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Dupont Underground Reopens This Fall
This fall, it is time to step off the sidewalk and make your way underground. Since the beginning of September and continuing throughout the fall season, Dupont Underground invites everyone to engage with the contemporary arts in the capital city. What Lies Beneath While thousands of commuters traverse the Circle daily, few realize they are walking over a 15,000-square-foot subterranean relic of 20th-century transit.
Smoking Cessation Among Underserved Patients Referred for Lung Cancer Screening : A Randomized Clinical Trial
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Smoking Cessation Among Underserved Patients Referred for Lung Cancer Screening: A Randomized Clinical Trial Key Points Question Compared with an ask-advise-refer strategy, do the additions of pharmacotherapy, financial incentives, and a text-based planning tool improve rates of smoking cessation among medically underserved adults referred for computed tomographic lung cancer screening?
By Joanna L. Hart, Anil Vachani, Christine Neslund-Dudas, Michael Gould, Matthew Facktor, Shira Blady, Brian Bayes, Dorothy Sheu, Vanessa L. Madden, Emma Ferrante, Nirali Patel, Jenny Tian, Casey Whitman, Beth Creekmur, Rachel Kohn Verified, Michael J Simoff, Kevin G. Volpp, Dylan S. Small, Michael Scott, Amanda Holm, Alisa J. Stephens Shields, Scott Halpern
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Delhi Belly: Georgetown’s Streetside Restaurant Grand Opening
A new food venture is underway in Georgetown as the anticipated restaurant Delhi Belly officially celebrates its grand opening at 1560 Wisconsin Ave NW. This new restaurant introduces an interesting shift in the neighborhood’s culinary landscape. It now offers a street-food-inspired experience that reflects the casual, dynamic culture of urban India. The property is a well-known landmark that has witnessed several culinary transitions in recent years.
iCapital Market Pulse: Capital Markets: Open for Business, Powered by AI
Capital markets appear to be booming, but non-AI bond and equity issuance is actually down 3%, meaning the entire recovery rests on one unusually capital-intensive investment cycle. The five largest global equity raises accounted for 30% of issuance through July versus 8% last year, and while M&A value surged, deal count rose just 6%, a sign that a handful of large AI and infrastructure transactions are doing the work of a broad recovery.
Washington’s Whimsy: Locals Gather to Eat Apples at a Park
Imagine it’s a Saturday afternoon in the nation’s capital. In a city usually defined by high-stakes hustle and grind, pricey happy-hour networking, Uber Black SUVs, and busy-looking suited workers taking calls while crossing downtown streets. A massive crowd is gathering for one simple reason: to eat an apple. Around 2:00 p.m. on August 15, hundreds of D.C. locals gathered around the fountains of Meridian Park after hearing about an event to do just that.
Messaging Informed by Behavioral Economics and Representativeness in Clinical Research Enrollment : Four Randomized Clinical Trials
Messaging Informed by Behavioral Economics and Representativeness in Clinical Research Enrollment: Four Randomized Clinical Trials Supplement 1. Supplement 2. eTable 1. Content of Outreach Messaging by Trial eTable 2. Baseline Characteristics by Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) and Arm eTable 3. Outcomes of Outreach Overall and by Trial eTable 4. Multivariable Association Between Patient Characteristics and Likelihood of Enrollment, Pooled Across Trials eTable 5.
Market Pulse: Beware the One-Hit Wonders (Second Quarter Earnings Preview)
Another big beat ahead: A robust macro backdrop should fuel a second straight quarter of 20%+ earnings growth, with tariff refunds helping drive a 7%+ earnings surprise. The last easy beat? Underlying growth is still accelerating once you strip out one-off items, but with macro tailwinds fading in the second half, this may be what peak earnings growth looks like.
From Room Keys to Code: How Growing Up in a Motel Shaped My Path to Biomedical Software
I did not grow up in a house. I grew up in a building connected to the motel office, a space that doubled as both our home and the heart of our family’s business. Listening to the front desk’s phone ringing at all hours, the world was like a kaleidoscope with new guests arriving and departing like the seasons at a shifting motel. My parents manage a live-in motel which has been my entire life’s home. There were no picket fences or whitewashed walls greeting me outside.
"Estrogen Signaling in the Dorsal Raphe Regulates Binge-Like Drinking i" by Valeria C Torres Irizarry, Bing Feng et al.
Publication Date 2-27-2024 Journal Translational Psychiatry DOI 10.1038/s41398-024-02821-2 PubMedCentral® Posted Date 2-27-2024 PubMedCentral® Full Text Version Post-print Published Open-Access yes Keywords Mice, Female, Male, Animals, Estrogen Receptor alpha, Dorsal Raphe Nucleus, Estrogen Receptor beta, Binge Drinking, Serotonin, Estrogens, Ethanol, Neuroscience, Physiology Abstract Estrogens promote binge alcohol drinking and contribute to sex differences in alcohol use disorder.
Focal Point - The Michigan Daily
The University of Michigan Board of Regents met behind closed doors to discuss the future of the University’s diversity, equity and inclusion plan, including the possibility of defunding DEI altogether, alleges a Nov. 20 letter written by Faculty Senate Chair Rebekah Modrak. According to the letter, which was emailed to the more than 7,300 faculty […]
The importance of timing: evaluating the optimal age for surgical intervention in asymptomatic dermal sinus tracts
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Tokenization Platforms: Choosing the Right Blockchain for Real Estate
I. Overview of Tokenization in Real Estate Nirali Patel · Follow 6 min read · -- Tokenization is reshaping industries, and real estate is no exception. In essence, tokenization involves converting ownership rights to an asset into digital tokens, which are then recorded on a blockchain. In the real estate sector, tokenization enables investors to buy, sell, and trade fractional ownership of properties, all through blockchain technology.
MR-guided focused ultrasound in pediatric neurosurgery: current insights, technical challenges, and lessons learned from 45 treatments at Children’s National Hospital
Keywords: MR-guided focused ultrasound; MRgFUS; diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma; DIPG; sonodynamic therapy; SDT; brain tumor; blood-brain barrier opening; cerebral palsy Focused ultrasound (FUS) uses ultrasonic waves to affect biological tissue for treatment of various pathologies. Lynn and Putnam initially utilized this innovative technology for lesioning of the CNS in animals.1 Originally, a concurrent craniotomy was required for safe and effective use.
Blood pressure modifications key to combating heart disease
By now, many of you are well aware of the dangers of hypertension or, as it’s more commonly known, high blood pressure, which affects roughly half of all Americans and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Thanks to the marvels of modern medicine, we now have drugs that significantly reduce the potential harms of high blood pressure.
‘No amount of money is going to ever make anybody whole’: Anderson survivors search for closure in settlement process
The Daily followed up with Anderson survivors about enduring a “chaotic” and delayed settlement distribution process. Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual harassment and abuse. In 1981, Richard Goldman reported Dr. Robert Anderson to Donald Canham, the University of Michigan’s then-athletics director, for sexual harassment. Instead of taking action, as Goldman expected, Canham dismissed his complaint.
First use of intraventricular nicardipine in a pediatric patient with vasospasm secondary to meningitis: illustrative case
The incidence of meningitis in the United States in 2019 was 0.11 cases per 100,000 persons, most commonly in children under 1 year of age and in adolescents and adults from 16 to 23 years old.1 The associated morbidity and mortality are high.1,2 Cerebral vasospasm can occur in cases of meningitis with infection causing inflammation and irritation of the arterial supply to the brain.3,4 Vasospasm, defined as >50% reduction in the size of an artery lumen, is typically associated with...
ELLE Digital Cover Star: Disha Patani's Main Character Energy
The last time we shot with Disha Patani, she had just completed the shoot of Ek Villain Returns. Fast-forward two years, and Patani’s star shines brighter than ever. With four diverse projects in the pipeline, coveted fashion collaborations, and an Instagram following exceeding 60 million, she epitomises the essence of showbiz’s leading figure. Given her pull in the industry, it’s hard to believe that her debut is not even a decade old.
Estrogen signaling in the dorsal raphe regulates binge-like drinking in mice - Translational Psychiatry
Abstract Estrogens promote binge alcohol drinking and contribute to sex differences in alcohol use disorder. However, the mechanisms are largely unknown. This study aims to test if estrogens act on 5-hydroxytryptamine neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus (5-HTDRN) to promote binge drinking. We found that female mice drank more alcohol than male mice in chronic drinking in the dark (DID) tests.
