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Parent-Provider Communication of HPV Vaccine Hesitancy
Parent-Provider Communication of HPV Vaccine Hesitancy Laura A. Shay, Austin S. Baldwin, Andrea C. Betts, Emily G. Marks, Robin T. Higashi, Richard L. Street, Donna Persaud, Jasmin A. Tiro Pediatrics Jun 2018, 141 (6) e20172312; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2312
4 People That Everyone Needs In Their Professional Network
Networking is tricky business. It's difficult to determine whether a contact will add more value to your professional network or will just be another passive connection. Huffington Post noted that those who want to succeed in their careers need to embrace networking. Tap on to the power of actively growing your network. Don't just give away your business cards. Instead, build your evolving network by going deeper in your relationships with people.
Parent-Provider Communication of HPV Vaccine Hesitancy
Parent-Provider Communication of HPV Vaccine Hesitancy Laura A. Shay, Austin S. Baldwin, Andrea C. Betts, Emily G. Marks, Robin T. Higashi, Richard L. Street, Donna Persaud, Jasmin A. Tiro Pediatrics May 2018, e20172312; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2312
Physicians Divided On Use Of E-Cigarettes As Smoking Cessation Aid, Yale-Led Study Finds [VIDEO]
E-cigarettes have soared to popularity with the promise of helping smokers stop smoking or providing a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. However, chest physicians are still divided on what advantages and disadvantages come with the use of the fairly new device. The device was developed in the early 2000s. Even then, experts have disagreed about their role in smoking cessation and research has been inconclusive.
Be Business-Minded: Top Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Should Ask For Customer Reviews [VIDEO]
The most important aspect of a business is not its products or services but its customers. Without them, companies would not have any profit to run operations with in the first place. In today's modern world, it's easier for entrepreneurs to promote their businesses through social media. There's a risk to this, though, since it's also easier for companies to gain backlash especially when a customer experiences bad service or unintentionally receives a product with defect.
UCSF-Led Study Identifies High-Risk Genes For Tourette Disorder [VIDEO]
Tourette disorder or Tourette syndrome can afflict as many as one person in a hundred globally. It is a disorder that comes with potentially disabling symptoms, which include involuntary motor and vocal tics. Despite its wide reach, it is still unclear what causes the disorder. Treatments have also had limited success due in part to the fact that the genetics underlying it has continued to be a puzzle.
Petition Filed To Stop Betsy DeVos From Delivering Commencement Speech At Florida College [VIDEO]
A petition has been filed by students to stop Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from delivering the commencement speech to graduating students at historically black college Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach. The petition has garnered over 5,000 signatures. It was filed on Change.org and needs to reach 7,500 signatures. DeVos has been scheduled to speak at the university's 2017 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 10, next week.
Boston University Scientists Create Lung Cells From Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells [VIDEO]
Scientists at Boston University's Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) published two new findings on the study of how lungs normally form. Human lungs start as clumps of undifferentiated stem cells and, after a few months, the cells organize themselves. First, the researchers detailed the ability to grow and purify the earliest lung progenitors that come out from human stem cells.
Yale Researchers Find Possibility Of Combating Autism Through Combination Approach [VIDEO]
Researchers at Yale University have found that administering a combination of the hormone oxytocin and the drug naloxone may benefit children with autism spectrum disorders. This is helpful when receptors for opioids are also blocked. Opioid receptors react to brain chemicals activated by drugs like heroin. These tend to disconnect people socially.
Finance 101: Should Student Loans Be Rolled With Home Mortgages? [VIDEO]
Fannie Mae, or the Federal National Mortgage Association, has developed a new standard that will allow borrowers to fold their student loan balances into their home mortgages. Borrowers will need enough home equity to be eligible for this program. This raises concerns and questions on whether this is a smart move to do. CBS News reported that it is still unclear if this will provide more benefits to borrowers.
Malia Obama Spends Gap Year As A Film Studio Intern Before Going To Harvard [VIDEO]
Malia Obama has been hired as an intern for The Weinstein Company, a film studio company. She will be going through the program during her gap year before she goes to Harvard University this fall. Earlier this year, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama's eldest daughter has secured an internship with Harvey Weinstein, a Hollywood producer. She was to begin working in the New York office of The Weinstein Company in February.
Career 101: Study Shows Tech Employees Quit Due To Unfair Work Environments [VIDEO]
The most frequently cited reason for employees in the tech industry leaving their jobs was working in an unfair environment. The Tech Leavers study was conducted by Kapor Center for Social Impact. They investigated four main types of unfair treatment, behaviors and experiences. These are unfair people management practices, stereotyping, sexual harassment and bullying or hostility.
Indiana University Team Successfully Grow Human Inner Ear Organs [VIDEO]
A team of researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine successfully developed a method to grow inner ear tissue from human stem cells. This is expected to lead to new platforms to model disease and new therapies in treating hearing and balance disorders. Eri Hashino, PhD, Ruth C. Holton Professor of Otolaryngology at IU School of Medicine, said that the inner ear is one of few organs that cannot be subjected to biopsy. With this, human inner ear tissues are rare for research purposes.
Vitamin D Deficiency May Be Due To Sunscreen Use, AOA Study Says [VIDEO]
A study by the American Osteopathic Association has found that nearly one billion people around the world are vitamin D deficient. This is believed to be caused by inadequate sun exposure because of sunscreen use. Kim Pfotenhauer, DO, assistant professor at Touro University and part of the study's research team, said that people are spending less time outside. If they do, they wear sunscreen which nullifies the body's ability to produce its own vitamin D.
Tumor-Shrinking Nanoparticle May Be The Cure For Cancer, Mayo Clinic Researchers Find [VIDEO]
Researchers from Mayo Clinic have successfully developed a new type of cancer-fighting nanoparticle. It is used to shrink breast cancer tumors while, at the same time, preventing recurrence of the disease. The study was published in the journal "Nature Nanotechnology." The team conducted the experiment on mice and injected them with the nanoparticle. In a press release, results showed that subjects who received the injection had a 70 to 80 percent reduction in tumor size.
Tech Tips For College: How Students Can Make Their Computers Run Like New [VIDEO]
Computers are students' best friends. Taking down notes and making assignments are now easier because of modern technology. It makes sense for students to know how to take care of their computers. They should know how to get rid of digital clutter. Digital clutter, if it goes unchecked, can hinder one's productivity not only by slowing down the computer but by rendering it useless. Students should regularly check their devices using these tips shared by TIME.
Break Time: Car Camping Tips For Students This Summer [VIDEO]
Students breathe a collective sigh of relief as summer break approaches. This is the perfect time to unwind and relax after all the stress they went through during the semester. Some students also opt to use their breaks for productivity and getting ahead in terms of their academic or career goals. This includes going on internships programs or to take up summer classes locally or abroad. One great idea to enjoy the break is to go on a road trip.
Yale School Of Public Health Donates To Three Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects [VIDEO]
Yale School of Public Health has confirmed that it will be donating funds to three international projects that are aimed at greenhouse gas reduction. The projects in Costa Rica, Uganda and Vietnam are going to receive a total of $15,000 in donations from the institution. Two workshops were held this month by the Yale Climate Change and Health Initiative (CCHI). The projects were outlined in detail during the event.
Yale Men's Basketball Team Confirms New Captain Makai Mason [VIDEO]
Yale Men's Basketball team has a new captain. Makai Mason will be leading the team for this academic year 2017-2018. Last season, Mason was not able to play for Yale University because of a freak foot injury. He got injured during a preseason exhibition game. He planted his left foot to jump during last November's exhibition bout with Boston University and dislocated his toe, leading to a broken sesamoid bone in the ball of his foot and a torn plantar plate.
CommonBond Announces Direct Student Loans For Undergraduates [VIDEO]
CommonBond has confirmed a direct student loan product. This is part of the startup's efforts to expand its footprint in the debt business. The company is one of the biggest second-generation startups that are tackling online lending. It is known for its strict requirements for qualification for refinancing packages.
Pregnant Women and Melanoma: American College of Surgeons Study Says Pregnancy is Not A Risk Factor [VIDEO]
Melanoma, or skin cancer, is a scary disease that is aggressive in nature and has the ability to spread to other organs. This is the most common type of cancer that arises during pregnancy. It is the cause of 31 percent of all malignancies among expectant mothers. Because this is common in pregnancy, it is believed that carrying a baby has an adverse effect on the course of melanoma. This is said to increase the risk of its development, ability to spread in the body and recurrence.
Campus Life: Practical Tips On Keeping Student Dorm Rooms Clean - Part 2 [VIDEO]
One important habit that students should develop is to learn how to keep their dorm rooms clean. This is a good habit that they can bring with them when they become young professionals. Students should already be able to clean up after themselves as they live independently from their parents. Her Campus shared practical tips on how students can keep their dorm rooms clean. The first part of the list can be found here. Students should learn to let go of things that they do not need.
UPenn Study Shows Kidney Transplants May Be A Cure For Hepatitis C [VIDEO]
A study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine has found that kidney transplants done on 10 patients cured them of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). The kidneys were given by deceased donors who were also infected with the disease. The results show new strategies for increasing the supply of organs for over 97,000 patients who are awaiting kidney transplants. The wait even goes as long as five or more years.
CalTech Study Finds How Testosterone Affects Men's Objective Judgment [VIDEO]
A study by researchers from California Institute of Technology (CalTech), the Wharton School, Western University and ZRT Laboratory found that higher levels of testosterone make men more impulsive. The team tested the hypothesis that, the more this hormone is present in males, the more they rely on their intuitive judgments and lessen cognitive reflection.
