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Russian hackers accessed emails from Merkel's constituency office: Der Spiegel

Russia's GRU military intelligence service appears to have got hold of many emails from Chancellor Angela Merkel's constituency office in a 2015 hack attack on Germany's parliament, Der Spiegel magazine reported on Friday, without citing its sources. A spokesman for the German government had no immediate comment. Der Spiegel said federal criminal police and the federal cyber agency had been able to partially reconstruct the attack and found that two email inboxes from Merkel's office had been targeted.





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Bacteria ‘factories’ used to discover potential new malaria drugs

Researchers have engineered bacteria to produce new versions of a potential antibiotic molecule, some with potent antimalarial properties.




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Rapid coronavirus test receives major funding

A coronavirus test – which aims to deliver rapid results – has received major funding.




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Marketing claims for infant formula should be banned, argue researchers

Current regulations do not effectively prevent potentially misleading claims, says Imperial scientists




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Sleeter receives funding for historical simulations on diplomacy

(George Mason University) Nathan Sleeter, Research Assistant Professor, Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media (RRCHNM), is directing a project in which RRCHNM will create three classroom simulations based on events from the history of diplomacy for secondary education instructors.




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AGS honors society's first pharmacist president with prestigious Nascher/Manning award

(American Geriatrics Society) The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) will this year honor past AGS President Todd Semla, PharmD, MS, AGSF, with the prestigious Nascher/Manning Award, given biannually at the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS21, to be held next year May 13-15 in Chicago, Ill., following the cancellation of the AGS 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting due to COVID-19).




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Climate change could reawaken Indian Ocean El Niño

(University of Texas at Austin) Global warming is approaching a tipping point that during this century could reawaken an ancient climate pattern similar to El Niño in the Indian Ocean, new research led by scientists from the University of Texas at Austin has found.




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Study shows wetter climate is likely to intensify global warming

(Virginia Institute of Marine Science) New study indicates the increase in rainfall forecast by global climate models is likely to hasten the release of carbon dioxide from tropical soils, further intensifying global warming by adding to human emissions of this greenhouse gas into Earth's atmosphere.




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Researchers present a microbial strain capable of massive succinic acid production

(The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)) A research team led by Distinguished Professor Sang-Yup Lee reported the production of a microbial strain capable of the massive production of succinic acid with the highest production efficiency to date. This strategy of integrating systems metabolic engineering with enzyme engineering will be useful for the production of industrially competitive bio-based chemicals.




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Public would obey major changes to antibiotic advice, research shows

(University of Exeter) The public would comply with major changes to medical advice - but would then be less likely to follow other new guidelines in the future, research shows.




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Planting trees is no panacea for climate change, ecologist writes in Science commentary

(University of California - Santa Cruz) Restoration ecologist Karen Holl has a simple message for anyone who thinks planting 1 trillion trees will reverse the damage of climate change: 'We can't plant our way out of climate change.'




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Which COVID-19 models should we use to make policy decisions?

(Penn State) A new process to harness multiple disease models for outbreak management has been developed by an international team of researchers. The team will immediately implement the process to help inform policy decisions for the COVID-19 outbreak.




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Addressing the ethical considerations of SARS-CoV-2 human challenge trials

(American Association for the Advancement of Science) While an effective vaccine for the SARS-CoV-2 virus is likely many months away, development could be accelerated by conducting controlled human infection (CHI) studies -- which are increasingly being considered by the scientific community due to the urgent need.




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Clinical Management of Food-Insecure Individuals With Diabetes

Andrea López
Feb 1, 2012; 25:14-18
From Research to Practice




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Insights From the National Diabetes Education Program National Diabetes Survey: Opportunities for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

Linda J. Piccinino
May 1, 2017; 30:95-100
From Research to Practice




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The Maestro Project: A Patient Navigator for the Transition of Care for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes

Norma Van Walleghem
Feb 1, 2011; 24:9-13
From Research to Practice/Transitions in Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes




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Pharmacotherapy for Hyperglycemia in Noncritically Ill Hospitalized Patients

Carlos E. Mendez
Aug 1, 2014; 27:180-188
From Research to Practice




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Polypharmacy in Elderly Patients With Diabetes

Chester B. Good
Oct 1, 2002; 15:
Articles




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Fine-Tuning Control: Pattern Management Versus Supplementation: View 1: Pattern Management: an Essential Component of Effective Insulin Management

Jan Pearson
Apr 1, 2001; 14:
Articles




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Nutritional Management of Gastroparesis in People With Diabetes

Carol Rees Parrish
Oct 1, 2007; 20:231-234
Nutrition FYI




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Select Vitamins and Minerals in the Management of Diabetes

Belinda S. O’Connell
Aug 1, 2001; 14:
Articles




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Depressive Affect Among Four Ethnic Groups of Male Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Lawrence Fisher
Oct 1, 2004; 17:215-219
Articles




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Polypharmacy as a Risk Factor in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

Roger P. Austin
Jan 1, 2006; 19:13-16
Pharmacy Update




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Educator Experience with the U.S. Diabetes Conversation Map(R) Education Program in the Journey for Control of Diabetes: The IDEA Study

Omar D. Fernandes
Jul 1, 2010; 23:194-198
Care Innovations




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From DSME to DSMS: Developing Empowerment-Based Diabetes Self-Management Support

