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Understanding the Risks of Surgery in Older Adults

April 4, 2024

Yi Wang, PhD, a postdoctoral associate (geriatrics) at Yale School of Medicine, has led a recent study alongside co-senior authors, Thomas Gill, MD, and Robert Becher, MD, to examine the rates of hospital readmissions within 30 and 180 days after major surgery for older adults.In a Q&A session, Yi Wang shared insights into the research, stating, "We know that many older Americans undergo surgery. In our previous research, we found an increased risk of mortality within one year after major surgery for persons aged 65 years or older." Wang highlighted the importance of...

Yale-Led Study Spurs Federal Action: HHS Requires Consent for Intimate Medical Procedures

April 3, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has implemented a new policy requiring medical providers to obtain written consent before conducting intimate examinations, particularly on patients under anesthesia. The initiative was driven by the advocacy and research efforts of Lori Bruce, associate director of Yale’s Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, with the support of the Institution for Social and Policy Studies.Bruce expressed gratitude for the collective efforts that led to this significant milestone, stating, “This landmark achievement for patient consent...

Parental Discord Over Dads’ Role Linked to Child Development Shortfalls

April 2, 2024

In a new study of Syrian refugee families with small children, fathers viewed themselves as highly involved parents; their wives often begged to differ.The study, co-authored by Yale anthropologist Catherine Panter-Brick, found that this disagreement between spouses predicted significant deficits in their children’s social and emotional development even though the fathers’ actual level of parental involvement had no measurable effect on those outcomes.Catherine Panter-Brick, the lead researcher, highlighted the significance of the study's findings by stating, "It’s...

Yale College Admits 2,146 Applicants from Record Applicant Pool

March 29, 2024

Yale College has announced the admission of 2,146 applicants from a record applicant pool, marking a significant milestone in the institution's history. The newly admitted students, selected from the largest admissions pool in Yale's history, bring with them a diverse range of strengths, ambitions, and lived experiences.According to Jeremiah Quinlan, dean of undergraduate admissions and financial aid, the Class of 2028 comprises students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, two U.S. territories, and 62 countries. Quinlan highlighted the inspiring qualities seen...

Again, inspiring wonder: Peabody Museum reopens

March 27, 2024

The Yale Peabody Museum reopened its doors to the public after a four-year renovation, offering a transformative experience for visitors. Sofi Robles, a fifth grader, expressed her amazement upon seeing the Brontosaurus skeleton, saying, "I knew dinosaurs were big, but I didn’t know they were that big. I love it!"New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker highlighted the museum's importance in the community, stating, "It’s an awesome new space that is particularly inspiring because it’s so welcoming to the community." The museum, now offering free admission, aims to make its exhibits...

Winged reptile family nests in renewed Peabody Museum’s main lobby

March 23, 2024

A family of Pteranodon sternbergi, winged reptiles from the Late Cretaceous, has taken up permanent residence in the entrance lobby of the newly renovated Yale Peabody Museum. The life-sized models of these prehistoric creatures are set to welcome visitors when the museum reopens on March 26 after a four-year transformation.The decision to feature Pteranodon sternbergi in the museum's lobby was inspired by the fact that renowned Yale paleontologist and Peabody founder O.C. Marsh discovered the first Pteranodon fossils. According to Peabody Director David Skelly, "Given...

Does Pregnancy Accelerate Aging? Yale Findings Suggest It Does – at First

March 23, 2024

New research from the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) has found that pregnancy may accelerate aging, but with a surprising twist. The study, published in Cell Metabolism, reveals that while pregnancy initially increases biological age, there is a significant reversal of this effect in the postpartum period.Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) Assistant Professor Kieran O’Donnell, PhD, led the research team in utilizing epigenetic data from a unique pregnancy cohort to measure biological aging using 'epigenetic clocks.' O’Donnell explained, "From early to late pregnancy,...

Frahm named Musser Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

March 22, 2024

Eckart Frahm, a renowned expert on the Assyrian Empire, has been appointed as the John M. Musser Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University. Frahm's expertise and contributions to the field have been recognized through this prestigious appointment.Frahm's extensive knowledge and dedication to ancient Mesopotamian history and culture are evident in his body of work. His most recent book, "Assyria: The Rise and Fall of the World’s First Empire," has garnered attention and praise, being reviewed in publications like the Wall Street Journal and...

Winged Dinosaur Family Nests in Renewed Peabody Museum’s Main Lobby

March 22, 2024

A family of Pteranodon sternbergi, winged reptiles from the Late Cretaceous, has taken up permanent residence in the entrance lobby of the newly renovated Yale Peabody Museum. David Skelly, the Peabody Director, highlighted the historical significance of the Pteranodon fossils, stating, "Given that famed Yale paleontologist and Peabody founder O.C. Marsh discovered the first Pteranodon fossils, we thought it fitting to have them welcoming people into the museum."The life-sized models of the Pteranodon family, including a male, female, and their two babies, will greet...

Customer Data Can Reveal Revenue Fraud at Supplier Firms

March 21, 2024

Yale School of Management Professor X. Frank Zhang, along with Chenchen Li of Nanjing University and Ningzhong Li of the University of Texas at Dallas, have introduced a unique approach to detecting revenue fraud at supplier firms. By analyzing customer information provided by supplier firms and disclosed in customer firms’ accounting data, the researchers aim to predict two types of revenue fraud: "cooking the books" and "channel stuffing."Zhang explains the significance of their work, stating, "This paper is unique because it uses information from the supplier-customer...

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