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Keck Futures Initiative accepts nominations for 2012 Communication Awards

The Keck Futures Initiative - a program of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine - is accepting nominations for the 2012 Communication Awards for excellence in reporting and communicating science, engineering, and medicine to the public during 2011.

10 Jan 2012

Obesity linked to higher rates of prostrate cancer screening across race/ethnicity and gender

Researchers in Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University recently found that obesity was linked to higher rates of prostate cancer screening across all races/ethnic differences and lower rates of cervical cancer screening, most notably in white women.

10 Jan 2012

Study demonstrates that individuals can eat out and still lose weight

Going out to eat has become a major part of our culture. Frequently eating out and consuming high-calorie foods in large portions at restaurants can contribute to excess calorie intake and weight gain. However, a study in the January/February 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior demonstrates that individuals can eat out and still lose weight.

10 Jan 2012

Scientists analyze effect of nationwide tax on sweetened beverages

Every year, Americans drink 13.8 billion gallons of soda, fruit punch, sweet tea, sports drinks, and other sweetened beverages—a mass consumption of sugar that is fueling soaring obesity and diabetes rates in the United States. Now a group of scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (SFGH) and Columbia University have analyzed the effect of a nationwide tax on these sugary drinks.

10 Jan 2012

Urinary biomarkers can diagnose AKI in high-risk patients

Acute kidney injury (AKI) has severe consequences, with a 25 to 80 percent risk of in-hospital death. Researchers have found a way to diagnose AKI using a urine test, enabling emergency departments to identify these high-risk patients when they first arrive at the hospital.

10 Jan 2012

Study identifies netrin-1 as novel target for atherosclerosis

A new study by NYU Langone Medical Center researchers identified a new culprit that leads to atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fat and cholesterol that hardens into plaque and narrows arteries. The research, published online by Nature Immunology on January 8, 2012, explains why cholesterol-laden, coronary artery disease-causing cells called macrophages, accumulate in artery plaques.

10 Jan 2012

First study to investigate driving in teens with high-functioning autism disorder

In the first study to investigate driving as it relates to teens with a high-functioning autism disorder (HFASD), child development and teen driving experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies found that two-thirds of teenagers with a high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HFASD) who are of legal driving age in their state are currently driving or plan to drive.

9 Jan 2012

Novel target in artery plaque identified as potential therapeutic intervention

A new study by NYU Langone Medical Center researchers identified a new culprit that leads to atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fat and cholesterol that hardens into plaque and narrows arteries.

9 Jan 2012

CINJ receives grant to support its Breast Surgery Fellowship Program

Receiving a boost to support its Breast Surgery Fellowship Program, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey has been awarded a $75,000 grant from The Breast Cancer Alliance for academic year 2012-2013.

9 Jan 2012

Progress report on commercialization of BENLYSTA to be announced at JPMorgan Healthcare Conference

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. will today announce its priority goals for 2012 and report on progress with the commercialization of BENLYSTA (belimumab), the first approved drug for systemic lupus in 56 years, during a presentation this afternoon by H. Thomas Watkins, President and Chief Executive Officer, to financial analysts and investors at the 30th Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

9 Jan 2012

Clear link between marijuana use in young males and cyclic vomiting syndrome

Researchers have found clear associations between marijuana use in young males and cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), where patients experience episodes of vomiting separated by symptom free intervals.

9 Jan 2012

JDRF, KalVista collaborate to focus on novel approach for diabetic macular edema

KalVista Pharmaceuticals and JDRF have formed a research partnership focused on a novel approach being developed by KalVista to preserve vision and slow the progression of diabetic eye disease.

9 Jan 2012

NYU medical students use online 3D interactive virtual human body

First-year students at NYU School of Medicine were introduced to a pioneering online 3D interactive virtual human body called the BioDigital Human. This unique educational experience supplements the traditional use of human cadavers in anatomy instruction by allowing students to both view and interact with realistically simulated 3D organs and other anatomical structures.

9 Jan 2012

Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K Race to take place in Fort Myers on Jan. 28

Lace up your sneakers and join Florida Urology Physicians and ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer on Saturday, January 28, 2012 for the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K Race in Fort Myers. The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge is America's premier men's health event series, taking place in 33 cities in 2012.

7 Jan 2012

Trail of research that led to discovery of aspirin's role in prevention of first heart attack

Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., DrPH, the first Sir Richard Doll Research Professor as well as first recipient of an endowed chair in the new Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, has published a Citation Classic in the current issue of Clinical Chemistry. Hennekens was the founding principal investigator (PI) of the landmark Physician's Health Study and was the first to demonstrate that aspirin prevents a first heart attack.

7 Jan 2012

Leo Burnett Business named agency of record for Shriners Hospitals For Children

Today, Shriners Hospitals For Children announced Leo Burnett Business, the business-to-business agency of The Leo Burnett Group, as its agency of record for all brand positioning, creative strategy, media and public relations initiatives.

7 Jan 2012

Proposal to tie likelihood of sleep apnea to body mass index

The first lawsuit against a trucking company acknowledging that sleep apnea played a role in a highway death reached a settlement last week. A Texas family was awarded over $3 million dollars after a driver rear-ended John Lindsay's vehicle on a Texas interstate in May of 2010. Evidence showed that the driver had refused to treat his previously diagnosed sleep apnea and the company did not ensure follow up care was provided.

7 Jan 2012

Austin Recovery, Emmy Award-winning 'Intervention' program team up to save an addict's life

Austin Recovery, the largest and most affordable not-for-profit drug and alcohol treatment center in Texas, has once again teamed up with the Emmy Award-winning "Intervention" program to save an addict's life.

7 Jan 2012

Winners of JHM competition to receive John G. Rangos Medal of Honor in Creative Thinking

Five Johns Hopkins students have been selected as finalists in a competition to find new ways to cure metastatic cancer. The five, whose ideas were chosen from among 44 presentations, will compete on January 13, 2012, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., for the top prize of $20,000 and a chance to pursue their research proposals.

7 Jan 2012

Pro Football Hall of Fame, U.S. Army partner and launch Award for Excellence program

The U.S. Army and the Pro Football Hall of Fame today announced their partnership and launch of the U.S. Army – Pro Football Hall of Fame – Award for Excellence Program.

7 Jan 2012

Education News and Research

Keck Futures Initiative accepts nominations for 2012 Communication Awards

Obesity linked to higher rates of prostrate cancer screening across race/ethnicity and gender

Study demonstrates that individuals can eat out and still lose weight

Scientists analyze effect of nationwide tax on sweetened beverages

Urinary biomarkers can diagnose AKI in high-risk patients

Study identifies netrin-1 as novel target for atherosclerosis

First study to investigate driving in teens with high-functioning autism disorder

Novel target in artery plaque identified as potential therapeutic intervention

CINJ receives grant to support its Breast Surgery Fellowship Program

Progress report on commercialization of BENLYSTA to be announced at JPMorgan Healthcare Conference

Clear link between marijuana use in young males and cyclic vomiting syndrome

JDRF, KalVista collaborate to focus on novel approach for diabetic macular edema

NYU medical students use online 3D interactive virtual human body

Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K Race to take place in Fort Myers on Jan. 28

Trail of research that led to discovery of aspirin's role in prevention of first heart attack

Leo Burnett Business named agency of record for Shriners Hospitals For Children

Proposal to tie likelihood of sleep apnea to body mass index

Austin Recovery, Emmy Award-winning 'Intervention' program team up to save an addict's life

Winners of JHM competition to receive John G. Rangos Medal of Honor in Creative Thinking

Pro Football Hall of Fame, U.S. Army partner and launch Award for Excellence program

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