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Drug targeting neuropathic pain progresses in clinical trials
A new investigational drug aimed at treating neuropathic pain has successfully completed a safety review, allowing it to proceed to the next phase of clinical trials.
Study links multiple COVID infections to increased long COVID risk
A recent study published in The Lancet has revealed significant findings about Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC).
Stony Brook Southampton stages major theatrical production after years
Stony Brook Southampton is set to stage its first major theatrical production in years at the Avram Theater with the Long Island premiere of "Underground: Hear the Sound of Freedom."
Study shows advanced kidney disease weakens immune response against influenza
Fighting infections while managing chronic diseases can be challenging, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic when it proved to be both dangerous and deadly.
Stony Brook professor joins national fellowship on health inequities
Ann-Margaret Navarra, PhD, CPNP, an Associate Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been chosen for a national fellowship aimed at addressing health inequities in the United States.
Stony Brook PhD student wins prestigious award for conservation efforts
Stony Brook University doctoral student Florence Aghomo has been awarded the Young Women in Conservation Biology Award by the Society for Conservation Biology Africa Region.
Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms behind Eurasian common shrew's seasonal brain change
Research led by William R. Thomas, PhD, alongside Professor Liliana M. Dávalos, PhD, at Stony Brook University has uncovered the molecular mechanisms that allow the Eurasian common shrew to alter its brain and body size throughout the year.
Michael E. White appointed interim director at Stony Brook University's WRMI
Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of The Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI), part of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).
Scientists reveal new insights into cooperative radiative phenomena
A team of researchers led by Dominik Schneble, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has made significant advancements in the field of quantum optics.
Study finds key factors linked to substance use among pregnant women
Use of tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs during pregnancy poses significant health risks such as stroke, miscarriage, preterm delivery, low birth weight, and infant neurodevelopmental issues.
Stony Brook University wins gold at international synthetic biology competition
Stony Brook University's iGEM team has secured a gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree, marking their third victory in this prestigious competition.
Stony Brook hospitals earn top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group
Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2024 from The Leapfrog Group.
Tourist photos aid Antarctic ecological research through new computer vision technique
A research team led by Stony Brook University has developed a method to use tourist photos of penguins in Antarctica to track ecological changes.
Stony Brook professor joins inaugural SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship
Debra Giugliano, RN, PhD, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been chosen by the State University of New York (SUNY) to join the inaugural class of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship.
Stony Brook Neurocritical Care Unit earns Silver Beacon Award from AACN
Stony Brook University Hospital's Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) has been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Stony Brook University's local economic impact grows by 24%, reaching nearly $9 billion
Stony Brook University has made a significant economic impact on Long Island, according to a recent study titled "The Impact of Stony Brook University."
New solar-powered craft gathers data in Shinnecock Bay without ecological harm
Stony Brook University, in partnership with the University of Waterloo, the Shinnecock Indian Nation, Open Ocean Robotics, and McLane Research Laboratories, has introduced a new solar-powered, remote-controlled craft.
Long Island faces record dead zones; climate change exacerbates harmful algae blooms
Scientists at Stony Brook University have released a new report detailing significant water quality issues in Long Island's surface waters for 2024.
Stony Brook University Hospital recognized among top stroke care providers for ten years
Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by Healthgrades® for the tenth consecutive year.
Stony Brook Medicine announces leadership changes in community medical divisions
Stony Brook Medicine has announced leadership changes within its Stony Brook Community Medical (SBCM) and Meeting House Lane (MHL) divisions, effective November 1, 2024.
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Independent pharmacy accuses GoodRx, CVS, and other PBMs of price-fixing scheme
Pressman Inc., an independent pharmacy, has filed a class action lawsuit accusing several major pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs) of engaging in an unlawful price-fixing scheme.
New York City mayoral candidate challenges election law over 'Independence' name restriction
Jim Walden, a candidate for New York City Mayor, has filed a lawsuit against New York election officials, claiming that certain provisions in the state's election laws unfairly limit his ability to run as an independent candidate.
Esteemed Judge Named to Chair Judicial Screening Committee
Those looking to run for a judgeship must pass muster with the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Judicial Screening Committee, a prestigious group that has a new chair: former Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts of New York State Gail Prudenti.