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A new study found that Minnesota's Performance-based Incentive Payment Program improves critical areas of nursing home care, including falls, quality of life, and rehospitalizations. The program promotes local solutions to local problems and focuses on provider-initiated and evidence-based practices.
Researchers have created an oxygen sponge that can easily absorb or shed oxygen atoms at low temperatures, making it useful in devices such as rechargeable batteries and fuel cells. This discovery could lead to more efficient energy storage and sensor technologies.
A comprehensive US study of over 50,000 home sales near 67 wind facilities found no measurable impact on nearby property values. The researchers controlled for various factors using sophisticated techniques, supporting previous findings that widespread impacts from wind turbines are likely to be small or non-existent.
The NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center has been recognized as a leader in sustainability, achieving a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification. The facility's ultra-efficient cooling tower configuration and use of native species for landscaping enable water savings of up to 6 million gallons per year.
Researchers from the University of Alberta have developed a test to detect pathogenic E. coli in meat at food processing facilities, improving safety and reducing costs. The device is easy to use and can provide results in under an hour, making it an exciting application for the food industry.
The US Department of Energy has commissioned the Scaled Wind Farm Technology (SWiFT) facility to investigate and develop technology for wind plants. The facility will host research on improving wind plant performance, with a focus on reducing energy losses due to complex wind interactions.
Researchers screened patients at a long-term acute care hospital in Virginia for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and found transmission occurring among patients and between facilities. The study highlights the risk of CRE spread through patient transitions, emphasizing the need for improved infection control measures.
Researchers at Bielefeld University can now determine the three-dimensional structure of gaseous molecules with unprecedented precision. The university's electron diffractometer allows for the analysis of small molecules in their pure state, shedding light on fundamental questions about atomic arrangements.
A study led by Michigan State University found that unattractive workers are more likely to be belittled and bullied in the workplace. The researchers surveyed 114 workers at a healthcare facility and found that unattractive employees were treated harsher, even when controlling for other factors.
Sandia National Laboratories researchers found that charging and discharging rates are limited by phase transformation initiation, contradicting previous assumptions. They used X-ray microscopy to study ultrathin slices of a commercial-grade battery, revealing a mosaic pathway of lithium-ion movement.
A regional system of organized stroke care delivery has improved outcomes for patients with stroke in Ontario, Canada. The study found a decrease in hospital admissions to long-term care facilities and death rates after stroke.
A recent study investigated public perception of how waste disposal sites affect residents living nearby, particularly odor and local pollution concerns. The study found that odour perception diminished over time as the facilities were closed, and older residents reported more concern about health impacts.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) has approved funding for ten additional core facilities to make existing research instrumentation more easily accessible to researchers. The facilities will provide state-of-the-art equipment and expertise, enabling researchers to conduct complex studies efficiently.
A recent study found that stroke patients treated at certified stroke centers are three times more likely to receive clot-busting medication. The research examined hospital discharge data on over 323,000 ischemic stroke patients and found significant improvements in tPA administration at certified primary stroke centers.
A year-long study found that minor modifications to military cafeteria food services resulted in significant improvements in soldiers' nutritional intake, including reduced fat consumption. Customer satisfaction also increased on four criteria, with more favorable results observed over time.
The inaugural Physics Journalism Prize has been awarded to Anil Ananthaswamy for his article Hip Hip Array, which explores the Square Kilometre Array project. The prize is sponsored by IOP Publishing and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), and includes a £10,000 award and an expenses-paid trip to Japan.
The partnership will enhance the quality of research and clinical content presented by JAAPA, a leading journal for PAs. The agreement aims to broaden the reach of the official peer-reviewed journal and provide value-added services to AAPA members.
The Diamond Light Source facility has been upgraded to analyze pathogens requiring Containment Level 3, including serious viruses responsible for AIDS, Hepatitis, and flu. This capability enables scientists to study virus structures in detail, opening up new paths for therapeutic treatments and vaccines.
Researchers have developed new methods for controlling magnetic order in magnetoelectric materials using electrical signals, potentially leading to faster and more efficient memories. This breakthrough could also enable the creation of non-binary memories and improved magnetic field sensors.
A recent article casts doubt on Sir Bernard Lovell's alleged brainwashing by the Soviets during a Cold War visit. According to Lovell's son Bryan, the reason for his father's illness may have been exhaustion rather than Soviet mind control.
