. Full Article
e Lean Hypotheses and Effectual Commitments: An Integrative Framework Delineating the Methods of Science and Entrepreneurship By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:15:47 EST Full Article
e When There's No One Else to Blame: The Impact of Coworkers' Perceived Competence and Warmth on the Relations between Ostracism, Shame, and Ingratiation By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:25:19 EST Full Article
e The Dismissal of New Female CEOs: A Role Congruity Perspective By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:30:24 EST Full Article
e When Private Equity Acquires Firms Expecting Them to Grow By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:25:21 EST Private equity is more likely to look at public firms for acquisition when the target aggressively manages its earnings to meet analyst expectations, because those firms are often so cut to the bone there's more room to add value with investment. Full Article
e WashU Medicine, BJC Health System launch Center for Health AI By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:40:39 EST Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and BJC Health System have launched the joint Center for Health AI. The center will focus on making care more personalized and effective for patients and more efficient and manageable for physicians, nurses and all those striving to ensure patients receive the very best care. Full Article
e Key Executive Appointments Announced at UK HealthCare By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:45:17 EST University of Kentucky Co-Executive Vice Presidents for Health Affairs Eric N. Monday and Robert S. DiPaola sent the following message to the UK HealthCare community on Nov. 6, 2024: We are very pleased to announce that Chris DeSimone and Tim Slocum have accepted the positions of Executive Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, respectively. Full Article
e Tufts Mathematics Professor's Gift Renames Science and Engineering Complex By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:55:27 EST Today, Tufts University announced that Loring Tu, a professor in the Department of Mathematics, has made a substantial gift to name the Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in honor of his late grandfather, Tsungming Tu, who was a world-renowned doctor and expert on pharmacology, toxicology, and medical education. Going forward, the SEC will be known as the Tsungming Tu Complex (TTC). Full Article
e The Lean Startup as an Actionable Theory of Entrepreneurship By www.newswise.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:00:50 EST Full Article
e Virtue Signaling in the Sharing Economy: The Effect of Airbnb Entrepreneurs' Virtue Language on Airbnb Price Premiums By www.newswise.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:10:49 EST Full Article
e How Does Legal Status Inform Immigrant Agency During Encounters of Workplace Incivility? By www.newswise.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:20:54 EST Full Article
e Argonne Scientist Elected as Fellow of the American Physical Society By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:15:30 EST Argonne scientist, Maria Chan, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Physical Society for her contributions to energy research. Full Article
e Stent em forma de ampulheta poderia aliviar a intensa dor toracica causada pela doenca microvascular By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:20:08 EST Um estudo da Mayo Clinic sugere que um stent em forma de ampulheta poderia melhorar o fluxo sanguineo e aliviar a dor toracica intensa e recorrente em pessoas com microangiopatia. Full Article
e Estent en forma de reloj de arena podria aliviar el intenso dolor en el pecho causado por la enfermedad microvascular By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:45:22 EST Un estudio de Mayo Clinic sugiere que un estent en forma de reloj de arena podria mejorar el flujo sanguineo y aliviar el dolor toracico intenso y recurrente en personas con microangiopatia. Full Article
e Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida names two FSU professors Rising Stars By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:50:10 EST The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL) has named two Florida State University faculty members part of its 2024 class of "Rising Stars." Full Article
e Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:18 EST A new book, Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: There was Something in the Air, offers a poignant and firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by nurses during the most devastating pandemic of our generation. Full Article
e WashU Expert: 'X-odus' Creates Growing Challenges for Brand Marketing By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:34 EST If there is one thing that is constant in marketing, it's that things are constantly changing, according to Michael Wall, a marketing expert at WashU Olin Business School. As social media users flock to sites that align with their political beliefs, brands face the challenge of connecting with diverse audiences. Full Article
e Argonne Researchers Highlight Breakthroughs in Supercomputing and AI at SC24 By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:55 EST Argonne National Laboratory researchers to showcase leading-edge work in high performance computing, AI and more at SC24 international conference. Full Article
e University of Central Florida's A Team with A Dream secures gold at the DOE's 10th CyberForce Competition(r) By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:40:08 EST University of Central Florida's A Team with A Dream wins the 2024 CyberForce Competition(r). The mission of the competition is to equip the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience defending critical infrastructure. Full Article
e Cedars-Sinai Experts Available for Interviews During American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2024 By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:40:47 EST Full Article
e NJ Becomes First State to Have Statewide Law Enforcement & Mental Health Alternative Response Program in Nation By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:50:42 EST ARRIVE Together of Middlesex County, NJ, run by University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) at Rutgers Health, has expanded its partnerships to include the East Brunswick, South River and Cranbury police departments, making New Jersey the first state in the nation to have a statewide law enforcement and mental health alternative response program. Full Article
