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ALFRED UNIVERSITY INFORMATIONAlfred University is located in Alfred, New York and is a private college. Alfred University is a four year college and offers Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses. Alfred University is in a relatively rural area (in the country away from any large cities), which may be something you prefer if you like the country lifestyle as a student. Alfred University does not have a rolling admission policy, and you will want to make sure that you get your application in before February 1. Alfred University is relatively smaller in size with an enrollment of only 2,235 students. Alfred University accepts about 75% of its applicants on average, and 95% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at Alfred University. If you are looking for more information on financial aid at Alfred University, you can may want to contact Earl Pierce, who is the Director of Financial Aid at Alfred University. You may also qualify for free grants for college in New York to attend Alfred University. You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at Alfred University:
If you are interested in joining the Army, Alfred University does have an ROTC Army program that is available for attending students. If you have taken some advanced placement courses with an applicable test, or obtained credit from an other college, you may be eligible to transfer that credit to Alfred University. Alfred University offers the following co-op opportunities and programs to its students:
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Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend Alfred University? Well, about 35% of the student body at Alfred University comes from outside the state of New York. Do a lot of the students at Alfred University live on campus? Well, about 67% live on campus, while 33% live off campus and commute to school every day. QUICK FACTS ABOUT ALFRED UNIVERSITY
Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on 2007-11-02. ALFRED UNIVERSITY IN NEW YORK GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATIONAcademic Competitiveness (AC) Grant Program Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program Grants and Scholarships available in New york ALFRED UNIVERSITY NEWSScared of a Younger Rival? Not For Some Male SongbirdsWhen mature male white-crowned sparrows duel to win a mate or a nesting territory, a young bird just doesn't get much respect. Press Conference Announcing New Kavli Institute at the University of Tokyo The University of Tokyo will webcast from Japan a press conference announcing the establishment of an endowment for the Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (IPMU) by The Kavli Foundation - the first time a National University in Japan hosts a named research institute with endowment donated from a foreign foundation. It will also announce the Institute's establishment as the first Kavli Institute in Japan. New Kavli Institute Announced At The University Of Tokyo The Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, University of Tokyo, receives a major endowment from The Kavli Foundation, joining the family of Kavli Institutes. Archive of Failed Joint Replacements Provides Tips to Building a Better Hip Replacement A study by Hospital for Special Surgery researchers has provided the first comprehensive look at just how metal-on-metal total hip replacements are failing in patients around the country. New Procedure Bests Standard of Care for Fixing Damaged Cartilage A new study has demonstrated that a procedure wherein healthy cartilage is transplanted to fix an area of damaged cartilage is superior to the standard of care for repairing cartilage defects. Teaching Kids to Mind Their Peas and Carrots How to Be a Winner for Dinner, a children's book that teaches young children about healthy eating habits, is the most recent project of a multitalented nursing student. Gina Colaizzo, a pediatric nurse practitioner student at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (JHUSON), is that author. Administration of Meningococcal Vaccine with Other Routine Infant Vaccines Appears Effective Administration of routine infant immunizations with a vaccine for serogroup B Neisseria meningitidis, a bacterium that is a cause of serious disease such as sepsis and meningitis, was effective against meningococcal strains and produced minimal interference with the response to the routine vaccinations, according to a study in the February 8 issue of JAMA. Salk Scientists Use an Old Theory to Discover New Targets in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Reviving a theory first proposed in the late 1800s that the development of organs in the normal embryo and the development of cancers are related, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have studied organ development in mice to unravel how breast cancers, and perhaps other cancers, develop in people. Their findings provide new ways to predict and personalize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Masked Heart Problems in Men Could Lead to Sudden Death Being proactive about heart health can help men lower their risk and avoid a heart event. Drug Recalls: What Consumers Need to Know With the new year came many drug recalls. In the first six weeks of 2012, there were at least 13 drug-related recalls. Some were due to bacterial contamination. Eight distinct bacterial contaminants were identified in one over-the-counter product. Chemists Develop More Efficient Protein Labeling NC State researchers have created specially engineered mammalian cells to provide a new "chemical handle" which will enable them to label proteins of interest more efficiently. Researchers Weigh Methods to More Accurately Measure Genome Sequencing Researchers at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences evaluate some current methods to sequence individual genomes--a study that serves as a "stress test" of the efficacy of these practices. From Opening Thunder to Closing Whimper Predicting bomb shockwaves, building vulnerability, and evacuation priority. Early Study Suggests Nanodiamonds Safe for Implants As the number of knee and hip joint replacements grows, nanodiamond coatings could answer problems related to metal surfaces. Built to Withstand Almost Anything By helping buildings withstand unusually severe hazards, the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate aims to keep critical infrastructure open for business Combined Approach to Global Health Can Save Lives at Lower Cost A new analysis published this week in the open-access journal PLoS ONE (Feb. 3, 2012) focused on a combined public health campaign in Western Province, Kenya led by the Swiss-based company Vestergaard Frandsen, the Kenyan Ministry of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The analysis looked at the cost effectiveness of simultaneously confronting the problems of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and diarrhea caused by waterborne pathogens. Cancer Researcher Offer New Hope for Brain Tumor In the United States, each year, approximately 10,000 patients are affected by recurrent glioblastoma multiforme . Now, a novel investigational device - available only at clinical trial sites - is offering new hope to these patients. New Media Rewriting the Ad Playbook for Super Bowl XLVI The hype and buzz surrounding Super Bowl commercials are big business for companies and have become a major attraction for viewers. Taking advantage of the growing trend, this year's ads are using a variety of tools that go far beyond the traditional TV commercial, said Abhi Biswas, a UT Dallas marketing professor in the Naveen Jindal School of Management. Discovery of Extremely Long-Lived Proteins May Provide Insight Into Cell Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases One of the big mysteries in biology is why cells age. Now scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies report that they have discovered a weakness in a component of brain cells that may explain how the aging process occurs in the brain. A Lonely Heart Can Make You Sick Newly divorced middle aged women are more vulnerable to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to Christopher Coleman, PhD, MPH, RN, associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, because they tend to let