Giving critically ill hospital patients a daily bath with a mild, soapy solution of the same antibacterial agent used by surgeons to “scrub in” before an operation can dramatically cut down, by as much as 73 percent, the number of patients who develop potentially deadly bloodstream infections, according to a new study by patient safety experts at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and five other institutions.
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have discovered a key mechanism behind the survival instinct of tuberculosis. TB is the leading cause of death in the world from a single bacterial infection, and it kills 1.5 million people per year.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are working to create better, brighter green LEDs, which could lead to a new generation of high-performance, energy-efficient monitors, TVs, and other display devices. The problem, however, is that green LEDs are more difficult to create than anyone imagined.
Expelled from the Naval Academy for being gay, the Rev. Tommy Watkins Jr., L.G.S.W., has earned the inaugural Billy R. Cox Endowed Scholarship. Watkins is a doctoral candidate in the UAB School of Public Health. The scholarship is named for the late Billy R. Cox, a beloved Birmingham AIDS activist and gay-rights leader.
A renowned researcher on antiviral therapies designed to fight infections in children and adults, Richard Whitley, M.D. is part of the 14-member group advising the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). Issues examined by the group include infection data collection, vaccine production, drug stockpile, preparedness plans and other concerns, Whitley said.
Researchers at Burnham Institute for Medical Research, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and University of Maryland have demonstrated that an enzyme that is essential to many bacteria can be targeted to kill dangerous pathogens. In addition, investigators discovered chemical compounds that can inhibit this enzyme and suppress the growth of pathogenic bacteria. These findings are essential to develop new broad-spectrum antibacterial agents to overcome multidrug resistance.
Besides caring for children, many child care centers have another overlooked function—they connect parents with each other as informal advisors in child rearing, and with agencies that help with the challenges of parenting. The parents build the contacts they need to navigate through problems, such as finding good health care and choosing schools.
UNC brain surgeon Anand Germanwala, M.D. and ENT surgeon Adam Zanation, M.D., collaborated to develop through-the-nose approach to repair a patient's ruptured brain aneurysm.
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have linked areas of brain injury to specific altered mental processes caused by concussions.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that targeting of a novel gene utilizing genetic and pharmacologic strategies was successful in treating pulmonary fibrosis in mice and will be developed for future testing in humans.
Even men can get breast cancer. That’s the message a non-profit organization formed by a group of Florida State University students and their instructor wants people to know.
The grant enables investigators to focus, expand their research goals and explore new ideas through collaboration and shared resources available to HIV teams. The UAB CFAR supports research on disease prevention and treatment in AIDS patients and also strengthens the capacity for HIV research in developing countries such as Africa, said the center director.
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health lists parents' top 10 health concerns for 2009; more adults worry about children's obesity while blacks, Hispanics rank obesity as top child health concern for first time.
In recent years, the motivations of business leaders such as financier Bernard Madoff and former Enron CEO Ken Lay have come under increased scrutiny as a result of behavior that caused both their employees and the public considerable distress. Unquestionably, many of the documented lapses in judgment can be traced to selfishness and a failure to check one's ego.
Ten-patient feasibility study shows potential for treating brain disorders with transcranial MR-guided focused ultrasound.
Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have discovered how two cancer-promoting genes enhance a tumor's capacity to grow and survive under conditions where normal cells die. The knowledge, they say, may offer new treatments that starve cancer cells of a key nutrient - sugar. However, the scientists caution that research does not suggest that altering dietary sugar will make any difference in the growth and development of cancer.
Investigators at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research and The Scripps Research Institute have made the first comparative, large-scale phosphoproteomic analysis of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and their differentiated derivatives.
A UNC-led study finds that 75 percent of Cambodians believe the Khmer Rouge trials will provide justice and promote reconciliation, but more than 87 percent of people old enough to remember the torture and murder during the Khmer Rouge era say the trials will rekindle "painful memories."
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Psychology researchers report that new parents identified less than half of the safety hazards in a simulated home environment, and most perceived that their children were less vulnerable to injuries than other children.
Cheerleading has become the leading cause of catastrophic injury in young female athletes, says Amy Miller Bohn, a physician at the UMHS department of family medicine.
Seven out of ten U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, raising their risk of bone and heart disease, according to a study of over 6,000 children by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.
1) Potential late-stage ovarian cancer therapy; currently none available; 2) Diphtheria-encoding genes delivered to tumor site by nanoparticles; 3) Laboratory research; possible human trials about 18 months away.
A week-long summer science camp for blind and sight-impaired students at the University of Maryland this week focuses on "can do." From launching research weather balloons to building robots, these kids are finding out they can do anything!
Next-generation optical designs for presbyopia are being pre-market tested by optometrists at UAB. The new multifocal lenses are made with silicone hydrogel polymer, a more breathable and safer material than older soft-lens polymers. The lenses improve focus on nearby objects that even contact wearers experience.
Six University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) students and two students from other universities are using satellite imagery to identify possible habitats in Alabama for the black-legged tick that carries and transmits Lyme disease.
