Nathaniel Richardson, University of Maryland Capital Region Health
Nathaniel Richardson ’s start in the health care field came young, but it gave him an inside look at the workings of a hospital. At 17, Richardson began as a transporter, moving equipment, supplies and patients around the building.
Transporters “go to surgery, they go to cardiology, imaging services, dialysis,” R ichardson says. “Being able to touch each of those departments, that’s how I really got interested in the health care arena.”
Just over three decades later, Richardson is now… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - March 18, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Stephanie Shipman Source Type: news
Nathaniel Richardson, University of Maryland Capital Region Health
Nathaniel Richardson ’s start in the health care field came young, but it gave him an inside look at the workings of a hospital. At 17, Richardson began as a transporter, moving equipment, supplies and patients around the building.
Transporters “go to surgery, they go to cardiology, imaging services, dialysis,” R ichardson says. “Being able to touch each of those departments, that’s how I really got interested in the health care arena.”
Just over three decades later, Richardson is now… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - March 18, 2021 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Stephanie Shipman Source Type: news
Racial inequality in COVID-19 vaccine distribution reflects 'broken' U.S. healthcare system, experts say
Racial inequality in COVID-19 vaccine distribution across the U.S. reflects a " broken " healthcare system that has long overlooked communities of color, said Stephen B. Thomas, a professor at the University of Maryland. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
University of Maryland co-publishes the first full reference genome for rye
(University of Maryland) As one of the founding members of the International Rye Genome Sequencing Group, the University of Maryland (UMD) co-published the first full reference genome sequence for rye. UMD and international collaborators saw the need to track rye's useful genes to fulfill its potential for crop improvement across all major small grains. The result is a valuable resource that can help improve grain yield, disease resistance, and temperature tolerance to increase climate resilience. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 18, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Race influences flood risk behaviors
(University of Connecticut) Research published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences from scientists from the University of Connecticut, the University of Maryland's National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC), the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the London School of Economics suggests that in the United States, race and stream flow are important indicators among the myriad factors considered in flood risk behavior. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 15, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Accurate Aging of Wild Animals Thanks to First Epigenetic Clock for Bats
New research by the University of Bristol as part of a team led by the University of Maryland (UMD) identifies age-related changes to DNA, revealing longevity-related differences among bat species. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 12, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
New study: Healthcare settings do not increase risk for Covid-19 infection spread
(University of Maryland School of Medicine) Healthcare personnel who were infected with COVID-19 had stronger risk factors outside the workplace than in their hospital or healthcare setting. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - March 10, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
UMD explores nettle as a functional food for obesity, diabetes, and immune health
(University of Maryland) Obesity, diabetes, and immune system health are issues that are all top-of-mind right now. To examine how your diet can help, the University of Maryland (UMD) was recently awarded a grant to explore nettle as a functional food. Including this plant in your diet may provide protection against excessive weight gain, insulin resistance, and even promote positive changes to your gut bacteria that can bolster your immune system. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 8, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
UMD study finds the fuel efficiency of one car may be cancelled by your next car purchase
(University of Maryland) In a collaborative study led by University of Maryland (UMD), researchers find that consumers tend to buy something less fuel efficient for their second car after springing for an eco-friendly vehicle. The study reports a 57% reduction in the benefits of your fuel efficient car based on the purchase of your second vehicle. Findings have major implications for the design of carbon mitigation programs that aren't taking into account consumers with multiple vehicles. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 2, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Landmark study details sequencing of 64 full human genomes to better capture genetic diversity
(University of Maryland School of Medicine) Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) co-authored a study, published today in the journal Science, that details the sequencing of 64 full human genomes. This reference data includes individuals from around the world and better captures the genetic diversity of the human species. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 25, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Population of critically endangered Bahama Oriole is much larger than previously thought
(University of Maryland Baltimore County) New studies suggest there are at least 10 times as many Bahama Orioles as previously believed. The new data may influence the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to down-list the Bahama Oriole from critically endangered to endangered, freeing up resources to support other threatened species. The new work also showed that Bahama Orioles live and nest in a wider range of habitats than previously understood, which could inform future conservation efforts. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 25, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
UMD partners with industry to improve rainbow trout filet production via genomic selection
(University of Maryland) The University of Maryland was recently awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to explore genomic selection as a method of increasing fillet quality and yield in rainbow trout. While genomic selection has been widely adopted in livestock programs, it is yet to be adopted in aquaculture. UMD and collaborators across academia and industry are taking the lead in showcasing the benefits of genomic selection in rainbow trout and beyond. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 23, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Effort to understand agricultural nitrogen in U.S. and China receives joint funding
(University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science) A collaborative project to identify ways to improve sustainability of nitrogen management in food, water, and energy systems in China and the United States has received funding from the United States and China's National Science Foundations. This research will help further understand and analyze the interconnectedness of these life-sustaining systems and help future policymakers with decisions for improving the sustainability of these systems. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - February 22, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
It ’s Not Clear That We Actually Need Human Challenge Trials for COVID-19, But the U.K. Is Moving Ahead With Them Anyway
On Feb. 17, health officials in the UK announced that they are ready to start exposing healthy volunteers to the COVID-19 virus in a carefully controlled study. The so-called human challenge trial is the first of its kind for COVID-19 and will help scientists learn how much virus is needed to cause infection, among other important questions.
The practice of intentionally exposing healthy people to a disease-causing (and potentially deadly) pathogen isn’t new in science, but it remains controversial. Scientists must balance the benefits of exposing people—which mostly fall in the realm of new knowledge about the...
Source: TIME: Health - February 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 Source Type: news
Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance expands impact and reach with addition of 10 new partners
(University of Maryland) Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance--a rapidly growing hub of quantum technology research, development, innovation and education organized and facilitated by the University of Maryland--has added 10 new members for a total of 24 university, government and industry partners. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - February 17, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