their guard down with new sexual partners and avoid using protection since they are unafraid of getting pregnant. "Clear!" A Shock to the Heart Won't Hurt On most television shows and movies when a patient flat lines and the nurse or doctor grabs an automated external defibrillator (AED) the next words might be "clear!" But this portrayal of AED use is a misconception that needs to be overcome. Hubble Zooms in on a Magnified Galaxy A team of astronomers aimed Hubble at one of the most striking examples of gravitational lensing, a nearly 90-degree arc of light in the galaxy cluster RCS2 032727-132623. Hubble's view of the distant background galaxy, which lies nearly 10 billion light-years away, is significantly more detailed than could ever be achieved without the help of the gravitational lens. A Zap of Cold Plasma Reduces Harmful Bacteria on Raw Chicken A new study by food safety researchers at Drexel University demonstrates that plasma can be an effective method for killing pathogens on uncooked poultry. The proof-of-concept study was published in the January issue of the Journal of Food Protection. Sutter Health Salutes Physicians Named as Top Doctors in Marin and San Francisco Almost 250 physicians at California Pacific Medical Center, Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, and Novato Community Hospital - all part of the Sutter Health network - have been named on the prestigious list of [415] Top Doctors 2012 by Marin Magazine. ORNL, Partners Earn FLC Honor for Cookstove Technology Envirofit International, the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Colorado State University have won a Federal Laboratory Consortium award for excellence in technology transfer for a clean-burning cookstove designed for the developing world. UT MD Anderson Article Offers One Roadmap for Defining Value in Health Care, Earns National Award from Leading Journal A team from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is receiving a national award for a research article tackling a question vital to the future of health care with reform regulations looming, competition growing and costs rising. Doctors Aim to Dispel Myths about Vaccines Two Saint Louis University pediatricians are leading a Missouri State Medical Association statewide effort to change the way doctors respond to parents' fears of vaccines, and to raise awareness about the importance of getting children vaccinated. Heart Failure Linked to Thinner Bones and Fractures Heart failure is associated with a 30 percent increase in major fractures and also identifies a high-risk population that may benefit from increased screening and treatment for osteoporosis, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). AIP's Physics News Highlights: February 2, 2012 Physics News Highlights of the American Institute of Physics (AIP) contains summaries of interesting research from the AIP journals, notices of upcoming meetings, and other information from the AIP Member Societies. Copies of papers are available to journalists upon request. Biosolar Breakthrough Promises Cheap, Easy Green Electricity Barry D. Bruce, professor of biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is turning the term "power plant" on its head. The biochemist and a team of researchers have developed a system that taps into photosynthetic processes to produce efficient and inexpensive energy. Rearranging the Cell's Skeleton Cell biologists at Johns Hopkins have identified key steps in how certain molecules alter a cell's skeletal shape and drive the cell's movement. Preview Ads Dominate Water Cooler Discussion Days Before Big Game A handful of Super Bowl commercials have already been released online, with more to come in the next few days. This is all part of a growing trend by advertisers to pre-release commercials to build social media buzz and drive consumers to channels devoted to the product. "It's like opening your Christmas presents on Christmas Eve," says David Allan, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Marker for Alzheimer's Disease May Affect Mental Function Even in Healthy Adults High levels of the protein beta-amyloid in the brain that is associated with Alzheimer's disease may affect brain performance even in healthy adults, according to a study published in the February 1, 2012, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Wildlife Conservation Society Study Finds Southern Indian Ocean Humpbacks Singing Different Tunes A recently published study by the Wildlife Conservation Society and others reveals that humpback whales on both sides of the southern Indian Ocean are singing different tunes, unusual since humpbacks in the same ocean basin usually all sing very similar songs. Study Shows Alzheimer's Disease May Spread by 'Jumping' from One Brain Region to Another Findings open new opportunities for studying Alzheimer's and testing potential therapies. BU Astrophysicist Leads Team That Discovers "Sloshing" Gas in Galaxy Cluster Boston University astrophysicist Elizabeth Blanton led a team of researchers in the discovery of vast clouds of hot gas "sloshing" in Abell 2052, a galaxy cluster located about 480 million light years from Earth. The scientists are studying the hot (30 million degree) gas using X-ray data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. The team's findings were first published in the August 20, 2011 issue of The Astrophysical Journal. Diabetes Rates Vary Widely in Developing Countries Rates of diabetes vary widely across developing countries worldwide, according to a new analysis led by Dr. Longjian Liu of Drexel University's School of Public Health. Worldwide, four in five people with diabetes now live in developing countries. Liu's study found that access to healthcare support for diabetes varied widely in developing countries, and that one in 10 diagnosed cases remain untreated. Take This to Heart: The No. 1 Killer of Women Is Preventable Heart disease kills more women, young and old, than cancer. Yet for most, it's avoidable with a healthier lifestyle. First-of-Its-Kind Head Patch Monitors Brain Blood Flow and Oxygen Researchers say the device might offer a reliable way to monitor hospitalized patients for recurrent strokes in real time. Examining Moneyball's Impact on Business and Sports Villanova University School of Law (VSL) convenes an all-star roster of leading experts from sports and television for its 2012 Villanova Sports and Entertainment Law Journal Symposium, "Moneyball's Impact on Business and Sports," Friday, February 10. Jeffrey S. Moorad VSL '81, vice chairman and CEO of the San Diego Padres, headlines the panel alongside Billy Beane, vice president and general manager of the Oakland A's; Omar Minaya, senior vice president of baseball operations for the Padres; and Phil Griffin, president of MSNBC. Former Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell VSL '68, a guest sports commentator for Comcast SportsNet and the Philadelphia Daily News, serves as moderator. A question-and-answer session follows the panel discussion. Vigorous Exercise Linked to Gene Activity in Prostate Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have identified nearly 200 genes in the healthy prostate tissue of men with low-grade prostate cancer that may help explain how physical activity improves survival from the disease. Arthritis and Cholesterol Drugs Well Tolerated in Prostate Cancer Treatment Research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey on the FDA-approved drugs Celebrex(r) and Lipitor(r) -- used respectively for arthritis pain and lowering cholesterol -- shows that these drugs are well tolerated in the treatment of recurrent prostate cancer. Preliminary results from an ongoing Phase II clinical trial will be presented this week during the 2012 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. Breast Cancer Survivors Use At-Home Method to Prep Their Breasts for Reconstruction NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center is the first hospital in the New York metro area to offer breast cancer survivors an at-home method for tissue expansion in preparation for breast reconstruction surgery. Patients use a remote control to gradually create a space within their chest wall for a breast implant. Many Children With Liver Transplants From Parents Can Safely Stop Using Anti-Rejection Drugs Physicians at three transplant