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Medical News White Children More Likely to Get Unnecessary Antibiotics in Pediatric Emergency Departments White children with viral diagnoses treated in pediatric emergency departments were up to twice as likely to receive antibiotics compared to minority children, according to a study published in Pediatrics. Although viral respiratory tract infections ... – Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Pediatrics, Sept-2017 Embargo expired on 05-Sep-2017 at 00:05 ET Zika Virus Could Be Used to Treat Brain Cancer Patients, Study Suggests Recent outbreaks of Zika virus have revealed that the virus causes brain defects in unborn children. But in a study to be published September 5 in The Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. ... – The Rockefeller University Press The Journal of Experimental Medicine; R01 AI073755, R01 AI104972, CA197718, CA154130, CA169117, CA171652, NS087913, NS089272 Embargo expired on 05-Sep-2017 at 09:00 ET Program Helps Nurses Provide Palliative Care to ICU Patients Critical care nurses at five University of California medical centers are better prepared to lead primary palliative care at the bedside after participating in a special training and mentoring program. – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) American Journal of Critical Care, Sept-2017 Embargo expired on 05-Sep-2017 at 06:00 ET Zika Virus Kills Brain Cancer Stem Cells While Zika virus causes devastating damage to the brains of developing fetuses, it one day may be an effective treatment for glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer. New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the ... – Washington University in St. Louis The Journal of Experimental Medicine, Sep-2017; R01 AI073755; R01 AI104972; CA197718; CA154130; CA169117; CA171652; NS087913; NS089272 Embargo expired on 05-Sep-2017 at 09:00 ET Face Value Scientists have long deemed the ability to recognize faces innate for people and other primates. However, the findings of a new Harvard Medical School study cast doubt on this longstanding view. The study may shed light on autism spectrum disorders.... – Harvard Medical School Nature Neuroscience, Sept-2017 Embargo expired on 04-Sep-2017 at 11:00 ET Combined DNA and Protein ‘Liquid Biopsy’ for Early Pancreatic Cancer Better Than Either Alone Johns Hopkins scientists say they have developed a blood test that spots tumor-specific DNA and protein biomarkers for early-stage pancreatic cancer. – Johns Hopkins Medicine Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences; APP1060804, P30-CA006973, CA062924, CA102701, CA06973, CA152753, GM-07309, CA152753 Embargo expired on 04-Sep-2017 at 15:00 ET Diabetes and Heart Disease Linked by Genes, Reveals Penn-led Study Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has become a global epidemic affecting more than 380 million people worldwide; yet there are knowledge gaps in understanding the etiology of type-2 diabetes. T2D is also a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD)... – Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Nature Genetics Embargo expired on 04-Sep-2017 at 11:00 ET Mayo Clinic Researchers Review the Clinical Potential of Senolytic Drugs on Aging ]Researchers are moving closer to realizing the clinical potential of drugs that have previously been shown to support healthy aging in animals. In a review article published online in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Mayo Clinic aging... – Mayo Clinic Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Embargo expired on 04-Sep-2017 at 06:00 ET Palliative Care Makes Only Limited Gains in Africa Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai student leads first comprehensive analysis of African palliative care literature over past 12 years – Mount Sinai Health System Lancet Oncology Embargo expired on 01-Sep-2017 at 18:30 ET Research Reveals Gene Differences in Mouse Model Versus Humans Aspects of gene function in humans can be predicted by studies of the corresponding gene in mice, but new research findings have revealed important divergences between the species which scientists will need to understand better through further invest... – Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) Neoplasia Support to Practice Independently Helps Nurse Practitioners Deliver Ongoing Primary Care to Patients Nurse practitioners (NPs) whose healthcare organizations supported their practice as independent clinicians, were more likely than those who worked in less supportive environments to have their own patient panels (groups of patients to whom they deli... – Columbia University Medical Center International Journal of Nursing Studies, September-2017 Heart Hormones Protection, Psychotic Disorders, Self Regulation, and More in the Obesity News Source Click here to go directly to Newswise's Obesity News Source – Newswise X-Ray Footprinting, Brain Development, Sleep Research, and More in the Cell Biology News Source The latest research and features in cell biology in the Cell Biology News Source – Newswise Physician Experts Highlight Research ahead of Otolaryngology’s Annual Meeting The latest research on patient preferences, quality-of-life, ear health, thyroidectomy, and other topics related to the specialty of otolaryngology will be presented in Chicago, IL, September 10-13, during the AAO-HNSF 2017 Annual Meeting & OTO Exper... – American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Study: Drug May Curb Female Infertility From Cancer Treatments An existing drug may one day protect premenopausal women from life-altering infertility that commonly follows cancer treatments, according to a new study. – Cornell University Genetics 12 Years After Fleeing Katrina, Family Displaced by Harvey Seeks New Life in Dallas. Flooded homes. People stranded on roofs. Rescue boats patrolling neighborhoods. Ashley Aples saw the chaos and panic engulf Houston in just a few days, and he knew from experience it was time to flee. – UT Southwestern Medical Center Mayo Clinic Monthly News Tips - August 2017 Headlines Balancing school and sleep; Researchers report link between cells associated with aging and bone loss; Discovery of new prostate cancer biomarkers could improve precision therapy... – Mayo Clinic Beware the Role of Depression in College Students’ ‘Failure to Launch’ Each fall, parents pack their college freshmen off to school, fingers crossed for a solid start on the road to adulthood. But some students don’t find their footing and return home after a semester or two to regroup. Expert Available – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences Internationally Recognized Surgeon Named Chief Surgical Officer at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Expanding its surgical and research focus on cancers of the abdominal area and rare conditions including endocrine and mesothelioma malignancies, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has named H. Richard Alexander, MD, FACS, as its new chief surgic... – Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey ISPOR Latin America Conference to Focus