Research
Q&A: FARE putting $3 million toward OFC alternative, groundwork research on rare disease
Food Allergy & Research Education is hoping to transform the way food allergies are diagnosed and treated with two grant opportunities totaling $3 million, according to a press release from the nonprofit.
Alzheimer’s Association honors researchers for notable contributions in AD, dementia
Seven researchers were honored at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference for their expertise, contributions and achievements in advancing the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia science, according to an association release.
Legislation aims to increase research on lung cancer among women, improve screening access
GO2 for Lung Cancer praised lawmakers in the House and Senate for introducing a bipartisan bill that would increase research focus on the impact of lung cancer among women.
VIDEO: Physicians of various fields gather to workshop allergy prevention at summit
CHICAGO — In this video, Christopher Warren, PhD, discusses the goal of the workshops hosted throughout the Global Food Allergy Prevention Summit.
VIDEO: Can research in space help treat infectious diseases on Earth?
HOUSTON — In this video, Cheryl A. Nickerson, PhD, professor of life sciences at the Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics at Arizona State University, explains the benefits of microbiological research in space.
NASA program seeks collaborators for research, public health projects
WASHINGTON — Representatives from NASA attended the American Thoracic Society International Conference to discuss its Health and Air Quality program and highlight the availability of its data for research and other collaborations.
Telepsychiatry effective for bipolar disorder, more research required
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Telepsychiatry may be a safe and effective tool to treat bipolar disorder in adolescents and adults, but deeper research is needed, according to a poster at the American Society of Psychopharmacology annual meeting.
Stan L. Block, MD, FAAP
Stan L. Block, MD, FAAP, is a professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky. He is also president of Kentucky Pediatric and Adult Research Inc.
Council formed to advance ‘innovative’ food allergy research, treatments
Uncovering the mysteries of food allergies and developing cutting-edge methods to treat them is the mission of the new scientific advisory council organized by the nonprofit Food Allergy Research & Education.
Study: Media coverage may influence prescribing trends
Media coverage of medications may influence prescribing trends even if no new findings are reported, according to the results of a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.