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Upstate Urology Offers Innovative Bladder-saving Treatment Approved by FDA
SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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Upstate Urology offers innovative bladder-saving Tteatment approved by FDA
Written by Steve Osterhaus
Upstate Urology and its Bladder Cancer team are offering a game-changing procedure to eligible individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer.
The FDA recently approved the Gemcitabine Intravesical System for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Unlike traditional chemotherapy treatment, this system allows for continued release of the cancer-fighting drug.
A device,
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SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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Upstate Urology offers innovative bladder-saving Tteatment approved by FDA
Written by Steve Osterhaus
Upstate Urology and its Bladder Cancer team are offering a game-changing procedure to eligible individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer.
The FDA recently approved the Gemcitabine Intravesical System for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Unlike traditional chemotherapy treatment, this system allows for continued release of the cancer-fighting drug.
A device,shaped like a soft pretzel, is inserted into the bladder through a catheter during a quick, outpatient procedure. It allows for the sustained release of chemotherapy for seven days or more, a major increase in the amount of time the cancer is exposed to the drug.
Joseph Jacob, MD, MCR, the director of Urologic Oncology at Upstate, served as a global primary investigator in the clinical trials that resulted in FDA approval. 82 percent of clinical trial patients achieved a complete response without the need for reinduction.
"We're not just performing a new procedure. We already have the experience," said Jacob, "Playing a lead investigator role in the clinical trials that led to FDA approval, our team has seen the positive results and can recognize the patients best suited for this treatment."
The device is inserted into the bladder once every three weeks for up to eight doses, then every 12 weeks for up to six doses. The device is removed after three weeks of dwell time, and the Upstate bladder cancer team monitors the bladder with cystoscopy to ensure that there is no recurrence of bladder cancer.
The treatment is for patients seeking bladder preservation. Eligible patients include those who are unresponsive to BacillusCalmette-Guerin (BCG)--a common vaccine therapy for early-stage, superficial, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). It is also for patients who refuse or are ineligible for bladder removal surgery (radical cystectomy).
"Losing your bladder is life changing, both physically and mentally," said Jacob. "We're proud to offer a treatment with the potential to remove a patient's cancer, while also maintaining their bladder and ultimately a lifestyle without significant physical barriers."
The Bladder Cancer Program at Upstate Urology is a multidisciplinary team of physicians dedicated to early detection, diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer occurs when the cells on the inside layer of the bladder start to grow out of control. Most of these cancers stay inside the inner layer of the bladder, however, some will be more aggressive and invade the deeper layers of the bladder.
Bladder cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, but when caught at an early stage, the 5-year survival rate is 70%.
Signs and/or symptoms of bladder cancer include:
* Blood in the urine
* Painful urination
* Urgent need to urinate
* Feeling the need (but not being able) to pass urine
* Abdominal pain
* Fatigue
* Lower back pain
* Appetite or weight loss symptoms
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Original text here: https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2026/2026-05-07-bladder1.php
UC-Irvine: Study Finds Increase in 'Political Breakups'
IRVINE, California, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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New study finds increase in 'political breakups'
UC Irvine psychologists report a third of Americans have lost relationships over political differences
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America has always been divided over politics, but now it's personal.
A new study from UC Irvine psychologists reveals a fracturing nation as political divides shatter friendships, tear apart families and fuel a deepening hostility between everyday Americans.
The research, published in PNAS Nexus, was conducted by Department
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IRVINE, California, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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New study finds increase in 'political breakups'
UC Irvine psychologists report a third of Americans have lost relationships over political differences
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America has always been divided over politics, but now it's personal.
A new study from UC Irvine psychologists reveals a fracturing nation as political divides shatter friendships, tear apart families and fuel a deepening hostility between everyday Americans.
The research, published in PNAS Nexus, was conducted by Departmentof Psychology Ph.D. candidate Mertcan Gungor and Professor Peter Ditto and introduces the term "political breakup" for the loss of a relationship with a friend, family member, romantic partner or coworker due to political differences.
Their findings, drawn from four separate datasets totaling nearly 3,800 participants, paint a picture of a country whose political divisions are spilling out of Washington and into everyday life.
"More than a third of Americans reported that they have lost relationships with friends, family, romantic partners and coworkers over political differences," the authors write. "Those who lost relationships were more hostile toward their political opponents, voters more so than party elites."
