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New study identifies key workflow interruptions in emergency departments

Interruptions in workflow, such as a phone call while working on another task, or when a colleague stops by for a chat, can lead to inefficiencies in the workplace. For nurses working in emergency departments, those interruptions could affect patient care.

18 Apr 2018

Students develop one-size-fits-all, inexpensive embolization tool

Stemming the flow of blood to starve a tumor or stop hemorrhage can be an expensive, repetitive task for doctors, requiring a variety of approaches and materials for different patients and different sized blood vessels. Often, the interventional radiologists who perform these important procedures must try several times in order to successfully stop the bleeding.

17 Apr 2018

Sartorius and Penn State partner to advance teaching and research in biotechnology

Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Penn State University have entered into a collaborative partnership to advance multidisciplinary teaching and research in biotechnology. This long-term relationship will support the education and preparation of the next generation of biotechnology leaders.

From Sartorius 17 Apr 2018

Study: Yoga and mindfulness may help elementary school students manage stress, anxiety

Yoga/mindfulness activities may facilitate stress management among elementary school students and may be added as a complement to social and emotional learning activities, according to a Tulane University study.

16 Apr 2018

Pitt researcher secures nearly $5 million NIH funding for 'Tic-Tac-Toe' RF coil system

The University of Pittsburgh houses a whole-body 7 Tesla magnetic resonance imager (7T MRI), one of the strongest human MRI devices in the world and a powerful imaging tool that allows researchers to gain a far better understanding of brain structure and function.

13 Apr 2018

Researchers developing affordable, compact white blood cell counter

A thin copper wire wrapped around a channel slightly thicker than a strand of hair could be the key to manufacturing a compact electronic device capable of counting white blood cells from the comfort of one's home, a Kennesaw State University researcher says.

12 Apr 2018

Fujitsu introduces 'Heart Explorer' to enable efficient study of the heart

Fujitsu today announced the Japan launch of Fujitsu Healthcare Solution Heart Explorer, a software for medical and nursing schools, including university medical hospitals.

12 Apr 2018

Smartphone addiction leads to high levels of loneliness, depression and anxiety

Smartphones are an integral part of most people's lives, allowing us to stay connected and in-the-know at all times. The downside of that convenience is that many of us are also addicted to the constant pings, chimes, vibrations and other alerts from our devices, unable to ignore new emails, texts and images.

11 Apr 2018

Life-saving STB and B-Con techniques need to become as familiar as CPR

Nearly 60,000 people die from bleeding each year, and though injuries that result in extreme blood loss have long been a sight all too common in areas like West Philadelphia, the national spotlight has certainly shone upon the issue of late.

11 Apr 2018

Binge drinking by adolescents predicts health-risk behaviors

Underage drinking can lead to risky or harmful behaviors that include unintentional and unprotected sex, physical and sexual assault, traffic and other injuries, suicide, homicide, and overdoses.

10 Apr 2018

Yoga and mindfulness activities at school can benefit children with anxiety

Participating in yoga and mindfulness activities at school helps third-graders exhibiting anxiety improve their wellbeing and emotional health, according to a new Tulane University study published in the journal Psychology Research and Behavior Management.

10 Apr 2018

Delaying school start times improves students' sleep and well-being

A new study in SLEEP, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that delaying school start times results in students getting more sleep, and feeling better, even within societies where trading sleep for academic success is common.

10 Apr 2018

Validating the Diagnosis of Depression

It’s very difficult to diagnose depression. With depression, you can't open the brain to find answers, and the chemistry of the brain is separate from the chemistry of the body.

From Pittcon 10 Apr 2018

Food packaging may have negative impact on nutrient absorption in the intestine

Food packaging could be negatively affecting the way in which your digestive tract operates, according to new research by faculty and students at Binghamton University, State University at New York.

9 Apr 2018

Bilinguals regulate native language when reading in a second language, research shows

Research led by a psychologist at the University of California, Riverside, shows that bilinguals regulate, or suppress, their native language when reading in a second language.

9 Apr 2018

Fluorescent dye could allow doctors to obtain better images of blood vessels, tissues

Fluorescence imaging is widely used for visualizing biological tissues such as the back of the eye, where signs of macular degeneration can be detected. It is also commonly used to image blood vessels during reconstructive surgery, allowing surgeons to make sure the vessels are properly connected.

9 Apr 2018

Smartphone 'scores' can reliably reflect symptom severity in Parkinson's patients

Parkinson's disease, a progressive brain disorder, is often tough to treat effectively because symptoms, such as tremors and walking difficulties, can vary dramatically over a period of days, or even hours.

6 Apr 2018

Free Radical Formation in Electronic Cigarette Aerosols

An interview with Prof. John Richie, describing his presentation at Pittcon 2018 on free radical formation in electronic cigarette aerosols.

From Pittcon 5 Apr 2018

High number of concussion-related symptoms and head impacts found among theater personnel

A recent study released by the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine shows a stunning number of participants not only experienced concussion-related symptoms and head impacts but also continued performing either without reporting the incident or without receiving the recommended care.

4 Apr 2018

Pitt engineer uses ultrasound technology to help people walk again

Spinal cord injuries impact more than 17,000 Americans each year, and although those with incomplete injuries may regain control of their limbs, overall muscle strength and mobility is weakened. Neurorehabilitation using robotic exoskeletons or electrical stimulation devices can help a person regain movement through repeated exercise.

3 Apr 2018

Students News and Research

New study identifies key workflow interruptions in emergency departments

Students develop one-size-fits-all, inexpensive embolization tool

Sartorius and Penn State partner to advance teaching and research in biotechnology

Study: Yoga and mindfulness may help elementary school students manage stress, anxiety

Pitt researcher secures nearly $5 million NIH funding for 'Tic-Tac-Toe' RF coil system

Researchers developing affordable, compact white blood cell counter

Fujitsu introduces 'Heart Explorer' to enable efficient study of the heart

Smartphone addiction leads to high levels of loneliness, depression and anxiety

Life-saving STB and B-Con techniques need to become as familiar as CPR

Binge drinking by adolescents predicts health-risk behaviors

Yoga and mindfulness activities at school can benefit children with anxiety

Delaying school start times improves students' sleep and well-being

Validating the Diagnosis of Depression

Food packaging may have negative impact on nutrient absorption in the intestine

Bilinguals regulate native language when reading in a second language, research shows

Fluorescent dye could allow doctors to obtain better images of blood vessels, tissues

Smartphone 'scores' can reliably reflect symptom severity in Parkinson's patients

Free Radical Formation in Electronic Cigarette Aerosols

High number of concussion-related symptoms and head impacts found among theater personnel

Pitt engineer uses ultrasound technology to help people walk again

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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