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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

In a groundbreaking effort to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in Sierra Leone, a team of economists and public health researchers led by Mushfiq Mobarak embarked on a journey to rural communities facing significant challenges in accessing vaccines.Mobarak, a professor of economics at Yale, highlighted the geographical obstacles faced by Sierra Leoneans, stating, "You can drive for three or four hours without encountering a town." He emphasized the impact of these conditions on vaccination uptake, saying, "If you and I were under those conditions, we wouldn’t get a...

Yale College has announced a new partnership with the nonprofit organization Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) to host summer programs for talented rising high school seniors from underserved communities. The collaboration will see the final week of LEDA’s Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute, a program focused on leadership training, academic writing, standardized test preparation, and college guidance, taking place at Yale University for the first time this summer.Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting...

Three emerging leaders have been selected as recipients of the 2024-25 Luce Scholars Program, with three Yale students among the 18 individuals chosen for this prestigious opportunity.Awa Cisse, Adriana Golden, and Anna Lenaker have been named as the recipients of the Luce Scholarships, offering them a 13-month fellowship that includes stipends, language training, and immersive professional placements in Asia tailored to their interests and career aspirations.Awa Cisse, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in molecular biology and a Bachelor of Arts in French...

Yale researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding how pit vipers are able to detect prey in the dark using their infrared sensors. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, physicists Isabella Graf and Benjamin Machta created a mathematical model to explain the snakes' remarkable thermosensitivity.Pit vipers, found in a range of habitats from jungles to deserts, use their infrared sensors to detect even the smallest changes in temperature. These sensors are only as sensitive as those of humans, so the question arises: how are...