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Released: 6-Nov-2018 3:15 PM EST
APA Decries Proposal Allowing Indefinite Detention of Immigrant Children
American Psychological Association (APA)

The American Psychological Association voiced opposition to a proposed rule that would allow the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services to detain immigrant children with their families indefinitely.

Released: 6-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
S&T, N.C. Partner to Test Flood Sensors, Build Resilience
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

To mitigate the impact of flood disasters, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has initiated multiple projects across the nation through its Flood Apex Program.

Released: 5-Nov-2018 3:05 PM EST
Warmer Temperatures Lengthen Growing Season, Increase Plants’ Vulnerability to Frost
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Experimental warming treatments show how peatland forests may respond to future environmental change.

2-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Opioid Gene Variant in Adolescents Reduces Reward, May Increase Later Substance Abuse Risk
Georgetown University Medical Center

Adolescents with a particular variant of an opioid receptor gene have less response in a part of prefrontal cortex that evaluates rewards, compared to those with the other version of the gene, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC). The study will be presented Nov. 5 at Neuroscience 2018, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (abstract #7517).

1-Nov-2018 11:15 AM EDT
Happy Childhood Memories Linked to Better Health Later in Life
American Psychological Association (APA)

People who have fond memories of childhood, specifically their relationships with their parents, tend to have better health, less depression and fewer chronic illnesses as older adults, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 4-Nov-2018 8:05 AM EST
National Scientific Organizations File Amicus Brief Objecting to Inclusion of Citizenship Question in the 2020 Census
American Sociological Association (ASA)

The American Sociological Association, the American Statistical Association, and the Population Association of America this week filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York supporting a challenge to the late addition of a citizenship question in the 2020 Census

Released: 2-Nov-2018 12:05 PM EDT
S&T Creates Better Drone Detection Through Machine Learning, Cameras
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Combined with machine learning, however, a camera can tell a different story. Today, this budding technology is helping DHS S&T and Sandia National Laboratories create more precise drone detection capability through visuals alone.

26-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Study Points to Insurance-Related Disparities in Timely Access to Gold Standard Dialysis Procedure
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• In a study that compared uninsured patients starting hemodialysis with similar patients already covered by Medicare or Medicaid, patients with Medicare or Medicaid were more likely to receive dialysis through an arteriovenous fistula or graft by their fourth dialysis month. • Patients with Medicare at the start of dialysis also had fewer hospitalizations involving vascular access infection in dialysis months 4-12.

Released: 1-Nov-2018 1:15 PM EDT
Three Endocrine Society members named to National Clinical Care Commission
Endocrine Society

Three Endocrine Society members have been appointed to the National Clinical Care Commission.

Released: 1-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EDT
New Virtual Training Gives First Responders and Educators an ‘EDGE’ on School Safety
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Developed by DHS S&T, the U.S. Army Simulation and Training Technology Center (STTC), and Cole Engineering Services Inc. (CESI), the Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environment (EDGE), a virtual training platform, allows teachers, school staff, law enforcement officers, and others tasked with school security to create and practice response plans for a wide range of critical incidents.

   
Released: 1-Nov-2018 9:55 AM EDT
Supply chain transparency needed to combat soaring insulin costs
Endocrine Society

Spiraling insulin costs have created a dangerous barrier for many people with diabetes who need to access lifesaving treatments. The Endocrine Society is calling on stakeholders across the supply chain to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for people with diabetes.

31-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
American Society of Nephrology Announces 2019-2021 Kidney Health Initiative Co-Chair
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) today announced former ASN President Raymond C. Harris, Jr., MD, FASN, will serve as co-chair for its Kidney Health Initiative (KHI). Harris, a professor of medicine, molecular physiology, and biophysics, is Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease and former chief of the nephrology division of Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Released: 31-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
DHS S&T Announces Second Biometric Technology Rally
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is calling for submissions to a Biometric Technology Rally scheduled for Spring 2019

30-Oct-2018 12:35 PM EDT
Cold Therapy Offers Promising Prevention Against Taxane-Induced Dermatologic Events
George Washington University

Researchers at the George Washington University found skin cooling methods may be the best preventative intervention against taxane-based chemotherapy side effects.

Released: 30-Oct-2018 8:05 PM EDT
The International Forum to Advance First Responder Innovation (IFAFRI) Creating a Market for Innovative & Affordable Responder Technology
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Recently, DHS S&T hosted the first North American International Forum to Advance First Responder Innovation (IFAFRI) Industry Stakeholder Summit to advance the development of affordable, innovative technology for the more than 7.5 million first responders across IFAFRI member nations.

