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VENUS rising: A new dawn for AI-powered atomic-scale 3D imaging

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:05:13 EST

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory added a new neutron scattering instrument to its powerhouse of discovery at the Spallation Neutron Source, charting new territory for neutron imaging through artificial intelligence. In July, DOE's Office of Science approved the final commissioning of the Versatile Neutron Imaging Instrument, or VENUS.

New Study: Drug May Stop Migraines Before Headache Starts

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:00:00 EST

When taken at the first signs of a migraine, before headache pain begins, a drug called ubrogepant may be effective in helping people with migraine go about their daily lives with little or no symptoms, according to a new study published in the August 28, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Researchers demystify polymer binders to pave way for better sulfide solid-state electrolyte membranes

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:05:14 EST

Using a polymer to make a strong yet springy thin film, scientists led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are speeding the arrival of next-generation solid-state batteries. This effort advances the development of electric vehicle power enabled by flexible, durable sheets of solid-state electrolytes.

Expert Available: Harris' & Trump's Teams Clash Over Sept. 10th Presidential Debate

George Washington University — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:00:39 EST

The Harris campaign wants ABC News to keep the mics on throughout the entire debate. Trump's team is now threatening to pull out of the debate entirely. ...

$10 Million Gift to LifeBridge Health Will Endow Scholarships for George Washington University Medical Students at Regional Medical Campus at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

LifeBridge Health — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:05:27 EST

A $10 million gift from Ellen W.P. Wasserman to LifeBridge Health will create an endowment to fund scholarships for medical students training at the Regional Medical Campus at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, a partnership with The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

UChicago Expert Available: SpaceX Launches Polaris Dawn Commercial Spaceflight Mission

University of Chicago — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:05:46 EST

LZ Experiment Sets New Record in Search for Dark Matter

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:00:51 EST

New results from the world's most sensitive dark matter detector put the best-ever limits on particles called WIMPs, a leading candidate for what makes up our universe's invisible mass.

Transgender students more likely than cisgender peers to seek support from school staff, UW-Madison and NYU study finds

University of Wisconsin-Madison — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EST

The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found among students who felt depressed or anxious, transgender students were 74% less likely than their cisgender peers to seek help from parents than from adults in schools.

Webb Finds Early Galaxies Weren't Too Big for Their Britches After All

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:05:14 EST

Not long after the James Webb Space Telescope began science operations in July 2022, breathless headlines proclaimed that observations of distant galaxies were "breaking theories of cosmic evolution." Astronomers had found galaxies that appeared much brighter than expected. If all of that light came from stars, then those galaxies would have formed so many stars, so quickly, that the leading theory for the universe's formation and evolution could not explain them. New research finds that some of those early galaxies are in fact much less massive than they first appeared. Much of their light came, not from stars, but from a hot accretion disk surrounding a supermassive black hole.

Three Concepts Key to Recovery from Substance Use Disorders Identified Via Reviewing 30+ Years of Scientific Findings

Research Society on Alcoholism — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EST

Certain concepts have a demonstrated basis for aiding recovery from dangerous alcohol or substance use, according to an analysis of scientific literature since 1990. Self-efficacy (a belief in one's ability to achieve a goal), social support, and managing cravings are among the treatment elements best supported by evidence. Effective treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs) depends on understanding how human behaviors change and incorporating that knowledge into clinical practice. An ongoing research effort continues to investigate varying treatment approaches and how they relate to recovery outcomes, but those findings have not been well synthesized into a useful format. For the new review published in Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research, researchers from around the USA reviewed published studies, identified the treatment elements best supported by data, and evaluated their potential as key factors in behavior change. The researchers drew

Study Finds Low Utilization of Specialty Treatment for Problem Alcohol Use; Differences Associated with Race, Ethnicity, and Health Risk Status

Research Society on Alcoholism — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:05:32 EST

Only four percent of people who are screened and report heavy drinking go on to receive specialty treatment for their alcohol use, according to a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. The study found race, ethnicity, and health risk profile to be associated with differences in the likelihood of receiving specialty treatment. These findings echo previous studies and highlight the need for more tailored approaches to screening and intervention to improve treatment for diverse groups of people with varying levels of alcohol use problems, from heavy drinking to alcohol use disorder.

Brain Shows Changes in Regions Associated with Anxiety after Quitting Alcohol

Research Society on Alcoholism — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EST

Certain regions of the brain show changes during the early stages after quitting drinking that may contribute to increased anxiety and relapse rates in people attempting recovery from alcohol use disorder, according to a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.

Turning bacteria into bioplastic factories

Washington University in St. Louis — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:05:13 EST

Biologists find new ways to encourage the plastic-producing power of purple microbes.

Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer's disease

Washington University in St. Louis — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:22 EST

A collaborative investigation among WashU Medicine experts in Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) finds evidence that MS patients are less likely to have amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, than adults without MS.

Mental health and chronic diabetes complications strongly linked both ways, study finds

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:30:11 EST

When a person has chronic diabetes complications - such as heart attack, stroke and nerve damage - they are more likely to have a mental health disorder, and vice versa, according to a study. Researchers say the findings highlight a need for clinicians to actively screen for mental health disorders in patients with diabetes in addition to screening for chronic complications, which is the recommended standard of care in diabetes.

Sylvester Cancer Tip Sheet - August 2024

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:05:26 EST

A mouthwash-like rinse to predict head and neck cancer recurrence, new research identifies biomarkers to predict which colon cancer patients benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy, the Dolphins Cancer Challenge and more are included in this month's tip sheet.

ChatGPT shows promise in answering patients' questions to urologists

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:50 EST

The groundbreaking ChatGPT chatbot shows potential as a time-saving tool for responding to patient questions sent to the urologist's office, suggests a study in the September issue of Urology Practice(r), an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Expert Available: Shifting Narratives Among Political Parties on American Patriotism

George Washington University — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:06 EST

As The Washington Post writes, the debate over which party is more patriotic goes back decades. ...

Expert Available: VP Kamala Harris to Accept Party's Nomination on Final Night of the DNC

George Washington University — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:05 EST

Tonight is Vice President Kamala Harris' turn, who will take the stage in Chicago to close out the four-day convention. ...

Americans face disparities in exposure to tobacco on streaming platforms

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EST

Tens of millions of Americans are being exposed to tobacco content on streaming services, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.