e Treatment Advances, Predictive Biomarkers Stand to Improve Bladder Cancer Care By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:00 EST Recent advances in bladder cancer treatments may offer hope of curative care to more patients, including those with high-risk localized, muscle-invasive disease, according to a New England Journal of Medicine editorial published by Matthew Milowsky, MD, FASCO, a bladder cancer expert at UNC School of Medicine and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Full Article
e NYC's Ride-Hailing Fee Failed to Ease Manhattan Traffic, New NYU Tandon Study Reveals By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:12 EST New York City's 2019 ride-hailing surcharge cut overall taxi and ride-share trips by 11 percent in Manhattan but failed to reduce traffic congestion, a key goal of the policy, according to a new NYU Tandon School of Engineering study published in Transportation Research Part A."While this surcharge differs from the MTA's proposed congestion pricing plan, the study's findings can contribute to the current discourse," said Daniel Vignon, who led the research. Full Article
e Exposure to Marijuana in the Womb May Increase Risk of Addiction to Opioids Later in Life, Study Finds By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:56 EST University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers Identify Neurobiological Changes Leading to Increase Release of the Brain Chemical Dopamine and Its Target Neurons Linked to Addiction-Like Behavior With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety. Full Article
e Linking Data on Genetics, Traits and Environment Gives Crop Breeders a Wider Lens By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:30:18 EST The interplay between the genetic makeup of crops and the conditions in which they grow is difficult to untangle. A research team led by an Iowa State University professor aims to help breeders analyze the interactions to make crops more resilient and productive. Full Article
e New Study Links Air Pollution with Increased Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Births By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:15:20 EST Vulnerable populations without access to green space and exposed to higher temps were most affected Full Article
e Researchers Reveal Why a Key Tuberculosis Drug Works Against Resistant Strains By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:35:09 EST Rutgers Health study uncovers vulnerabilities in drug-resistant TB, offering hope for improved treatments. Full Article
e Chewing Xylitol Gum Linked to Decrease in Preterm Birth By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:55:04 EST Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with a 24% reduction in preterm birth. The findings were published today in Med (a Cell Press journal). Researchers found that the group of pregnant individuals randomized to receive chewing gum also saw a 30% drop in low-birthweight babies, when compared with the control group which did not receive xylitol gum, noted lead author Dr. Greg Valentine, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Full Article
e Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:00:00 EST A small clinical trial shows promising results for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received an investigational vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of tumors. Conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis with a therapy designed by WashU Medicine researchers, the trial is the first to report results for this type of vaccine -- known as a neoantigen DNA vaccine -- for breast cancer patients. Full Article
e McMaster University Researchers Uncover Potential Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorders By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:30:59 EST In a groundbreaking study, researchers at McMaster University have identified a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases--two rare, often fatal lysosomal storage disorders that cause progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. After years of investigating the diseases' underlying mechanisms, the research team has identified an existing FDA-approved drug that could significantly improve quality of life for affected patients and their families. Full Article
e Community Partners Key to Success of Vaccine Clinic Focused on Neurodevelopmental Conditions By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:25:31 EST Community partnerships led to a specialized clinic delivering COVID and flu shots to individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism at the MIND Institute. Full Article
e KRICT Sets New World Record for Large-Area Perovskite Solar Cells, Accelerating Commercialization By www.newswise.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:52 EST KRICT sets a new world record for large-area perovskite solar module efficiency and accelerates commercialization Full Article
e The Lean Startup as an Actionable Theory of Entrepreneurship By www.newswise.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:00:50 EST Full Article
e Virtue Signaling in the Sharing Economy: The Effect of Airbnb Entrepreneurs' Virtue Language on Airbnb Price Premiums By www.newswise.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:10:49 EST Full Article
e How Does Legal Status Inform Immigrant Agency During Encounters of Workplace Incivility? By www.newswise.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:20:54 EST Full Article
e Expert Shares Advice on How to Talk Politics with Family, Friends at the Thanksgiving Table By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:35:30 EST The election is over, but conversations surrounding the outcome are sure to continue for weeks to come. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, knowing how to engage with friends and family members with differing political views may help keep tempers at bay - and relationships intact. Virginia Tech expert Todd Schenk shared his advice for how to keep the peace. Full Article
e Expert Available: What to Expect on the Regulatory Front of a Second Trump Presidency By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:29 EST U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new commission on cutting government spending and regulation. ... Full Article