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Released: 18-Feb-2019 1:05 PM EST
Argonne expertise contributes to the foundation for future electron-ion collider
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists from U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national laboratories and a number of top U.S. research universities are proposing to build, within the next decade, an electron ion collider that will provide scientists with one of the best in-depth views of the interior of atomic nuclei.

Released: 18-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
Study Finds Low Statin Use Among Kidney DiseasePatients at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Loyola Medicine

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in kidney disease patients who are not on dialysis. But a new study finds that statins are used by only 21.8 percent such patients who do not already have cardiovascular disease or diabetes or have not been diagnosed with high cholesterol.

Released: 18-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
American Pain Society Scientific Meeting, April 3-6, Milwaukee
American Pain Society

Unique opportunity to cover the latest clinical and scientific discoveries concerned with solving the opioids epidemic and developing effective alternative therapies.

Released: 18-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
American Society of Anesthesiologists Named a National Best and Brightest Company to Work For® Second Year in a Row
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) announced that for a second year, it has been named a winner in the 2018 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation. The honor identifies companies that deliver exceptional human resource practices and an impressive commitment to their employees.

15-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
DOE launches its first lithium-ion battery recycling R&D center: ReCell
Argonne National Laboratory

The launch of the Energy Department’s first lithium-ion battery recycling center, called the ReCell Center, will help the United States grow a globally competitive recycling industry and reduce our reliance on foreign sources of battery materials.

Released: 15-Feb-2019 9:40 AM EST
American Pain Society Scientific Meeting, April 3-6, Milwaukee
American Pain Society

Plenary sessions and panel symposia during the APS conference will dwell on new research to discover safer pain medications and on promising non-pharmaceutical interventions for chronic pain. Speakers will share emerging science and how it translates to clinical practice. Officials from the National Institutes of Health will provide updates on the NIH HEAL Initiative (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) and its potential to significantly advance pain science.

Released: 14-Feb-2019 5:05 PM EST
Argonne researchers probe origins of Universe in NASA Spectral Sky Map Mission
Argonne National Laboratory

NASA has selected SPHEREx as its next Medium-Class Explorer Mission, for launch in 2023. The SPHEREx team includes scientists from the Computational Science and High Energy Physics divisions at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory.

Released: 13-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
Newly isolated human gut bacterium reveals possible connection to depression
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers have established a correlation between depression and a group of neurotransmitter-producing bacteria found in the human gut.

Released: 13-Feb-2019 3:05 AM EST
Two New Psoriasis Guidelines Address Comorbidities, Biologic Treatment
American Academy of Dermatology

The American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation's two new psoriasis guidelines, which address comorbidities and biologics, were published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology on Feb. 13.

Released: 12-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
New Mexico Proposed Legislation Jeopardizes Safety of Patients Bill Would Replace Physicians with Nurses for Anesthesia Care
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists (NMSA) strongly oppose SB 222, which will remove physician involvement from anesthesia care in New Mexico and authorize nurse anesthetists to replace physician anesthesiologists.

Released: 12-Feb-2019 8:05 AM EST
How to trim your nails
American Academy of Dermatology

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology are advising the public about a simple yet important self-care routine: nail grooming. Not only do short, well-manicured nails look great, they say, they are also less likely to harbor dirt and bacteria, which can lead to an infection. In addition, the right nail clipping technique can help prevent common issues like hangnails and ingrown toenails.

Released: 12-Feb-2019 8:00 AM EST
Boy Scout Motto – Be Prepared – Works for Parents of Campers with Allergies and Asthma
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Sending kids with allergies and asthma off to summer camp takes an extra dose of planning.

Released: 11-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
Researchers use X-rays to understand the flaws of battery fast charging
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne researchers used the laboratory’s Advanced Photon Source to image a battery as it was quickly charged and discharged, allowing for the observation of lithium plating behavior that can inhibit the battery’s long-term function.

Released: 8-Feb-2019 1:40 PM EST
Argonne’s Innovative Community Software Is on Weather Scientists’ Radar
Argonne National Laboratory

After 4 years, and with contributions from 34 individual editors, the Python-ARM Radar Toolkit (Py-ART) is now a staple in radar science, illustrating the power of community software.

Released: 7-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
Dominican University Receives Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships for Undergraduate Women Pursuing Sciences
Dominican University

Clare Boothe Luce funding will support four two-year, full-ride scholarships for undergraduate women pursuing majors in chemistry, mathematics and computer science.

Released: 6-Feb-2019 6:05 PM EST
Heart Attack Patients Receive Super Fast Treatment
Loyola Medicine

At Loyola Medicine, it takes a median of just 54 minutes from the time a paramedic first contacts a heart attack patient until the patient is brought to Loyola and an emergency balloon angioplasty is performed. This is among the shortest medical contact-to-balloon times in the country.