on Improving Health Outcomes Through Stakeholder Engagement ISPOR, the leading professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced confirmation of the scientific sessions for its upcoming 6th Latin America Conference scheduled for 15-17 September 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil. – International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) ISPOR 6th Latin America Conference Wolters Kluwer and the European Society of Oncology Pharmacy Launch the European Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Wolters Kluwer Health and the European Society of Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP) today announced the launch of a new open access journal, the European Journal of Oncology Pharmacy (EJOP). The official journal of the ESOP will join the Lippincott portfolio ... – Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins European Journal of Oncology Mayo Clinic donates $500,000 to American Red Cross in aid to Hurricane Harvey victims Mayo Clinic is pleased to offer support to the victims of Hurricane Harvey through a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross. Mayo Clinic has requested that the funds go directly to relief efforts for those affected by the recent storm. – Mayo Clinic Dr. Peter Glazer Receives Prestigious Outstanding Investigator Award for Cancer Research The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has named Peter M. Glazer, M.D., Ph.D., as a recipient of its Outstanding Investigator Award (OIA). – Yale Cancer Center Science News New Fluorescent Dyes Could Advance Biological Imaging Scientists at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus have developed a new method for fine-tuning the structure of rhodamine dyes, and can now create a colorful palette of fluorescent molecules. – Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Nature Methods; Biochemistry Embargo expired on 04-Sep-2017 at 11:00 ET Was the Primordial Soup a Hearty Pre-Protein Stew? How proteins evolved billions of years ago, when Earth was devoid of life, has stumped many a scientist. A little do-si-do between amino acids and their chemical lookalikes may have done the trick. Evolutionary chemists tried it, and got results by t... – Georgia Institute of Technology CHE-1504217; Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Competing Species, Polluted Floodwaters, Post Harvey Cleanup, and More in the Environmental Science News Source The latest research on the environment in the Environmental Science News Source – Newswise NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute Tagged Tiger Shark Breaks Distance Record – And Is Still Going! A tiger shark named “Andy” is like the marine version of the Energizer Bunny – he keeps going and going and going… – Nova Southeastern University includes video Earthworms at the Root of Sugar Maple Decline A new study suggests that non-native worms are eating up the forest floor, causing sugar maples to die back and perhaps harming other forest dwellers. – Michigan Technological University journal Biological Invasions Computer Science in Culture: Hackers More Likely to Be 'He' Than 'She' A new report, released today, examined portrayals of computer science across media. The results demonstrate that while the uses of tech may seem to be unfettered, there are still limits as to who can be shown on screen using computer science. – USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Saints and Sinners in Competing Species: Science or Dogma? Studies examining whether invasive species outcompete native species may reflect bias of researchers. However, rigorous scientific debate and self-criticism may result in self-correction. – SUNY Buffalo State PLOS ONE Vitamin B12 Fuels Microbial Growth Scarce compound, vitamin B12, is key for cellular metabolism and may help shape microbial communities that affect environmental cycles and bioenergy production. – Department of Energy, Office of Science PNAS 114(7), E1205-E1214 (2017). [DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1612360114] University of Wisconsin-Madison Museums Recreate ‘Cabinet of Natural History’ Digitally In 1849, the Board of Regents of the new University of Wisconsin directed the curation of the state’s plants, animals and minerals in a “cabinet of natural history.” Now, that founding piece of scientific inquiry is re-forming — digitally. A ... – University of Wisconsin-Madison Reducing Peak-Time Power Usage Through Smart-Home Technologies A next-generation residential energy management system may help utility companies and consumers save money by reducing the demand for costly peak-time energy. – South Dakota State University Lifestyle & Social Sciences Why Hasn’t U.S. Tax Policy Responded to Rising Inequality? Surprisingly, It’s Our Beliefs in “Equal Treatment,” Researchers Find Americans’ lack of support for raising taxes on the wealthy to address inequality may be explained, in part, by our beliefs in “equal treatment,” finds a new study by political scientists at New York University and Stanford University. – New York University American Political Science Association Annual Meeting Political Scientist Rick Valelly '75 on Honoring Reconstruction Given the sheer number of Confederate memorials, there is bound to be another shocking flashpoint of the kind that rocked Charlottesville and the nation. Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee have vanished from Baltimore and New Orleans. Chief Justice ... – Swarthmore College University of North Florida Receives 2017 Higher Education in Diversity Award The University of North Florida received the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This is the third time UNF has been ... – University of North Florida Reavey Receives Fulbright for Study in Romania Brooke Reavey, assistant professor of marketing, will spend this academic year teaching and studying in Romania as part of a Fulbright Scholarship. She will be doing research on Romanian millennials' apparent disengagement with nonprofit and philanth... – Dominican University Gonzaga University School of Law Launches Center for Civil and Human Rights SPOKANE, Wash. – The Gonzaga University School of Law is launching a new Center for Civil and Human Rights this fall to further its mission-based commitment to public service and social justice, and to advance understanding of the law surrounding c... – Gonzaga University Business News DHS grants $5.6M in scientific leadership awards to Minority Serving Institutions DHS S&T awarded $5.6 million in Scientific Leadership Award grants to five Minority Serving Institutions to develop course content and engage students and faculty in research relevant to the nation’s complex homeland security challenges – Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate Marketplace Wichita State Offering Free Online Professional Development Courses Wichita State University is offering full scholarships for anyone wanting to enroll in one of 35 undergraduate online professional development badges. Anyone who enrolls for one undergraduate-level badge now through Friday, Sept. 15, will have the fu... – Wichita State University