ResearchPod

Myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart wall tissues that can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood, and sometimes cause an irregular or pathologically rapid heartbeat. Dr. Sandeep is a general paediatric and fetal cardiologist and is currently the Medical Director of his practice Pediatrix Northwest Congenital HeartCare in Seattle and Tacoma in Washington state U.S.A, who has created a pa...

New technologies like Artificial Intelligence bring new perceptions, new practices and new understandings.  Stefan Brunnhuber, the head of an initiative of the World academy of Art and Science, questions whether AI is just another trend, or whether it will change how humans are able to generate information, knowledge, even wisdom, like we never experienced before. Visit the World academy of Art an...

The distribution of parcels from local distribution centres to customers can be met with hiccups, as customers may be unavailable to receive packages at optimal delivery times.  Jhonny Pincay-Nieves and colleagues, have developed a framework for improving first-try success in last-mile delivery, demonstrating how complex processes and improvements can be performed using approximate, or ‘fuzzy logi...

Large pension funds are not just financial giants; they also serve as catalysts for climate action. In Denmark, these pension funds are not only influential but have also committed to reducing emissions as outlined in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. The research of Dr Paul Klumpes and Jesper Lindgaard Christensen of Aalborg University focuses on the globe's major pension funds and why they...

Our jaws shape our appearance, communication, diet and more. However, the branch of medicine dedicated to its correction — orthognathic surgery – is relatively new.  Dr R Scott Conley is an associate professor in the Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics at the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He has helped lead dental and medical schools on collaborations that are characteris...

Complex systems are found across a diverse array of situations in nature: from human societies to groups of interacting quantum particles. Dr Alberto Robledo shows how his results may lead to new discoveries about many areas of nature where complex systems can be found.  Read more in Research Outreach Read the original research: doi.org/10.31349/SuplRevMexFis.1.4.32

In the 21st century, we sit in the driver’s seat to determine the technosphere and ecosphere we inhabit, in turn reshaping what it is to be human today. Stefan Brunnhuber, the head of an initiative of the World academy of Art and Science, aims to answer this pivotal question in relation to species losses, pandemics and global heating on the one side, and disruptive new technologies, namely AI and...

The bricks, steel and glass of modern architecture may seem brand new, but  all came from somewhere. For the sake of sustainability,  we can plan ahead for what comes next for those materials and their shared space. Dr Lara Katscher from Werner Sober Green Technologies discusses building projects at the forefront of engineering which put architecture and design at the heart of climate research. Re...

 Tsallis entropy aims to extend traditional statistical mechanics, but some physicists believe the theory is incompatible with the fundamental principles of thermodynamics. Dr Alberto Robledo, however, shows for the first time how Tsallis entropy can explain natural phenomena that turn out to be surprisingly linked to the transitions from regular to chaotic behaviours, a result that has eluded res...

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, or IPF, is a progressive lung disease with genetic and environmental causes, affecting 5 million people globally. Although pollutants have long been linked to a range of lung diseases,  no conclusive evidence regarding their link to IPF has been sought thus far.  The research of Dr. Eun Joo Kim, a post-doctorate researcher at The University of Colorado Anschutz Medic...

The idea of Wellbeing can mean many different things, covering elements of mental, emotional, physical, social and societal functions. Whatever your definition, it's worth looking after. So, how can you do that exactly? In todays episode, we hear from  Dr Dianne Wepa, Associate Professor at Charles Darwin University in Australia, and Prof Haaken Strand of the Charles Darwin University Faculty...

In a post-pandemic world, governments around the world are looking to get ahead of whatever the next threat to public health might be. However, the traditional pace of vaccine development could seem very slow to outsider compared to the COVID-19 vaccine.    One of the herpes family of viruses, CMV has likely infected billions of people just since the 1970s. The work of Dr Matthew Reeves of Univers...

Traumatic injuries or cancer resection can result in large soft tissue loss which can lead to severe functional impairments, including difficulties with mobility and performing daily activities Dr. Siba Haykal from the  University Health Network and the Toronto General Hospital, Canada specialises in tissue-engineered techniques for tracheal reconstruction of breast and head and neck.  Check out t...