Until now, all regular body washes caused dry skin damage. Now, Dove has discovered how to restore skin's natural moisture while cleansing with body wash. Current body washes actually damage proteins and lipids in the skin's outer layer, often leading to the loss of critical moisture. Recognizing skin lipids require different care than skin proteins, Dove developed its latest liquid cleansing technology called NutriumMoisture. Research published in the June 2009 issue of Cosmetic Dermatology confirms NutriumMoisture is clinically proven to preserve both skin's natural proteins and lipids while significantly reducing dryness and improving moisturization.
Reading contemporary young adult novels helps tweens not only in improving reading skills, but also with issues they face on a daily basis.
Tweens spend about $43 billion a year and influence the spending of billions of dollars. But with today's economy, University of Alabama business professor Kristy Reynolds says tweens are saying it's "cool" to be frugal.
As dropout rates rise across the country, the Tween years have become more important. University of Alabama education professor Joyce Stallworth explains why these years are so important in reducing the dropout rates in high school.
The tween years bring on radical changes in behaviors. University of Alabama education professor Liza Wilson talks about what exactly is going on with tweens and ways parents can distinguish between behaviors.
One of tweens' biggest social concerns is: "will I have friends?" University of Alabama education professor Natalie Adams offers parents some tips for helping their tween navigate the social scene in middle school.
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be both exciting and terrifying for a tween. Parental involvement is important for a successful move to middle school.
Ten years ago, on July 23, 1999, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory was launched aboard the space shuttle Columbia and deployed into orbit. Chandra has doubled its original five-year mission, ushering in an unprecedented decade of discovery for the high-energy universe.
For University of Virginia nursing and medical students, volunteering at the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic in Wise County, Va. will be more than an opportunity to provide much-needed care to an underserved population. It's also an opportunity to hone their clinical skills in an area that suffers greater nursing and physician shortages compared with most of the nation.
A Kansas State University veterinarian explains why dog and cat bites can be dangerous and what to do if you've been bitten. She also offers tips on avoiding a bite in the first place.
A cellular protein that may prevent nerve cells from dying also helps to improve insulin action and lower blood glucose levels, according to a study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in collaboration with scientists at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Prof. Mike Olmert (English) takes a small group of Maryland students to London for what may be one of the most intensive study abroad experiences out there. This year, he's got the students blogging about their experiences. It's obvious they are learning lots of things on this trip!
A protein in influenza virus that helps it multiply also damages lung epithelial cells, causing fluid buildup in the lungs, according to new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Southern Research Institute . Publishing online this week in the journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, the researchers say the findings give new insight into how flu attacks the lungs and provides targets for new treatments.
Kansas State University students are combining engineering and nature to design a more affordable and more sustainable lighting source for those living without electricity. The solar lantern with a more affordable initial cost is geared toward people living in Sub-Saharan Africa, the least electrified region in the world.
Despite its popularity in other types of surgery, minimally invasive surgical techniques have yet to gain traction in the field of gynecology. David L. Zisow, M.D., is seeking to change that; he's offering other gynecologists free training in minimally invasive hysterectomy so that more women can benefit from a safer form of surgery that also reduces recovery time.
New research published in Journal of Infectious Diseases highlights a new lab test that better predicts microbicide safety. Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine explains why several once-promising microbicides have failed.
The American Heart Association has pledged $50,000 to fund the work of University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) biomedical engineering undergraduate students who are working to develop a computer program that teaches CPR using hand-held remote controls from the Nintendo® Wii video game console.
While the country's economic woes appear vast, the three "r"'s of the recovery might boil down to job recruiting, money raising, and the future of financial regulation.
In an article published in The New England Journal of Medicine, UNC's Daniel Clarke-Pearson, M.D. reviews the current state of ovarian cancer screening and explains why it should be limited to women with indicators suggesting they are at high risk.
When soldiers leave base for a 3-day mission, how much water should they bring? New research from the Journal of Applied Physiology may now provide military planners an accurate answer. The study improves an existing water needs equation developed in 1982 by 58-65%. If the new formula works in the field, as expected, it could accurately predict water needs for soldiers and civilians.
Previously, scientists had searched for but missed the biological link between bone growth and bone remodeling "“ a natural give-and-take system that is crucial to skeletal health. A new study in Nature Medicine pinpoints the coupling factor as transforming growth factor beta-1, or TGF beta-1.
The estimated one-third of adults who suffer from insomnia could soon find effective treatment without ever leaving their homes. Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have developed a unique Internet-based intervention, based on well-established face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, that has shown remarkable results in improving patients' sleep.
Sarah Anderson, PhD, forensic nurse in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia Health System, is part of a team that will travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo to educate clinicians on collecting evidence and providing care for the overwhelming number of rape victims they see daily. They will depart July 7 and return July 23.
Childbirth may be the most natural thing in the world, but that certainly doesn't mean it's easy! Over half of women suffer from postpartum ailments. Many of these women suffer in silence, embarrassed to talk with their doctor or even their friends about these difficulties. The University of Michigan is offering a unique program to assist these new moms.
By the year 2050, about 30 million Americans are expected to suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Experts in the field are trying to determine if sophisticated imaging equipment can help predict the development of the disease.
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