A new study by Dr. Jan Blustein reveals China's cesarean rate is substantially lower than the WHO's reported figure of 46.2%, with a rate of 34.9% in 2014. The study highlights geographic variations in cesarean rates across different regions of China.
A team of New York University scientists found that emotional experiences can induce physiological states that persist for long periods, influencing future experience recall. Non-emotional experiences following emotional ones were also better remembered.
Researchers at NYU Dentistry are studying calcium control in dental enamel to develop improved strategies for preventing and treating dental caries. The goal is to understand how changes in calcium levels affect enamel mineralization and develop clinical techniques to replicate these processes.
A study conducted by New York University researchers found that individuals with substance use disorders face significant challenges transitioning from long-term residential treatment to the community. Common barriers include unmet basic needs, strained relationships, and lack of support networks.
Researchers at New York University have discovered a new verbal working memory architecture, which involves two brain networks. This finding has significant implications for the creation of artificial intelligence systems, such as speech translation tools, and may lead to improved human-like intelligence in machines.
A recent study found significant increases in past-year alcohol use, binge drinking, and alcohol use disorders among older adults, particularly women. The researchers highlight the need for healthcare providers to screen for unhealthy alcohol use in this population.
Researchers found that peer-referral strategies outperformed traditional methods in detecting undiagnosed HIV among high-risk heterosexuals. The study suggests a new approach for identifying and treating undiagnosed HIV cases in the US, with potential to reduce transmission rates.
Researchers found a dynamic, multi-step process in which multiple independent changes converge to transform stem cells into motor neurons. The study outlines challenges facing current cell-replacement technology but also highlights potential pathways for enhanced gene-therapy methods.
Researchers used magnetoencephalography to decode neuronal activity from MEG recordings, confirming theoretical predictions and showing that invisible images can be partially maintained in high-level brain regions. This study challenges current understanding of conscious perception and demonstrates the power of machine learning tools.
A recent NYU study found a 71% increase in marijuana use among adults aged 50 and older, with most users starting before age 18. The study's findings challenge the myth that older adults do not use recreational drugs, highlighting the need for further research on its effects in this population.
A study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology found that black gay men (BGM) have a flattened diurnal cortisol curve and elevated evening levels, suggesting an unhealthy stress response. The research highlights the need for more expansive studies on HPA-axis functioning among racial/ethnic and sexual minority men.
A recent study by NYU researchers found that older adults with specific combinations of cardiopulmonary and cerebrovascular conditions are at higher risk for hospitalizations. The study's findings suggest the need for early identification and intervention strategies to prevent hospitalizations in chronically ill patients.
New York University College of Dentistry has received a grant to investigate potential new compounds for treating osteoporosis. The researchers aim to understand the molecular mechanisms of parathyroid hormone-a related protein and its analogs to develop better-tolerated treatments.
Scientific cooperation on environmental pollution played a key role in easing Cold War tensions in the 1970s. Norway's lead on acid rain monitoring led to limited technological cooperation with the Eastern Bloc, paving the way for political relationships at the United Nations.
Researchers at New York University discovered that ATM keypads harbor a range of human skin microbes, as well as microorganisms from food and environmental sources. The study's findings suggest that ATMs can serve as a repository for understanding a city's microbial community.
A new study by NYU researchers found that charter schools enroll a larger share of girls than traditional public schools, with the gap peaking at 3.1 percentage points in high school. Boys are also more likely to exit charter schools than girls, but this difference is not enough to fully explain the gender gap.
Teachers contact parents less often from different racial/ethnic backgrounds, perpetuating existing stereotypes. Math teachers reach parents of Black students over disruptive behavior more frequently than those of White students.
A recent study by NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development found that youth are more civically engaged in unequal counties, with higher rates of volunteering and importance placed on helping others. This contradicts research among adults, which shows lower civic engagement in areas of greater income inequality.
Researchers found that smartphones enhance self-reporting of weather incidents, school attendance, illness, and other daily life aspects in rural areas. This technology has the potential to provide near-real-time data for policy makers and planners.
A new study published in The Diabetes Educator found that nearly 1 in 5 women with diabetes also suffer from depression. Younger age, poor health, not completing high school, and inactivity due to pain or poor health were identified as key predictors of comorbid depression among adult women.
The study found that economic and inequality variables significantly impact healthcare workforce production, with more schooling correlating to a better nurse-to-population ratio. Gender inequality is also a significant factor, with nurse/midwife production being more sensitive to broader gender issues than physician production.
The NYU Department of Pediatric Dentistry has received a $1.3M HRSA grant to develop a diverse and qualified cohort of pediatric dental faculty. The Growing Success program aims to improve oral health care for underserved populations through community-based rotations and mentorship.
An international team of physicists has developed a method using Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays (UHECRs) to study particle interactions, potentially revealing new physical phenomena at higher energies than the Large Hadron Collider.
A new analysis by NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development reveals that girls outperform boys in math, especially among top achievers. Teachers also lower ratings for girls' math skills when they perform similarly to boys.
A recent study by NYU researchers found that nearly half of business managers in NYC reported encountering drug users in their bathrooms, with many calling 911 due to unresponsive users. The study suggests supervised injection facilities could help address the issue, reducing public injecting and overdose mortality.