Released: 30-Oct-2018 5:15 PM EDT
AACC Calls for Greater Federal Oversight of Medical Testing at Physician Offices, Pharmacies to Safeguard Patient Safety
Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC))

With more and more medical tests being performed outside the traditional clinical laboratory, AACC released a position statement today emphasizing the need to ensure consistent high-quality testing at non-traditional facilities such as physician offices and pharmacies. The statement urges Congress to direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study testing at non-traditional sites and to recommend steps to ensure patients get consistently reliable results to facilitate effective treatment.

Released: 30-Oct-2018 4:10 PM EDT
Rising Stars Seek to Learn from the Master: Mother Nature
Department of Energy, Office of Science

A trio of scientists was recognized for their early career successes in uncovering how microbes produce fuel, insights that could change our energy portfolio

Released: 30-Oct-2018 3:30 PM EDT
How Plant Cells Decide When to Make Oil
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Signaling mechanism details discovered, potentially leading to strategies to engineer plants that make more bio-oil.

29-Oct-2018 4:50 PM EDT
APA Stress in America™ Survey: Generation Z Stressed About Issues in the News but Least Likely to Vote
American Psychological Association (APA)

Headline issues, from immigration to sexual assault, are causing significant stress among members of Generation Z – those between ages 15 and 21 – with mass shootings topping the list of stressful current events, according to the American Psychological Association’s report Stress in America™: Generation Z released today.

Released: 29-Oct-2018 12:45 PM EDT
American Sociological Association Expresses Strong Objection to Newly Proposed Legal Definition of Sex, Due to Risk of Transgender Discrimination
American Sociological Association (ASA)

The proposed definition would allow only a binary classification that is immutable and based on genitalia at birth. Such a policy stands to have detrimental impacts on the physical and mental health of transgender and intersex individuals.

   
Released: 29-Oct-2018 11:20 AM EDT
Thrill-Seeking, Search for Meaning Fuel Political Violence
American Psychological Association (APA)

WASHINGTON – What drives someone to support or participate in politically or religiously motivated acts of violence, and what can be done to prevent them? While one factor may be a search for meaning in life, research published by the American Psychological Association suggests people may be further driven by an increased need for excitement and feeding that need with thrilling but non-violent alternatives may curb the desire.

25-Oct-2018 5:00 AM EDT
Obese Mice Lose a Third of Their Fat Using a Natural Protein
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University

To the great surprise of cancer researchers in a Georgetown University-led study, a protein they investigated for its possible role in cancer turned out to be a powerful regulator of metabolism.

22-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Mark E. Rosenberg to Become Next President of the American Society of Nephrology
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the world’s largest organization of kidney health professionals, has elected Mark E. Rosenberg, MD, FASN, as the next ASN President. Dr. Rosenberg officially assumes his role as ASN President during the society’s annual meeting, ASN Kidney Week 2018, the largest gathering of kidney care specialists in the world, and he will begin his term on January 1, 2019.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Frailty May Lower Kidney Failure Patients’ Likelihood of Receiving a Transplant
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Frailty is associated with decreased access at multiple stages in the pathway to kidney transplantation. Improvement in physical frailty may increase access to transplantation. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Does the US Discard too Many Transplantable Kidneys?
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• An analysis reveals that many transplanted kidneys in France would have likely been discarded in the United States. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Nephrologists May Need More Training in Women’s Health Issues
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Nephrologists often lack confidence in managing women’s health issues that may be related to kidney disease. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Proinflammatory Diet Linked to Higher Risk of Kidney Disease Progression
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Among patients with chronic kidney disease, individuals with pro-inflammatory diets had a higher risk of developing kidney failure. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Researchers Examine Prescription Opioid Use in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Individuals with kidney disease have a higher likelihood of using prescription opioids, and the prevalence of prescription opioid use in the chronic kidney disease population has increased in recent years. • Certain factors are associated with opioid drug use in patients with chronic kidney disease. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
More Frequent Home Hemodialysis Linked to Lower Risk of Death Compared with Traditional Hemodialysis
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Within one year after initiating dialysis, patients on more frequent home hemodialysis were 23% less likely to die compared with patients receiving traditional in-center hemodialysis. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

