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New insights reveal how house dust mites trigger allergic asthma by activating the immune system

University of Pittsburgh
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research from the University of Pittsburgh uncovers how inhaled house dust mites, a common trigger of allergic asthma, activate the immune system and drive this disease in mice.

Journal: Nature Immunology

SLU study explores the pandemic’s impact on breastfeeding practices in historically marginalized communities

Saint Louis University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A Saint Louis University study, recently published in the Maternal and Child Health Journal, found that 34% of mothers said stay-at-home orders facilitated easier breastfeeding at home, stronger mother-child bonding, and extended breastfeeding duration for many women. However, the pandemic also presented significant barriers, including limited access to lactation support and heightened maternal stress.

Journal: Maternal and Child Health Journal

Understanding neonatal infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries: New insights from a 30-year study

Health Data Science
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers from Peking University provide a comprehensive analysis of the burden and trends of neonatal infectious diseases in LMICs over 30 years. This study highlights key challenges and opportunities for improving neonatal health through targeted public health strategies.

Journal: Health Data Science

Suicide rates for young male cancer survivors triple in recent years

University of Southern California - Health Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research published in JAMA Network Open from Keck Medicine of USC, which includes USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, suggests that among all cancer survivors, male adolescents or young adults (AYA) have the highest rate of death by suicide.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Workshop highlights ‘pivotal moment’ for future of AI in space exploration

Rice University
Meeting Announcement

The In-Space Physical AI Workshop convened top scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and government leaders to explore the role of AI in space exploration.

New study finds prognostic value of coronary calcium scores effective in predicting risk of heart attack and overall mortality in both women and men

Intermountain Healthcare
Meeting Announcement

New study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds coronary artery calcium scores are not only highly effective in identifying those at risk for future heart attacks, but also for death, and risk prediction was found to be as good in women as in men.

Meeting: AHA Scientific Sessions 2024

Cause of the yo-yo effect deciphered

ETH Zurich
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered a mechanism behind the yo-yo effect: fat cells have a memory that is based on epigenetics.

Journal: Nature