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Medicine

Recognizing excellence in endocrinology, ESE announces the winners of its prestigious Awards for 2024

The winners of the Society’s prestigious annual Awards for 2024 have all contributed to improving knowledge and expertise in endocrinology and have helped drive innovation and progression across the field. Each of these deserving winners will be presenting a plenary lecture at ESE’s annual Congress, the European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) 2024, which will be held in Stockholm, Sweden from 11-14 May 2024. The 2024 Geoffrey Harris Award is being presented to Jens C. Brüning (Germany). This Award recognises outstanding researchers in the field of neuroendocrinology. Jens Brüning is the Director of the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research ...

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Deep dive into the gut unlocks new disease treatments
Medicine

Deep dive into the gut unlocks new disease treatments

The more diverse species in your gut, the better it is for your health. Now an international team led by the Hudson Institute of Medical Research has found a way to determine which species are important and how they interact to create a healthy microbiome. Understanding these relationships opens the door to a new world of medical opportunities for conditions from Inflammatory Bowel Disease to infections, autoimmune diseases and cancers. Associate Professor Samuel Forster and his team at Hudson Institute of Medical Research, working with collaborators from the Institute for Systems Biology in ...

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Felix Beuschlein announced as winner of 2024 Transatlantic Alliance Award in Endocrinology
Science

Felix Beuschlein announced as winner of 2024 Transatlantic Alliance Award in Endocrinology

Felix Beuschlein is Professor of Internal Medicine/Endocrinology and Director of the Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition at the University Clinic Zurich in Switzerland. He received his medical degree from School of Medicine at the University of Würzburg and completed his medical training in Freiburg, both in Germany. For postdoctoral studies he joined the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Following a professorship for Endocrine Research at the University of Munich, he was elected for a chair position at the University of Zurich in 2017. The Transatlantic ...

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Technology

Partnership looks to the stars to improve cybersecurity

A new partnership between Edith Cowan University (ECU), observation data company QL Space, and University of South Wales (UK) is looking to the stars, literally, to create more secure and efficient communication. The collaboration will focus on ‘free space optics’, which uses light all around we can’t see to communicate, by sending data via light particles, or photons. ECU School of Science Senior Lecturer Dr Shihao Yan said this brought with it many benefits compared to using radio frequencies to send information. “When ...

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Science

Adolescents and young adults of all identities open to discussing sexual identity and gender identity with doctors

AAP media contacts: Lisa Black, 630-626-6084, lblack@aap.org Tom McPheron, 630-626-6315, tmcpheron@aap.org Adam Alexander, 630-626-6765, aalexander@aap.org Washington, D.C.— Teenagers and young adults are fairly open to the idea of talking with their doctors and nurses about their sexual orientation and gender identity and are okay being asked through various methods, whether on paper, electronically, or in person, according to research presented during the 2023 AAP National Conference ...

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Science

Live streaming platform ‘Twitch’ poses risks for minors who may be manipulated, preyed upon: New research

AAP media contacts: Lisa Black, 630-626-6084, lblack@aap.org Tom McPheron, 630-626-6315, tmcpheron@aap.org Adam Alexander, 630-626-6765, aalexander@aap.org Washington, D.C.— A popular live streaming platform, Twitch, poses risks to minors who can interact with adult strangers and donate money to streamers without the supervision of a parent or guardian, according to research presented during the 2023 AAP National Conference & Exhibition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The abstract, “Predator Paradise: Analyzing the Ease ...

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Science

Father’s postpartum depression doubles child’s odds of adverse childhood experiences before age 5

AAP media contacts: Lisa Black, 630-626-6084, lblack@aap.org Tom McPheron, 630-626-6315, tmcpheron@aap.org Adam Alexander, 630-626-6765, aalexander@aap.org Washington, D.C.—A father’s depression during his child’s first year of life has been associated with difficulties in parenting and child behavior, but new research finds that it also doubles the odds of a child having three or more adverse childhood experiences ...

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Science

Delta-8 and its online availability to minors raises concerns

For release: 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 AAP media contacts: Lisa Black, 630-626-6084, lblack@aap.org Tom McPheron, 630-626-6315, tmcpheron@aap.org Adam Alexander, 630-626-6765, aalexander@aap.org WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Delta-8 is a substance that produces a high akin to THC. While THC is a federally banned substance, delta-8 is technically a different chemical and is therefore not federally banned. New research suggests the growing popularity of ...

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Energy

Electric scooter injuries increased more than 70% in youth age 18 and younger from 2020-2021

Ror release: 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 AAP media contacts: Lisa Black, 630-626-6084, lblack@aap.org Tom McPheron, 630-626-6315, tmcpheron@aap.org Adam Alexander, 630-626-6765, aalexander@aap.org Washington, D.C.— As standing electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, new research finds a 71% increase in injuries reported ...

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Social Science

Social media contributing to poor body image among teenaged athletes, associated with dropping high school sports

AAP media contacts: Lisa Black, 630-626-6084, lblack@aap.org Tom McPheron, 630-626-6315, tmcpheron@aap.org Adam Alexander, 630-626-6765, aalexander@aap.org Washington, D.C.— High school sports participation sets boys and girls up with healthy habits that can lead to healthier lives, and body image issues caused by social media may be contributing to teenagers making the decision to quit, according to research presented during the 2023 AAP National Conference & Exhibition at the Walter E. Washington Convention ...

