Announcement of contents of the June 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus
In a first-of-its-kind study, the American Cancer Society (ACS) today released “Cancer in People who Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Gender-nonconforming (LGBTQ+)”. The article provides the latest statistics on the prevalence of cancer screening and modifiable risk factors in LGBTQ+ populations, as well as a review of literature on cancer occurrence and obstacles to cancer prevention and treatment.
Astatine-211 is a promising alpha emitter for targeted alpha therapy for cancer, but astatine is among the least-studied elements. In this research, scientists investigated astatine’s behavior when interacting with ion exchange and extraction chromatography resins used to produce radioisotopes and delivering them to targets in the body.
The science-themed escape room LabEscape, created by UIUC’s Paul Kwiat and supported by the Q-NEXT quantum center, gives fans at Chicago’s C2E2 expo a chance to experience the joy of science. They responded: LabEscape was nearly booked by opening day.
Moffitt Cancer Center, a world-renowned cancer treatment and research center, and Virogen Biotechnology Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership today. This collaboration aims to propel the development of Virogen's cutting-edge fusion protein, VG712 (Resimmune), addressing significant unmet needs in oncology and immunotherapy.
With her Early Career Research Award, Stanford University associate professor Sigrid Elschot studied the effects of fast-moving, microgram-sized particles that collide with spacecraft. These particles vaporize, ionize, and produce a plasma that radiates electromagnetic energy.
Momentum for manufacturing innovation in the United States got a boost during the inaugural MDF Innovation Days, held recently at the U.S. Department of Energy Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or MDF, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center presented positive clinical results from two studies today at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a significant public health threat that disproportionately affects children, the elderly and other immunocompromised individuals.
Manuel Kadre, who will now preside as chair of the University of Miami Board of Trustees, is intent on furthering the University’s trajectory of excellence across the areas of health care, academia, and athletics.
Official ribbon-cutting attended by federal and state dignitaries, including Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, Illinois Representative Nikki Budzinski, Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Omer Osman, and university officials.
Media Contact Karen Teber, [email protected] (May 31, 2024) — In the years prior to an Alzheimer’s disease or other memory disorder diagnosis, credit scores begin to weaken and payment delinquency begins to increase, concludes new research led by Georgetown University. The findings show consistent deterioration in these financial outcomes over the quarters leading up to diagnosis.
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Dr. John Anderson, W.H. Drury Professor of Ecology and Natural History at College of the Atlantic (COA) in Bar Harbor, ME, has been selected as the 2024 Council on Undergraduate Research – Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee.
A team of researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently published a genomic study that uncovered two classes of genetic causes for chordoma in children by conducting some genomic detective work.
Despite initiatives around the world to reduce the use of tobacco products amongst young people, smoking is still prevalent in those aged 18 and under. On World No Tobacco Day May 31, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), is encouraging policy makers to take steps to prevent young people from taking up smoking.
A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news at Cedars-Sinai.
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations in a single gene, that affects tens of thousands of people worldwide. The work, published in the May 31 online issue of Nature Medicine [DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03085-5], was done in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Bristol, UK; KU Leuven, Belgium; and the NIHR BioResource, currently based at the University of Cambridge, UK. The findings will improve clinical diagnostic services for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Scientists captured, for the first time, the complex internal acrobatics that heavy metal singers perform in order to sing harsh vocals.
Previous research found that twisted bilayer graphene is superconductive when the layers are rotated by 1.08 degrees. Electrons in parts of these materials move very slowly and should therefore not conduct electricity at all, much less display superconductivity. New research shows how the current theory of superconductivity, the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) theory, must be modified to fit the observations of twisted bilayer graphene.
Increased whale strandings on the east coast of the United States remain a concern for biologists and citizens alike. Why this increase has occurred over a number of years is still being debated.
In a significant development for medical professionals, a new consensus has been developed to enhance the treatment of second-degree burn wounds. This guideline offers a thorough and systematic method for addressing these frequently occurring injuries, advocating for a standardized approach to care.
Ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms (AOMs) use ammonia as an energy source while converting it to nitrite and play a pivotal role in the global nitrogen cycle. This study explored whether different AOM species preferred to use urea over ammonia. It found that some AOMs preferred urea while others used ammonia and urea simultaneously.
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation professor and chair Dr. Paul F. Pasquina has been named Researcher of the Year by The Geneva Foundation.
Myasthenia gravis community members around the world take action in June to spread awareness and advocate about the challenges and treatments for MG.
A new study presents the development of 3D printed electrospun vascular grafts infused with tetramethylpyrazine (TMP), offering a potential solution to reduce thrombosis and restrain aneurysmal dilatation post-surgery. This innovation has potential implications for improving cardiovascular disease treatments.
ETRI researchers have announced the development of traffic signal optimization technology using Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has reduced average travel time for vehicles by more than 15%. This advancement paves the way for smoother urban traffic flow.
Sleep medicine experts available for interview on breaking and trending news about obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP, and more
Gastrointestinal cancer surgeons at the UC San Francisco have performed the health system’s 15,000th robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery, making it the first University of California health center to reach this milestone. UCSF Health has the busiest robotic surgery program in the UC health system and is the leading academic medical institution for robotic surgeries in the western U.S.
A research team at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) Battery Materials and Process Research Center, in cooperation with a Hanyang University team mentored by Professor Lee Jong-Won and a Kyunghee University team mentored by Professor Park Min-Sik, developed a core technology to ensure the charging/discharging stability and long-life of lithium-ion batteries under fast-charging conditions.
A team of scientists has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based transmission model that can predict prison infection rates with high accuracy. Incorporating real-world data from every facility in the NSW prison system, the new findings add weight to current theoretical models.
A new University of Washington study, published May 21 in Developmental Science, is the first to compare the amount of music and speech that children hear in infancy. Results showed that infants hear more spoken language than music, with the gap widening as the babies get older.
Secondary analyses of a phase 3 clinical trial have revealed that breast cancer patients who reported high levels of pain and stress were more likely than their study peers to experience worse invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) and worse overall survival (OS).
Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Professor in Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, was selected to serve on the World Health Organization’s, or WHO’s, Risk-Benefit Assessment Technical Group to make recommendations on dietary guidelines.
Data from a large prospective cohort study reveal that a polygenic risk score has the potential to predict survival outcomes in patients with breast cancer.
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New research from Yale Cancer Center reveals first-of-its-kind data from a phase I study in patients with hormone receptor positive HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. The results, which assess the safety and efficacy of a treatment known as PF-07248144, offer new hope for treating this aggressive type of breast cancer.
Syphilis numbers are on the rise in Tennessee: In women, the number of cases has risen 311%, from 290 cases in 2017 to 1,191 in 2022.
Residential segregation is an example of the long history of structural racism in the United States. Black Americans are more likely to live in low-quality neighborhoods, which contributes to disparities in health outcomes.
A new study that examined the cost-effectiveness of durvalumab, a targeted immunotherapy for lung cancer, could help guide drug-pricing strategies to reduce financial burdens and increase the number of patients who benefit from treatment.
Reyna Gordon, PhD, associate professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, has been appointed director of the VICTR KL2 Program and director of Postdoctoral Training for Edge for Scholars (EFS) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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