24-Oct-2018 10:35 AM EDT
High-Impact Clinical Trials Yield Results that Could Improve Kidney Care
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The results of numerous high-impact clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Does Obesity Have an Impact on Kidney Transplant Outcomes?
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• In a study of kidney transplant recipients, those with ideal BMI (18–25) had the best organ survival. There was no difference when comparing BMI 30–35 with >35. • There were no significant differences in patient survival across different BMI groups. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Acute Kidney Injury Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Patients with acute kidney injury had more than a 3-fold higher risk of developing dementia compared with those without acute kidney injury during a median follow-up time of 5.8 years. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Study Reveals Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Outcomes
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• From 1995 to 2014, patient survival after kidney transplantation improved overall for pediatric recipients in the United States; however, racial/ethnic disparities in long-term survival worsened over time. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Certain Physical Disabilities May Affect Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Compared with kidney transplant recipients who did not report a disability, recipients with a visual disability were at higher risk of organ failure and recipients with a walking disability were at higher risk of early death. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23–October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Study Questions Certain Treatments for Diabetic Patients at High Risk for Heart Disease
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• In patients with type 2 diabetes at high risk for cardiovascular disease, targeting blood sugar to normal levels (HbA1c<6.0%) reduced the risk for macroalbuminuria (a high amount of protein excreted in the urine) over an average follow-up of 7.7 years, but it had no impact on more significant kidney outcomes such as serum creatinine doubling (a marker of worsening kidney function) or the need for dialysis or transplantation. • Targeting low blood pressures (<120mmHg) or the use of fenofibrate to lower cholesterol increased the risk for doubling of serum creatinine, although it had no impact on the need for dialysis or transplantation.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Current Method for Determining Donor Kidneys’ Suitability for Transplantation May Be Flawed
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Results from biopsies taken when kidneys were procured from donors were not reliable for determining whether the organs were suitable for transplantation.

22-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
AJPH December Issue: Infants and Sugary Drinks, Top 20 China Health Challenges, Aging in Netherlands, Mass. Opioid Use Increasing
American Public Health Association (APHA)

In this issue, find research on infant sugary drink consumption, China's top 20 health challenges, aging and healthy years in the Netherlands, and increasing opioid use in Massachusetts

24-Oct-2018 10:30 AM EDT
Midlife Women Transitioning to Menopause Have a Higher Risk of Metabolic Syndrome, Which Predisposes to Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Endocrine Society

Midlife women transitioning to menopause may be able to lower their risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes, if they exercise more or eat a lower calorie diet, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Health Initiative Announces Release of “Technology Roadmap” to Spur Kidney Dialysis Innovations
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Health Initiative is releasing its Technology Roadmap for Innovative Approaches to Renal Replacement Therapy.

Released: 25-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Looking ahead: What’s the next big thing in aviation screening?
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Although airports are much more secure today, the check-in, security, and boarding process is more time-consuming and intensive which affects the passenger experience. Since the aviation experience has changed so drastically, it begs the question – what will airport security look like 20 years from now?

Released: 25-Oct-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Purdue University to Host Summer Meetings in 2020 of the Council on Undergraduate Research
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, will host the Biennial Conference, Executive Board Meeting, and Annual Business Meeting of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) in late June-early July 2020. At these annual events, approximately 600 faculty and academic professionals interested in the improvement, assessment, management, and promotion of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities share ideas, strategies, and best practices as well as chart the future of CUR.

17-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
High-Dose Influenza Vaccine Linked with Lower Hospitalization Rates in Dialysis Patients
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Receiving high-dose vs. standard dose influenza vaccine in 2016-17 was associated with lower rates of hospitalization in dialysis patients, although this association was not seen in 2015-16 (when few dialysis patients received the high-dose vaccine). • There were no differences in rates of death between patients receiving the high-dose vs. standard dose influenza vaccine during either time period.

19-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Biomarkers can predict whether women with endometriosis will respond to the first-line treatment
Endocrine Society

Biomarkers can predict whether women will respond to the first-line treatment for endometriosis, an extremely painful condition in which the tissue usually found inside the uterus grows in places it shouldn’t, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 23-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
S&T Program Seeks Answers to Pressing Cyber-Risk Economics Questions
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

When it comes to improving the cybersecurity posture of the nation’s critical infrastructure and vital data assets, there are a host of questions that need to be answered before actionable cybersecurity risk-management strategies can be developed and resources deployed.

Released: 23-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Council on Undergraduate Research Announces 2018 Geosciences Mentor Awardee
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

Colin Laroque, professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan, has been selected as the 2018 CUR Geosciences Undergraduate Research Mentor Awardee. Each year, the award recognizes an individual who serves as a role model for productive and transformative student-faculty mentoring relationships and for maintaining a sustained and innovative approach to the enterprise of undergraduate research.

   
Released: 23-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Smithsonian Announces 2019 as the Year of Music
Smithsonian Institution

Institution-wide Initiative To Feature 365 Days of Music

Released: 22-Oct-2018 9:00 AM EDT
The American Society of Nephrology Honors Leaders in the Fight Against Kidney Diseases
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Five leaders in the kidney health community are being honored by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the world’s largest organization of kidney disease specialists.

22-Oct-2018 9:00 AM EDT
NIDDK Director Griffin P. Rodgers, MD, MACP, to Receive the ASN President’s Medal
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN), will bestow the President’s Medal to Griffin P. Rodgers, MD, MACP, for his leadership in kidney research and advocacy.



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