centers have found in a pilot study that a majority of children who receive liver tissue from a parent can eventually stop using immunosuppression (anti-rejection) medications safely. These drugs, which tamp down natural immune function, have been linked to a bevy of complications, including cancer, diabetes, hypertension and kidney failure. Surgical Breast Biopsy Not Overused, Study Suggests Contrary to earlier findings, surgical breast biopsies may not be as overused as previously thought, according to a study in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Surgical breast biopsies are more invasive than needle biopsies, requiring an incision and the use of general anesthesia. MSK Ultrasound Volume Increase Higher Among Non-Radiologists Between 2000 and 2009, the musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound volume increase among non-radiologists was much higher than that among radiologists, according to a study in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Ultrasound images of the MSK system provide pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and soft tissue throughout the body. Four-Week Vaccination Regimen Knocks Out Early Breast Cancer Tumors Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report that a short course of vaccination with an anti-HER2 dendritic cell vaccine made partly from the patient's own cells triggers a complete tumor eradication in nearly 20 percent of women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an early breast cancer. Cancer Patients' Pain Can Be Helped By Psychosocial Interventions Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center, who teamed with colleagues at five universities around the United States, analyzed past studies of cancer-related pain reduction and found that psychosocial interventions can have a beneficial effect on cancer patients' pain severity. Running Robots University of Delaware professor works to design faster robots, modeling their movement on animals. Romance and Aging: Challenges and Insights Amanda Barusch's research on what love and romance mean in seniors' lives sheds light on an area of growing interest as the population ages. Sandia's Self-Guided Bullet Prototype Can Hit Target a Mile Away Take two Sandia National Laboratories engineers who are hunters, get them talking about the sport and it shouldn't be surprising when the conversation leads to a patented design for a self-guided bullet that could help war fighters. Early CF Detected by Bronchoalveolar Lavage and LCI The lung clearance index (LCI) is a sensitive non-invasive marker of early lung disease in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a new study from Australian researchers. Assessment of COPD Exacerbation Severity with the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) Exacerbation severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be reliably assessed with the COPD Assessment Test(tm) (CAT), according to a new study from the UK. Bedwetting Can Be Due to Undiagnosed Constipation Bedwetting isn't always due to problems with the bladder. Constipation is often the culprit; and if it isn't diagnosed, children and their parents must endure an unnecessarily long, costly and difficult quest to cure nighttime wetting. IFT to Host Wellness 12 at the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare, March 28-29 IFT will be hosting the fifth Wellness conference March, Wednesday, March 28th and 29th. The conference will offer attendees a unique blend of unbiased perspectives, news about emerging trends, and information on how organizations within the food industry are penetrating the health and wellness sector. Brain Receptor in Eyes May Link Epilepsy, Cataracts and Antidepressants Researchers have discovered that the most common receptor for the major neurotransmitter in the brain is also present in the eye, which may explain links between cataracts, epilepsy and use of a number of antiepileptic and antidepressant drugs. Presidential Primaries: Media Tips From Indiana University Faculty Members Indiana University faculty experts offer their thoughts on upcoming primary elections and caucuses, focusing especially on the contest for Republican presidential nomination. Diagnostic Brain Tumor Test Could Revolutionize Care of Patients with Low-Grade Gliomas Researchers have developed what they believe to be the first clinical application of a new imaging technique to diagnose brain tumors. New Lung Cancer Test Predicts Survival Clinical studies in U. S. And China show molecular test could more accurately guide treatment for people with lung cancer. The Business Ethics Alliance Launches 2012 Programming with "Ethics of Hiring" Dialogue at Gallup A conversation on the ethics of hiring with local business leaders. Johns Hopkins Nursing Research News--January 2012 Hopkins Nursing researchers focus on stress, parenting programs, diabetes, and more in the latest issue of research news. Regents Approve Phase II Rehabilitation of UC San Diego's University House Will be renamed Geisel House to honor longtime university supporter and widow of author Theodor 'Dr. Seuss' Geisel. Salk Professor Joanne Chory Awarded 2012 Genetics Society of America Medal The Genetics Society of America (GSA) has honored Joanne Chory, Salk Institute professor and director of the Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory and Howard H. and Maryam R. Newman Chair in Plant Biology, as the recipient of the prestigious 2012 Genetics Society of America Medal. New Study Examines Bankruptcy and Recovery Among Private Equity-Backed Firms New study examines bankruptcy and recovery among private equity-backed firms. New Drug Labels for Kidney Disease Patients - What Do They Mean? Highlights * More than 20 million adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease. * Drugs that treat red blood cell deficiencies are critical for maintaining many chronic kidney disease patients' health. * Experts comment on newly released federal recommendations for these drugs. Researchers Find Gene Critical to Sense of Smell in Fruit Fly UW-Madison researchers have discovered that a gene called distal-less is critical to the fly's ability to receive, process and respond to smells. Blood Protein Predicts Kidney Disease Risk in Diabetes Patients Highlights * High levels of TNF receptors in the blood increased diabetes patients' risk of developing kidney problems by three- to five-fold a decade later. * Measuring blood levels of TNF receptors may help predict which patients' kidneys are in jeopardy, and targeting TNF receptors may help protect them. * Half a million people in the U.S. have kidney failure and require dialysis or a kidney transplant, and 44% of these cases are due to diabetes. Gastrointestinal Bleeding: What Many Kidney Failure Patients Stomach Highlights * Bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract occurs more than 10 times as often in kidney failure patients than in individuals in the general population. * Upper gastrointestinal bleeding causes serious health problems--and even early deaths--for many patients with kidney failure. * More than 600,000 patients in the United States have kidney failure. Study Identifies Novel Markers as Key Indicators of Future Renal Failure in Diabetes Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have identified two novel markers that, when elevated in the blood stream, can predict accurately the risk of renal (kidney) failure in patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The findings have immediate diagnostic implications and can be used for the development of new therapies to prevent or postpone the progression of renal disease in diabetes. Stony Brook University Announces Collaboration with Sanofi on Pioneering Tuberculosis Drug The Institute of Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery (ICB&DD) at Stony Brook University announced a multi-year research collaboration with Sanofi, a multinational pharmaceutical company, on a potential treatment for Tuberculosis (TB) and other bacterial infections. With Tumor Samples, High-Tech Tools and Practice Sutures, 'Brainworks' Brings Scientific Discovery Into Students' Reach Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's annual Brainworks program introduces young people to the excitement and benefits of careers in science and medicine. This year's event, occurring on