Articles tagged with Education Research
Ecohydrologist Lixin Wang investigates the impact of non-rainfall water sources on drylands, focusing on fog and dew. He aims to better understand ecosystem functions and interactions with limited knowledge of these sources in dryland environments.
The study found that a lack of adequate mentors and role models for women is a significant deterrent to pursuing a career in medical research. Additionally, women who were exposed to medical research during their training were more likely to pursue a research career.
A team of scientists at the University of Exeter has created a new type of device that emits light in the infrared spectrum, enabling efficient gas sensing. The innovative device uses a sandwich of 2D materials and can operate for over 1000 hours in air, paving the way for practical applications.
Researchers from Duke University demonstrate that oxygen levels in coal ash disposal sites greatly impact the leaching of toxic selenium and arsenic. The study suggests that ignoring oxygen conditions when closing ash ponds may not be a solution to the problem, and highlights the importance of considering this factor for safe disposal.
The AGS Annual Scientific Meeting presented numerous high-profile sessions and symposia focusing on de-prescribing medication in older adults, improving interprofessional team communication, and strategies to reduce cardiovascular outcomes in skilled nursing facilities. Bench research findings from 2015 will be applied to bedside care ...
NYU scholars presented research on diversity, inequality, and technology in education at the American Education Research Association (AERA) 2016 meeting. Preliminary findings indicate that 60% of public research universities have differential tuition, while nearly 30% of private research universities do. The studies also examine the im...
Researchers analyzed over 7,000 patient encounters with severe sepsis or septic shock, finding that 68% of patients without shock did not receive an ICD diagnosis code. Patients assigned codes had a higher mortality rate, ICU admission rate, and hospital length of stay compared to those identified by clinical criteria alone.
Researchers have discovered that e-cigarettes cause immediate damage to pulmonary function in healthy and mild asthmatic young smokers. The study, presented at CHEST World Congress 2016, found e-cigarette use led to worse airway obstruction and inflammation compared to cigarette smoking.
Patients evaluated with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) had significantly less time on vasoactive agents, fewer ICU days, and decreased morbidity. POCUS also resulted in cost savings of about $20,000 per patient.
Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation enhances efficiency of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with stable COPD, improving measures of shortness of breath and exercise tolerance. Patients experience significant relief from breathing difficulties during exercising, allowing for more effective pulmonary rehabilitation.
Research by Brazilian scientists at D'Or Institute for Research and Education reveals Zika virus infection in human neural stem cells causes cell death, malformations, and reduced growth in neurospheres and brain organoids. The study highlights the etiological nature of microcephaly cases in Brazil.
Kitt Shaffer, MD, PhD, received the 2016 Alliance of Medical Students Educators in Radiology (AMSER) Excellence in Education Award. She has made significant contributions to medical student radiology education through her work on curriculum development and faculty mentorship.
Competition fuels innovation in interventional radiology, leading to improved patient care and outcomes. Scott Trerotola's research and publications have advanced the field, developing new techniques and device patents.
A Mayo Clinic study found a strong association between physician burnout and reducing clinical practice hours, particularly among primary care specialties. The research suggests that increased emotional exhaustion predicts physicians cutting back on work hours, exacerbating the existing US physician shortage.
The new journal issue provides critical input to the World Health Organization's landmark report on aging and health. The research highlights the importance of addressing elder abuse, determinants of health, and medical technology to enable healthier lives for older populations.
Research highlights the importance of involving young cancer survivors in health behavior interventions and leveraging e-health technologies to support behavior change. The study identifies successful characteristics shared by effective interventions, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches to this population.
Physicians and fellows from the Cardiovascular Research Foundation will present latest data on various interventional cardiology topics, including drug-eluting stents and bioresorbable vascular scaffolds. CRF's fellowship program also supports the next generation of researchers in the field.
Researchers found that certain mandarin hybrid/rootstock combinations display significantly greater growth and cropping under high huanglongbing pressure. These scion/rootstocks showed increased tolerance to the disease, which could lead to commercially viable fruit production.
Researchers studied Agave species' response to saline soils and found two species, A. parryi and A. weberi, to be relatively tolerant to high levels of salinity. These findings suggest that cultivating these species in semiarid regions could increase production and address dwindling water reserves.
A meta-analysis of middle- and high school intervention programs found that while programs increased knowledge and changed student attitudes, they did not reduce dating violence. Small reductions in victimization were observed but not sustained over time.
The NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development study found that New York City retailers' decisions to sell organic food are linked to neighborhood demographics and store size. Approximately 60% of stores sold no organic foods, while about a third offered one or less than half of the available products.
The US Department of Agriculture has awarded over $8.5 million in grants to support research, education, and outreach on improving water resource quality and quantity, particularly in areas affected by drought. The grants will help communities develop regional systems for sustainable use, reuse, flow, and management of water.
A sustainable farming initiative is launched at Conaway Ranch in California, leveraging Israel's water technology expertise to reduce rice-crop water use. The project aims to improve yield and reduce fertilizers and weed control using subsurface drip irrigation.
A new study finds that an education strategy called teach-to-goal can effectively educate patients on using their rescue inhalers properly. The researchers found that this approach improved patient mastery of inhaler technique and reduced the need for hospitalization.
LGBTQ patients of color face significant health disparities due to intersecting marginalized identities. A new series of articles provides a roadmap for healthcare providers to improve doctor-patient communication and shared decision-making.
Jin Kim Montclare, an associate professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, has been recognized as a rising star in chemical engineering. Her lab's research on engineered proteins has made breakthroughs in detoxifying organophosphates and developing environmentally responsive hydrogels.
A Clemson University study investigates the benefits of diverse agroecosystems in watermelon production. Native bees and wildflowers may complement honeybees to improve crop quality and yield. The research aims to find a simple way for farmers to attract native pollinators, potentially eliminating the need for domesticated honeybees.
A study by Australian doctors found that using iPads to present surgical information improves patient understanding, with 71% preferring video delivery. The use of portable media devices can help enhance informed consent, allowing patients to better cope with procedures and make informed decisions.
A citizen science project has drawn an oral microbiome map for young people, revealing subtle differences in their oral health based on geography, diet, and lifestyle. Over 4,000 participants contributed to the project, which also serves as an educational tool, teaching statistics and biology.
A new study from the University of Bristol finds that educational neuroscience lacks concrete benefits for teaching and child progress in classrooms. The research criticizes the use of brain scans and other methods without solid evidence to support their effectiveness.
A Concordia University study found that education and daily stair climbing can significantly slow down brain age, reducing the appearance of grey matter loss by 0.95 years per year of education and 0.58 years per flight of stairs climbed.
Scientists have developed a genetically modified lime that produces anthocyanins, resulting in unique leaf pigmentation, flower coloration, and fruit pulp colors. The discovery opens up opportunities for new citrus fruits, ornamental plants, and potentially health-beneficial fresh produce.
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model provides coordinated and comprehensive services to high-cost and high-need populations. Nurse-leaders Tara A. Cortes and Eileen M. Sullivan-Marx drove expansion through legislative advocacy and policy guidance.
A study published in Social Science & Medicine found that social support can reduce depressive symptoms but also lead to feelings of loss of control, increasing symptoms. This contradictory effect is more pronounced for women than men, highlighting the need for policy-makers to consider both positive and negative effects.
Zhong Lin Wang, a prominent nanotechnology researcher at GA Tech, has been awarded the SURA Distinguished Scientist Award. He is recognized for his pioneering work in developing nano-generator devices that enable energy harvesting from ambient sources.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing is selected for a grant to increase the number of PhD-prepared nurses. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Future of Nursing Scholars program will provide financial support and leadership development to two nursing students over three years.
A USU engineering researcher is developing new data analysis tools to help close the gap in urban water use behavior measurement and management. With a $507,000 NSF grant, Dr. Jeff Horsburgh aims to create useful information products for water managers using smart meter data.
Ankur Jain, an assistant professor at UTA, has received a five-year, $500,000 NSF CAREER grant to develop a fundamental understanding of thermal transport in Li-ion batteries. His goal is to improve the safety and efficiency of these batteries for widespread applications.
The new issue of the Annals of Global Health presents a core set of recommendations for optimizing diabetes care globally. The main findings emphasize the need for each nation to assess region-specific epidemiology, establish public health imperatives, and commit to education and research to advance culturally-sensitive guidelines.
The SleepHealth study aims to identify connections between sleep habits and health outcomes using the ResearchKit framework on Watson Health Cloud. Participants can contribute ideas and surveys, and their data will be stored in a longitudinal study for analysis.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing will fund the scholarship of five doctoral nursing students in 2016 thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Jonas Center. This is part of a national initiative to support 1,000 nurse scholars across all 50 states.