The new Advanced Metrology Laboratory at NPL will house an estimated 20 laboratories for 40 scientists, focusing on high-precision metrology. This facility will enable cutting-edge research in key nano and quantum metrology programmes, driving growth in the UK's technological development and application.
Barbara Gilchrest, a renowned dermatologist at Boston University School of Medicine, has been elected as a 2012 Charter Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. She is being honored for her prolific spirit of innovation in creating outstanding inventions that have improved quality of life and economic development.
The UK government has awarded £6 million to the XMaS facility at the European Synchrotron Radiation in Grenoble, allowing it to continue delivering world-class science. This funding will enable researchers to study the atomic and magnetic structures of materials and their properties under different conditions.
A new survey by the University of Iowa found that gambling rates among residents in eastern Iowa have decreased overall, with a rise in non-gamblers and a stabilization in problem gambler numbers. The study suggests that the number of casinos has not led to a corresponding increase in gamblers.
Hermann Grunder, founding director of Jefferson Lab, received the Francis G. Slack Award for his pioneering work on superconducting technology and innovative faculty joint appointments, significantly strengthening nuclear physics in the Southeast.
Researchers will develop computer code to model the complex conditions at the edge of fusion plasmas, which could help design and operate facilities for generating electricity from fusion. The validated model could guide developers of next-generation fusion facilities, including ITER.
A new study reports that Medicare payment reforms mandated in the Affordable Care Act have great potential to lower costs without harming patients. The researchers found that previous payment reforms caused a steep downtick in postacute care costs immediately after implementation, but expenses quickly resumed their upward trend.
The University of Leicester is set to receive a significant boost in cardiovascular research thanks to a record-breaking £7 million donation. This major gift will support the creation of a unique UK facility for cardiovascular science and enable researchers to develop novel tools for clinical use, ultimately benefiting patients.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University developed a carbon-based memory transistor that can store and transfer energy, eliminating the need for capacitors. This technology aims to address RAM limitations and power consumption in mobile devices, enabling faster performance and longer battery life.
The €526 million investment in FAIR will support basic research, medical therapies, energy-efficient computers, and new materials. The facility is expected to educate thousands of scientists and engineers from over 50 countries.
A study of 1.2 million veterans found that the federal government spent an estimated $13 billion in six years on duplicate Medicare Advantage payments for care provided by both the VA and private health facilities. The study suggests policymakers consider measures to identify and eliminate redundant expenditures.
Researchers found affluent men more likely to accept nuclear waste storage sites than women or economically disadvantaged individuals. The team analyzed local opinions on a Finnish nuclear waste repository and identified a 'white male effect,' highlighting the need for a more holistic approach to community involvement.
The study found that daily bathing of patients with disposable cloths containing chlorhexidine gluconate reduced MRSA transmission rates from 4.99 cases per 1,000 patient days to 0.88 cases per 1,000 patient days, a significant 82% decrease. This intervention was effective in preventing MRSA infections in a geriatric setting.
A study found that 59% of male and 40% of female maximum-security prison inmates in New York misused topical antibiotics by applying them to dry skin and lips, and as hair grease. Inappropriate use of antibiotic ointments can exacerbate antimicrobial resistance issues.
A study found that in-hospital mortality measures can be biased due to discharge practices, which may disadvantage large academic hospitals and those with a high proportion of commercial HMO patients. Discharge bias was greater in small hospitals and non-teaching hospitals, affecting hospital rankings.
Researchers at DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a carbon nanotube sponge that can soak up oil in water with unprecedented efficiency. The material's unique structure and properties make it an attractive solution for oil spill cleanup, offering advantages over existing substances.
Researchers have reevaluated the Yellowstone volcano's history, finding that its biggest eruption was actually two separate events 6,000 years apart. This new understanding may lead to a revised likelihood of another large eruption in the future.
Researchers at ORNL have detected ferroelectricity in glycine, a key discovery that could lead to novel bioelectronic logic and memory devices. The study uses advanced microscopy techniques to observe polarization switching in the amino acid, shedding light on its potential applications in nanotechnology.
A statewide survey of Missouri nursing homes found nearly 90% of residents and family members satisfied with care facilities. The survey highlighted improvements made by administrators to deliver homelike care, leading to excellent ratings for quality of life, care, and service.
Researchers suggest that highly massive black holes began growing rapidly in the early universe due to chaotic gas flows. By simulating gas discs orbiting a black hole at different angles, they found that collisions between these discs can lead to a significant increase in the black hole's mass.
Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory successfully produced a 100.75-tesla magnetic field, exceeding the world record, using a novel pulsed magnet system. The achievement paves the way for studying quantum behavior under high magnetic fields and exploring new materials.
Two experts argue different views on balancing biosecurity and potentially life-saving research for H5N1 viruses. Adolfo García-Sastre advocates for enhanced BSL-3 facilities to prevent human exposure while Michael Hanna suggests BSL-4 containment due to vaccine limitations and potential for rapid spread.
The study found that far fewer images are needed to map a protein's structure than previously believed, allowing for faster and more efficient imaging. The team also created a three-dimensional model of the protein using just 265 images.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) has selected 11 projects for funding, aiming to professionalise the use and management of research infrastructure. These core facilities will receive a total of €450,000 over three years to strengthen links between instrumentation centres and the scientific community.
The department's second annual analysis of orthopaedic procedures reveals focus areas such as VTE prevention, MRSA control, and reducing readmission rates. NYU Langone Medical Center aims to embed quality and patient safety in every aspect of its work.
The 93.6-meter vessel will enable advanced atmospheric research and map the seafloor up to six kilometers below the surface. CSIRO will operate the vessel, replacing the 40-year-old Southern Surveyor, and make it available to all Australian marine scientists.
A survey by Lemelson-MIT Invention Index reveals that young Americans recognize the importance of invention and innovation, yet feel hindered by factors such as limited education and attention to invention projects. The program offers initiatives like InvenTeams to inspire and empower youth to invent.
Elderly patients who visit emergency departments are three times more likely to develop respiratory or gastrointestinal infections after returning to a long-term care facility. Isolating residents for 7 days following an ED visit can help prevent outbreaks and reduce the financial burden on healthcare facilities.
A visit to the emergency department during nonsummer months was associated with a three-fold risk of acute respiratory or gastrointestinal infection in elderly residents of long-term care facilities. The study found that these residents had a higher rate of chronic illnesses and were more likely to be less independent.
Researchers discover subtle electronic effect in magnetite that causes a dramatic change to its electrical conductivity at very low temperatures. This discovery gives new insight into the mineral's structure and behavior, potentially enabling the exploitation of magnetite and similar materials in new ways.
A new study finds that government scoring systems for nursing homes do not accurately evaluate the quality of care for residents with behavioral and psychological symptoms related to dementia. The study suggests that facilities with high numbers of cognitively impaired residents receive lower scores despite providing better care.
A new standard definition for loss-to-follow-up (LTFU) has been established for HIV antiretroviral therapy patients, using a 180-day clinic visit threshold. This definition was developed based on statistical analysis of data from 111 health facilities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) poses a significant threat globally, with over half a million cases of multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) and 25,000 to 50,000 XDR-TB cases. Sanatoria were used to isolate patients, but their dismantling led to the current crisis. The Lancet calls for new-age sanatoria to provide state-of-...
The Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute has opened a new facility to produce induced pluripotent stem cells, which can be used to study human diseases and develop new treatments. Cells produced by the core will be critical for innovative research aimed at increasing our understanding of human diseases and genetic disorders.
Researchers found that pressure reduction foam mattresses and foam cleansers for incontinence care are cost-effective alternatives to standard mattresses and soap and water. The study estimated average savings of $115 and $179 per resident, respectively, with clinical benefits confirmed through further research.
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have created the brightest gamma ray beam ever made, more than a thousand billion times brighter than the sun. This breakthrough could lead to new medical imaging and radiotherapy techniques, as well as improved monitoring of nuclear waste.
A new North Carolina State University study found that helicopter parents can impede children's ability to engage in higher levels of physical activity. Researchers suggest that designing public parks with comfortable areas for parents to observe from a distance may reduce hovering and increase spontaneous play.
Researcher Martin Blaser warns that widespread antibiotic use can cause permanent damage to the body's natural defense system. This can lead to increased susceptibility to infections and disease, as well as conditions like asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, and type 1 diabetes.
A national study found that hospitalists' patients have higher Medicare costs in the 30 days after discharge due to increased post-discharge medical utilization and cost shifting. Hospitalist care was initially thought to reduce overall costs, but the findings suggest otherwise.
A study found that computer-aided detection (CAD) software used in analyzing three out of four mammograms does not improve detection rates or cancer outcomes. CAD was associated with more false positives, but did not detect smaller or less aggressive cancers.