New Study Refines Understanding of Kidney Transplant Rejection.
Rutgers Health researchers and other medical scientists involved in a large international study have identified new signs of kidney transplant rejection that could lead to more precise diagnosis and treatment for transplant recipients. The research, published in The...
How to Keep Your COPD Under Control, Even When Life Is Changing.
For most of us, any change to our normal existence adds a certain layer of distress. But when those moments occur and you’re living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), it can complicate your ability to manage serious symptoms like shortness of breath...
Women of Ying Wu College of Computing Study Bias in AI at Annual Grace Hopper Conference.
Members of NJIT’s undergraduate and graduate Women in Computing Society groups attending the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) 2024 in Philadelphia took full advantage of opportunities for professional development, networking and industry insights that support their...
How New Therapies Are Revolutionizing the Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their study, published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, examined more than 20...
Antibiotics and Antifungals May Slightly Affect Parkinson’s Risk, Study Finds.
A Rutgers Health study has found that people who took multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics had a modestly lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a surprising finding that researchers say highlights the complex relationship between bacteria in the...
Where Did Americans Find Information for the 2024 Election?
mericans rely primarily on personal networks and news media for voting information about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to a survey by researchers at Rutgers and other universities. Younger adults and people with less formal education seek information...
The HELIX At Rutgers Gets $50M In Research Funding From The NIH.
Rutgers University will receive $50 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a linchpin of federal cash that will be the backbone of funding for research work planned to be undertaken at the HELIX. The HELIX is the five-acre science, tech and "innovation...
New NJACTS Publication
Please read Dr. Horton's article in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology titled, "Validation of new medication use algorithms as proxies for worsening disease activity in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis." The landscape of therapies for juvenile...
What if your baby’s organs are filled with plastic? New research reveals disturbing truth.
In recent years, plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental issues, raising concerns about its impact on both the planet and human health. From oceans filled with plastic waste to microplastics infiltrating our food supply, the pervasive...
Swallowing Toothpaste Is Unhealthy. A Rutgers Professor Developed a Toothbrush with Suction Power.
Ever wondered how astronauts brush their teeth? Often, they end up swallowing their toothpaste, just like children and people with special care needs, which can harm their overall health. Maxine Strickland, an associate professor of diagnostic sciences at the Rutgers...