Feb. 13 during Black History Month, will entertain and educate students from predominantly minority communities who attend Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Middle School, James A. Forshay Learning Center, Lighthouse Church School, Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church and an independent after-school program. Save the Date: American Physical Society 2012 March Meeting, February 27-March 2 in Boston The American Physical Society's 2012 March meeting will focus on some of the most dynamic and cutting-edge research areas in physics. The topics on tap include high temperature superconductivity, biophysics, and advanced materials, as well as talks and sessions dedicated to social issues, medical technology, energy, and national security. The meeting takes place February 27-March 2 at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Mass. National Report Finds One-in-Five Americans Experienced Mental Illness in the Past Year A new national report reveals that 45.9 million American adults aged 18 or older, or 20 percent of this age group, experienced mental illness in the past year. The rate of mental illness was more than twice as high among those aged 18 to 25 (29.9 percent) than among those aged 50 and older (14.3 percent). Adult women were also more likely than men to have experienced mental illness in the past year (23 percent versus 16.8 percent). Protests of South Korean Railway Project Fueled by Internet Comments High levels of Internet connectivity in South Korea underlie amplified public attention to ecological risks of a major new high-speed railway tunnel project forcing it onto the national agenda. Markerless Motion Capture Offers A New Angle on Tennis Injuries A new approach to motion capture technology is offering fresh insights into tennis injuries - and orthopedic injuries in general. Polar Growth at the Bacterial Scale Reveals Potential New Targets for Antibiotic Therapy An international team of microbiologists led by Indiana University researchers has identified a new bacterial growth process -- one that occurs at a single end or pole of the cell instead of uniform, dispersed growth along the long axis of the cell -- that could have implications in the development of new antibacterial strategies. Some Breast Cancer Spread May Be Triggered By Targetable Protein Cancers rarely are deadly unless they evolve the ability to grow beyond the tissues in which they first arise. Normally, cells -- even early-stage tumor cells -- are tethered to scaffolding that helps to restrain any destructive tendencies. But scientists from the University of Helsinki, Finland, and from UCSF have identified a cleaver-wielding protein that frees some tumor cells, allowing them to further misbehave. SOPA, PROTECT IP Will Stifle Creativity and Diminish Free Speech, Says WUSTL Experts Wikipedia and other sites plan to go dark to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act under consideration in Congress. Three law professors from Washington University in St. Louis, Kevin Collins, Gregory Magarian and Neil Richards, signed a letter to Congress in opposition to the PROTECT IP Act. Read Magarian and Richards' current comments on SOPA and PROTECT IP. AIP's Physics News Highlights: January 17, 2012 A baby crystal is born; An easier way to remove gallstones; Flaky graphene makes reliable chemical sensors; Upcoming Conferences of Interest and Science Communication Awards Patriot National Announces Major Gift to Nova Southeastern University The Patriot Health Initiative will enable NSU to provide up to $450,000 to support Dental Programming Targeting Underserved Populations in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Scientists Present Prostate Cancer Breakthrough at International Oncology Conference New animal study confirms the dramatic effects of a natural formula against aggressive prostate cancer tumors. Broken Arm? Brain Shifts Quickly When Using a Sling or Cast Using a sling or cast after injuring an arm may cause your brain to shift quickly to adjust, according to a study published in the January 17, 2012, print issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found increases in the size of brain areas that were compensating for the injured side, and decreases in areas that were not being used due to the cast or sling. Traditional Physical Autopsies - Not High-Tech "Virtopsies" - Still the Gold Standard for Determining Cause of Death, Experts Claim TV crime shows like Bones and CSI are quick to explain each death by showing highly detailed scans and video images of victims' insides. Traditional autopsies, if shown at all, are at best in supporting roles to the high-tech equipment, and usually gloss over the sometimes physically grueling tasks of sawing through skin and bone. Headphones Linked to Pedestrian Deaths, Injuries Serious injuries to pedestrians listening to headphones have more than tripled in six years, according to new research from the University of Maryland. In many cases, the cars or trains are sounding horns that the pedestrians cannot hear, leading to fatalities in nearly three-quarters of cases. Women's Health Alert: Fighting Heart Disease in Your 40s The risk for heart-related death is increasing in young adults ages 35 to 54, and the numbers are even more alarming for younger women. It is the number-one cause of death for both men and women in the United States, yet every year since 1984 more women have died of cardiovascular health problems than men, according to the American Heart Association. English Lit Influenced Prize-Winning Paleontologist It wasn't a boyhood fascination with prehistoric life that influenced Kevin Boyce's interest in paleontology. It was instead the medieval literary world of Chaucer that he discovered in college. Study Shows Obese Nurses More Stressed, Less Active Job stress and shift work have a lot more to do with obesity among nurses than previously thought, according to a study by the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Stony Brook's WTC Health Program Expands to Winthrop-University Hospital The Stony Brook University World Trade Center Health Program is expanding its clinical Center of Excellence to Winthrop-University Hospital which enables care and treatment for thousands more who were exposed to toxic chemicals and who continue to suffer from upper and lower respiratory ailments, mental health symptoms, and other conditions related to the environment at Ground Zero. AAMC Medical Schools Pledge to Improve Health of America's Veterans and Families First Lady Michelle Obama announced an unprecedented commitment made by more than 100 of the AAMC's member medical schools to improve the health and wellness of military service members and their families as part of the Joining Forces initiative. Sandia, UK Partners Publish Groundbreaking Work on Criegee Intermediates in Science Magazine In a breakthrough paper published in this week's issue of Science magazine, researchers from Sandia's Combustion Research Facility, the University of Manchester and Bristol University report direct measurements of reactions of a gas-phase Criegee intermediate using photoionization mass spectrometry. 