Newswise Curated News Channel: Scientific Meetings

Intervention Improves the Healthcare Response to Domestic Violence in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

University of Bristol — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:50:18 EST

Culturally appropriate women-centred interventions can help healthcare systems respond to domestic violence, research has found.

Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health to Unveil Pioneering Blood Cancer Research at the 66th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition

Rutgers Cancer Institute — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:30:51 EST

Physician-scientists from Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health will showcase a diverse range of hematology/oncology data from their clinical research program at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, being held in San Diego, California (and online) from December 7-10, 2024.

Yale Cancer Center to Highlight Breakthroughs in Blood Cancers and Disorders at World's Largest Hematology Meeting

Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:15:29 EST

Yale Cancer Center (YCC) researchers at Yale School of Medicine will present new research at the 66th annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting in San Diego, Calif., December 7-10. Known as "the premier event in classical and malignant hematology", the ASH meeting includes oral and poster presentations, as well as workshops and educational sessions for hematology professionals and advocates.

Game-Changing Quantum Chemistry Calculations on Frontier Earn Gordon Bell Prize

Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:40:30 EST

This year's Association for Computing Machinery's Gordon Bell Prize in supercomputing goes to researchers led by the University of Melbourne who used the Frontier supercomputer to conduct a quantum molecular dynamics simulation 1,000 times greater in size and speed than any previous simulation of its kind.The team also includes researchers from AMD, QDX, and the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Parasaurolophus' Pipes: Modeling the Dinosaur's Crest To Study Its Sound #ASA187

Acoustical Society of America (ASA) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:30:00 EST

Hongjun Lin from New York University will present results on the acoustic characteristics of a physical model of the Parasaurolophus' crest as part of the virtual 187th ASA Meeting. Lin created a physical setup made of tubes to represent a mathematical model that will allow researchers to discover what was happening acoustically inside the crest.

Exploring the Impact of Offshore Wind on Whale Deaths #ASA187

Acoustical Society of America (ASA) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:30:00 EST

In a session of the 187th ASA Meeting, Michael Stocker of Ocean Conservation Research will present work examining the circumstances surrounding the whale deaths off the coast of New Jersey in the winter of 2022-23, which prompted concern that survey work in the area somehow contributed to their deaths.

Hear This! Transforming Health Care with Speech-to-Text Technology #ASA187

Acoustical Society of America (ASA) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:25:00 EST

Bożena Kostek from Gdańsk University of Technology is exploring how speech-to-text programs can be better used in the medical field. By studying how clear speech affects STT accuracy, she hopes to improve its usefulness for health care professionals. A detailed audio dataset was created with Polish medical terms spoken by doctors and specialists in areas like cardiology and pulmonology. This dataset was analyzed using an Automatic Speech Recognition model for transcription, and several metrics were used to evaluate the quality of the speech recognition.

From Traditional to Technological: Advancements in Fresco Conservation

Acoustical Society of America (ASA) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:25:00 EST

Recent research by Joseph Vignola at the Catholic University of America is revolutionizing fresco assessment. Vignola and his team have applied laser Doppler vibrometry to locate delamination in the frescos of Constantino Brumidi in the U.S. Capitol building.

Recycled Pacemakers Function as Well as New Devices, International Study Suggests

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:00:57 EST

Recycled pacemakers can function as well as new devices, a University of Michigan-led study suggests. These used and reconditioned devices have the potential to increase access to pacemaker therapy in low- and middle-income countries, where many patients cannot afford the treatment.

Listening for Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease #ASA187

Acoustical Society of America (ASA) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:15:00 EST

People with Alzheimer's exhibit a loss of motor control along with cognitive decline, and one of the earliest signs of this decay can be spotted in involuntary eye movements known as saccades. These quick twitches of the eyes in Alzheimer's patients are often slower, less accurate, or delayed compared to those in healthy individuals.

Roswell Park Experts to Showcase Groundbreaking Hematology Research at 66th ASH Annual Meeting

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:35:34 EST

Roswell Park experts representing various specialties will highlight innovative research and advancements in hematology and hematologic cancers at the 66th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), to be held December 7-10 in San Diego, California.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Recognizes Five CHOP Physicians Selected to Join the American Pediatric Society in 2025

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:00:04 EST

The APS will recognize its new members at its Presidential Plenary at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2025 Meeting in April. Current members nominate new members by recognizing individuals who have distinguished themselves as child health leaders, clinicians, policymakers, researchers, scholars and teachers.

Frontier Supercomputer Hits New Highs in Third Year of Exascale

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:00:22 EST

The HPE Cray EX supercomputing system reported new highs for problem-solving speeds this week. The score earned Frontier the No. 2 spot on the November 2024 TOP500 list.

International Cancer Organizations Present Collaborative Work During Oncology Event in China

National Comprehensive Cancer Network(r) (NCCN(r)) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:05:07 EST

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is honored to participate in 2024 CCHIO. NCCN has taken numerous strides in recent years to increase the global accessibility and relevance of NCCN Guidelines as a tool for helping people with cancer to live better lives, including multiple collaborations with leading oncology groups in China.

Argonne Researchers Highlight Breakthroughs in Supercomputing and AI at SC24

Argonne National Laboratory — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:55 EST

Argonne National Laboratory researchers to showcase leading-edge work in high performance computing, AI and more at SC24 international conference.

Smidt Heart Institute Experts Will Give Key Presentations at AHA Scientific Sessions 2024

Cedars-Sinai — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:40:10 EST

Physicians and investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai will give more than 30 presentations at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions Nov. 16-18 in Chicago.

Hackensack University Medical Center to Hold Annual Diabetes Awareness Month Event

Hackensack Meridian Health — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:45:40 EST

Distinguished Lecture by Nobel Laureate, Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn

Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:10:58 EST

Join Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn, for an inspiring talk on Supramolecular and Adaptive Chemistry! This is a unique chance to hear directly from one of the world's most distinguished chemists as he explores how Constitutional Dynamic Chemistry (CDC) leads to adaptive, evolving systems of increasing complexity.

Cedars-Sinai Experts Available to Discuss Healthy Aging During GSA 2024

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:30:56 EST

Experts on healthy aging from Cedars-Sinai's growing Center for Translational Geroscience and Geriatrics Program will present their latest research and clinical advances at The Gerontological Society of America's (GSA) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, Nov. 13-16.

Stephen Wolfram presents at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for the Hertz Foundation's Empowering Excellence Event

The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:55:44 EST

The Hertz Foundation and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) have jointly released a keynote talk, Where the Computational Paradigm Leads (in Physics, Tech, AI, Biology, Math, ...), by visionary mathematician Stephen Wolfram, delivered to members of the Hertz Foundation board of directors and invited guests at the Empowering Excellence: The Hertz Way event held October 18 at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts.