To Heal Skin, Scientists Invent Living Bioelectronics.
For much of his childhood, Simiao Niu was troubled by psoriasis, a chronic, often painful skin condition, mostly on his arms. Sometimes, the prescribed ointment worked and treated the inflamed, red areas produced by the disease. But he was never sure if he was using...
Register for Children’s Specialized Hospital Distinguished Lecture on 8/14
Integrating the Family Voice into Pediatric Care to Improve Patient Safety, Quality, and Equity Dr. Alisa Khan Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Auditoriums 1 and 2 on the ground floor of the Children's Specialized Hospital inpatient site 200 Somerset...
Researchers Shed Light on Cause of ‘Happy Hypoxia’ in COVID-19 Patients.
While many serious cases of COVID-19 are marked by respiratory distress and dangerously low blood oxygen levels — a condition referred to as hypoxia — the occurrence of “silent or happy hypoxia” affecting a subset of patients has puzzled experts since the pandemic's...
Upending Conventional Wisdom, Cannabis Use Doesn’t Hinder PTSD Therapy.
Despite the risks associated with self-medicating for mental health issues, cannabis use may not be as disruptive to typical posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) therapy as once assumed, a Rutgers study has found. “Some providers believe cannabis use impedes PTSD...
Many Firearm Owners Can’t Recognize When a Cable Lock Is Properly Installed.
Using cable locks to secure firearms can help reduce the risk of suicide and unintended discharges, but many people can’t tell if the devices are properly installed, according to a Rutgers Health–led study. Cable locks are among the most widely available secure...
Sunblock for Solar Panels: NJIT Startup Merges Data, Material Science.
Materium Technologies, a startup company with deep NJIT roots, is bringing data science innovations into the slowly evolving field of solar energy panels. Startups are always a gamble, but the Materium team has a good hand, with two pair of Highlanders — recent alumni...
Join NJ ACTS Special Populations Core Seminar Series on 4/30 at 1pm
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hospice Use Among Medicaid-Only and Dual Eligible Decedents with Julie Robison, PhD Professor of Medicine and Public Health Science Center on Aging University of Connecticut This presentation will present findings from a study,...
New on the Job? Study Finds Men, Not Women, Are Rewarded for Getting to Know Their Coworkers.
Building relationships with colleagues is critical when starting a new job, but a Rutgers-led study in the Journal of Management Scientific Reports suggests that only men are rewarded for their efforts. In surveys with nearly 200 new hires at another large public...
Long-Acting Opioids May Be Unnecessary in Study of Total Knee Replacement.
Replacing long-acting with immediate-release opioids after total knee replacement surgery resulted in comparable pain management but less nausea-medication usage and less need for residential rehabilitation after hospital discharge. The results of this small study, a...
NJACTS Community Engagement Core COVID-19 Resources
The situation around the current spread of COVID-19 is changing rapidly. We have compiled resource links for the general community highlighting local resources across New Jersey, ways to get involved, and mental and physical wellness. Visit our COVID-19 page for...