32 Million Americans Have Autoantibodies That Target Their Own Tissues More than 32 million people in the United States have autoantibodies, which are proteins made by the immune system that target the body's tissues and define a condition known as autoimmunity, a study shows. The first nationally representative sample looking at the prevalence of the most common type of autoantibody, known as antinuclear antibodies (ANA), found that the frequency of ANA is highest among women, older individuals, and African-Americans. The study was conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Researchers in Gainesville at the University of Florida also participated. January 2012 IFT Media Update The following news briefs are from the Institute of Food Technologists(r) (IFT), a nonprofit scientific society with members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia, and government. This media update includes information on the following: January issue of Food Technology Magazine--Convenience Stores To Focus on Food in 2012; January issue of Journal of Food Science--No Link Found Between Sweetness Intensity and Overall Caloric Intake, Blueberry and Blackberry Wines Found to have Potential Health Benefits; and Save-the-Date for Wellness 2012. Seven Factors Reveal Why Women Don't Run for Office New report from American University, "Men Rule: The Continued Under-Representation of Women in U.S. Politics," identifies why even with the emergence over the past ten years of high-profile women in politics, the gap between women and men's interest in running for office is the same today as it was a decade ago. Dark Chocolate and Red Wine Are Heart-Healthy Foods Of Love Loyola dietitian says resveratrol which lowers blood sugar is found in red wine and also dark chocolate, making them ideal for heart holidays like Valentine's Day and year round consumption for heart health. Rush University Medical Center Successfully Moves Patients into New Hospital Building After more than seven years of planning and three years of construction, Rush University Medical Center successfully moved approximately 200 patients into the Tower, Rush's new, 14-story, state-of-the-art hospital building, located at Ashland Avenue and the Eisenhower Expressway. New Cores from Glacier in the Eastern European Alps May Yield New Climate Clues Researchers are beginning their analysis of what are probably the first successful ice cores drilled to bedrock from a glacier in the eastern European Alps. Nanoparticles Hold Promise as Vehicle for Drug Delivery In the images of fruit flies, clusters of neurons are all lit up, forming a brightly glowing network of highways within the brain. It's exactly what University at Buffalo researcher Shermali Gunawardena was hoping to see. Researchers Identify that Environmental Exposure to Organochlorines May Impact Male Reproduction Melissa Perry, Sc.D., M.H.S., professor and chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the GW School of Public Health and Health Services and adjunct associate professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, led an observational study indicating that environmental exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and p,p'-DDE (the main metabolite of the insecticide DDT) can affect male reproduction. The research was published online on Dec. 21, 2011 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. New Technology Will Help Detect Breast Cancer Earlier The University of North Dakota and Neomatrix LLC have signed an agreement to develop technology for the early detection of breast cancer using UND technology based on cancer indicators and the company's HALO device. George Washington Researchers Find that a Smoking Cessation Benefit Can Save Money for Medicaid New research by the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services indicates that including comprehensive tobacco cessation benefits in Medicaid insurance coverage can result in substantial savings for Medicaid programs. The study, titled "The Return on Investment of a Medicaid Tobacco Cessation Program in Massachusetts," published by the open access journal PLoS ONE, found that every dollar spent in program costs resulted in an average program savings of $3.12, which represents a $2.12 return on investment. The research shows that investing in smoking cessation programs can result in lower levels of smoking, which in turn lead to reductions in hospital admissions for heart related problems and significant savings for Medicaid. The financial support for the research came from Partnership for Prevention. Mass Prostate Cancer Screening Doesn't Reduce Deaths There's new evidence that annual prostate cancer screening does not reduce deaths from the disease, even among men in their 50s and 60s and those with underlying health conditions, according to new research led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Johns Hopkins Finalists to Compete for Top Award in Creative Thinking Competition to Cure Metastatic Cancer Five Johns Hopkins students have been selected as finalists in a competition to find new ways to cure metastatic cancer. The five, whose ideas were chosen from among 44 presentations, will compete on January 13, 2012, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., for the top prize of $20,000 and a chance to pursue their research proposals. Soldiers to Learn Sustainability Techniques at Arizona State A new graduate-level online certificate program at Arizona State University introduces soldiers and civilians in the United States Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve to major principles in sustainability science. Proposed NY Legislation Supports Self-Employment for People with Disabilities; Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University Recognized in the Bills The Burton Blatt Institute is recognized in the bills language as a leader in creating partnerships and developing programs, such as Start-Up NY, that expand entrepreneurship opportunities for people with diverse disabilities. Smoking Cessation Benefit Can Save Money for Medicaid New research by the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services indicates that including comprehensive tobacco cessation benefits in Medicaid insurance coverage can result in substantial savings for Medicaid programs. The study, titled "The Return on Investment of a Medicaid Tobacco Cessation Program in Massachusetts," published by the open access journal PLoS ONE, found that every dollar spent in program costs resulted in an average program savings of $3.12, which represents a $2.12 return on investment. The research shows that investing in smoking cessation programs can result in lower levels of smoking, which in turn lead to reductions in hospital admissions for heart related problems and significant savings for Medicaid. The financial support for the research came from Partnership for Prevention. AANEM Releases Performance in Practice Module The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) recently released a new Performance in Practice (PIP) Module on Electrodiagnostic (EDX) Report Writing. Geisinger No Longer to Hire Job Applicants Who Use Tobacco Products Starting Feb. 1, 2012, Geisinger will no longer hire job applicants who use tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and chewing or smokeless tobacco. Giant Weed Creates Threat to Our Nation's Ecosystems--and Border Security Weed control has become a matter of national security. Along U.S. southern coastal rivers, most particularly Texas' Rio Grande, an invasive species of plant known as giant reed is encroaching on the water, overrunning international border access roads, and creating a dense cover for illegal activities. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has called for a plan to control this weed. Conservationists Releases Rare Photo of Snow Leopard and Cub Photographing snow leopards with remote cameras in Afghanistan is hard enough, but snapping a picture of a mother and cub is nearly impossible. Roswell Park Researcher Aims to Develop Screening Test for Lung Cancer RPCI surgeon receives $100,000 CHEST Foundation grant to develop diagnostic blood test for detection of lung cancer. $9.5 Million Federal Grant to Support "Asthma Genome" Project with African-Americans A Johns Hopkins-led team of experts in genetics, immunology, epidemiology and allergic disease has embarked on a four-year effort to map the genetic code, or whole genome, of 1,000 people of African descent, including men and women from Baltimore. What Are They Really Like? Little things can be revealing in an interview and a skilled interviewer can look beneath the surface to discover the real candidate. Don't Slip Up This Winter: Prepare Now Loyola physiologist gives clever tips to prepare for winter and offers exercises for improving balance Pioneer in Anesthesiology Dr. Joseph F. Artusio Jr. Dead at Age 94 Dr. Joseph F. Artusio Jr., the founding chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology and anesthesiologist-in-chief at what is today known as Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, died on Dec. 21 at the age of 94. Impact of Integrative Medicine Explored at Loyola Conference Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine to host Integrative Medicine Conference. Dental Health Experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital Remind Parents About Scheduling Toddlers for Dental Visits While infants under 12 months old may only have a few teeth, experts say they should been seen by a dentist within the first year of life. