Category: Health
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Upal Ghosh, University of Maryland Baltimore County – PCBs
A better way to rid waterways of harmful PCBs could be on the way. Upal Ghosh, professor in the department of chemical, biochemical, and environmental engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, discusses this breakthrough. My research group explores fundamental process mechanisms that control pollutant fate in soils, sediments, and aquatic environments. We use…
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Simon Haeder, Penn State University – Public Hospitals and the Development of the U.S. Healthcare System
Public hospitals used to be a safety net for health care. Simon Haeder, assistant professor of public policy at Penn State University, details why this changed. Simon F. Haeder is an assistant professor of public policy. Prior to joining the Penn State School of Public Policy, he was an assistant professor in the Department of…
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Lorretta Krautscheid, George Fox University – What Can Be Done About Moral Distress?
On George Fox University Week: What is causing moral distress among student nurses and health care workers? Lorretta Krautscheid, associate professor in nursing, explains. Lorretta Krautscheid, PhD, MS, RN, CNE is an Associate Professor in Nursing. Her scholarship has centered on teaching strategies to promote ethically informed, evidence-based, theory-guided practice. Lorretta has presented and published…
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Lynne Shea, Landmark College – From Disability to Diversity
Changing from deficit to diversity could lead to better outcomes for schools and society. Lynne Shea, professor of liberal studies at Landmark College, examines how catering to neurodiversity can help more people get their education. Lynne Shea has served in many capacities at Landmark College, having chaired the English and humanities departments, directed the Landmark…
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Jeffrey Bryan, University of Missouri – Canine Bone Cancer
There’s good news ahead for your furry friends. Jeffrey Bryan, professor of oncology at the University of Missouri, discusses treating a dangerous canine disease. Bryan has devoted his career to treating cancer. His research interests include the epigenetics of cancer, targeted imaging and therapy, and epidemiology of cancer. His clinical interests include novel therapy for…
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Sophie Molholm, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Sensory Integration Therapy
On Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week: Applied Behavioral Analysis might not be the only way to treat autism. Sophie Molholm, professor of pediatrics, discusses a new option. Dr. Sophie Molholm is professor of pediatrics, of neuroscience, and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is also associate director of…
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Jill Crandall, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Statins
On Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week: Can statins be dangerous for you? Jill Crandall, professor of medicine, examines if use of these drugs can lead to other maladies. Dr. Crandall is professor and the Jacob A. and Jeanne E. Barkey Chair in Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and chief of the division…
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Chaim Putterman, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Diagnosing Lupus Nephritis
On Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week: A better way to diagnose lupus could be on the way. Chaim Putterman, professor of medicine, examines how to find the disease earlier. Dr. Chaim Putterman is a clinical rheumatologist who treats arthritis and related musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Putterman specializes in lupus, an incurable autoimmune disease…
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Rong Fu, Siena College – Childhood Trauma and Late-Life Cognitive Functioning
The early death of a parent can have long-lasting effects on a person. Rong Fu, assistant professor of sociology at Siena College, explores what the effects are and how best to treat them. Dr. Rong Fu received her dual-title Ph.D. in Sociology and Gerontology and M.S. in Sociology from Purdue University. Her main fields of…
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Steven Almo, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Viperin
Nature has given us a template for creating a powerful compound to fight a broad array of viruses. Steven Almo, professor in the department of biochemistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses viperin and how it can help us defeat Zika and other maladies. Our laboratory is interested in the development and application…