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'Forever chemicals' may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls, study finds

A new USC study finds that a class of environmental pollutants known as "forever chemicals" may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls.

1 Sep 2021

Tutoring revolution takes place as pupils return to school

Schools will have greater flexibility to offer high-quality, 15-hour tutoring courses that meet the needs of their pupils, in a major expansion of the National Tutoring Programme backed by £1 billion.

1 Sep 2021

Saliva test screenings contribute to low transmission of COVID-19 in schools for children with IDD

Studies have determined that in-school transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19 is rare when masking, social distancing and other safety protocols are followed.

1 Sep 2021

Nanoparticle-based disinfectant could be a powerful weapon against pathogenic viruses

University of Central Florida researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based disinfectant that can continuously kill viruses on a surface for up to seven days – a discovery that could be a powerful weapon against COVID-19 and other emerging pathogenic viruses.

1 Sep 2021

To quarantine or not: The hard choices schools are leaving to parents and staff

On the second day of high school in Texas, Natosha Daniels' 14-year-old daughter went all day without eating because she did not want to remove her mask.

1 Sep 2021

Study explores factors that drive older adults to start or sustain physical activity

The importance of physical activity is well recognized by both science and the public. Yet, more than 80 percent of adults in the United States fail to meet the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans," which recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week. Moreover, 40 percent of Americans over the age of 75 are entirely inactive.

1 Sep 2021

Researchers identify biomarkers for rare, serious complication in children with COVID-19

The study focused on multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), an inflammatory response involving multiple organs that can occur weeks after infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

31 Aug 2021

Telehealth’s limits: Battle over state lines and licensing threatens patients’ options

If you live in one state, does it matter that the doctor treating you online is in another? Surprisingly, the answer is yes, and the ability to conduct certain virtual appointments may be nearing an end.

31 Aug 2021

New compounds offer a two-for-one punch to fight estrogen-sensitive breast cancer

A set of compounds developed by scientists at Scripps Research in Florida target estrogen-sensitive breast cancer cells in new ways, potentially creating better options for patients with treatment-resistant cancers.

31 Aug 2021

Smart shirt made with carbon nanotube thread monitors the wearer’s heart rate

There's no need to don uncomfortable smartwatches or chest straps to monitor your heart if your comfy shirt can do a better job.

31 Aug 2021

Severe COVID-19 negatively impacts kidney function in kidney transplant recipients

During her medical school career, third-year student Skylar Nahi has taken advantage of the mentorship and research opportunities available to Feinberg students.

31 Aug 2021

Study uses novel statistical approaches to identify factors that contributed to COVID-19 mortality

Staying home and limiting local travel, supporting access to primary care, and limiting contacts in contagion hubs - including hospitals, schools, and workplaces - are strategies that might help reduce COVID-19-related deaths, according to new research. The research team, by statisticians at Penn State, the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy, and Université Laval in Quebec, Canada, used novel statistical approaches to compare the first wave of the epidemic across 20 regions in Italy and identify factors that contributed to mortality.

31 Aug 2021

AI approach helps identify heart failure patients who will benefit from beta-blocker therapy

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new way to identify patients with heart failure who will benefit from treatment with beta-blockers.

31 Aug 2021

New evidence provides strong support for the halt on prescribing hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

In 2021, in the United States alone, there have been more than 560,000 prescriptions of hydroxychloroquine for the prevention, post-exposure and treatment of COVID-19.

31 Aug 2021

University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science receives $23.5 million NIH award

The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science has received a $23.5 million, four-year award from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the National Institutes of Health.

30 Aug 2021

COVID-19 in Virginia: Beliefs drive behavior

A new paper examines this phenomenon as it relates to the state of Virginia to outline lessons to be learned from this debacle of pandemic management.

29 Aug 2021

More than one-third of physician assistants suffer from burnout, study reports

More than one-third of physician assistants meet criteria for burnout, suggests a study in the September issue of JAAPA, Journal of the American Academy of PAs. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

28 Aug 2021

Airflow optimization reduces time required to remove particulate matter from the classroom

According to the WHO, about 7 million people die each year due to air pollution. Particulate matter (PM) triggers inflammatory responses in the human body, causing asthma and other respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. It is more fatal for young and growing students. The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has reduced time required to remove particulate matter from the classroom by more than 30% by optimizing the locations of supply and return diffusers for air supplied into the classroom.

28 Aug 2021

Rice lab receives NIH grant to unravel DNA’s secrets

The poor bacteriophages in Yang Gao's lab are about to have a lot of bad days.

28 Aug 2021

The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adult mental health in the UK

A review of the literature on the impact of COVID-19 on adult mental health in the UK has revealed a decline in mental health. Read more here.

27 Aug 2021

Students News and Research

'Forever chemicals' may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls, study finds

Tutoring revolution takes place as pupils return to school

Saliva test screenings contribute to low transmission of COVID-19 in schools for children with IDD

Nanoparticle-based disinfectant could be a powerful weapon against pathogenic viruses

To quarantine or not: The hard choices schools are leaving to parents and staff

Study explores factors that drive older adults to start or sustain physical activity

Researchers identify biomarkers for rare, serious complication in children with COVID-19

Telehealth’s limits: Battle over state lines and licensing threatens patients’ options

New compounds offer a two-for-one punch to fight estrogen-sensitive breast cancer

Smart shirt made with carbon nanotube thread monitors the wearer’s heart rate

Severe COVID-19 negatively impacts kidney function in kidney transplant recipients

Study uses novel statistical approaches to identify factors that contributed to COVID-19 mortality

AI approach helps identify heart failure patients who will benefit from beta-blocker therapy

New evidence provides strong support for the halt on prescribing hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science receives $23.5 million NIH award

COVID-19 in Virginia: Beliefs drive behavior

More than one-third of physician assistants suffer from burnout, study reports

Airflow optimization reduces time required to remove particulate matter from the classroom

Rice lab receives NIH grant to unravel DNA’s secrets

The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adult mental health in the UK

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