Senior goodbye: Nirali Patel
Position(s): Focal Point Senior Editor (2023), Summer Senior News Editor (2022), Assistant News Editor (2021), Daily Staff Reporter (2021) Section(s): Focal Point, News Semesters at The Daily: 7 It’s strange that for once, it’s not my sources that I am writing about, but rather myself. Journalism has always aligned well with the natural listener in me since I’ve grown used to hearing the stories of others during my time at The Michigan Daily.
Cervical corpectomy in a pediatric patient with chondrodysplasia punctata and C5 dysplasia with spinal cord compression: illustrative case
Chondrodysplasia punctata (CDP) is a heterogeneous group of skeletal dysplasias characterized by abnormal calcium deposition during endochondral bone formation, resulting in cartilaginous stippling noted on radiographic images.1 CDP has several genotypic underpinnings, although the final common pathway appears to be defective cholesterol biosynethesis.1,2 Patients with CDP have many skeletal abnormalities including shortening of bones in the extremities, contractures at the joints, and spinal...
Prof Eliav up for promotion after sexual misconduct allegations
Content warning: this article contains descriptions of sexual harassment. Note from the editor: One of the authors of this piece, Nirali Patel, took MIDEAST 207 from subject Yaron Eliav during the summer/spring 2021 semester. On Oct.
Effects Of Tobacco On Mouth, Gums And Oral Health
When we think of the harmful effects of smoking and tobacco use, we often focus on lung health. However, it's important to recognise that these habits also have a significant impact on our oral health. From receding gums and tooth staining to gum disease and increased risk of oral cancer, tobacco use wreaks havoc on our teeth and gums. Even alternative products like vaping and e-cigarettes are not safer options.
8 Expert Tips That Can Help Prevent Teeth Sensitivity
Home » Teeth » 8 Expert Tips That Can Help Prevent Teeth Sensitivity In this article, we'll discuss what causes tooth sensitivity and how you can prevent it. By: Dr Nirali Patel Updated: Apr 24, 2023 02:30 IST 3-Min Read Teeth grinding can lead to sensitivity Tooth sensitivity is a condition that causes a sharp pain or discomfort in the tooth when it is exposed to hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods or drinks. The pain may be brief, but it can be severe enough to disrupt your daily routine.
LSA Student Government hosts executive ticket debate
The University of Michigan LSA Student Government hosted its 2023 presidential debate at Forum Hall in Palmer Commons Monday evening in advance of their election on March 29 and March 30. There are two executive tickets in this year’s LSA Student Government Election. The first ticket consists of LSA junior Aleezah Manzoor and LSA junior Mithun Vidhya-Ponraj, as the president and vice president, respectively.
Forward Together CSG launch party introduces candidates
The Forward Together campaign –– one of the student-led political parties in the 2023 Central Student Government elections –– hosted their launch party at the Ford School of Public Policy Wednesday evening to introduce their presidential and vice presidential CSG candidates to the University of Michigan community.
How to keep gums healthy? Follow these 7 tips
If you frequently experience oral issues and wonder how to keep your gums healthy, here are some expert-recommended tips for you. Published on: 10 February 2023, 10:15 am IST 162 “The greatest buildings are one’s with the strongest foundation.” Similarly, the healthiest teeth are the ones with the healthiest gums. The tissue of the upper and lower jaws that surrounds the teeth’s base and enables the tooth to affix to the bone, is known as the gums. They are also known as gingiva.
UMich computer science program restricts admission starting in fall 2023 as demand rises
All students who wish to major in computer science at the University of Michigan must now submit a major-specific application, according to a new policy from the University of Michigan’s Computer Science and Engineering Department. Prior to the policy, which will go into effect during the fall 2023 admissions cycle, any undergraduate student at the University could declare a CS major given they had completed the prerequisite courses.
Campus reacts to Ono’s appointment of 15th UMich President
Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide and attempts of suicide, mentions of sexual assault and mentions of police violence. “It’s official: Santa is coming to town,” “I’m okay with our new president being a Sagittarius” and “Santa’s meme game is fire” are only a few of the memes circulating on Instagram and Twitter following the appointment of Dr. Santa Ono as the University of Michigan’s 15th President at a special Board of Regents meeting July 13.
