Amy Stelly, an advocate living near the Hunter’s Field Playground in New Orleans, is fighting to dismantle the Claiborne Expressway due to noise and pollution concerns. The highway, built in the 1960s, divided Black communities and caused economic decline. Stelly’s group proposed a plan to remove the expressway, but the federal government denied it. They…
Virtual Vision Health has enhanced its Virtual Eye Pro headset with new features including pupillography, color vision testing, and live eye streaming. These additions allow for better diagnosis of eye diseases and improved monitoring during visual field tests. The company is also working on further enhancements to the technology. Bill Shields, the global vice president…
During the pandemic, real estate developers in Greater Boston shifted their focus to life-science laboratories as the future of cities became uncertain with white-collar workers staying home. Biotech companies, like Moderna, thrived and investors saw them as a lucrative opportunity. Money poured in from venture capitalists, the stock market, and the National Institutes of Health,…
In a paper by Kearney et al. published in BMJ, the name Charalambos P Charalambous was corrected in the ARTISAN collaborators list. The corrected name was included in the publication with the reference (BMJ 2024;384:e076925, doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-076925). Source link
Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, according to new research. These diets, which typically involve consuming ≤ 800 calories per day with meal replacements to ensure essential nutrient requirements are met, can be an acceptable way for adolescents to lose…
Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that non-invasive brain stimulation can change brain mechanisms related to human behavior, potentially leading to new therapies for brain disorders. Published in Nature Communications, the study used transcranial alternating current stimulation to modulate brain activity, showing neural phase precession where brain activity gradually changes over time due to…
Many U.S. children and teens are not receiving all necessary vaccinations due to lack of information, socio-demographic disparities, and mistrust in science. HPV vaccination rates remain low despite the vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing HPV-associated cancers. The CDC reports low rates of HPV vaccination, as well as concerns about parents skipping the MMR vaccine, leading to…
A recent study found that a cell-free DNA blood test aimed at detecting abnormal DNA signals in people with an average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) was successful in detecting most cases of CRC in confirmed patients. The blood test had a sensitivity of 83% for CRC and 90% specificity for advanced neoplasia, but only…
Researchers conducted an observational study to investigate if food choices affect sleep quality. They found that total protein intake did not significantly impact sleep quality, but plant protein was associated with better sleep compared to animal protein. Participants who consumed processed red meat and poultry had worse sleep quality, while those who ate dairy and…
Junior doctors at VIMSAR are on strike due to pending demands, impacting medical services at the hospital. The strike has been ongoing as doctors demand their demands to be met. This has led to disruptions in medical services at the hospital, affecting patients’ access to care. The doctors are adamant in their stance, continuing the…