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's revised guidelines on infant oral health recommend infants 6 to 12 months old should to be seen by a dentist. More than 40 percent of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten. In order to help prevent tooth decay, dental experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital are reminding parents to schedule dental appointments for their toddlers. New Clues as to Why Some Older People May Be Losing Their Memory New research links 'silent strokes,' or small spots of dead brain cells, found in about one out of four older adults to memory loss in the elderly. The study is published in the January 3, 2012, print issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Vanderbilt Emergency Department Urges Responsible Alcohol Consumption while Ringing in the New Year With the countdown to 2012 just around the corner, Vanderbilt's Emergency Department is bracing for what is likely to be one of the busiest weekends of the year. Alcohol-related injuries and deaths typically spike on New Year's Eve, causing physicians and staff to prepare for an influx of patients requiring help after overconsumption. Diet Patterns May Keep Brain from Shrinking People with diets high in several vitamins or in omega 3 fatty acids are less likely to have the brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer's disease than people whose diets are not high in those nutrients, according to a new study published in the December 28, 2011, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Ovarian Cancer Study Proves Drug Delays Disease Progression, May Improve Survival Treating ovarian cancer with the drug bevacizumab ("Avastin") delays the disease and may also improve survival, show the results of an international clinical trial co-led by Drs. Amit Oza of the Princess Margaret Cancer Program, University Health Network and Timothy Perren, St James's Institute of Oncology, Leeds, UK. 'Rare' Brain Disorder May Be More Common Than Thought A global team of neuroscientists, led by researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida, have found the gene responsible for a brain disorder that may be much more common than once believed. Sea Snails Help Scientists Explore a Possible Way to Enhance Memory Efforts to help people with learning impairments are being aided by a species of sea snail known as Aplysia californica. The mollusk, which is used by researchers to study the brain, has much in common with other species including humans. Research involving the snail has contributed to the understanding of learning and memory. At The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), neuroscientists used this animal model to test an innovative learning strategy designed to help improve the brain's memory and the results were encouraging. Memo to Pediatricians: Allergy Tests Are No Magic Bullets for Diagnosis An advisory from two leading allergists, Robert Wood of the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and Scott Sicherer of Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, urges clinicians to use caution when ordering allergy tests and to avoid making a diagnosis based solely on test results. Study Links Quality of Mother-Toddler Relationship to Teen Obesity The quality of the emotional relationship between a mother and her young child could affect the potential for that child to be obese during adolescence, a new study suggests. 12 Ways to Get Fit with Your Kids in 2012 This year, make sure your New Year's fitness resolution includes your kids. Doing so could make working out and losing weight a lot more fun, according to fitness expert Michael Berry. Berry, director of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wake Forest University, said fitness with the kids must include more than a predictable schedule. New Robotic-Assisted Technology Transforms Treatment of Kidney Tumors The Porter Robotics Institute (PRI) now offers the latest in advanced surgical robotics available to patients with kidney tumors, allowing surgeons the ability to remove just a portion of the kidney. Curriculum Innovations Earn UIC College of Dentistry National Award The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry was selected to receive the 2012 William J. Gies Award by the American Dental Education Association for its innovative clinical curriculum. Early Dietary Experience Shapes Salt Preference of Infants and Preschoolers Researchers from the Monell Center report that 6-month-old infants who have been introduced to starchy table foods, which often contain added salt, have a heightened preference for salty taste. They also were more likely to consume plain salt at preschool age. The findings highlight the potentially significant role of early dietary experience in shaping salty taste preferences of infants and young children. ASTRO Hires New Quality Improvement Director The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has hired Nadine Eads as director of quality improvement. Eads will lead the newly formed Quality Improvement Department as ASTRO continues its efforts to promote quality improvement across the specialty. New Year's Resolutions: Reality Check for Would-Be Runners Practical goals and preparation are the keys to success, a Saint Louis University physical therapist says. Stony Brook University Collaborative Experiment Named a Top 10 Breakthrough of 2011 by Physics World Magazine Chang Kee Jung, a Professor of Physics at Stony Brook University along with an international team of physicists working on the Tokai-to-Kamioka (T2K) collaboration were recently named seventh in a list of the top 10 breakthroughs of 2011, according to Physics World magazine for their experiment that appears to have measured, for the first time, muon neutrinos changing into electron neutrinos. Heart Attacks, Other Emergencies Spike During Holidays During his 23-year career, Steven Polevoi, MD, the medical director of the UCSF Emergency Department, has done everything from treat traumatic injuries to deliver babies. While medical emergencies occur throughout the year, Polevoi sees the winter season and its related overindulgence as a pivotal time for preventing emergencies by listening to our bodies. New Approach to Nursing Education Gives Students the Chance to 'Live Like a Nurse' New approach to nursing education gives students the chance to 'live like a nurse.' The Pacesetters Program is a redesigning of the four-semester B.S.N. curriculum and gives students their in-classroom course work, plus an opportunity to work a full-time clinical rotation schedule over 16 weeks during their final semester of school. Resolve to Age Well by Keeping Physically Fit Wake Forest Baptist aging expert weighs in with advice. Employer Resources for Incorporating People with Disabilities Into the Workplace Developed by the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, the Employer Demand briefs and toolkit are designed to provide employers with resources on incorporating people with disabilities into the workplace and improving employment outcomes for all workers. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Supports Unrestricted Visitation in the Adult ICU Describing family, friends and other supporters as "partners in care," a new AACN Practice Alert(tm) outlines administrative and practical considerations for nurses to implement less-restrictive access to the bedside within adult ICUs. "It Is Too Soon to Celebrate the Death of Kim Jong Ll -- We Need to be Very Apprehensive and Cautious," Says Prof Nova Southeastern University subject matter expert Dustin Berna, Ph.D., is available to speak with media regarding the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and the impact it will have globally. Breast Cancers at Lower-Risk Detected with Widespread Use of Mammograms As a woman ages, her chances of being diagnosed with a lower-risk breast tumor increase, according to a novel study led by UCSF which found that for women over 50, a substantial number of cancers detected by mammograms have good prognoses. Researchers Slow Progression of Huntington's Disease in Mouse Models Working with genetically engineered mice, Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered that a gene (SIRT1) linked to slowing the aging process in cells also appears to dramatically delay the onset of Huntington's disease (HD) and slow the progression of the relentless neurodegenerative disorder. Upper Atmosphere Facilitates Changes That Let Mercury Enter Food Chain New research shows that the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere work to transform elemental mercury into oxidized mercury, which can easily be deposited into aquatic ecosystems and ultimately enter the food chain. Why Young Couples Aren't Getting Married - They Fear the Ravages of Divorce With the share of married adults at an all-time low in the United States, new research by demographers at Cornell University and the University of Central Oklahoma unveils clues why couples don't get married - they fear divorce. Feelings of Depression and Binge Eating Go Hand in Hand in Teen Girls Teenage girls who feel depressed are twice as likely to start binge eating as other girls are, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The reverse is also true: Girls who engage in regular binge eating face double the normal risk of depressive symptoms. Breast Cancer Patients More Satisfied When Specialists Share Care Management Patients with breast cancer report greater satisfaction when their cancer doctor co-manages care with other specialists, finds a new study in Health Services Research. Has the Time Come for Dementia Screening in Primary Care? Having primary care doctors routinely screen patients for dementia at annual check up visits--just like they do for high blood pressure or cholesterol--could identify people in need of dementia care and reassure those who are healthy. That's what dementia experts argued at a meeting held last month, as reported on Alzforum (www.alzforum.org). Addition of Mannitol Increases Effectiveness of Dental Nerve Block Anesthesia Allowing a patient to be comfortable and pain-free during surgical and restorative dental procedures is an essential part of the process. The most commonly used local anesthetic injection for lower teeth is the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block. However, failure rates ranging from 10 to 39 percent have been reported. Peanut Allergies: Breakthrough Could Improve Diagnoses Roughly three million Americans suffer from peanut allergies; yet current diagnostic methods don't detect every case. New findings by University of Virginia scientists, however, may allow for the development of more sensitive diagnostic tools and a better understanding of nut allergies. Teens Choose Water When Calorie Count of Sugary Beverages is Easier to Understand Providing teens with easily understandable caloric information, specifically in the form of a physical activity equivalent, may reduce the likelihood of sugar-sweetened beverage purchases by as much as half. Young Adults Drop Exercise with Move to College Or University Regular exercise tends to steeply decline among youth as they move to university or college, and does not appear to revert itself, but continues on a downward trajectory into adulthood. Can Proteins in the Blood Predict an Early Death? 1) Certain measures of kidney health can also predict who is likely to die prematurely. 2) Blood levels of the proteins creatinine, beta trace protein, and cystatin C may portray aspects of health that go beyond the kidneys. 3) Future studies should investigate whether a panel of markers of kidney function would provide a better prediction of an individual's prognosis than any one marker alone. Inhaled Dry Powder Mannitol Improves Lung Function in CF Adding inhaled dry powder mannitol to standard therapy for cystic fibrosis produced sustained improvement in lung function for up to 52 weeks, according to a new study. Along with the treatment's efficacy and good safety profile, the convenience and ease of administration of mannitol treatment may improve adherence with therapy in these patients. Glucocorticoids in Pregnancy and Offspring Pediatric Diseases Inhaled glucocorticoids for the treatment of asthma during pregnancy are not associated with an increased risk of most diseases in offspring, but may be a risk factor for endocrine and metabolic disturbances, according to a new study. RTOG Activates Study to Determine Best Treatment Strategies for Patients with Glioma Brain Tumors The RTOG 0925 clinical trial seeks to determine if patients' neurocognitive changes caused by the tumor progression can help guide treatment decisions. Do Clean Labels Really Equal Clean Foods? Recent studies find shoppers are paying more attention to what they put in their bodies, therefore driving development and reformulation of products with cleaner labels. An article in the December 2011 issue of Food Technology magazine, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), written by Barbara Katz, IFT member and President of HealthFocus International and LuAnn Williams, IFT member and Head of Research at Innova Market Insights, says that people tend to perceive foods with simpler labels to be less processed. The article explores how industry is responding to consumer demand for clarity around food labels. Less Blood Needed Post-Surgery Patients need less blood after surgery than is widely thought. A new study comparing two plans for giving blood transfusions following surgery showed no ill effects from postponing transfusion until patients develop signs of anemia or their hemoglobin concentration falls below 8 g/dL. Researchers Closer to Understanding the Evolution of Sound Production in Fish An international team of researchers studying sound production in perch-like fishes has discovered a link between two unrelated lineages of fishes, taking researchers a step closer to understanding the evolution of one of the fastest muscles in vertebrates. Holiday Reunion With Elderly May Include ER Visit Loyola hospital says out of town travelers often discover elderly relatives in decline and seek help at the ER - tips on what to look for and what the ER will do. Got Holiday Leftovers? Tips for Safely Savoring Foods a Second Time Around When it comes to holiday leftovers, many of us secretly relish that slice of cold turkey or ham the next morning, and savor how reheating just enriches the flavor of those candied yams. Before you take that first bite, it's important to remember that proper care can help ensure the leftovers you love stay safe, edible and bacteria-free. When Standard Treatment Fails: Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience to Start Unique Immunotherapy for Brain Tumor Patients Physicians at the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience are tackling a particularly aggressive brain cancer that even surgery, chemotherapy and radiation often fail to treat with a promising new immunotherapy to attack a patient's tumor with their own cancer cells. RTOG Initiates a Phase I Trial Testing the Therapy Ganitumab for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Conducted by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), the results of the RTOG 1102 are expected to provide important dosing and safety information needed prior to advancing ganitumab evaluation to a phase II randomized trial. Magnetic Stimulation of Brain May Help Some Stroke Patients Recover Imagine waking up and being unable to see or recognize anything on the left side of your body. This condition, called hemispatial neglect, is common after a stroke that occurs on the right side of the brain. The current treatment of attention and concentration training using computer and pencil-and-paper tasks is inadequate. UT MD Anderson Releases Annual Holiday Artwork Created By Young Cancer Patients The holidays are here, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Children's Art Project (CAP), offers a line of gifts based on artwork created by pediatric cancer patients. Sale proceeds from each item fund a variety of educational and recreational programs for patients and their families. NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Surgeons Are First in NYC Area to Implant Total Artificial Heart Surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center performed the first Total Artificial Heart implant in the New York City area to replace a patient's dying heart. Rimmer to Lead Joint Health Promotion-Rehabilitation Science Research UAB adds renowned rehabilitation scientist to head innovative Lakeshore Foundation/UAB Research Collaborative. RBMA Becomes First Affiliate of ACR's Radiology Leadership Institute