The effective training of upcoming scientists and researchers requires collaboration with practitioners, clinicians, and patients and a holistic overview. Vivek Kumar, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA, works at the interface of biomolecular engineering, materials science, and synthetic peptide chemistry. Read more in Research Features Rea...

Despite breast cancer being the most common cancer in women worldwide, in Bosnia and Herzegovina there is no accurate data on breast cancer patients, nor any centralised guidelines. Dr Lejla Hadžikadić-Gušić, a breast surgical oncologist, took on the task of creating the first multidisciplinary guidelines for the management of breast cancer in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Read more in Research Outreach...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to one of the most public incidences of a phenomenon known as sloppy science, or slodderwetenschap in Dutch. Professor Michael Lissack, from the College of Design and Innovation at Tongji University in China, and Brenden Meagher from non-profit Jhpiego explain the concept of slodderwetenschap and advise how good research design and rigorous interrogation can work toge...

In this years Movember discussion, Dr Christine Wekerle from McMaster University joins us again to discuss mens mental health, masculinity, and family well being. This episode features discussions of domestic abuse, sexual violence and suicidal ideation, among other topics. Listener discretion is advised. Read Dr Wekerles original research : https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1269347 Find more abo...

The usual method of sterilisation used in Scotland is to block the tubes with small clips so eggs and sperm cannot meet to start a pregnancy. Sterilisation is a safe procedure, but all operations have risks which you should be aware of before making a decision. Read the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare guideline: FSRH Clinical Guideline Read more via: Female sterilisation | NHS inform

Despite its prevalence and seriousness, snakebite envenoming remains a neglected tropical disease (NTD). Dr Amy Marriott and Dr Stuart Ainsworth from the Centre for Snakebite Research and Interventions at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, are addressing vital issues in regulations and testing. Read more in Research Features Read the original research: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008...

Making small changes to our domestic habits can make a big difference to global energy use and resource consumption. Dr Lotta Schencking and Professor Rainer Stamminger examine different dishwashing behaviours around the world and identify best practice tips for both manual dishwashing and washing dishes in an electric dishwasher. Read more in Research Outreach Read the original research: doi.org/...

Current imaging options to assess the responses of liver cancer patients to treatment suffer from blurry resolution, making it hard to develop radiotherapy plans. Eye90 Microspheres, developed by ABK Biomedical , enables superior CT-based dosimetry , allowing for more more accurate dose estimates for treatment planning. This work was awarded the Best Paper of the Year in the journal EJNMMI, and is...

Leptospirosis, a neglected tropical disease caused by spiral-shaped bacteria called Leptospira , is a global health burden. Professor Joseph Vinetz and colleagues at Yale University, USA, and his team’s recent findings mark the crucial beginning for long-awaited pan-leptospirosis vaccine development. Read more in Research Features : doi.org/10.26904/RF-148-4837038797 Read the original research: do...

Chronic headaches are extremely debilitating conditions which significantly impact the quality of life. Dr Giorgio Pietramaggiori and Dr Saja Scherer of Global Medical Institute, Switzerland employ minimally invasive treatments such as targeted Botox injections, surgical release of nerves, and fat transfer, which aim to offer relief for people suffering from chronic headaches when pharmacological...

There are some things you can do to manage your personal health and the risk of developing cancer in your lifetime. But, wherever you go, you’ll take your DNA with you. Dr Erika Spaeth joins us to discuss those mutations and how they combine into a measurable impact on cancer risk and prognosis. Plus, the development a new model to assess that multi-factoral risk with a greater deal of certainty t...

Family dogs are our best friends, but bites can still happen when they feel  threatened or afraid. Learning what they don't like and how they communicate this with humans can avoid triggering a reactionary bite. Led by world-renowned veterinarian Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman, Professor Emeritus, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, USA, Be BiteSmart aims to support families in learning to...