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Released: 16-Nov-2021 5:55 PM EST
The rent is due ... now what do we do?
Arizona State University (ASU)

Between the reported uptick in eviction filings and rising rent prices, families are struggling to find an affordable place to live. Mark Stapp, the director of the Master of Real Estate Development program at ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business explains why policy changes are needed to address this emerging crisis.

10-Nov-2021 2:25 PM EST
Doctoring and parenting in a pandemic: Female physicians bore the brunt
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Female physicians who are parents made more changes and experienced greater depression and anxiety during the pandemic than male physician-parents. Data from before the pandemic shows a gender gap in new-onset depression.

Released: 11-Nov-2021 3:35 PM EST
Unhoused veterans struggle to find services
RAND Corporation

A year-long study of a group of military veterans experiencing homeless in Los Angeles found that few were able to obtain permanent housing over the course of the period, even though they lived near the region’s major VA service center.

   
28-Oct-2021 8:05 AM EDT
Ventilation Matters: Engineering Airflow to Avoid Spreading COVID-19
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

As we approach two full years of the COVID-19 pandemic, we now know it spreads primarily through airborne transmission. The virus rides inside tiny microscopic droplets or aerosol ejected from our mouths when we speak, shout, sing, cough, or sneeze. It then floats within the air, where it can be inhaled by and transmitted. This inspired researchers in India to explore how we can better understand and engineer airflow to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19.

   
Released: 29-Oct-2021 3:05 PM EDT
It’s More Than Just Contaminated Candy, NJ Poison Control Center Shares Halloween Safety Tips
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Halloween is a time filled with exciting and fun activities, but it’s also a busy time for families and the healthcare professionals at the NJ Poison Control Center. With everyone scrambling to prepare for school parades and trick-or-treating, it’s hard to pay close attention to everything that’s happening at home.

     
28-Oct-2021 3:05 AM EDT
How recovery from COVID-19 and climate policies might affect the use of “clean” cooking fuels
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A group of IIASA researchers shows how recovery from the pandemic and climate mitigation policies might affect access to clean fuels.

   
21-Oct-2021 10:40 AM EDT
White Flight May Still Enforce Segregation
American Psychological Association (APA)

As the population of people of color grows across the United States, white Americans are still prone to move when neighborhoods diversify, and their fears and stereotypical beliefs about other racial and ethnic groups may help maintain segregation, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 22-Oct-2021 12:40 PM EDT
More than half of Utah’s households unable to afford median home price, report shows
University of Utah

The State of the State’s Housing Market report, released today by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, shows that more than half of Utah’s households are now unable to afford the median-home priced home in 2021.

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Released: 21-Oct-2021 2:50 PM EDT
Building a Better Dipstick Test
Georgia Institute of Technology

Lateral flow assays often called ‘dipsticks’ have been a popular point-of-care testing platform for decades (think, pregnancy tests, glucose tests, even coronavirus tests). But they have limitations. A team of researchers is overcoming those limitations with development of a flow control technology, turning these simple tests into complex biomedical assays.

   
Newswise: Mini ‘mod’ homes can help rough sleepers get off the streets for good – UK study
Released: 19-Oct-2021 1:30 PM EDT
Mini ‘mod’ homes can help rough sleepers get off the streets for good – UK study
University of Cambridge

A new study on the first modular mini-homes in England created for those experiencing homelessness has found that – combined with “wraparound support” – these small, inexpensive units made from factory-built components help to restore the health, relationships and finances of residents.

Released: 7-Oct-2021 2:55 PM EDT
Ear sensor enables safe telemedical care for COVID-19 risk patients
Technical University of Munich

Using telemedicine, COVID-19 patients can be cared for safely at home – from initial home isolation to recovery or, in case problems arise, admission to hospital.