A new NYU study found that only a small fraction of fast-food consumers make healthy choices due to current calorie labeling. The researchers recommend improving labeling to boost the odds of diners making healthy choices, including making calorie information more visible and providing average daily recommended intake.
Teachers are more likely to refer white students for testing due to perceived academic challenges, while referring black and Latino boys with behavioral challenges. This biases impacts students of color being placed in special education programs rather than gifted education.
A NYU Steinhardt study reveals that students across racial lines hold Black and Latino teachers in higher regard than White teachers. The research underscores the value of a diverse teaching force, particularly for urban schools with majority non-White student populations.
A new mobile app, TOLF, is being developed to assist breast cancer survivors in identifying and treating lymphedema through self-assessment tools, avatar videos for exercise guidance, and symptom management features. Researchers found that 90% of participants reported no problems using the system.
The NYU Holodeck is a well-integrated software/hardware instrument that combines visual, audio, and physical components to create an immersive research environment. It has the potential to create new insights into fundamental natural phenomena, offering unparalleled tools for intellectual and creative output across disciplines.
A team of scientists has identified the African origin of the black grains grown by Suriname Maroons, tracing back to Mande-speaking farmers in Western Ivory Coast. The study combines ethnobotanic, historic and genetic research to uncover the migration history of people and crops.
Chemists have created a new technique to yield highly detailed, three-dimensional images of battery interiors. This approach uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to monitor the condition of batteries in real time, potentially leading to more efficient and safer power sources.
A recent study in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that a misinterpretation of brain function has hindered the development of effective treatments for fear and anxiety disorders. The researchers propose a new framework that recognizes the distinction between conscious feelings and behavioral/physiological responses.
Ghedin aims to identify key drivers of disease severity and biomarkers predictive of neurological problems. The grant supplements an existing research program focusing on influenza infections.
The research aims to define the core molecular components of the Permeability Transition, a phenomenon that causes cell death during stress conditions. By understanding this process, novel treatment strategies can be designed to target specific non-proteinaceous components and prevent mPTP opening.
Researchers found that when neurons fire in a coordinated rhythm, like different instruments in an orchestra, we remember the order of events. Notably, gamma activity associated with each object was temporally ordered along a slower theta oscillation when the order was correctly encoded.
A team of NYU scientists will investigate how rice adapts to salty soil conditions under a $4 million NSF grant. They aim to identify genes that enable plants to thrive in saline environments, with potential implications for breeding more resilient crops.
A New York University study found that marijuana use is associated with increased feelings of self-attractiveness, sociability, and boldness, while also being linked to vaginal dryness. In contrast, alcohol use was more commonly associated with social outgoingness and atypical partner choice, as well as post-sex regret.
A new peer mentoring program, developed by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, aims to enhance early career gerontological nursing faculty. The program has shown promising results, with 64.7% of mentors and 72.7% of mentees finding value in it.
A new study by NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development found that patients who fell indoors had more chronic health conditions and were less likely to recover at home, whereas outdoor fallers were younger and healthier. The findings can inform targeted initiatives to lower the risk of falls in older adults.
A new study from New York University neuroscientists reveals the brain's role in decision-making. By using confidence to gauge errors, the brain revises its approach, even in complex situations like medical diagnoses and financial investments.
Researchers have developed self-assembling particles that can change shape in response to light, mimicking natural transformations. The team engineered particles a micrometer in width, enabling the creation of exotic colloidal geometries.
A new study reveals that children's brains need healthy activation before preschool to develop learning and memory functions. Younger rats showed latent memories that were retained until later life, while older rats formed lasting memories through a critical period in brain development.
A NYU study found stark disparities in access to children's books in high-poverty neighborhoods across the US, with low-income families facing severe shortages of age-appropriate books. The study highlights the impact of limited book availability on school readiness skills and summer learning loss.
A NYU Meyers study found that changes in the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and global economic crisis led to a significant drop in internationally educated nurses (IENs) in the US. IEN pass rates on the exam have steadily declined from an average of 58% in 2004 to 32% in 2015.
Flying insects have been found to move through the air in ways that contradict traditional aerodynamic theories used for airplane flight. Researchers at New York University discovered a new law that explains how insects generate thrust and manage drag, allowing them to double their flight speed with less effort.
A team of scientists developed a system that forecasts dengue fever outbreaks by analyzing citizens' calling behavior on public-health hotlines. The system achieved high accuracy in predicting disease cases and locations two to three weeks ahead.
A study published in International Journal of Nursing Studies found that first professional degree was a baccalaureate or higher, greater variety and autonomy, and better perceived RN-MD relations are positively associated with nurse retention. The internal turnover rate for new nurses was nearly 30%, significantly higher than previous...
Researchers have developed a systematic approach to studying monkey morphology, syntax, and semantics using methods from theoretical titi monkeys linguistics. This allows them to compare one monkey species to another and analyze the meanings of their calls in detail, revealing complex formal properties and syntax.
Researchers created the rTAG system, which uses a LEGO robot named Quinn and an iPod Touch to teach geometry. Students interact with Quinn by giving commands, and the system provides visual and audio feedback.