The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) is the first affiliate organization of the American College of Radiology's Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI). This is the latest step in the development of the RLI -- radiology's first professional development and leadership academy -- set to launch in July 2012. New Method for Enhancing Thermal Conductivity Could Cool Computer Chips, Lasers and Other Devices Vanderbilt engineers have discovered a surprising new way to increase a material's thermal conductivity that provides a new tool for managing thermal effects in computers, lasers and a number of other powered devices. Stony Brook University Receives $150 Million Gift from Jim and Marilyn Simons and the Simons Foundation Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., announced today that the University has received a $150 million gift from Dr. James and Dr. Marilyn Simons, and from the Simons Foundation. It is the largest gift in the history of Stony Brook University or to any one of the 64 institutions in the SUNY system, as well as one of the largest to any institution of public higher education. Present for the historic announcement, in addition to the Simons, were New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, and a number of elected representatives. Mothers of Tiny Babies Suffer, Too Babies born at very low birth weights struggle in their early years and a new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers suggests that their mothers do, too. Researchers Discover How Cells Limit Inflammation In Lung Injury Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have found in an animal model of acute lung injury a molecular mechanism that allows cells of the immune system to reduce tissue damage from inflammation. A Novel Mechanism Regulating Stress is Identified A new study from Tufts researchers reports that the action of neurosteroids on a specific type of receptor is responsible for the physiological response to stress. Further, stress-induced anxiety-like behaviors in mice can be prevented by blocking the synthesis of these neurosteroids. American Academy of Neurology Launches New Medical Journal The American Academy of Neurology today launched a new medical journal, called Neurology(r) Clinical Practice, to help doctors best treat the one in six people worldwide who have a neurologic disorder such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy or stroke. UCSF to Receive Tobacco Papers, Funding to Improve Public Access to the Documents The U.S. Department of Justice filed a proposed consent order today with a federal district court that finalizes requirements for three major tobacco companies to make internal documents public in accordance with an earlier ruling that the companies violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. The documents will be archived in UCSF's Legacy Tobacco Documents Library (LTDL). Nanoparticles Help Researcher Deliver Steroids to Retina Research offers potential treatment for macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Cholesterol-Lowering Medication Accelerates Depletion of Plaque in Arteries In a new study, NYU Langone Medical Center researchers have discovered how cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins promote the breakdown of plaque in the arteries. Restorative Practices Found to Improve School Safety Interviews and data from 40 schools suggest that restorative practices are an effective alternative to zero tolerance behavior policies in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Small Reactors Could Figure Into U.S. Energy Future A newly released study from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) concludes that small modular reactors may hold the key to the future of U.S. nuclear power generation. Researchers Find Potential Target For Treating Metastatic Cancer Finding ways to counteract or disrupt the invasive nature of cancer cells, called "metastasis," has been a long-term goal of cancer researchers. Now, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have identified an interactive pathway that regulates metastases in some cancers that may be vulnerable to chemical targeting in order to prevent cancer cell proliferation and tumor growth. Dr. Don Hayes Appointed Medical Director of Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Programs at Nationwide Children's Hospital Don Hayes, MD, MS, MEd, recently joined Nationwide Children's Hospital as medical director of the Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant programs. He comes to Nationwide Children's from the University of Kentucky Medical Center where he served as the medical director of various programs including Advance Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant programs as well as the Pediatric Sleep Disorders and Asthma programs. Babson College, Olin College Of Engineering, & Rhode Island School of Design Host Undergraduate Product Design Final Presentations 2011 On Thursday, December 15th, 8:00 a.m.-noon, at Rhode Island School of Design, six interdisciplinary teams of undergraduate students from Babson, Olin, and RISD will present their new product concepts in six consecutive presentations. Penn Nursing Autism Research Tops in TIME TIME magazine has named Penn Nursing's pioneering research on autism and low birthweight one of the "Top 10 New Findings in Parenting" of 2011. In October, Penn Nursing Professor Jennifer Pinto-Martin, PhD, MPH, and colleagues reported in Pediatrics that premature infants are five times more likely to have autism than children born at normal weight. Researchers Design Alzheimer's Antibodies Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new method to design antibodies aimed at combating disease. The surprisingly simple process was used to make antibodies that neutralize the harmful protein particles that lead to Alzheimer's disease. Higher Education, Federal Government 'Intimately Connected' The federal government's increasing involvement in higher education over the past 100 years has created an intimate relationship that was once virtually nonexistent. Scientists Create First Realistic 3D Reconstruction of Brain Circuit Researchers from the lab of Nobel laureate Bert Sakmann, MD, PhD at the Max Planck Florida Institute report that, using a conceptually new approach and state-of-the-art research tools, they have created the first realistic three-dimensional diagram of a thalamocortical column in the rodent brain. This is the first step toward creating a complete computer model of the brain. US Tox21 to Begin Screening 10,000 Chemicals; NIH, EPA, and FDA Collaborate to Move Science Forward A high-speed robotic screening system, aimed at protecting human health by improving how chemicals are tested in the United States, begins today to test 10,000 compounds for potential toxicity. The compounds cover a wide variety of classifications, and include consumer products, food additives, chemicals found in industrial processes, and human and veterinary drugs. A complete list of the compounds is publicly available at www.epa.gov/ncct/dsstox. Use of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Very Preterm Births Associated With Reduced Risk of Infant Death, Neurodevelopmental Impairment Using antenatal corticosteroid therapy for mothers of infants born at 23 to 25 weeks' gestation was associated with a lower rate of infant death or neurodevelopmental impairment at 18 to 22 months of age, according to a study in the December 7 issue of JAMA. Ecstasy Drug Produces Lasting Toxicity In The Brain Recreational use of Ecstasy - the illegal "rave" drug that produces feelings of euphoria and emotional warmth - is associated with chronic changes in the human brain, Vanderbilt University investigators have discovered. The findings, reported online Dec. 5 in the Archives of General Psychiatry, add to the growing evidence that Ecstasy produces long-lasting serotonin neurotoxicity in humans, said Ronald Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Psychiatry. Obama's Theodore Roosevelt Speech Resonates Core American Values Robert C. Hockett, professor of Law at Cornell University, discusses how the core message of Pres. Obama's "Theodore Roosevelt" speech has been a formula for success for past Democratic and Republican administrations. |
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