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Science

Marching band injuries strike a wrong note in emergency departments

For release: 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 AAP media contacts: Lisa Black, 630-626-6084, lblack@aap.org Tom McPheron, 630-626-6315, tmcpheron@aap.org Adam Alexander, 630-626-6765, aalexander@aap.org Washington, D.C.—Marching band is a physically demanding task and performance art that can lead to injury similar to organized athletic activities. New research shows that 70% of marching band-related injuries reported to emergency ...

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Science

Research finds 1 out of 4 youth screen positive for suicide risk in an emergency department; majority of those who identify as transgender, gender diverse, screen positive

For release: 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 AAP media contacts: Lisa Black, 630-626-6084, lblack@aap.org Tom McPheron, 630-626-6315, tmcpheron@aap.org Adam Alexander, 630-626-6765, aalexander@aap.org Washington, D.C.— Nearly 80% of emergency department encounters involving transgender or gender diverse youth ages 10 and older ...

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Social Science

Body image, social media and gender biases associated with kids quitting sports

ORLANDO, Fla. (October 20, 2023) – Body image issues, social media, gender biases and coaching styles may be causing young athletes to quit sports, according to research presented by Nemours Children’s Health at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition. Previous studies have found that 70% of children quit sports by age 13, and by age 14 girls quit at twice the rate of boys. “Youth sports participation sets up children for a lifetime of healthy habits. Kids who participate ...

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Medicine

AAP 2023: Nemours Children’s presents research on body image & sports attrition, social determinants & obesity, and autism screening in primary care

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 20, 2023) – Researchers from Nemours Children’s Health will present findings from a range of studies, and Nemours physician Steven Selbst, MD, will receive the Jim Seidel Distinguished Service Award for emergency medicine contributions at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition, Oct. 20 – 24 in Washington, DC. “Nemours’ vision is to go well beyond medicine – to help children everywhere stay healthy and grow into healthy adults,” ...

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Science

American Academy of Pediatrics reviews toddler ‘formulas,’ questions marketing of drinks

Media contacts: Lisa Black, lblack@aap.org; or Adam Alexander, aalexander@aap.org Toddler “formulas” that are promoted as nutritious drinks for the older infant or preschooler are generally unnecessary and nutritionally incomplete, and the marketing practices that promote them are questionable, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The AAP has published a new clinical report, “Older Infant-Young Child ‘Formulas,’ ” that reviews the growing array of drinks aimed at children ages 6-36 months and observes ...

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Algorithm and blues: how to judge music plagiarism?
Technology

Algorithm and blues: how to judge music plagiarism?

Ed Sheeran convinced a jury this year that he didn’t rip off Marvin Gaye’s `Let’s Get It On.’ By way of contrast, Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke earlier failed to establish that `Blurred Lines’ wasn’t a copy of Gaye’s `Got to Give It Up.’ Could automated algorithms bring a new objectivity to music copyright infringement decisions, limiting the number, scale and expense of court cases? Musicologist Dr Patrick Savage of the University of Auckland researched the topic in collaboration with Yuchen Yuan of Keio University, ...

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Gut microbiota-derived 7-DHC ameliorates circadian rhythm disorders and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Medicine

Gut microbiota-derived 7-DHC ameliorates circadian rhythm disorders and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract categorized into ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Currently, aminosalicylates, glucocorticoids, immunomodulating drugs, and biological agents are common strategies for the treatment of IBD. The efficacy of these therapies is limited, however, and they are frequently associated with multiple adverse effects. Recently, Life Metabolism published a study entitled “7-Dehydrocholesterol protects against circadian disruption and experimental colitis: potential role of RORα/γ”, which shows that gut microbiota-derived metabolite ...

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Sustainable cosmetics: harnessing cyanobacteria for natural active ingredients
Medicine

Sustainable cosmetics: harnessing cyanobacteria for natural active ingredients

The cosmetics industry is turning towards natural alternatives to chemical agents used in products to pave way towards a more sustainable future. Researchers are searching for nature-derived active ingredients for skincare products through extensive bioprospecting research. In this regard, cyanobacteria, with their remarkable metabolic capacity, are a promising source of such agents. Having existed on Earth for nearly 3.5 billion years, these photosynthetic organisms have adapted to various environmental ...

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Medicine

Consistent lack of sleep is related to future depressive symptoms

Consistently sleeping less than five hours a night might raise the risk of developing depressive symptoms, according to a new genetic study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Historically, poor sleep has been seen as a side effect of mental ill health, but this study found that the link between sleep and mental illness is more complex. The study, published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, analysed data from people with an average age of 65 and found short sleep was associated with the onset of depressive symptoms. Lead author Odessa S. Hamilton (UCL Institute of Epidemiology ...

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Identifying the maker of an artwork by fingerprint examination
Science

Identifying the maker of an artwork by fingerprint examination

Dzemila Sero, now Migelien Gerritzen Fellow at the Rijksmuseum and former postdoc at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica, together with a team of researchers from the Rijksmuseum, Leiden and Cambridge University, examined the terracotta sculpture Study for a Hovering Putto attributed to Laurent Delvaux (1696 - 1778) and housed in the Rijksmuseum permanent collection. The methodology and findings were published open access in Science Advances in a paper with title "Artist profiling using micro-CT scanning of a Rijksmuseum terracotta sculpture". To acquire preserved impressions on the sculpture, researchers ...

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