12-Nov-2024 Real-world effectiveness and safety of Janus kinase 1 inhibitors for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a single-center, prospective study in China Higher Education Press In China, the real-world effectiveness and safety of Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitors for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) are of significant interest due to the approval of upadacitinib and abrocitinib in the country. Despite their demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials, there is a scarcity of real-world data, particularly pertaining to Asian demographics. Addressing this gap, a single-center, 24-week prospective study was undertaken at Xiangya Hospital to evaluate the practical application of abrocitinib and upadacitinib in a Chinese cohort of AD patients. Journal Frontiers of Medicine
12-Nov-2024 Tuning the catalytic behavior of metal oxides DOE/US Department of Energy The behavior of catalysts that promote chemical reactions is not always straightforward. Using a combination of experiments and computer simulations, scientists now understand how oxygen affects the way the catalyst copper oxide reacts with hydrogen versus carbon monoxide gases and how to control and enhance related chemical reactions. Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
12-Nov-2024 New research showcases pivotal shift toward energy democracy Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences BALTIMORE, MD, November 12, 2024 – New research in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management is guiding the development of more inclusive and efficient electricity markets. The work demonstrates how aggregating small-scale, distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels can effectively balance the power of large utility companies. Journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management
12-Nov-2024 ‘Inside the box' look at excited hadrons could help solve mystery of particle X(3872) DOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility So-called “XYZ states” defy the standard picture of particle behavior and have given rise to several attempts to understand their nature. But researchers with the Center for Theoretical and Computational Physics (Theory Center) at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility say there is a simpler way to explain the abundance of exotic charmonium particles using lattice quantum chromodynamics. Journal Physical Review Letters Funder DOE/US Department of Energy
12-Nov-2024 These once-ignored brain cells are now thought to impact mental disorders University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus CU researchers are looking further into how “nerve glue” may play important roles other than supporting neurons in the brain. Journal Biological Psychiatry
12-Nov-2024 Detecting battery failures quicker DOE/Sandia National Laboratories Batteries in electric vehicles can fail quickly, sometimes catching fire without much warning. Sandia National Laboratories is working to detect these failures early and provide sufficient warning time to vehicle occupants.
12-Nov-2024 New mixed reality game may help kids be more active University of Georgia Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Journal npj Digital Medicine
12-Nov-2024 Balancing act: Nitrogen and potassium key to boosting apple photosynthesis Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Nitrogen and potassium are fundamental nutrients for plant growth, but imbalances frequently disrupt agricultural systems. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Nov-2024 Flower power: Lily's genetic arsenal against devastating fungus Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A pivotal study has uncovered a genetic defense mechanism in lily plants against Botrytis cinerea, the fungus behind gray mold disease. Central to this defense is LlHSFA4, a transcription factor that, when activated, initiates a robust response against the pathogen. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Nov-2024 Study finds that issues patients raise during medical appointments often don’t appear in their medical records Regenstrief Institute One of the first studies to compare the actual conversation between patient and clinician during a primary care appointment with the information subsequently entered by the clinician into the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) for accuracy and thoroughness has found significant disparities. Journal BMC Primary Care Funder U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
