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Combination of radiofrequency heating and electromagnetic stimulation reduces abdominal fat, increases muscle

The combination of radiofrequency (RF) heating and high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy provides a single, noninvasive procedure for abdominal body shaping – simultaneously reducing belly fat while increasing abdominal muscle mass without surgery, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

27 Apr 2022

Study shows how mental health issues take a toll on college students

To say that college years are a time of great change is an understatement; whether you stay at or close to home, or move away to a four-year university, the post–high school years are often a time of new experiences, unfamiliar responsibilities, growing pains, and learning curves.

27 Apr 2022

Research helps better understand the biomechanics of human skin

Human skin has evolved to allow maximum durability and flexibility, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

27 Apr 2022

Medical Experts and Social Media; Healthcare Education Through a New Lens

In this interview, we talk to Vicki Chan about her background in ophthalmology and how her social media success has helped contribute to a new era of online healthcare education.

27 Apr 2022

Einstein researchers receive $4.2 million NIH grant to detect behavioral markers for Alzheimer's

Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease can be a complex and time-consuming process, requiring evaluations ranging from brain scans to cognitive and lab tests to reviews of medical history and symptoms.

27 Apr 2022

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection among research personnel: Study

A recent research paper published in the journal Public Library of Science (PLOS) ONE analyzed asymptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in personnel engaged in academic study.

26 Apr 2022

Early self-awareness of autism associated with better adult outcomes

People who learn they are autistic when they are younger may have a heightened quality of life and sense of well-being in adulthood.

26 Apr 2022

UNC study introduces a novel opportunity to democratize obstetric ultrasound

Establishing accurate gestational age with ultrasound early in pregnancy is essential to delivering high-quality care.

26 Apr 2022

Suboptimal treatment of hypothyroidism linked to worse hospital outcomes

Undertreatment with thyroid hormone replacement can put patients with hypothyroidism at risk for worse hospital outcomes, including longer length of stay and higher rates of readmission, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

26 Apr 2022

Understanding the Choice Between Individual Versus Social Housing Mice and Its Impact On Research

In this interview, Steffen van Heijningen discusses the differences between individual and social housing of mice and how housing conditions can impact the research.

From Noldus Information Technology 26 Apr 2022

Drug-resistant mold found to be spreading and infecting susceptible people's lungs

A new study led by Imperial College London finds that drug-resistant mold is spreading from the environment and infecting susceptible people's lungs.

25 Apr 2022

Using AI to predict cancer from patient data without putting personal information at risk

A new way of using artificial intelligence to predict cancer from patient data without putting personal information at risk has been developed by a team including University of Leeds medical scientists.

25 Apr 2022

Nationwide collaborative effort launched to eliminate mental health and substance use disorder stigma

Together, with national experts across the country, Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah launched a nationwide collaborative effort to eliminate mental health and substance use disorder stigma.

25 Apr 2022

Despite losing federal money, California is still testing uninsured residents for covid — for now

California is still offering free covid testing to uninsured residents even though the federal government ran out of money to pay for it.

25 Apr 2022

World Malaria Day 2022: How the knockdown of P. falciparum RAP01 and RAP21 proteins could lead to novel antimalarial therapeutics

As part of World Malaria Day 2022, we interview Karine Le Roch PH.D., about her latest research into how novel antimalarial therapeutic strategies could be on the horizon, after identifying two proteins that are critical to the survival of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum.

25 Apr 2022

nTIDE COVID Update: Data shows an increase in unemployment for people with disabilities

Unemployment rose for people with disabilities in March, indicating that more people with disabilities are looking for work, according to today's National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) COVID Update.

22 Apr 2022

Rice educates future leaders in nano-enabled cancer applications

Nanotechnology is increasingly important to the development of treatments for cancer. But to succeed, clinicians need to understand it.

22 Apr 2022

COVID-19 revealed disparities in how the virus impacted people of color, New York State Health Commissioner says

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed vast disparities in how the virus impacted people of color, with inequalities in exposure and treatment that persist two years later, said New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett in her Population Health Sciences Grand Rounds address, hosted virtually on April 20 by Weill Cornell Medicine.

22 Apr 2022

Federal research funding has a "ripple effect" of stimulating new studies

Federal funding for biomedical research has a "ripple effect" of stimulating new studies even beyond the original purposes of a grant and may provide unexpected benefits, a new study suggests.

22 Apr 2022

$Aston University partners with Invibio to develop more advanced fracture fixation devices$

Aston University partners with Invibio to develop more advanced fracture fixation devices

Aston University has partnered with Invibio Biomaterial Solutions through a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) to deliver the data and knowledge required to develop more advanced fracture fixation devices used in orthopedic trauma procedures, using the company's patented composite material.

22 Apr 2022

Students News and Research

Combination of radiofrequency heating and electromagnetic stimulation reduces abdominal fat, increases muscle

Study shows how mental health issues take a toll on college students

Research helps better understand the biomechanics of human skin

Medical Experts and Social Media; Healthcare Education Through a New Lens

Einstein researchers receive $4.2 million NIH grant to detect behavioral markers for Alzheimer's

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection among research personnel: Study

Early self-awareness of autism associated with better adult outcomes

UNC study introduces a novel opportunity to democratize obstetric ultrasound

Suboptimal treatment of hypothyroidism linked to worse hospital outcomes

Understanding the Choice Between Individual Versus Social Housing Mice and Its Impact On Research

Drug-resistant mold found to be spreading and infecting susceptible people's lungs

Using AI to predict cancer from patient data without putting personal information at risk

Nationwide collaborative effort launched to eliminate mental health and substance use disorder stigma

Despite losing federal money, California is still testing uninsured residents for covid — for now

World Malaria Day 2022: How the knockdown of P. falciparum RAP01 and RAP21 proteins could lead to novel antimalarial therapeutics

nTIDE COVID Update: Data shows an increase in unemployment for people with disabilities

Rice educates future leaders in nano-enabled cancer applications

COVID-19 revealed disparities in how the virus impacted people of color, New York State Health Commissioner says

Federal research funding has a "ripple effect" of stimulating new studies

Aston University partners with Invibio to develop more advanced fracture fixation devices

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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