Michigan Court of Claims restores public act increasing minimum wage
The Court of Claims restored two public acts (P.A. 368 and P.A. 369) from 2018 that sought to raise the minimum wage and increase paid sick leave on Tuesday. Judge Douglas Shapiro’s Mothering Justice v. Dana Nessel (2022) opinion reinstates the acts in their original form, removing amendments put in place in 2018, increasing the current $9.87 minimum wage in the state of Michigan to $12 an hour, with the tipped minimum wage increasing from $3.75 to $9.60.
5 bills to watch in the Michigan legislature: June 2022
The following article explains five bills that have been introduced, passed or signed into law by the Michigan legislature or Gov. Gretchen Whitmer throughout the past month. Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of bills in the Michigan legislature for students at the University of Michigan to be aware of. 1. Expanding gun restrictions to combat “ghost guns” Status: Introduced in the House Introduced on June 15 by state Rep.
Paani raises over 1 million dollars during Ramadan
This year, Paani, the volunteer-based non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting communities in Pakistan that are impacted by the water crisis, has raised about $1.53 million to fund their projects. Water availability per person per year in Pakistan is declining due to climate change and rising demand for food production. Paani’s fundraising efforts occurred during the month of Ramadan, a holiday celebrated by millions of Muslims worldwide.
UMich students now eligible for a UK visa
Graduates of the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are now eligible for a UK work visa. The United Kingdom’s government has a policy allowing college graduates to apply for a short-term visa to work in the UK. Known as the High Potential Individual Visa (HPI), the policy states that any person who graduated from a list of top eligible universities within the past five years is able to receive this visa to reside in the UK for two years.
UMich celebrates first in-person commencement since 2019
The University of Michigan’s Spring 2022 commencement featured an aerial exhibit of the “Hail to the Victims” movement, the awarding of five honorary degrees and journalist Maria Shriver as commencement speaker — all within the confines of the Big House on Saturday for the University’s first fully in-person commencement ceremony since 2019.
UMich celebrates first in-person commencement since 2019
The University of Michigan’s Spring 2022 commencement featured an aerial exhibit of the “Hail to the Victims” movement, the awarding of five honorary degrees and journalist Maria Shriver as commencement speaker — all within the confines of the Big House on Saturday for the University’s first fully in-person commencement ceremony since 2019.
UMich RA comes back to find Black History bulletin board vandalized
On April 9, LSA senior Solomon Lucy, a resident adviser at Mary Markley Residence Hall, posted an Instagram video showing the bulletin board hanging in his hall vandalized with several papers torn down. Lucy’s board had featured posters celebrating Black History Month and Women’s History Month with photos of prominent Black women in history alongside a photo of himself as an introduction for his residents.
UMich teach-in addressing recent hijab ban in Indian schools
Sydney Hastings-Wilkins/Daily. Buy this photo. The Indian Muslim Student Association in collaboration with South Asian Awareness Network and Sikh Students Association hosted a teach-in at the Trotter Multicultural Center Thursday night in response to the outcome of the recent Resham v. State of Karnataka case.
LSA Student Government hosts 2022 Presidential Ticket Debate, candidates talk improving representation and prioritizing student voices
Editor’s Note: As of Monday evening, LSA Senior Riya Gupta, LSA Student Government assistant elections director, confirmed to The Michigan Daily that LSA sophomore Gabriel Ervin and LSA sophomore Noah Gadola were disqualified from the race. This article is about an event held on the Friday prior to the decision. LSA Student Government hosted their 2022 presidential ticket debate Friday night at Forum Hall.
Meet the Candidates: CSG Representative, UMPD Oversight Candidates share platforms, perspectives
This year, the Central Student Government (CSG) will be holding their elections for their Assembly and University of Michigan Police Department (UMPD) Oversight Committee on March 30 and March 31. There are currently 43 candidates running. As the elections are approaching, the Michigan Daily reached out to the candidates to learn more about their platforms. 21 responded, answering questions from what inspired them to join CSG to how this election differed from past ones.