In their most recent national survey, conducted in April 2025 with YouGov, the researchers found that 37 percent of Americans reported having experienced a political breakup at some point in their lives. Of those, 62 percent had a falling-out with a friend, 40 percent with a family member, 29 percent with a coworker and 10 percent with a romantic partner. More than half reported losing more than one type of relationship.
Friends appear to be the most vulnerable, Gungor and Ditto report.
"Friendships may be uniquely vulnerable to political breakups as they are close enough to allow for political differences to surface while lacking the commitments and constraints that hold romantic and family relationships together," Gungor says. "It's easier to cut a friend or acquaintance whose politics annoy you out of your life than it is your boyfriend or uncle."
The trend appears to be accelerating.
A comparison of breakups stemming from the 2016 and 2024 presidential elections found that the 2024 election surpassed the 2016 rate in roughly half the time. Participants' own recollections showed a sharp uptick in breakups beginning in 2016, a shift the researchers say is "hard to explain by recency bias alone."
In a follow-up analysis of American National Election Studies data, panel participants were significantly more likely to report that political differences had hurt their family relationships in 2024 than they had been in 2020.
The study also reveals a striking difference between Democrats and Republicans.
In the April 2025 survey, 47 percent of Democrats reported having experienced a political breakup, compared to just 29 percent of Republicans. Independents fell in between, at 39 percent.
It's not just that Democrats report more breakups. They're also the ones more likely to be doing the breaking up.
Among those who reported a political split, 66 percent of Democrats said they were the ones who ended the relationship, compared to only 27 percent of Republicans.
The study also finds that people who reported breakups were significantly more hostile toward political opponents than their fellow partisans, even after accounting for the strength of their political identity.
"They felt colder toward the opposing presidential candidate, and even colder still toward ordinary voters on the other side of the aisle," Gungor and Ditto note. "Those who reported breakups also thought their opponents held more extreme views."
Political breakups are a reflection of growing affective polarization in the United States, Gungor says, pointing out that many researchers have devoted their efforts to understanding and curbing this trend.
"We try to find ways to bridge political divides while Americans keep burning bridges," he says, adding that political breakups can also contribute to polarization "If we cannot hear opposing perspectives of real people, we'll rely on caricatures drawn by partisan media, and become more trapped in our ideological bubbles."
In a society already grappling with what the U.S. Surgeon General has called an "epidemic of loneliness," the additional severing of social ties carries real consequences, Gungor and Ditto emphasize. "Polarization can sever existing ties and contribute to loneliness, potentially worsening people's physical and mental health."
Their study's conclusion is direct: "political breakups represent a threat to the well-being of a democracy - and likely to the well-being of its citizens."
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Original text here: https://news.uci.edu/2026/05/07/new-study-finds-increase-in-political-breakups/
Southern Miss Drives $1.3 Billion Economic Impact Across Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, May 8 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news:
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Southern Miss Drives $1.3 Billion Economic Impact Across Mississippi
By: Jennifer Rigney
The University of Southern Mississippi generated an estimated $1.3 billion in total economic impact in fiscal year 2025, according to a newly released study, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to Mississippi's economy.
The report outlines the university's economic contributions through operations, student and visitor spending, capital investment and alumni outcomes. Altogether, these activities
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HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, May 8 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news:
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Southern Miss Drives $1.3 Billion Economic Impact Across Mississippi
By: Jennifer Rigney
The University of Southern Mississippi generated an estimated $1.3 billion in total economic impact in fiscal year 2025, according to a newly released study, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to Mississippi's economy.
The report outlines the university's economic contributions through operations, student and visitor spending, capital investment and alumni outcomes. Altogether, these activitiessupported approximately 10,245 jobs statewide and generated $438 million in labor income.
"Southern Miss is transforming lives through education while strengthening Mississippi's economy in tangible and lasting ways," said Southern Miss President Dr. Joe Paul. "This report highlights the impact our university has on communities throughout the state and reflects the collective contributions of our students, faculty, staff and alumni."
Conducted by the Trent Lott National Center for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, the study highlights the university's role as both a major employer and a catalyst for sustained economic growth. Southern Miss directly employs 4,469 faculty and staff, providing stable, high-quality careers that support families and communities across the region.
"Our team was pleased to provide this study and help quantify the important economic role Southern Miss plays across Mississippi," said Brian Henson, director of the Trent Lott National Center. "The findings demonstrate the university's broad economic footprint and its continued importance to the state's economy. Through its operations, research activity, students, visitors, and talent development, Southern Miss supports jobs, strengthens business activity, and serves as a powerful driver of economic growth and opportunity throughout Mississippi."