Martha Mitchell Funnell
Oct 1, 2007; 20:221-226
Articles




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Glycemic Control and Hemoglobinopathy: When A1C May Not Be Reliable

Arlene Smaldone
Jan 1, 2008; 21:46-49
Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Making




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Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Older Adults

Ruban Dhaliwal
Feb 1, 2014; 27:9-20
Research to Practice




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Psychosocial Barriers to Diabetes Self-Management and Quality of Life

Russell E. Glasgow
Jan 1, 2001; 14:
Articles




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Diabetes Self-Management Education for Older Adults: General Principles and Practical Application

Emmy Suhl
Oct 1, 2006; 19:234-240
Articles




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Making a Difference With Interactive Technology: Considerations in Using and Evaluating Computerized Aids for Diabetes Self-Management Education

Russell E. Glasgow
Apr 1, 2001; 14:
Feature Articles




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Self-Management Goal Setting in a Community Health Center: The Impact of Goal Attainment on Diabetes Outcomes

Daren R. Anderson
Apr 1, 2010; 23:97-105
Feature Articles




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Associations Between Self-Management Education and Comprehensive Diabetes Clinical Care

Tammie M. Johnson
Jan 1, 2010; 23:41-46
Feature Articles




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Overview of Peer Support Models to Improve Diabetes Self-Management and Clinical Outcomes

Michele Heisler
Oct 1, 2007; 20:214-221
Articles




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Family Conflict and Diabetes Management in Youth: Clinical Lessons From Child Development and Diabetes Research

Barbara J. Anderson
Jan 1, 2004; 17:
Articles




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Implementing Diabetes Self-Management Education in Primary Care

Sharlene Emerson
Apr 1, 2006; 19:79-83
Articles




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Four Theories and a Philosophy: Self-Management Education for Individuals Newly Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes

T. Chas Skinner
Apr 1, 2003; 16:
Lifestyle and Behavior




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Autonomous Vehicles: Futurist Technologies in Markets and Society

What are the ethical, logistical and legal complexities that accompany Autonomous Vehicle technology—and what role should business strategists play in guiding AVs integration into business and society?




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Transforming LEDVANCE: Lighting for the Smart Home and Global IoT Marketplace

What strategic direction should LEDVANCE take to optimize the opportunities presented by the proliferation of Smart Home products and the prospect of integrating its lighting products to the Internet of Things?




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Impossible Foods: Fighting Climate Change with Plant-Based Meat

Can Impossible Foods change the way meat is produced on a large enough scale to make a serious inroad in the battle against climate change?




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What Drives Musk? Making the Most of Markets and States

How have government incentives helped to fuel the success of Elon Musk’s entrepreneurial ventures—and what role should the government play in supporting corporations promising to deliver social value for society?




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Kaay Jones: The Jamaican who joins region in singing ‘We Got This’

Up-and-coming recording artiste Kaay Jones says she did not know she was becoming part of a transformational music project that would connect her to a wide cross section of talent in the Caribbean. Jones carries Jamaica's flag in a unified...




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Buju Banton and John Legend create magical ‘Memories’

Closing 2019, reggae star Buju Banton celebrated the inking of a partnership deal with international entertainment group Roc Nation, founded by rapper Jay-Z. The artiste is on the promotional pathway for his 2020 album, Upside Down, which will be...




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Weh Dem Up To | Natel still making the hits

Many may remember Natel from the Digicel Rising Stars competition back in 2005. The singer was a runner-up that year and has been working to set himself apart in the music industry ever since. It has been 15 years, and although his name may not be...




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Man arrested in connection with West Kingston shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with the “vile and brutal” murders of 8-year-old Toya Brown and 15-year-old Nyron Taylor, who were shot and killed last evening, revealed Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang. Chang says...




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488 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported ten new positive COVID-19 test results, pushing the tally of confirmed cases to 488. Among the ten new cases, eight are females, and two are males. Their ages range from four years to 39-years-...




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Diary of an inmate

Dear Diary, I've been a long-time reader. Well, I have been in the Department of Correction for four years now. I was in the county jail for four years, too. My family in Jamaica doesn't even know that I am alive. I want to know how they are...




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Bars may have to remove stools and tables - Holness hints at measures that could accompany reopening of pubs

It is possible that the next time you walk into a bar you may find that there is only standing room, and you are among a handful of persons allowed inside. Prime Minister Andrew Holness said that in addition to having a specific gathering rule,...




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Diabetics, asthma sufferers urged to take extra COVID caution

Persons with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and conditions such as high blood pressure and asthma are being urged to be particularly careful as those comorbidities have been identified in persons with COVID-19 in Jamaica requiring hospital care...




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Small business owner looks for silver lining

Deborah Fearon is a bar owner who also has a small chicken business. She depends on both for a living. Before the COVID-19 outbreak she was doing well, and had plans of completing her house this year. However, she has been hit hard by the economic...




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Man killed by block-making machine

A father is questioning the circumstances that led to the death of his 20-year-old son, Romell Forbes, at a Manchester Avenue-based hardware in May Pen, Clarendon, on Wednesday. Superintendent Christopher Philips, in charge of operations for the...