“America is ready for a new chapter,” declared Barack Obama to the Democratic National Convention in August, “America is ready for a better story.” Many agree, but commentators trying to explain the bewildering reversals and bizarre dynamics of this unprecedented election campaign often reach for old and familiar stories. Shakespeare has been a popular reference … Read more
Bausch Health Companies Inc. and Salix Pharmaceuticals have announced that they will be presenting the results of an analysis of Xifaxan (rifaximin) monotherapy at The American College of Gastroenterology 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting. The analysis evaluated the efficacy of Xifaxan monotherapy compared to lactulose monotherapy for reducing the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE) recurrence … Read more
The results of the APPEAR-C3G study demonstrate the potential of Fabhalta in treating C3 glomerulopathy (C3G), an ultra-rare kidney disease with no approved treatments. Fabhalta showed sustained proteinuria reduction at 12 months, along with improvements in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) slope compared to patients’ historic rapid decline. The study also highlighted a favorable safety … Read more
Madera Community College is located in the rural Central Valley, with Fresno State being the closest four-year public university approximately 22 miles away. The proximity of community colleges to four-year universities plays a significant role in the transfer rates of students. A recent study by the RP Group, a nonprofit organization conducting research for California’s … Read more
A new study has recently been released, indicating that students are more likely to utilize retrieval practice as a studying technique if they are given an explanation of why it works and the reasoning behind it. This finding aligns with the idea that individuals, including students, are more inclined to engage in a task if … Read more
The Hechinger Report recently published an article headlined The habits of 7 highly effective schools. It’s a summary of a study (not behind a paywall) finding that effective schools seemed to shared several traits, including “they created a culture of belonging, delivered consistent grade-level instruction, and built a coherent instructional program.” In addition: “The schools … Read more
(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here) Clker-Free-Vector-Images / Pixabay CAUSE, EFFECT, AND THE STRUCTURE OF THE SOCIAL WORLD, a new paper/chapter by MEGAN T. STEVENSON seems to be making a minor stir in research circles this week. I first heard … Read more
The saying “sitting is the new smoking” has been warning office workers about the dangers of being sedentary, but a recent study suggests that some may be overdoing it in the opposite direction. The popularity of standing desks has been on the rise, with a global market value of USD $7.75 billion, but new research … Read more
[Source] A phenomenon known as “marriage penalty” hinders women’s employment in South Asia, a new World Bank study shows. The trend persists even without factoring in child-rearing, while men experience the reverse, dubbed as “marriage premium.” What it is: “Marriage penalty” refers to the decline in women’s employment rates after marriage, largely driven by deeply-rooted … Read more