   
Released: 5-Oct-2021 4:05 PM EDT
$10,000 Awarded to Student Entrepreneurs Solving Housing Affordability
Sorenson Impact Center, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah

Today, Ivory Innovations announced the winners of the 2021 Hack-A-House, a student-driven entrepreneurial competition resulting in innovations to reduce housing costs.

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Released: 4-Oct-2021 3:15 PM EDT
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Leverage Fact Check to Promote Experts: Newswise Live Webinar on Sept. 29th
Newswise

Join the Newswise editorial team to learn how our Fact Check submission option can help your experts get placements with their commentary about important topics.

       
Released: 4-Oct-2021 11:20 AM EDT
Housing status influenced pandemic mental health issues
University of Georgia

In terms of mental health, apartment-dwelling Americans—especially those living alone—may have suffered more mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic than those living with their families in the suburbs.

   
Released: 4-Oct-2021 8:35 AM EDT
Electricity consumption reveals proactive community response to COVID-19 progression
National University of Singapore (NUS)

An NUS study revealed strong positive correlation between domestic electricity use and newly reported cases in Singapore at the height of the pandemic in 2020. This can be useful for policymakers to assess people’s willingness in embracing risk-reduction behaviours.

   
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Released: 1-Oct-2021 2:00 PM EDT
The latest research news in Archaeology and Anthropology
Newswise

“Throw me the idol; I’ll throw you the whip!” - From Raiders of the Lost Ark

     
Released: 30-Sep-2021 12:35 PM EDT
Study: Just 1 Out of 5 People with Disabilities Works From Home. Millions Still Do Not Have the Option
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Working from home could revolutionize job opportunities for people with mobility impairments, chronic medical conditions, and other disabilities, but a towering obstacle still stands in the way more than 18 months into the pandemic. A report by the Rutgers Program for Disability Research finds a disproportionate number of people with disabilities work in places like factories, restaurants, and retail stores, where remote work is typically not an option.

Newswise: Virtual care with remote monitoring catches drug errors and reduces patient pain
28-Sep-2021 10:10 AM EDT
Virtual care with remote monitoring catches drug errors and reduces patient pain
McMaster University

The study looked at patient outcomes from virtual care and remote automated monitoring (RAM) – video calls with nurses and doctors, and self-monitoring of vital signs using wearable devices. Half of 905 post-surgery patients at nine sites in Hamilton, Kingston, London, Ottawa and Edmonton in Canada were randomized to use technology at home.

Released: 28-Sep-2021 12:25 PM EDT
Working from home and can’t sleep? WVU neuroscientist says your circadian rhythms are to blame
West Virginia University

Disruptions to the circadian rhythms that regulate the sleep-wake cycle may especially affect people working from home, according to WVU researcher Randy Nelson.

   
Released: 22-Sep-2021 1:05 PM EDT
Study Explores the Role of Landlords in Housing Discrimination
American Sociological Association (ASA)

How does race influence the way landlord-gatekeepers screen and differentiate among prospective tenants in racially homogeneous rental markets?

Released: 15-Sep-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Patients in Phoenix area now can benefit from Mayo Clinic’s advanced care at home model of care
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic has expanded its innovative advanced care at home model of care, which provides comprehensive care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, to Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Beginning this week, many patients in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area who otherwise would need to be hospitalized will be able to receive in-person and virtual care through Mayo Clinic's advanced care at home platform.

Released: 14-Sep-2021 4:40 PM EDT
The latest research news in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Newswise

Open the pod bay doors, please, HAL - Dr. Dave Bowman

Released: 8-Sep-2021 7:00 AM EDT
Innovative Solutions Wanted Amidst Rapidly Rising Housing Costs
University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business

Ivory Innovations has opened nominations for the 4th Annual Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability.

Newswise: Salinas Valley teens find green cleaning is worth the hype
Released: 1-Sep-2021 12:00 PM EDT
Salinas Valley teens find green cleaning is worth the hype
University of California, Berkeley

High school students worked with UC Berkeley researchers to test whether switching to green cleaning reduces users’ exposure to harmful chemicals.