A new study published in BMJ Global Health found a 36% increase in the number of men smoking tobacco in India between 1998 and 2015. Cigarettes are replacing traditional bidis due to higher income and population growth, posing significant health risks.
Researchers discovered that Amazon forests' annual increase in photosynthesis is caused by synchronization of old leaf loss and new leaf growth, contradicting assumptions about constant canopy greenness. This finding will help improve predictions of forest responses to climate change.
Dr. Marisa Orr receives a five-year CAREER grant to develop an online Academic Dashboard for empowering engineering students to make adaptive decisions and achieve academic success. The project aims to improve student outcomes by reducing time to graduation and increasing student satisfaction with their major and eventual career.
A study published in Annals of Emergency Medicine found ketamine to be an effective and safe sedation agent for patients with acute behavioral disturbances who do not respond to traditional methods. Only 10% of patients treated with ketamine required additional sedation or failed to achieve sedation within a set time frame.
A study found that kindergarten general knowledge is the strongest predictor of first-grade and third-grade science achievement. Children's science achievement gaps persist from third to eighth grade, with low-income and minority students facing larger gaps.
A study by Aarhus University explores what happens to sibling relationships when parents get divorced and find new partners. The research reveals that children have different experiences depending on whether they live in multiple homes or traditional families.
A global study of ICU patients found that 10.4% develop Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), a condition with high mortality rates. The study also revealed inconsistent approaches to managing ARDS, including inadequate ventilation strategies and underuse of protective mechanical ventilation.
Orion Berryman, a UM assistant professor, has received a $675,000 CAREER grant to study multidentate halogen bond donors for supramolecular catalysis. He will use the award to design molecules that complement sulfur compounds and teach students about chemical concepts through 3-D printing.
The Integrated Urban Metabolism Analytical Tool (IUMAT) will measure, evaluate and predict the impacts of urban systems on climate change and energy security. The tool aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of urban sustainability policies to guide growth and development in a coordinated, sustainable way.
By 2050, nearly half the world's population will be short-sighted, with up to 1 billion at high risk of blindness. The rapid increase in myopia is attributed to environmental factors such as decreased time outdoors and increased near work activities.
Dr. Yi Hong's research aims to create flexible, conductive, and biodegradable elastomers for biomedical applications like tissue repair. His technology has the potential to expand beyond biomedical fields into biodegradable electronics and wearable electronics.
Assistant Professor John McCutcheon receives $746,301 NSF CAREER grant to continue his lab's work on mitochondria and chloroplasts. The award aims to increase Montana students' competitiveness in handling complex data sets.
Drs. D'Onofrio and Fiellin's study found that ED-initiated buprenorphine treatment significantly increased successful addiction treatment initiation and reduced opioid use outcomes among opioid-dependent patients. The study's results suggest a promising intervention for addressing opioid dependence in general medical settings.
UPMC's PreCISE-Rx program uses pharmacogenomics to individualize patient treatments, targeting the right drug for each patient based on their genes. The goal is to reduce hospital readmissions and recurrent illness while improving treatment outcomes.
Siddharth Garg will use the grant to develop algorithms securing microchip design and manufacturing, addressing piracy, counterfeiting, and malicious Trojans. The NYU Tandon School of Engineering faculty member's research aims to enhance chip security, preventing intellectual property theft and national security risks.
Assistant Professor Yuze Sun is developing an all-liquid optofluidic laser for cancer detection and other biosensing applications. The laser's adaptive nature achieves high-precision tuning, making it biocompatible and bioconfigurable.
A new study found that exposure to air pollution more than 30 years ago can still affect an individual's mortality risk today. The research, published in the journal Thorax, estimated air pollution levels in areas where individuals lived in 1971, 1981, 1991 and 2001, using historic air quality measurements.
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine developed a possible new method for preventing jet lag by exposing people to short flashes of light while they sleep. The study found that this method can speed up the brain's adjustment to time changes, reducing the delay in onset of sleepiness.
Jennifer Stockdill, a Wayne State University assistant professor of chemistry, has received a $650,000 NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award to investigate the reactivity of neutral aminyl radicals. The award also supports outreach programs aimed at promoting diversity in STEM fields among middle school girls and graduate students.