Yale University Issues Statement On Graduate Teachers’ Union Hunger Strike [VIDEO]
Yale University graduate teachers recently started a protest in the form of a hunger strike to get the official of the Ivy League institution to begin negotiations with them. The school has released a statement on the issue. Eight teachers, four men and four women, announced the fast. They are part of graduate teachers' union Local 33-Unite Here.
Campus Life: Practical Tips On Keeping Student Dorm Rooms Clean - Part 1 [VIDEO]
Living in campus means that students get to learn necessary "adulting" skills. This includes cleaning up after themselves and maintaining a tidy dorm room. One of the bad habits that students should break this year is to clean up after themselves. This includes washing the dishes instead of putting it off and having more dishes to wash afterwards. Her Campus shared practical tips on how students can keep their dorm rooms clean. Students can take a look at these steps and see what works for them.
Final College Choice: Why Students Should Not Worry About It [VIDEO]
Making a final college choice may seem daunting to students since it is a major life decision. However, there is no need to overthink or worry about it. There are plenty of resources available for students in researching about their final college choice. They can utilize their alumni networks to speak with people who went or are studying at their prospective university or college. These connections are a valuable tool for applicants who want to learn more about schools.
Campus Safety: How Students Can Spot Human Trafficking [VIDEO]
Human trafficking is still a big issue in the United States. Unfortunately, though, there is not enough coverage on the problem and a lot of people are still unaware that it is prevalent in the nation. It is described as the practice of transporting people from one area to another illegally. The people being trafficked usually end up doing forced labor or as sex slaves, for commercial sexual exploitation.
Purdue University Acquires Kaplan University To Expand Access To Higher Education [VIDEO]
Purdue University has confirmed that it will be acquiring Kaplan University. This is part of the institution's efforts to expand access to higher education. The initiative is intended to address two current issues. First, it addresses the need for postsecondary education for working adults and others who don't suit with traditional campus study. Second, it looks into the massive growth of online technologies as a means of providing education to students of all types.
UW Research Finds Gender Differences In Depression Start At Age 12 [VIDEO]
Research co-authored by a professor of psychology and gender and women's studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has discovered that gender differences in individuals who suffer from depression can be found in those as young as 12 years old. The results confirmed that the psychological condition largely affects females. The study was published in the journal "Psychological Bulletin." The analysis was based on existing studies that examined over 3.5 million people in more than 90 countries.
Yale Upgrades STEM Labs, Improves Students' Learning [VIDEO]
The renovation and reopening of Yale University's Sterling Chemistry Lab (SCL) finished last September but its impact is still being felt today. Students and faculty are enjoying a more fun and interactive type of learning because of the new equipment. Students from Iain Dawson's microbiology class, Aruna Pawashe's molecular biology classes and Stephen Irons' physics classes are just among the few who have gained the benefits of the newly-improved SCL.
Campus Life: Behaviors That Can Drain Students' Emotional Energy [VIDEO]
Being in campus and coming to contact with many people can not only drain students' physical energy but their emotional energy as well. There are ways to recharge and recuperate but there are some things that students are doing that can totally drain them emotionally. Emotional energy is part of one's mental health. Thus, it should be replenished and not abused. The Tribune described it as one of the resources used to run the psychological components in life.
UC Riverside Psychology Professor Shares The Positive Side Of Worrying [VIDEO]
A professor from the University of California - Riverside has found that worrying has a positive side. Apparently, even with its negative reputation, not all worry can be destructive or futile. Kate Sweeny, who teaches Psychology in UC Riverside, said that worrying can have motivational benefits. It can also act as an emotional buffer.
Yale Researcher Explores The Best Throwing [Video]
A researcher from Yale University has investigated what type of throw is the most accurate. The results are interesting and are expected to lead to a deeper understanding of how to make better throws which is a skill especially useful for various physical sports. While throwing may seem as a simple task, it is extremely complex. The thrown object is also subject to a trade-off between speed and accuracy.
U.S. University Libraries Go Digital To Keep Up With Students' Needs [Video]
The libraries at U.S. universities and colleges are going through digitization. Shelves, books along with other physical materials are slowly being replaced with digital ones. This is said to be part of the higher education institutions' efforts to keep up with the students today. Libraries have always been helping students learn about anything under the sun.
UC Irvine Physicists Create 2D Materials For Lightning-Fast Electricity Conductor [Video]
University of California - Irvine (UCI) physicists were able to create new 2D materials that have powerful electrical and magnetic attributes. These materials are expected to become building blocks of future quantum computers and other advanced electronics.
