The caring and curing efforts of over 125,000 nurse practitioners will be recognized during National Nurse Practitioner Week, which begins November 9. Some 600 million visits are made annually to NP's, who provide direct clinical care to patients as well as engage in health education and research.
Saint Louis University psychiatrist Miggie Greenberg, M.D., discusses voter let-down after the election.
On Wednesday morning Americans awoke to a new President and Vice-President, that is, if they went to sleep at all on election night! For some Americans, there will jubilation and celebration, but for others, the ones whose candidates lost, there may be feelings of failure, loss and disaffection, says a Temple University psychologist.
Experts consider the far-reaching impact of the Obama presidency on a range of issues from history, race relations, popular culture and youth to economics, world view, gay rights and the news media.
Up to 10% of Canadian war veterans will experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to Veterans Affairs Canada. In honour of Remembrance Day, CIHR-funded researchers are available to discuss how we can help war veterans and others affected by PTSD.
According to a recent study of over 30,000 women in the U.S. published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, over 40% of women report having some sort of sexual dysfunction, and 12% reported distress and that these problems affected their daily lives.
A new medication is available to treat dogs with Cushing's disease, but pet owners should be prepared for the cost of managing the disease, according to a veterinarian at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
Experts available on the psychological effects of legal status on same-sex relationships and on the people in those relationships.
Several American University experts are available to provide analysis as the race for the White House comes to an end on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Bankrupt banks, government bailouts and rising unemployment: just a few in a series of factors that has led to violent swings in the stock market since late September. Now the markets face Tuesday's election, and the numbers at the polls are likely to affect the numbers on Wall Street, according to Andreas Rauterkus, Ph.D., assistant professor of Finance at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Experts in heart health, from the lab to the clinic exam room, are available for interview at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in New Orleans this week and next week.
Experts on presidential and state politics follow in alphabetical order: scroll down for experts on the election and the economy; election night viewing at USC; and pre- and post-election forums.
University of Virginia sources for presidential election coverage, including politics professors and experts in election-related fields (implicit bias, voting machines, history, etc.).
A smooth presidential transition with an emphasis on advance preparation and avoidance of past pitfalls is crucial to a strong start for the next administration, says political scientist David E. Lewis. Lessons learned from past presidents include the need to prioritize positions associated with public safety and president's agenda.
Former Elector and constitutional law expert Rick Hardy, professor and chair of the political science department at Western Illinois University, addresses several topics concerning Election 2008 that will affect the future of this nation in a video podcast available on WIU's YouTube site at www.youtube.com/westernillinoisu.
Does your personality influence who you vote for? The short answer is yes, according to John Mayer, professor of psychology at the University of New Hampshire. As Americans go to the polls in record numbers to vote for the next U.S. president, some voters will crave social stability and others will crave social change. Liberals and conservatives divide according to these personality preferences.
How to keep the spirit going when the kids get too big for Santa, from Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and author of Let Kids be Kids: Rescuing Childhood.
This holiday season, many Americans will host gatherings with family and friends. Millions will have guests with allergy or asthma concerns.
Instead of making resolutions which are often times quickly forgotten, New Years is a good time to take personal inventory of our lives, says a Temple University psychologist.
Experts from UMDNJ provide tips on everything from managing children's expectations and coping with grief and caregiver stress to how to take care of your feet during marathon shopping, eating well, dieting success and quitting smoking. Also included are tips for cancer prevention gifts for the holidays.
Want to begin to be more environmentally friendly in 2009 but can't afford a hybrid car? Don't worry "” there are plenty of ways to lessen your impact on the environment that don't come with such a daunting price tag, says Matt Malten, assistant vice chancellor for campus sustainability at Washington University in St. Louis. And they likely will even save you some money without cramping your carbon-creating lifestyle "” much.
Communications experts respond to Barack Obama's 30-minute televised address.
University of Delaware professor explains the psychology of late-night comedy's effects on the public.
It's one of the coldest and most remote areas on Earth, but the Arctic region has long held great strategic interest for a number of nations. Now, a Florida State University researcher is leading an international team that is working to produce one of the most comprehensive histories to date of the northernmost part of the world from the late 19th century to the present.
Google and a group of publishers announce a $125 million settlement of the publishers' suit, which sought compensation for Google's digitization of copyrighted material without permission of the authors.
"Walking into a bank with a gun and demanding money from a teller is one way to steal money," says David O. Friedrichs, Professor and Distinguished University Fellow, Sociology/Criminal Justice, The University of Scranton. "Walking into a corporate boardroom and securing from the board's compensation committee, made up of cronies, paid consultants, and even relatives, compensation of millions "“ sometimes tens of millions or hundreds of millions "“ is another way to steal money.
University pediatrician offers tips on treating cough and cold symptoms in children without using over-the-counter medications.
