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13-Aug-2025

Most women feel underinformed following prenatal screening for Down syndrome

University of Warwick
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study from University of Warwick has revealed mixed experiences for expectant mothers undergoing prenatal screening for Down syndrome, with many reporting a lack of sufficient information and impartiality.

Journal: American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
Funder: ESRC Midlands Graduate School DTP

12-Aug-2025

Historically redlined areas face disparities in emergency medical access and serious consequences for patients, new study finds

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that the legacy of redlining—a discriminatory housing policy from the 1930s—is associated with inequities in rapid access to emergency medical services (EMS) today. These disparities in prehospital care can have serious consequences for patients experiencing life-threatening conditions such as major trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, or septic shock.

Journal: JAMA Network Open
Funder: NIH/National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

12-Aug-2025

New core competency framework enhances support for SNAP-ED policy and environmental change implementers

Elsevier
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, outlines a set of core competencies designed to support professionals implementing policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change initiatives in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). Developed through a participatory process with experienced practitioners, the framework addresses the unique demands of systems-level public health work.

Journal: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Funder: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Program Development Team, South Dakota State University

12-Aug-2025

AADOCR opposes executive order politicizing NIH grant review

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Business Announcement

Alexandria, VA – The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) strongly opposes the Trump administration’s Executive Order “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” which would allow political appointees to review and influence federal grant funding decisions.

12-Aug-2025

The Navy’s Airborne Lab puts tech to the test

Naval Research Laboratory
Business Announcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1 is the U.S. Navy’s only research and development squadron; responsible for airborne scientific experimentation and advanced technology development connecting laboratory innovations to operational deployment.

12-Aug-2025

Samsung, Midea, Huawei, Canon and Panasonic among the highest-ranking companies on IFI’s Global 250 patent ranking; Japan notches highest number of companies

Digital Science
Business Announcement

Chinese companies held the strongest foothold in global innovation, commanding seven of the Top 10 positions in the 2025 IFI Global 250 ranking.

12-Aug-2025

Counties with animal feeding operations have more air pollution, less health insurance coverage

University of Michigan
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Communities supporting America's meat industry have worse air quality and more vulnerable populations compared with similar communities without feedlots, according to new research from the University of Michigan.

Journal: Communications Earth & Environment