Finance 101: How And When To Decline A Student Loan [Video]
Loans are designed to help students pursue their higher education now. It is intended to help students achieve their career goals and, when they already have a stable job, pay back the amount they used up. However, student loans have burdened a lot of graduates who struggle to pay back the loan along with its interest. One reason for this may be because they took more student loan than needed and used it on non-educational things.
Campus Life: Tips On How To Stay Healthy In College [Video]
With all the things that are going on in college, students can sometimes forget to take care of their health. While some may not give as much importance to staying healthy, they ought to develop healthy habits so that they can protect themselves from illnesses. There are basic ways for students to take care of their health which includes getting enough sleep and eating right. The Huffington Post shared tips on how students can stay healthy in college.
Spotify Premium :Half-Priced For College Students In 33 More Countries [Video]
Spotify has recently announced that college students from 33 more countries can avail of its premium package at half the price. This is believed to be a move by the music streaming company to attract a younger audience.
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Engineers Control Water Using Light [Video]
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a system that could make it possible to control how water moves over a surface by using only light. This could pave the way for advanced technologies like reprogramming microfluidic diagnostic devices or field systems that can separate water from oil at a drilling rig.
Two Stanford Alums Get Chance To Study Abroad With Gates Cambridge Scholarships [Video]
Stanford alumni Yassamin Ansari and Erica Gaston have been announced as winners of the 2017 Gates Cambridge Scholarships. They will get the chance to have their graduate studies at the University of Cambridge in England. They are two of 55 people who were awarded scholarships during the international round of the competition and will represent the United States.
Campus Life: How To Survive Being Sick In College [Video]
Living on campus allows students to become independent. One of the major challenges to this, though, is when they become sick. Being in contact with a lot of people in campus is beneficial for students' mental health but it can sometimes pose a risk for their physical well-being. This is especially damaging when there is an outbreak in school. So, what can students do to survive being sick in college? Stanford University's Julie Plummer shared tips on how students can cope with the inevitable.
University Education Helps Lower Risk Of Dementia, Study Reveals [Video]
Academic learning has been found to decrease the risk of dementia later in life. New research, published in the "PLOS Medicine Journal," has revealed that getting a university education, participating in leadership roles and opting for a healthy lifestyle can keep individuals mentally healthy as they grow older.
Electrical Stimulation Restores Memory During Lapses, UPenn Research Finds [Video]
University of Pennsylvania researchers have found that electrical stimulation, given just when memory is expected to fail, can improve this function in the human brain. The same stimulation usually becomes disruptive when electrical pulses are delivered during periods of effective memory function.
Campus Life: Mental Health Tips For College Students [Video]
College is an exciting time to learn plenty of new things in terms of academics and even about one's self. However, because there are a lot of changes that come with this transition, it may also become a time of emotional instability which has the potential to lead to serious psychological consequences. Depression is one of the major mental health issues that affect a lot of college students today. Another is having feelings of hopelessness, which universities and colleges struggle to address.
Harvard Researchers Uncover Declaration Of Independence Copy In Small British Town [Video]
Harvard researcher Emily Sneff and professor Danielle Allen pored over a tiny folder last summer in a small town near England's southern shore. The interesting document was, apparently, an important piece of American history. The three-foot long piece of parchment was a copy of the Declaration of Independence.
U.K. Leaders Warn Of University Brain Drain Due To Brexit [Video]
Brexit has sparked concerns about the future of higher education in the United Kingdom. There are worries that it would lead to a "damaging brain drain" of university staff. Experts have previously warned the Members of Parliament (MPs) over the negative effects that a "hard Brexit" could have over the U.K.'s best industries, including education.
Yale's Singapore Campus Has Become Stricter With Admissions [Video]
Yale-National University of Singapore (NUS) College, the controversial Southeast Asian branch of the Ivy League institution, has become stricter than its mother school in terms of admissions. Last year, Yale accepted only 6.27 percent of applicants but NUS took only 5 percent. Yale-NUS recently announced its 2016 acceptance rate for the current freshmen class at 5 percent. The branch campus has become more selective than Yale University.
The Placebo Effect Can Help Fix A Broken Heart, CU Boulder Study Reveals [Video]
How does one fix a broken heart? Apparently, it's not that complicated. A study by the University of Colorado at Boulder has found that heartbroken people just need to believe that they are doing something to move on. The study measured the neurological and behavioral effects that the placebo effect had on a group of volunteers. The brain regions involved are associated with emotional regulation and the perception of pain.
Facebook Can Be A Tool Against Government Corruption, Virginia Tech Study Finds [Video]
A study by a Virginia Tech College economics researcher found that social media giant Facebook has played an important role against government corruption. The platform's open sharing of information has helped countries where press freedom is banned. The research has been published in the journal "Information Economics and Policy." Sudipta Sarangi, from the Virginia Tech Department of Economics, used cross-country analysis on data from over 150 countries.
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