Released: 6-Feb-2019 4:05 PM EST
Burn Specialists Issue Warning About Viral "Boiling Water Challenge"
Loyola Medicine

The challenge involves throwing boiling water into the air and watching it turn into a cloud of steam. People can accidently spill boiling water on their feet or spray it on to their face or body. "There is no safe way to do it," said burn surgeon Arthur Sanford, MD.

Released: 6-Feb-2019 1:05 PM EST
Surgeon Treats Severe Ankle Injury with 3D Printed Implant
Loyola Medicine

Deborah Stoneburner was in a severe car accident, and among her injuries was a crushed ankle bone called the talus. Loyola Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Adam Schiff, MD, successfully replaced the damaged bone with a metal talus made with 3D printing technology.

Released: 5-Feb-2019 4:50 PM EST
UI Cancer Center Teams with Wellness House on Survivorship Programs
University of Illinois Chicago

Free supportive therapy and survivorship programs now offered in Chicago, thanks to a collaboration between Wellness House and the University of Illinois Cancer Center.

Released: 5-Feb-2019 2:05 PM EST
Scientists take X-ray aim in effort to discover new fuel catalyst
Argonne National Laboratory

In a new study of a related group of metal oxides made of cobalt, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory sought to determine why two similar water-splitting catalysts with somewhat different domain sizes behaved differently.

Released: 4-Feb-2019 5:05 PM EST
Seven Tips to Protect Your Child From Burns
Loyola Medicine

Each day, two children die from burns and more than 300 are treated in emergency rooms. In recognition of National Burn Awareness Week, Feb. 3 – 9, Loyola Medicine's Burn Center is offering parents and caregivers seven tips prevent burns in children.

Released: 4-Feb-2019 2:35 PM EST
Argonne Researchers Develop New Method to Reduce Quantum Noise
Argonne National Laboratory

New method for alleviating the effects of “noise” in quantum information systems addresses a challenge that scientists around the globe are working to meet in the race toward a new era of quantum technologies.

Released: 1-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
New tools in transportation
Argonne National Laboratory

A new version of the AFLEET Tool from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory calculates and compares the costs and environmental benefits of a broad range of alternative fuel technologies. Covering 18 fuel/vehicle technologies, AFLEET Online offers an easy-to-use web-based platform.

Released: 31-Jan-2019 1:05 PM EST
Success after a three-year sprint
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab)

The first prototype detector for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment is taking data and producing extraordinary pictures of particle tracks.

Released: 31-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
Building a foundation
Argonne National Laboratory

On October 24, the Chicago Chapter of the International Building Performance Simulation Association (CHIBPSA) introduced a scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students named after Ralph Muehleisen, a building scientist and engineer at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory. CHIBPSA will award the scholarship to university students pursuing careers in building science and building performance modeling. The scholarship’s name honors Muehleisen for his contributions to the field of building energy modeling and his professional involvement in CHIBPSA, IBPSA-USA, and ASHRAE.

Released: 30-Jan-2019 3:05 PM EST
Superinsulators to Become Scientists’ Quark Playgrounds
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists widely accept the existence of quarks, the elusive fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons. But information about their properties is still lacking.

29-Jan-2019 12:05 PM EST
CAP Opens Comment Period on Evidence-based Monoclonal Gammopathies Guideline
College of American Pathologists (CAP)

An expert panel assembled by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) is developing an evidence-based clinical practice guideline that aims to reduce variability, identify optimal testing, and improve the accurate diagnosis of patients with monoclonal gammopathies (MGs).

Released: 29-Jan-2019 6:05 PM EST
Chicago-area scientists use improv to educate through laughter
Argonne National Laboratory

Eleven Chicago scientists-turned-comedians — many of whom hail from some of the nation’s most renowned research institutes, including the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory — cast aside their lab coats for a chance to educate the public through unconventional means. The troupe, including Argonne’s own James Dolan, a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Molecular Engineering, used improvisational comedy to entertain some 80 guests inside Hyde Park’s The Revival theater in a new production called “The Excited State” in October.

Released: 29-Jan-2019 5:00 PM EST
Brennan School of Business Presents Flying Concessions CEO Zeke Flores
Dominican University

​Dominican University's Brennan School of Business presents Ezequiel "Zeke" Flores, founder and CEO of Flying Concessions, as part of its C-Suite Speaker Series on Thursday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m. Flores' talk will be held in the Martin Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division Street.

   
Released: 29-Jan-2019 12:05 PM EST
CNS Updates Guidelines for the Treatment of Adults with Metastatic Brain Tumors
Congress of Neurological Surgeons

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) has updated its evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of adults with metastatic brain tumors, first published in 2010.

