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Pittcon donates $20,000 to fund equipment for teacher workshops at ChemEd 2019

The Pittcon Science Week Committee is collaborating with ChemEd, one of North America’s largest conferences for Chemistry educators, to provide continuing science education for hundreds of teachers. ChemEd 2019 will take place July 21-25 at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

From Pittcon 19 Jul 2019

Some pharmacists not adhering to therapeutic guidelines, QUT study finds

As the role of pharmacies in providing front-line public health services grows, a QUT study has raised concerns that some are not adhering to therapeutic guidelines when distributing pharmaceuticals.

19 Jul 2019

UC Davis participates in landmark study to test whether lifestyle changes can prevent cognitive decline

UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center and Department of Public Health Sciences has received $6 million to participate in a landmark study that will see if multiple changes in lifestyle can protect against changes in memory and thinking in older adults.

19 Jul 2019

Study finds new way to help cancer doctors predict blood clots in patients with multiple myeloma

New research from the Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research- which is based at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center- along with the University of Washington and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, identifies a simple way to help cancer doctors caring for patients with multiple myeloma to predict blood clots in order to take preventive action.

19 Jul 2019

Fear, trust, likelihood of exposure influence people’s willingness to be vaccinated

Fear, trust, and the likelihood of exposure are three leading factors that influence whether people are willing to be vaccinated against a virulent disease, according to a new study in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier.

19 Jul 2019

Some pharmacists fail to adhere to therapeutic guidelines, highlights study

As the role of pharmacies in providing front-line public health services grows, a QUT study has raised concerns that some are not adhering to therapeutic guidelines when distributing pharmaceuticals.

19 Jul 2019

Key metabolic changes found in patients with chemotherapy-related heart toxicity

More and more patients are being treated successfully for cancer. However, some cancer treatments that are very effective for breast cancer – medications like anthracyclines and trastuzumab – can cause heart dysfunction and lead to heart failure.

19 Jul 2019

Alzheimer's gene may affect cognitive health before adulthood, study finds

The Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is a major cholesterol carrier that aids in lipid transport and injury repair in the brain. It packages cholesterol and other fats and moves them through the bloodstream. APOE polymorphic alleles are the major genetic factors for the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

19 Jul 2019

Many women skip scientific conferences because of family obligations, study finds

For oncologists in the beginning of their career, scientific conferences present an opportunity to network, share their research, gain new knowledge and begin to advance in their career. But many women find themselves skipping these conferences because of family obligations, a new study finds.

18 Jul 2019

Maternal proximity to oil and gas areas associated with congenital heart defects in babies

Mothers living near more intense oil and gas development activity have a 40-70% higher chance of having children with congenital heart defects compared to those living in areas of less intense activity, according to a new study from researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health.

18 Jul 2019

Climate change and increasing CO2 could decrease the availability of critical nutrients

One of the biggest challenges to reducing hunger and undernutrition around the world is to produce foods that provide not only enough calories but also make enough necessary nutrients widely available.

18 Jul 2019

New curriculum to improve soft skills in schools boosts children’s health and behavior

A trial of a new curriculum to improve soft skills in secondary school children has shown that it can boost their physical health and behaviour, as well as changing their career aspirations.

18 Jul 2019

Adolescents using multiple sources for prescription drugs at high risk for substance use disorders

Roughly 11% of high school seniors reported prescription drug misuse during the past year, and of those, 44% used multiple supply sources, according to a pair of University of Michigan studies.

18 Jul 2019

Menstrual cups just as good as sanitary pads or tampons

A new study has shown that menstrual cups are a safe, effective and inexpensive way to deal with menstrual blood flow. The report covered 43 studies and more than 3,300 females. The study titled, 'Menstrual cup use, leakage, acceptability, safety, and availability: a systematic review and meta-analysis, is published in the Lancet Public Health.

18 Jul 2019

Strategic partnership will help improve health outcomes for patients with autoimmune disease

The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association announced today a strategic alliance with iMD Health Global that will help evolve communications between physicians and patients to improve health outcomes, focused on autoimmune and related diseases, which is estimated to affect over 50 million Americans.

18 Jul 2019

Education News and Research

Pittcon donates $20,000 to fund equipment for teacher workshops at ChemEd 2019

Some pharmacists not adhering to therapeutic guidelines, QUT study finds

UC Davis participates in landmark study to test whether lifestyle changes can prevent cognitive decline

Study finds new way to help cancer doctors predict blood clots in patients with multiple myeloma

Fear, trust, likelihood of exposure influence people’s willingness to be vaccinated

Some pharmacists fail to adhere to therapeutic guidelines, highlights study

Key metabolic changes found in patients with chemotherapy-related heart toxicity

Alzheimer's gene may affect cognitive health before adulthood, study finds

Many women skip scientific conferences because of family obligations, study finds

Maternal proximity to oil and gas areas associated with congenital heart defects in babies

Climate change and increasing CO2 could decrease the availability of critical nutrients

New curriculum to improve soft skills in schools boosts children’s health and behavior

Adolescents using multiple sources for prescription drugs at high risk for substance use disorders

Menstrual cups just as good as sanitary pads or tampons

Strategic partnership will help improve health outcomes for patients with autoimmune disease

How neighborhood environments contribute to the health of black men

Potential benefits and risks of using e-cigarettes

Over 1 million years of life lost in Ohio from overdose deaths, shows study

ASA applauds Committee efforts to amend surprise medical bill legislation

Surprise medical bill legislation takes a step forward, but will it lead to a step back?

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