The university's economic contributions are concentrated in two metropolitan areas that anchor its campuses:
* Hattiesburg Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): $853 million in total economic impact, supporting 6,745 jobs and generating $283.7 million in labor income
* Gulfport-Biloxi MSA: $227.3 million in total economic impact, supporting 1,820 jobs and generating $78.1 million in labor income
These regional impacts reflect the university's role in both inland and coastal economies and underscore its statewide reach.
The study identifies several key drivers behind the university's economic impact:
* University Operations: Institutional spending and payroll that circulate through the economy
* Student Spending: Daily living and educational expenses that support local businesses
* Visitor Spending: Economic activity generated by events, conferences, athletics and campus visits
* Alumni Dividend: Increased lifetime earnings of graduates that fuel long-term economic growth
* Capital Investment: Infrastructure development that contributes to jobs and economic activity
* Government Revenue: State and local tax revenue generated through university-related economic activity
Together, these factors generate ripple effects across industries, supply chains and households, amplifying the university's economic footprint year after year.
In addition to job creation and income generation, Southern Miss also contributed significantly to public revenues in fiscal year 2025, including $48.9 million in state taxes and $23.4 million in local taxes.
The findings reinforce The University of Southern Mississippi's role in advancing workforce development, economic opportunity and community growth across Mississippi. Visit the Economic Impact website for more information or to download the full report.
Learn more (https://www.usm.edu/trent-lott-national-center/index.php) about the Trent Lott National Center and its economic development training and research.
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Original text here: https://www.usm.edu/news/2026/releases/economic-impact-report.php
SWOSU Chemistry Student Earns Second Place at Research Day at the Capitol
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
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SWOSU Chemistry Student Earns Second Place at Research Day at the Capitol
Grant Elam, a senior chemistry major at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), earned second place in the Regional-University category at the 31st annual Research Day at the Capitol. Elam, of Edmond, was recognized for his research project, "Manganese Antioxidants for Health Protection," among top undergraduate researchers from across the state.
Elam was one of 27 finalists selected to compete in a
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WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
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SWOSU Chemistry Student Earns Second Place at Research Day at the Capitol
Grant Elam, a senior chemistry major at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), earned second place in the Regional-University category at the 31st annual Research Day at the Capitol. Elam, of Edmond, was recognized for his research project, "Manganese Antioxidants for Health Protection," among top undergraduate researchers from across the state.
Elam was one of 27 finalists selected to compete in ajudged poster session, where students from across Oklahoma shared their work with scientists, legislators, and higher education leaders. The event provides an opportunity for undergraduate researchers to present their work in a professional setting and be recognized at the state level.
"It was a great experience to represent SWOSU at Research Day at the Capitol and see all of the impactful research being conducted across Oklahoma," Elam said. "I'm honored to have received second place and grateful to my mentors and peers who have supported me over the past four years."
Elam has spent the past two years working on this project with Dr. Tim Hubin, professor in the Department of Chemistry & Physics. The project builds on ongoing work within the department and reflects the type of hands-on research experience available to students at SWOSU.
"Grant has taken complete ownership of his work and truly understands the purpose of his experiments, how to troubleshoot difficulties, and how to place his work into the context of the scientific literature," Hubin said. "He has been a great example of a highly motivated and successful undergraduate researcher."
According to Hubin, Elam's work has contributed to ongoing research in the department and helped move the project forward. His efforts have added to the group's understanding and will support future work in this area.
Research Day at the Capitol is hosted annually at the Oklahoma State Capitol and highlights undergraduate research from colleges and universities across Oklahoma. Students present their work to legislators, scientists, and the public, with awards determined through a competitive review process. The event is sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, and the National Science Foundation.
This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. OIA-1946093. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
For more information about the Department of Chemistry & Physics at SWOSU, visit https://www.swosu.edu/academics/chemistry-physics/index.php.
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About Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) was founded in 1901 and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. The university serves over 5,000 scholars and prides itself on affordability, small class sizes, and over 200 faculty and staff committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.
For more information about Southwestern Oklahoma State University, visit www.swosu.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.swosu.edu/news/?p=swosu-chemistry-student-earns-second-place-at-research-day-at-the-capitol
Johns Hopkins: What Exactly Is in a Vaccine?
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 8 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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What Exactly Is in a Vaccine?
Inside that tiny amount of liquid are multiple ingredients that contribute to a vaccine's safety and effectiveness.
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From the foods we eat to the medicines we take, we feel more confident when we understand exactly what's going into or onto our bodies and why.
Most people understand that vaccines help protect us from otherwise dangerous and deadly viruses and bacteria. But what exactly is in a vaccine that makes it work? Andrew Pekosz,
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 8 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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What Exactly Is in a Vaccine?
Inside that tiny amount of liquid are multiple ingredients that contribute to a vaccine's safety and effectiveness.
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From the foods we eat to the medicines we take, we feel more confident when we understand exactly what's going into or onto our bodies and why.
Most people understand that vaccines help protect us from otherwise dangerous and deadly viruses and bacteria. But what exactly is in a vaccine that makes it work? Andrew Pekosz,PhD, vice chair and professor in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, explains how each ingredient serves a specific purpose in teaching your immune system to fight pathogens you may encounter in the future.
What is in a vaccine?
The average vaccine dose contains 0.5 mL of fluid, equivalent to about one-tenth of a teaspoon. By volume, most of a vaccine is water, which is used to carry the active ingredients into the body, whether by intramuscular injection, nasal spray, or oral suspension.
Inside that small amount of fluid are microscopic amounts of ingredients that fall into four main categories: antigens, adjuvants, stabilizers, and preservatives.
Antigens
Antigens are the most important component of a vaccine--they're what your body builds an immune response to. The antigen is like a study guide: It familiarizes your body with essential information that might be on the test--or, in this case, out in the world.
Antigens come in several different forms, including:
* An inactivated or killed form of a virus or toxin from bacteria that cannot replicate or infect you but can teach your immune system to recognize and build defenses against it.
* A weakened form of a virus that replicates just enough to teach your body to defend against it, but not enough to actually make you sick.
* Pieces of a virus or bacterium, like the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 or the surface proteins of the Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) bacterium. These are the essential pieces of the pathogen that the immune system must learn to recognize and defend against.
* Viral mRNA, or instructions that tell your body how to make part of the virus on its own, which then triggers your immune system to build defenses against it.
Some vaccines contain multiple antigens. For example, the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine contains live, weakened versions of all three viruses. The combined hepatitis A and B vaccine, Twinrix, contains both killed hepatitis A virus and a surface protein from the hepatitis B virus.
Adjuvants
Adjuvants are ingredients that stimulate your immune response to the antigen. Not all vaccines contain them. "Adjuvants trigger your immune cells to activate and start coming to the site of inoculation," Pekosz explains. "When [the immune cells] arrive, they see this new antigen and start to respond to it."
Adjuvants can serve several key functions:
* Elicit a stronger immune response, which can be essential for older adults and immunocompromised people whose immune systems do not always respond as strongly to vaccines.
* Reduce the amount of antigen needed, enabling more people to be vaccinated with each batch--something that is particularly important during pandemics.
* Reduce the number of doses needed to achieve protection. For example, there are three hepatitis B vaccines licensed in the U.S. For the two that use aluminum salts as an adjuvant, the CDC recommends adults receive three doses; whereas adults only need two doses of Heplisav-B, which uses an adjuvant called CpG.
Because adjuvants ramp up your immune system, some are associated with more noticeable side effects, such as swelling or burning at the injection site. But a little goes a long way with adjuvants, says Pekosz, so "vaccine developers pay careful attention to determine the minimal dose of an adjuvant needed to elicit a response while minimizing side effects."
The most common adjuvants are aluminum salts. Other adjuvants are made of lipids (fats), plant-derived compounds, oil-in-water emulsions, and synthetic forms of DNA.
Not all vaccines contain adjuvants. In the U.S., non-adjuvanted vaccines include the MMR, varicella (chickenpox), and rotavirus vaccines, as well as some formulations of influenza, meningococcal, and RSV vaccines, among others.
Preservatives
Preservatives prevent contamination and keep bacteria and fungi from growing in vaccines during storage. That's especially important for vaccines stored above freezing temperatures and for vials containing multiple doses, says Pekosz.
Most vaccines licensed for use in the U.S. do not contain preservatives. The preservatives that are used in the U.S. include thimerosal (in multidose vials of some flu vaccines); phenol (in one pneumococcal vaccine formulation, vaccines for typhoid and smallpox/mpox, and also commonly in throat lozenges and mouthwash); 2-phenoxyethanol (in the polio vaccine); and benzethonium chloride (in anthrax vaccines).