Released: 29-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
OCTN: A Small Transporter Subfamily with Great Relevance to Human Pathophysiology, Drug Discovery and Diagnostics
SLAS

A new review by researchers from the University of Calabria (Italy) explores OCTNs, a small but intriguing group of transporters that are opening new frontiers in drug design research for improving drug delivery and predicting drug-drug interactions.

   
Released: 28-Jan-2019 6:05 PM EST
Loyola University Medical Center Names New President
Loyola Medicine

Tad A. Gomez, RPh, MS, FASHP, has been named president of Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, effective February 25, 2019.

21-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
Parents worried about risks, but still think opioids are best for kids’ pain relief, nationwide survey shows
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Headlines filled with frightening news of opioid abuse, overdoses and reports that 90 percent of addictions start in the teen years could make any parent worry. Yet parents remain conflicted about opioids: while more than half express concern their child may be at risk for opioid addiction, nearly two-thirds believe opioids are more effective at managing their child’s pain after surgery or a broken bone than non-prescription medication or other alternatives, according to a nationwide survey commissioned by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).

Released: 25-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST
Asthma Controller Step Down Yardstick - Treatment Guidance for When Asthma Improves
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

The focus for asthma treatment is often stepping up treatment, but clinicians need to know how to step down therapy when symptoms improve.

Released: 24-Jan-2019 6:05 PM EST
New Radiation Treatment Studied for Deadly Brain Tumor
Loyola Medicine

Loyola Medicine is participating in a landmark trial of a new radiation treatment for patients with glioblastoma. After the tumor is removed, a high, focused dose of radiation is delivered directly to the tumor cavity to kill any microscopic cancer cells left behind.

Released: 24-Jan-2019 1:05 PM EST
Equipping the next generation for a technological revolution
Argonne National Laboratory

How do we prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers for future success when the problems they will solve have yet to be defined? Meridith Bruozas, the Education Programs and Outreach Division Director at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, recently responded to this question with a Keynote presentation at TechCon: Technology and Financial Issues for the 21st Century. The talk, titled “Preparing the next generation for a future unknown”, addressed how Argonne is connecting today’s students to the laboratory’s world-class research and preparing them for futures in STEM.

   
Released: 24-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
Announcing the 2018 SLAS Technology Ten: Translating Life Sciences Innovation
SLAS

The SLAS Technology Ten annually showcases ten individual articles that stand out as the most innovative scientific achievements published in SLAS Technology in the past 12 months.

   
Released: 23-Jan-2019 5:05 PM EST
Loyola Medical School Triplets Following the Family Tradition
Loyola Medicine

Following the family tradition, triplets Emily, Kevin and Martin Walsh are all studying to become physicians at Loyola's medical school. Both parents earned their undergrad and medical degrees from Loyola. The triplets were born at Loyola and received care in the neonatal intensive care unit.

   
Released: 23-Jan-2019 4:05 PM EST
House of Representatives Honors Nurse Anesthetists during CRNA Week
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Three members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduce legislation in session to honor nurse anesthetists during National CRNA Week

Released: 22-Jan-2019 3:05 PM EST
Community health center establishes medical home for former Illinois, Cook County inmates
University of Illinois Chicago

The University of Illinois at Chicago is working with the Illinois and Cook County departments of corrections to establish its community health center in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood as a medical home for individuals transitioning from secure custody and parole back to community life.

Released: 21-Jan-2019 3:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine to Offer Fellowship In Liver and Kidney Transplant Surgery
Loyola Medicine

The American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) has accredited Loyola Medicine to offer a prestigious two-year fellowship in liver and kidney transplant surgery.

Released: 21-Jan-2019 12:05 PM EST
Palos Health and Loyola Medicine Announce Letter of Intent
Loyola Medicine

Palos Health and Loyola Medicine have signed a non—binding letter of intent to explore opportunities to build upon their strategic partnership that began in 2015.

Released: 21-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST
Surprise Your Valentine While Keeping Them Allergy and Asthma Free
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Valentine's Day tips for keeping loved ones with allergies and asthma sneeze and wheeze free

Released: 18-Jan-2019 5:05 PM EST
Stronger, lighter, greener
Argonne National Laboratory

A new award-winning magnet technology invented at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory could help drive the nation’s transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric and hybrid power more rapidly, at lower cost, and in a more environmentally friendly way.

Released: 18-Jan-2019 5:05 PM EST
Argonne scientist elected as SAE Fellow
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientist Michael Wang from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory was recently inducted as a Fellow of the professional engineering organization SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers). The organization reserves this prestigious grade of membership for thosewho have made significant contributions to mobility technology and have demonstrated leadership in their field.



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