January 28, 2022
A new study has found that the true burden of RSV infant mortality is substantially higher than what was previously believed. The study used systematic surveillance to measure the presence of RSV among infants who died in medical facilities or in the community and found that the virus was present in 7 to 9 percent of infants under 6 months old and was primarily concentrated in infants under 3 months old. Two-thirds of these deaths occurred in the community -- i.e., among infants who never received medical care in a hospital and were overlooked in previous facility-based surveillance.
Infant deaths from RSV are much higher than previously known
January 28, 2022
Researchers have explored the cellular changes that occur in human mammary tissue in lactating and non-lactating women, offering insight into the relationship between pregnancy, lactation, and breast cancer.
Live cells discovered in human breast milk could aid breast cancer research
January 28, 2022
An interactive virtual workshop Feb. 8 on “Managing Work-Life Boundaries in the Flexible Job Age Through COVID-19 and Beyond” will be offered by two staff organizations and led by Ellen Ernst Kossek, the Basil S. Turner Distinguished Professor of Management in the Krannert School of Management.
Kossek to lead M/P staff in interactive Hadley workshop on work-life boundaries
January 27, 2022
Among patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases, the risk of death is more than doubled if they also have a psychiatric comorbidity, according to a new study.
Psychiatric disease associated with increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease and diabetes
January 27, 2022
The severity of COVID-19 pneumonia can be difficult to assess in people from different ethnic groups, due to inaccurate readings from a device that measures the level of oxygen in the blood of patients, a new study has found.
January 27, 2022
A new study in mice showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in pregnant mothers in combination with an unhealthy diet contributed to increased pup deaths and altered development in the surviving babies. The findings suggest that changes in a mother's diet, such as more fruits and vegetables, may counteract unhealthy microbiome effects in disadvantaged groups.
January 27, 2022
Researchers have combined location density with real-world mobility data to predict the risk of infection from COVID-19 at specific locations with unprecedented accuracy.
Researchers develop highly accurate modeling tool to predict COVID-19 risk
January 27, 2022
As we welcome the new year, it seems fitting that the first month of the year is also the month in which we recognize National Mentoring Month. For many of us, the start of the new year brings with it a sense of reflection on accomplishments of the past, as well as aspirations for the future. It is impossible for me to reflect on the past without a deep sense of gratitude for the mentors throughout my career who have helped, challenged, and shaped me along the way. As I look towards the future—particularly as I consider the immense impact of the pandemic on women in the biomedical workforce—I am convinced that mentoring will be a critical force in moving us towards a better future for women in science.
Mentoring as an Important Force for the Future of Women in Science
January 26, 2022
Researchers demonstrated how wearable sensors can augment researchers' understanding of when drinking will lead to negative consequences. The researchers measured intoxication with an ankle bracelet that can detect alcohol concentration from imperceptible amounts of sweat.
Can wearable technology predict the negative consequences of drinking?
January 26, 2022
People with Parkinson's Disease who eat more flavonoids -- compounds found in richly colored foods like berries, cocoa and red wine -- may have a lower mortality risk than those who don't, according to a new study. Share:
Flavonoids may reduce mortality risk for people with Parkinson’s Disease
