Markets could tank if the Fed doesn't cut rates soon, and failure to do so could lead to a hard landing in 2025, chief economist says
None He expects stocks to slowly lose momentum, which could fuel massive losses in a higher rate environment. • None Slok has cited runaway inflation and the hot economy as reasons why the Fed won't cut. Equity strength can't last if the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, Torsten Slok…#noneslok #federalreserve #torstenslok #bloombergtv #apollo #sp (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Microplastics, Algal Blooms, Seafood Safety Are Public Health Concerns Addressed by New Oceans and Human Health Centers
To address plastics and other problems that could affect human health, the NIH and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) are jointly funding four new Centers for Oceans and Human Health and renewing two centers as part of a marine-related health research program. (Source: NIEHS News)
Source: NIEHS News - April 16, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news

ACR lays off 11% of workforce
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has laid off 11% of its workforce -- which translates to roughly 55 of its 500 staff members -- according to a statement released by the organization."After a thorough review, the American College of Radiology (ACR) made the difficult decision to reduce its workforce by approximately 11% to enhance the College's strong financial foundation as it continues to serve and advocate for its 40,000 members and their patients," ACR CEO William T. Thorwarth, MD said in a statement. "The decision, which took effect earlier this month, was largely influenced by the cumulative result of the CO...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 16, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Source Type: news

SOSV founder says climate investing is a ‘war effort’ as firm closes $306M fund
For the firm that calls itself “the first check in deep tech,” the last check for SOSV’s latest $306 million fund took a bit longer than founder Sean O’Sullivan would have liked. That’s probably less a reflection on the firm than an indictment of the macroeconomic environment: Ask any VC, and…#sosv #seanosullivan #nt #osullivan #indiebio #climate (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor to Star in New Broadway Production of'Romeo and Juliet '
Rachel Zegler (Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story) and Kit Connor (Netflix’s “Heartstopper”) will star in a new Broadway musical version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” a reimagining with the modern political environment in mind that will premiere this fall. Directed by Tony Winner Sam Gold,…#rachelzegler #stevenspielberg #kitconnor #broadway #romeo #tonywinnersamgold #jackantonoff #sonyatayeh #romeojuliet #youtharefed (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Taking down tumors takes atypical integrins | Science Signaling
An unexpected integrin pairing enhances T cell receptor signaling and cytotoxicity in antitumor T cells. (Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment)
Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment - April 16, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news

EGFR-dependent endocytosis of Wnt9a and Fzd9b promotes β-catenin signaling during hematopoietic stem cell development in zebrafish | Science Signaling
Fzd9b signaling induced by the ligand Wnt9a requires their endocytosis in an EGFR-dependent manner. (Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment)
Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment - April 16, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news

Decoding cocaine-induced proteomic adaptations in the mouse nucleus accumbens | Science Signaling
Proteomics analysis of subcellular fractions of mouse brain may reveal clues for treating cocaine addiction. (Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment)
Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment - April 16, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news

Expect financial fallout when the fossil fuel bubble finally bursts. A climate Minsky Moment
Climate change — and the lack of timely, consistent action to address it — is driving the world toward a new financial crisis. Indeed, senior regulators are increasingly warning that this will cause a collapse similar to the 2008 Great Recession. The head of the European Environment Agency…#2008greatrecession #treasury #janetyellen #europeancentralbank #christinelagarde #markcarney #bankofengland #minskymoment #hymanminsky #carney (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Encore Medical Device Repair Introduces Robotic Remanufacturing and Sustainability Program at HSPA
The program is designed to help hospitals reduce the cost of robotic surgery while reducing the environmental footprint of surgeries. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Encore Medical Device Repair today announced that it will introduce participants to its robotic... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 16, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT FVT Source Type: news

A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Want to feel happier? Live in or near a place with a rich diversity of nature, a new study says. Environments with plentiful natural features -- trees, birds, plants and rivers -- are associated with better mental... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Biotech cites federal review of deal with Chinese firm in latest staff cuts
The company faces a challenging fundraising environment and an ongoing federal review of its deal to sell manufacturing assets to a Chinese company. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 16, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Hannah Green Source Type: news

Forensic description of suitsid[sic] cases [suicide cases] - Abduazimovich HS, Rashidbekovna SM, Erkinovich GD.
The choice of suicide method is influenced by the cultural environment, the presence of suicidal thoughts and intentions, easy access to suicide instruments, and similar factors. In addition, the gender paradox is also important, that is, parasuicidal case... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news

Safe hybrid-action reinforcement learning-based decision and control for discretionary lane change - Xu R, Xu J, Liu X, Lin Y.
Autonomous lane-change, a key feature of advanced driver-assistance systems, can enhance traffic efficiency and reduce the incidence of accidents. However, safe driving of autonomous vehicles remains challenging in complex environments. How to perform safe... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

How Aetna collaborates with providers to improve health care for North Carolinians
In today ’s challenging health care environment, health insurers and providers — including the doctors, clinicians, hospitals and others that provide care — have an unprecedented opportunity to work together toward achieving quality health outcomes and controlling costs. The overall cost of health ca re continues to rise as providers face revenue and supply cost challenges, while health insurers strive to maintain health benefit affordability for customers. Thankfully, common ground exists,… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 16, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Jim Bostian Source Type: news