   
Released: 31-Aug-2021 1:05 PM EDT
FSU Expert Available to Comment on Hurricane Evacuations
Florida State University

By: Bill Wellock | Published: August 31, 2021 | 12:21 pm | SHARE: For many people, choosing whether to evacuate in the face of an incoming hurricane or other natural disaster is not an easy decision.Hurricanes threaten people and property, but evacuation also carries risks and costs, especially if a would-be evacuee has difficulty moving or caring for themselves without help.

25-Aug-2021 2:30 PM EDT
Every 46 Minutes a Child is Treated in a U.S. Emergency Department for an Injury from a Furniture or TV Tip-Over
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Furniture and TV tip-overs are an important source of injury, especially for children younger than 6 years old. A recent study led by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that an estimated 560,200 children younger than 18 years old were treated in U.S. emergency departments for furniture or TV tip-over injuries from 1990 through 2019. In 2019, there were 11,521 injured children, which is an average of one child every 46 minutes.

Released: 25-Aug-2021 2:30 PM EDT
New Study Gives Insight into How Often COVID-19 Spreads through Households
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

A new study out in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal demonstrates how quickly COVID-19 can spread through a household, and provides insight into how and why communities of color have suffered disproportionately from the pandemic.

Released: 19-Aug-2021 3:00 PM EDT
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Breakthrough Cases and COVID Boosters: Live Expert Panel for August 18, 2021
Newswise

Expert Q&A: Do breakthrough cases mean we will soon need COVID boosters? The extremely contagious Delta variant continues to spread, prompting mask mandates, proof of vaccination, and other measures. Media invited to ask the experts about these and related topics.

Released: 3-Aug-2021 1:40 PM EDT
Stress at Work and at Home Increases Risk of Depression in U.S. Workers
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Job strain and family strain are found to be linked to major depressive episodes and may have different effects on men and women, according to a study from UCLA researchers published in the August edition of the Journal of Psychosomatic Research.

Released: 27-Jul-2021 12:05 AM EDT
Pandemic Planning: Lessons From the White Plague
University of South Australia

University of South Australia architectural historian Dr Julie Collins says that, if history is anything to go by, the COVID-19 pandemic could have a lasting impact on how – and where – we live.

23-Jul-2021 5:05 PM EDT
Research Suggests Ending Eviction Moratoriums Led to Spikes in COVID Cases and Deaths
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Research by a UCLA-led team has determined that the number of COVID-19 cases and the number of deaths from the disease both increased dramatically after states lifted eviction moratoriums that had been in place to protect people who were struggling to make rent payments during the pandemic.

20-Jul-2021 7:00 PM EDT
City-Funded Housing Repairs in Low-Income Neighborhoods Associated with Drop in Crime
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

In Philadelphia, when a home received repairs through a city-funded program, total crime dropped by 21.9% on that block, and as the number of repaired houses on a block increased, instances of crime fell even further, according to research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania published today in JAMA Network Open.

Released: 21-Jul-2021 9:00 AM EDT
The National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership at the George Washington University Partners with Leading Health System Kaiser Permanente to Improve Housing Stability, Prevent Homelessness, and Advance Health Equity
George Washington University

The COVID-19 pandemic underscores what research has long documented — that unjust housing policies and housing instability are at the root of many health inequities across the country. In response to this growing challenge, the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership (NCMLP) is launching a new project in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and HealthBegins to connect health systems with legal resources for greater housing stability and eviction prevention.

   
Released: 12-Jul-2021 1:35 PM EDT
Why Remote Work Might Worsen Southwest Water Woes
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

As concerns flare over record-low water levels at Lake Mead, a new UNLV study shows that COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders — and a subsequent societal shift to remote work — may be exacerbating the problem.

