Tag: University of Pittsburgh
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Lucas Berenbrok, University of Pittsburgh – The Curious Case of Phenylephrine
Does your over-the-counter cold medicine actually fight your cold? Lucas Berenbrok, associate professor of pharmacy and therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses which ones may work and which may not. Lucas Berenbrok, associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist. Dr. Berenbrok’s research focuses on the…
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Rebecca Price, University of Pittsburgh – Ketamine and Depression
Treating those with depression is a vital endeavor in today’s society. Rebecca Price, associate professor in the departments of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, gives a reason for hope. Rebecca B. Price, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. She completed undergraduate…
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Supriya Kumar, University of Pittsburgh – Paid Sick Days and Flu Outbreaks – 10-Year Anniversary
We’re celebrating a decade of the Academic Minute this week with one segment from each year. This segment from 2013, Supriya Kumar, postdoctoral associate in the department of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh, detailed why an extra “flu day” or two before coming back to work could be key in containing the spread of…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.5.16-5.20
Academic Minute from 5.16 – 5.20 Monday, May 16 James Cook – University of Missouri School of Medicine A Better Fix for Torn ACLs James Cook, D.V.M., Ph.D., serves as the William and Kathryn Allen Distinguished Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Cook also is director of the Missouri…
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Brian Primack, University of Pittsburgh – Social Media and Depression
Does being addicted to social media make you more depressed? Brian Primack, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Society in the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. Director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health. Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, delves into…
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This Week On The Academic Minute (2016.5.16)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.5.16 Monday, May 16 James Cook of the University of Missouri discusses a new way to treat ACL injuries in your knee. Tuesday, May 17 Greg Valentine of the University at Buffalo examines why lava flows travel as far as they do. Wednesday, May 18 Brain Primack of the University…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.3.7-3.11
Academic Minute from 3.7 – 3.11 Monday, March 7 Prashant Kumta – University of Pittsburgh Biodegradable Parts for Fixing Complex Fractures Professor Kumta obtained his Bachelor of Technology (with Honors) in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India in 1984. He then obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering…
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Prashant Kumta, University of Pittsburgh – Biodegradable Parts for Fixing Complex Fractures
Accidents on the slopes and streets lead to broken bones each winter. Prashant Kumta, professor of engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, details a new material that could help the body heal without the use of steel screws or plates. Professor Kumta obtained his Bachelor of Technology (with Honors) in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2016.3.7)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2016.3.7 Monday, March 7 Prashant Kumta of the University of Pittsburgh explores the perils of winter activities and how to fix them in a more natural way. Tuesday, March 8 Sara Goldrick-Rab of the University of Wisconsin Madison discusses the growing problem of hunger among college students. Wednesday, March…
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Susan Kalisz, University of Pittsburgh – Recipe for Invasive Plant Species
Species interaction dictates a great deal of a location’s biodiversity. Susan Kalisz, professor of biology at the University of Pittsburgh, is linking the diet of deer to the success of the animals’ surrounding flora. Susan Kalisz is a professor of biological sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University…