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6ABC: USciences professor featured on Action News coverage of Texas fertilizer explosion

A Channel 6 Actions News story about this week’s fertilizer plant explosion in Texas featured Professor Ara H. Der Marderosian, who offered insight on the explosive nature of fertilizer and constituent materials.

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Parade: Six Great Toys For Children With Autism

USciences’ Professor Rondalyn Whitney, PhD, an occupational therapist, spoke with Parade magazine about the best options for parents and caregivers looking for toys for children with autism.

Read more: http://www.parade.com/3728/jmarquez/six-great-toys-for-children-with-autism/

Pain Medicine News: Long-Term Study Confirms High BMI a Risk Factor for LBP

USciences faculty member E. Amy Janke, PhD, spoke with Pain Medicine News about an 11-year study that demonstrated that obesity is among the predisposing factors for chronic low back pain (LBP) in men and women who without LBP (at the outset of the study).

Read more: http://www.painmedicinenews.com/ViewArticle.aspx?d=Primary%2BCare&d_id=348&i=April+2013&i_id=946&a_id=22891

 

Moscow Villager.com: Commonwealth Medical College Obesity Symposium features USciences experts

On Saturday, April 6, experts from University of the Sciences will join their peers at Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton, Pa., for a continuing medical education (CME) event on obesity.

Read more: http://www.moscowvillager.com/article/20130405/NEWS/130409917

Examiner.com: A Muslim woman scientist gives advice to young girls about careers in STEM

Muslim women have contributed their expertise in the field of science in the past as well as in the present. Here in the USA there are outstanding Muslim women who have been successful in various disciplines of science. One such woman is Dr. Shanaz Tejani-Butt, Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Associate Dean for the College of Graduate Studies and Associate Director of Research at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Tejani-Butt.

Read more: http://www.examiner.com/article/a-muslim-woman-scientist-gives-advice-to-young-girls-about-careers-stem

NPR: Aging and Homelessness

Special Report: As mentioned last week, research conducted by Dr. Steve Metraux and his colleagues was the basis for two stories on NPR on aging and homelessness. Reported by Pam Fessler, the first piece aired on Morning Edition followed by the second story on All Things Considered. If you missed the reports, you can listen with the below links:

• Morning Edition: 'We Shouldn't Have To Live Like This' http://www.npr.org/2013/03/13/173463462/aging-homeless-face-more-health-issues-early-death
• All Things Considered: Health Problems Compound For Aging Homeless http://www.npr.org/2013/03/13/174106532/health-problems-compound-for-aging-homeless

The Tan Sheet: Merck’s Oxytrol Could Be OTC Trailblazer For Chronic Conditions

Dr. Pat Audet, a former GlaxoSmithKline PLC executive, was quoted in the article about this first-in-class pharmaceutical switch.

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Philadelphia Inquirer: IGF-1: The story behind deer antler spray

The football career of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has been equal parts celebrated and controversial. But the buildup to this Sunday’s Super Bowl—Lewis’ final game—has provided one of the strangest twists yet. Lewis is alleged to have used deer antler spray in his recovery from a triceps injury earlier this season. Dr. Dan Hussar was used as an expert.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sportsdoc/IGF-1-The-story-behind-deer-antler-spray.html

Inquirer: Turning agriculture into oil - bio oil, that is

The Agricultural Research Service team is working with more than a dozen academic and private-sector partners on the project, including the University of Delaware, Drexel University, Villanova University, the University of the Sciences, and Swarthmore College. USciences Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Dr. Nathan West is a co-investigator on a grant awarded for this work.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/188776011.html

KYW1060: Univ. Of Sciences Doctor Conducting Study On Obese People With Chronic Pain

“Our goal is really to understand what works best for individuals who have both obesity and chronic pain so we can maximize their achievement of weight loss and pain management.” - Dr. Amy Janke, assistant professor of psychology at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Read: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/01/26/univ-of-sciences-doctor-conducting-study-on-obese-people-with-chronic-pain/

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