Stabilizers
Stabilizers give vaccines a longer shelf life, ensuring that the antigen does not degrade before a vaccine is given. "Sometimes it's as simple as adjusting the pH of the sample to be optimal; sometimes things like sugar, gelatin, or other compounds are added to make the environment of that vaccine less likely to cause antigen degradation," Pekosz says.
Residual Byproducts
In order to create vaccines, scientists must grow viruses and bacteria (either the authentic ones or weakened forms of them), or pieces of them. If the starting material is a virus or bacterium, it is inactivated to ensure it cannot cause illness. Before vaccines are complete, they go through a purification process to remove any nonessential ingredients, including those used during production.
For transparency, these ingredients are often listed on a vaccine package insert, and may include things like: formaldehyde (used to inactivate viruses); yeast (used in the production of hepatitis B and HPV vaccines); antibiotics such as neomycin (to prevent contamination during manufacturing), egg proteins (from flu and yellow fever vaccine production); DNA or human fetal cells (used to grow some viruses); and fetal bovine serum (used to help grow cells and viruses).
These ingredients are only present in trace amounts--if at all--and are considered harmless. However, people with egg allergies should double check with their provider before receiving a vaccine for yellow fever or influenza.
How is thimerosal used in vaccines?
Thimerosal is an ethylmercury-based preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi in vaccines. It has been used since the 1930s, particularly in vials containing multiple doses of vaccine. With a multidose vial, a health care provider uses a new sterile needle for each new patient, drawing each dose from the same vial. Thimerosal helps prevent any unwanted microbes from entering and growing inside the vial between doses. The body excretes ethylmercury quickly and does not store it permanently, says Pekosz.
Methylmercury, on the other hand, is toxic in high amounts and is much more common in the environment; most people in the U.S. are exposed to methylmercury by consuming fish and shellfish. "The chemical names ethyl- and methyl- sound very similar to the average person, but there's a big difference in terms of chemistry," he explains.
Thimerosal has been thoroughly tested and shown to be safe, Pekosz adds. The CDC and FDA both affirm that well-conducted studies have shown no association between thimerosal in vaccines and the development of autism or neuropsychological delays.
In the U.S., thimerosal is used only in multidose vials of some flu vaccine formulations. This is because the U.S. has shifted to single-dose formulations such as pre-filled syringes, which use different (or no) preservatives but are more expensive to produce and require more cold-storage space than multidose vials. Thimerosal remains an essential preservative for ensuring vaccine access globally, particularly in resource-limited countries. "By putting more than one dose into a vial, it allows you to lower the cost of a vaccine," Pekosz says, while also requiring fewer materials and less refrigeration space.
How is aluminum used in vaccines?
Aluminum salts have been used as adjuvants in vaccines since the 1930s. "It''s the part that helps the vaccine work better," and has a strong safety record, says Pekosz. In the U.S., aluminum salts are used as adjuvants in DTaP, Hib, hepatitis A and B, HPV, pneumococcal, and meningococcal vaccines.
The amount of aluminum in a vaccine dose is typically less than 0.5 mg. In comparison, the average person is exposed to 7-9 mg of aluminum on a daily basis through the environment, food and water, medicines, and consumer products like antiperspirants and cosmetics.
As an adjuvant, the aluminum in a vaccine remains at the injection site, and according to the FDA, "aluminum adjuvant -containing vaccines ... have only uncommonly been associated with severe local reactions." Extensive research has investigated concerns about aluminum's potential impacts on health and has found no link between aluminum in vaccines and conditions like allergies, asthma, autoimmune disorders, autism, and ADHD.
How are a vaccine's ingredients selected?
The antigen in a vaccine is determined first. The type of antigen often dictates which adjuvants, stabilizers, and preservatives can or should be used. "The way you stabilize an mRNA vaccine is different from how you stabilize a protein, and that's also different from how you would stabilize a live vaccine like the MMR vaccine," Pekosz says.
How long do a vaccine's ingredients stay in the body?
The ingredients of a vaccine are processed by and cleared from your body within a few days to a week. "Ingredients are selected to be things your body will naturally process and get rid of," Pekosz says. For example, aluminum's half-life--the time it takes to reduce to half its initial amount--is less than 24 hours, so within just a few days, your kidneys process and eliminate nearly all of the aluminum you receive in the injection.