With the election days away, politics is currently a major topic of conversation everywhere. Political conversations will soon become even more charged after the November election when there are clear winners and losers. But do politics make for safe water-cooler conversation? Such talk can be risky, according to Eric Patton, Ph.D., assistant professor of management at Saint Joseph's University.
The J.R. Macdonald Laboratory at Kansas State University has shifted its research focus to ultrafast laser science. This change in emphasis could lead to innovations benefiting medicine, energy and other technologies.
A key element in winning elections is successfully identifying citizens for targeted campaign communications. This is an example of what Abraham Lincoln used to speak of as his ideal "“ it is still referred to as "Lincoln's perfect list," says University at Buffalo political scientist Joshua Dyck, Ph.D.
Political experts at the University of North Carolina Wilmington can provide insight into the approaching historic 2008 American presidential election and international politics.
Expert Tom Simpson, Federal Reserve Board veteran and University of North Carolina Wilmington executive in residence explains why global economic recovery will be slow in 2009, the elements that lead to our declining economic situation and the reasons why our current crisis is not as severe as the depression of the 1930s.
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cancer killer in the country. Experts are available to discuss risks, treatment and prevention options during this National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, including immune therapy and the benefits of comprehensive care.
Some 161,000 lung cancer deaths are expected in the U.S. in 2008, which accounts for nearly a third of all cancer deaths. Experts can discuss risks, treatment and prevention options during this Lung Cancer Awareness Month, including the topics of palliative care and genetic marker study.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Joseph Biden is telling the Catholics in his audiences that St. Thomas Aquinas had a different teaching on abortion than the current pope and his immediate predecessors. Many Catholics are saying, "He simply cannot be right." Well, the short answer is: Biden is right, says Frank K. Flinn, Ph.D., adjunct professor of religious studies at Washington University in St. Louis.
Retailers like Kmart and TJ Maxx have experienced a sharp increase in customer demand for their layaway programs, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Holiday consumers see layaway as a payment alternative at a time when credit card companies are reducing purchase limits and access to loans is tightening amid the country's ongoing financial crisis.
As this historic election season heads into its final week, faculty experts at the University of Indianapolis are available to discuss the political process and the top issues on voters' minds.
What can the nation expect of its new first lady? Three things and maybe a fourth, says Laura van Assendelft, professor of political science at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA and a scholar on the role of women in politics.
With the approach of Halloween, those seeking a scary thrill might want to watch the classic horror movie "Psycho" instead of modern gore-filled slasher movies. When it comes to horror films, less gore is more, according to a cinematic studies expert at the University of New Hampshire.
"No evidence exists of any serious threat of voter fraud, at present or in any recent election cycle," says Greg Magarian, J.D., election law expert and professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis. "Filing false registration forms does not constitute voter fraud," he says. "Voter fraud requires voting by a person who is not legally entitled to vote. That is a difficult trick to pull off, and simply turning in a registration form for 'Captain Crunch' does almost nothing to enable it."
Experts in diabetes patient education are available to talk about diabetes prevention and management of diabetes through healthy lifestyle and medication. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's Endrocrinology service is ranked among the nation's top 50 by US News & World Report.
The director of the Diabetes Research Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is available to talk about the leading edge of multidisciplinary research to overcome diabetes mellitus -- the pandemic of this millennium. Wake Forest Baptist researchers are studying genetics of diabetes, diabetes in minority populations, diabetes and aging, childhood obesity and diabetes prevention, and applying the possibilities of stem cell research and regenerative medicine. WFUBMC is ranked one of America's top hospitals for Endocrinology by USNews & World Report.
University of Texas at Austin nursing researcher says diabetes among Hispanics has reached epidemic levels. Her research in south Texas helps them deal with the disease through education and support systems.
As more and more pharmacists become consultants on diseases, learning about diabetes is crucial, says University of Texas at Austin pharmacy faculty member.
Here it comes. The United States is poised to undertake the largest expansion of government in recent history. If Barack Obama is elected president on Nov. 4, as current polling suggests, he will come into office with something few presidents get and all envy: both houses of Congress controlled by his own party.
Johns Hopkins economists and other experts who can talk about aspects of the world finance and economic crisis.
Working on a Halloween-related story? USC experts have studied the aerodynamics of bats, the appeal of vampires and the role of horror in literature and film. Here is a list of experts for stories pegged to scary topics.
World-renowned toxicologists at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada are available to comment on Health Canada's announcement that Canada will become the first country to declare chemical bisphenol A hazardous and ban it from baby bottles.
With electrical consumption in the U.S. up 54% in the past twenty years, rising fuel costs, and growing concerns about the environment, who wouldn't want to make better use of one's energy while saving money and reducing one's CO2 emissions?
Grinnell College experts available to discuss climate change, sustainability and green campus efforts, and effects of chronic disease on couples.
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