Meet the 2022 executive candidates for UMich's Central Student Gov't
EnvisionBLUE presidential candidate Noah Zimmerman and vice presidential candidate Jacqueline Hillman stand outside the Law Library. Photo Courtesy of Arden Haggin DiverseandDedicated presidential candidate Erica Nelson and vice presidential candidate Ron Burgaj stand outside the Michigan Union.
Michigan’s Got Talent features dance, music and arts for the first time in person
Kelly Hoppenjans performs at Michigan’s Got Talent on Wednesday evening. Ali Chami/Daily. Buy this photo. Gimble A Cappella performs at Michigan’s Got Talent on Wednesday evening. Ali Chami/Daily. Buy this photo. The Michigan Taekwondo Demonstration Team participates in Michigan’s Got Talent on Wednesday evening. Ali Chami/Daily. Buy this photo. Cece June and band perform at Michigan’s Got Talent on Wednesday evening. Ali Chami/Daily. Buy this photo.
Letter to Board of Regents titled “White Students Colonizing Trotter” advocates for upholding safe spaces on campus
The University of Michigan Board of Regents received a letter on Feb. 22 titled “White Students Colonizing Trotter,” which advised the administration to focus on building and preserving designated safe spaces on campus for students of color. In the letter, Social Work and Education Masters student Byron Brooks, CSG Deputy Policy Advisor, outlined the history and purpose of the Trotter Multicultural Center.
Umich community gathers on the Diag to show support for Ukraine UMich community gathers for vigil to honor and show support for Ukraine
Taylor Pacis/Daily. Buy this photo. Dozens of signs with messages such as “We Stand With Ukraine” and “No War” could be spotted alongside the yellow and blue hues of Ukraine’s flag on the University of Michigan Diag, where over a hundred people gathered Saturday afternoon to show support for Ukraine and its people amid an ongoing invasion by the Russian military. The “Stand with Ukraine” vigil and rally featured six speakers, including U.S. Rep.
LSA Student Government endorsed the unionization of undergraduate student workers
File Photo/Daily. Buy this photo. The LSA Student Government passed a resolution endorsing the unionization of undergraduate student workers on Jan. 26, 2022. The resolution was introduced following increased activism from student workers around increased pay, COVID-19 policies and overall worker safety.
NOIR and SHEI host runway and exhibit at UMMA, promote diversity and philanthropy in fashion
As New York Fashion Week geared up in the heart of Manhattan, the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) hosted a sartorial revue of its own Friday night. In collaboration with SHEI Magazine — a student-run fashion and pop culture magazine, NOiR Runway Fashion — a fashion organization dedicated to diversity and community service — and Runway of Dreams, the UMMA debuted its series of “Feel Good Friday” events with a fashion show and clothing swap on Friday night.
The solubility of a model basic drug, nortriptyline (Nor), was investigated as a function of pH in phosphate and/or a chloride-containing aqueous suspension using experimental practices recommended in the previously published “white paper” (Avdeef et al., 2016). The pH-Ramp Shake-Flask (pH-RSF) method, introduced in our earlier work (Marković et al., 2019), was applied.
Municipal energy protest ahead of Ann Arbor City Council vote at city hall
LSA senior Zackariah Farah speaks at a rally organized by Ann Arbor for Public Power outside City Hall before the City Council’s Tuesday night meeting. The Council plans to consider a municipalization feasibility study resolution at the meeting. Tess Crowley/Daily. Buy this photo. Lauren Sargent, founder of the Ann Arbor Light Brigade, speaks at a rally organized by Ann Arbor for Public Power outside City Hall before the City Council’s Tuesday night meeting.
Central Student Government releases unofficial 2021-2022 election results
Keith Melong/Daily. Buy this photo. Voting for the fall University of Michigan Central Student Government elections closed on Thursday at midnight.
LSA Student Government releases official election results
Voting for the 25 LSA Student Government candidates for the 2021-2022 school year closed on Thursday night.
Dioxane found in new AA wells, Dingell asks EPA to act
Allison Engkvist/Daily. Buy this photo. Last week, three wells north of M-14 Ann Arbor were discovered to contain dioxane, a suspected human carcinogen found in groundwater that is not easily biodegradable. The new wells are just under a mile north of the previously known Gelman dioxane plume boundaries and were discovered by Scio Township’s independent testing of wells that began in July and September of this year.
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