Released: 8-Jul-2021 10:00 AM EDT
American Cleaning Institute Convenes with Leading Safety Experts at PrevCon 2021
American Cleaning Institute

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is joining hundreds of top safety experts and partners virtually at the Safe Kids Worldwide Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon, July 12-16) for a week of conversation focused on preventing unintentional childhood injuries. ACI will highlight product and packaging innovations designed to help prevent unintentional child injuries, as well as key industry initiatives, such as the Packets Up! campaign.

Released: 16-Jun-2021 5:15 PM EDT
Most New Jerseyans Say Housing Costs are a Serious Problem; Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Housing Access
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Almost nine in 10 New Jerseyans consider the cost of housing to be a “very serious” (55 percent) or “somewhat serious” (32 percent) problem, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll in collaboration with the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey. Similarly, eight in 10 feel it is “very” (49 percent) or “somewhat” (32 percent) difficult to find an affordable place to rent in New Jersey based on what they have experienced or heard.

8-Jun-2021 11:05 PM EDT
Hush little baby don’t say a word… Giving a voice to child victims of family abuse and neglect
University of South Australia

Children with documented child protection concerns are four times as likely to die before they reach their 16th birthday, according to confronting new research from the University of South Australia.

   
7-Jun-2021 11:45 AM EDT
Noisy Homes During Pandemic Drive Future Design Choices
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Due to strict lockdowns, many of us have seen and heard our family and neighbors much more than ever before. During the 180th ASA Meeting, Ayca Sentop Dümen and Konca Saher from the Turkish Acoustical Society will discuss the effects of pandemic-related noise on people's satisfaction with their homes and how this may inform future design choices. Their presentation, "Noise annoyance in dwellings during the first wave of Covid-19," will take place Tuesday, June 8.

Released: 4-Jun-2021 10:40 AM EDT
One in Three Americans Still Practice Unsafe Storage of Popular Laundry Products
American Cleaning Institute

Recent data from American Cleaning Institute shows a need for continued safety education and awareness when it comes to using and storing liquid laundry packets and other household cleaners. As National Safety Month gets underway, ACI is reminding everyone not to forget the common-sense steps we need to take to keep our children safe in the home.

Released: 4-Jun-2021 10:40 AM EDT
Remote patient monitoring may reduce need to hospitalize cancer patients
Mayo Clinic

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study by researchers at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center has found that cancer patients diagnosed with COVID-19 who received care at home via remote patient monitoring were significantly less likely to require hospitalization for their illness, compared to cancer patients with COVID-19 who did not participate in the program. Results of the study were presented Friday, June 4, at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting and published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Released: 1-Jun-2021 4:20 PM EDT
Signs of COVID-19 Mortality May be Easily Measured at Home
RUSH

Two easily measurable signs of health are distinctly predictive of higher mortality among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study examining the cases of inpatients with COVID-19 at Rush University Medical Center and University of Washington Medicine hospitals.

Released: 18-May-2021 6:50 PM EDT
Innovative Award-Winning Responses to America’s Housing Crisis Announced
Sorenson Impact Center, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah

Amidst a raging housing market and rapidly declining affordability, Ivory Innovations announced the 2021 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability winners.

11-May-2021 1:20 PM EDT
More Kids Seeing Doctors Virtually but Some Parents Still Hesitant
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

While some parents still have reservations about using telemedicine for their kids, the majority were satisfied with the experience, a new national poll suggests.

13-May-2021 12:05 AM EDT
Mayo Clinic, Kaiser Permanente announce strategic investment in Medically Home to expand access to serious or complex care at home
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente are partnering in an unprecedented collaboration to allow more patients to receive acute level of care and recovery services in the comfort, convenience and safety of their homes.

Released: 11-May-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Lifesprk And Tealwood Senior Living Seize Opportunity To Provide Markedly Different Senior Living Experience Under Lifesprk Senior Living
Lifesprk

Lifesprk, leader in whole person senior services, and Tealwood Senior Living, leaders in senior living management, have partnered to bring 35 senior living properties across multiple states under Lifesprk Senior Living.



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