During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a decrease in childhood asthma cases.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about changes to daily life that have impacted nearly every aspect of society. While much of the focus has been on the virus itself, there have been some unexpected effects that have emerged. One of these unexpected outcomes has been...
Treating homeless people’s addictions where they live
Free, walk-in clinics help people who are homeless with addictions People who are homeless in New Jersey will soon have immediate access to free medication to treat addiction and support services at walk-in clinics hosted by two established emergency shelters in...
A reason to mask sick kids? Rutgers study cites asthma declines during pandemic.
The coronavirus pandemic may have actually helped some kids avoid a long-term lung disease. According to a new Rutgers study that published in Respiratory Research, new diagnoses of asthma among minors decreased by 52% during the first year of the pandemic, compared...
Research May Speed Identification of Patients Who Need Liver Transplants.
Research findings from Rutgers, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas Southwestern, and the Medical University of South Carolina could save lives by enabling faster and more accurate identification of hospitalized patients who need liver transplants or...
In Bid to Make Child Cancer Treatments Safer, Scientists Find Possible Warning Signs of Severe Reaction.
Scientists seeking a way to eliminate an adverse reaction to treatments for acute lymphocytic leukemia, a common childhood cancer, have found what they believe to be an early warning indicator. Mouse studies conducted by Rutgers researchers as part of a larger...
Excess Calories During Development Alter the Brain and Spur Adult Overeating.
People whose mothers were overweight during pregnancy and nursing may become obese as adults because early overnutrition rewires developing brains to crave unhealthy food, according to a Rutgers study in Molecular Metabolism. Rutgers researchers traced this link from...
NJ Drug Metabolism and Pharmacology Meeting: May 4th – Come Join Us!
Please join us for our upcoming drug metabolism and pharmacology meeting in NJ. The NJ Drug Metabolism and Discussion Group is comprised of NJ industrial scientists. “Evolving Paradigms for Dose Selection and Emerging Predictive Models and Technologies” The Palace at...
Bystander CPR Is Crucial in Rare Instances of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Children.
A 10-year-old boy on the baseball diamond goes into cardiac arrest while rounding the bases. A middle schooler falls unresponsive to the floor while sitting in class. A high school football player collapses after being struck in the chest. About 2,000 young, seemingly...
Child Asthma Diagnosis Rates Dropped 52% in COVID’S First Year.
Half as many children in the United States were diagnosed with asthma in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to previous years, a new study shows. Researchers think fewer colds may be part of the reason. For the study, published in Respiratory Research,...
The 4 Pillars of Successful Mentorship – Register Now!
Faculty are invited to attend “The 4 Pillars of Successful Mentorship” presented by M. Maral Mouradian MD, Vice Chancellor for Faculty Development. This session is scheduled for April 18th 8:00am – 12:00pm Rosemary Gallene Room B515 185 South Orange Ave Newark, NJ....