Manifold, an AI-enabled clinical research platform, added five new leaders to its team and two advisors. The new appointments include Chris McMahon as chief people officer, Alex Akers as VP of growth, Danielle Kowalski as VP of legal, Megan Ahigian as senior director of product and partnerships, and Taylor Gleason as senior director of marketing….
During a protest against Israel’s bombing of Gaza at UCLA, volunteer medics treated injured protesters with severe wounds caused by police projectiles. The medics described setting up makeshift medical clinics in tents, treating injuries ranging from puncture wounds to broken bones. The protesters faced police brutality, with officers firing less lethal projectiles at them. Despite…
At the ARVO meeting, Dr. George O. Waring IV discusses the Tecnis Odyssey’s tolerance to refractive error. A study conducted by Waring and colleagues showed that patients with refractive error had good visual and refractive performance with the Tecnis Odyssey IOL. In the presence of up to 0.5 D of hyperopic defocus, 100% of patients…
On graduation day, the first class of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation will have nine new Indigenous physicians, aiming to address severe physician shortages in rural areas. The graduates, who represent 20% of the class, come from 11 different tribes in Oklahoma. The school provides support to ensure…
The content discusses a radio broadcast featuring a young woman with breast cancer, prompted by the death of Kris Hallenga, the founder of CoppaFeel! The broadcast emphasized the importance of breast examination for women in their 20s. However, the data suggests that breast cancer in young women is rare, and self-examination may not be beneficial….
Researchers at Columbia University have identified brain-cell circuitry in fruit flies that converts sensory signals into color perceptions. These neurons respond selectively to different hues, including ultraviolet wavelengths important for survival in some creatures. By using a fly-brain connectome to map neural circuits, the researchers developed mathematical models to simulate the brain’s activity and capabilities….
Nanoscribe and Advanced BioMatrix have partnered to launch four advanced bioresins for high-resolution 3D bioprinting using Two-Photon Polymerization technology. This collaboration combines Nanoscribe’s expertise in precise 3D printing with Advanced BioMatrix’s biomaterial development skills to enhance bioprinting capabilities. The bioresins offer unmatched precision and resolution, providing researchers in life sciences and biomedical fields with new…
Orleatha Smith is a successful educator, author, holistic lifestyle coach, and co-founder of Sip Herbals, a best-selling coffee substitute brand. Despite struggling with eczema for 45 years, she has managed to control it through various lifestyle changes. Smith recommends wearing cotton clothing, using unscented detergent, and combining natural and commercial skincare products. She practices meditation…
Urate, the cause of gout, can increase cardiovascular risk due to its effects on the vasculature. Following guidelines for gout treatment, including the use of colchicine, can help reduce these risks. Studies have shown that soluble urate stimulates the production of C-reactive protein (CRP), a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Patients with gout have impaired vascular…
The National Kidney Foundation awarded Dr. Robert A. Montgomery with the Excellence in Transplantation Award for his contributions to transplantation surgery, including innovations such as the laparoscopic procedure and domino paired donation. Montgomery, a professor at NYU Langone Health, has led groundbreaking surgical teams and performed the first successful gene-edited pig-to-human kidney xenotransplant in 2021….