"The component that lasts the longest is the actual antigen," Pekosz says. "In the case of the inactivated flu vaccine, for example, that protein hangs around for days," both because there is more of it relative to the other components, and because it takes time for your immune system to respond and clear it out. With live attenuated vaccines and mRNA vaccines, "the point is for them to replicate over the next few days to simulate what we would be seeing in a true infection scenario."
Why do some people have severe allergic reactions to vaccines?
Severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis following vaccination are uncommon--for many vaccines, they occur in as few as one per million doses. "These are usually pre-existing allergies people have, but may not be aware of," Pekosz says, pointing out that some vaccine ingredients aren't substances people would regularly be exposed to.
Vaccine providers will ask about previous allergic reactions to certain ingredients or other vaccines before administering a vaccine. "It's also why, when you get a vaccine, you'll often be asked to wait for a few minutes," he adds. If a severe allergic reaction occurs, it will typically be within five to 10 minutes of vaccination, and the person administering the vaccine is trained and equipped to respond.
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Aliza Rosen is a senior digital content strategist in the Office of External Affairs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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Original text here: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/a-guide-to-vaccine-ingredients
Hope Leaders, Students Speak to Michigan House Subcommittee
HOLLAND, Michigan, May 8 -- Hope College issued the following news:
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Hope Leaders, Students Speak to Michigan House Subcommittee
The Michigan Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges heard from several students, presidents, staff and others across Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities (MICU) campus members, who advocated for continued investment in state financial aid programs to benefit all learners. The activity was part of MICU's annual Advocacy Day.
During the April 29 subcommittee hearing in Lansing, Matt Scogin - MICU board chair and Hope College
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HOLLAND, Michigan, May 8 -- Hope College issued the following news:
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Hope Leaders, Students Speak to Michigan House Subcommittee
The Michigan Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges heard from several students, presidents, staff and others across Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities (MICU) campus members, who advocated for continued investment in state financial aid programs to benefit all learners. The activity was part of MICU's annual Advocacy Day.
During the April 29 subcommittee hearing in Lansing, Matt Scogin - MICU board chair and Hope CollegePresident -- addressed the subcommittee, along with two Hope College freshmen and a 2024 Hope graduate from the Hope-Western Prison Education Program. Dr. Richard Ray, a retired Hope College professor and provost, and current chair of the Michigan Consortium for Higher Education in Prison, was also present to address how prison education programs -- and eventually local communities -- are benefitting from financial aid programs.
Attendees kicked the day off with a welcome from Michigan's Deputy Director of Policy Emma Young, enjoyed photos with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and met with legislators and policymakers to advocate for continued investment in state financial aid programs. Students and presidents from Baker College and Albion College also presented at the one-hour House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, which can be viewed at this link (https://www.youtube.com/live/vGmI7fn4oYk).
Scogin's purpose was to ask the subcommittee to protect and continue funding the Michigan Achievement Scholarship for students interested in attending private or public colleges, and make the MAS more accessible for incarcerated individuals to participate in college-in-prison programs. Scogin shared how Hope is innovating around the challenges of high college tuition through its three innovative tuition programs: Hope Forward, Anchored Tuition and the Hope-Western Prison Education Program.
He emphasized how a few targeted state investments -- especially working alongside innovative college programs -- can help every Michigan learner.
"Michigan has the chance to be the state that gets this right," Scogin concluded. "By investing in the innovations that are already working; by opening the financial aid system to every kind of learner. And that trusts its independent colleges to carry that investment further than any appropriation could do on its own. The question isn't whether college costs something. It always has. The question is whether Michigan will help us keep its promise within reach."
Scogin then turned the floor to two Hope Forward freshmen -- Nate Paquette and Aliyyah Arellano -- who explained how higher education became more accessible to them, thanks to innovative programs such as the Hope Forward gifted tuition plan.
Richard Nelson, a 2025 Hope College graduate and participant in the Hope-Western Prison Education Program (HWPEP), also provided remarks. After serving a 28-year sentence, Nelson was paroled in late 2024 from the Muskegon Correctional Facility. He started his education journey with HWPEP while in the Muskegon Correctional Facility and graduated magna cum laude from Hope with a Bachelor's of Arts degree. He is now enrolled at Western Theological Seminary, working towards his master's in clinical counseling and his goal of helping future incarcerated individuals successfully re-enter society upon release. "This is where the change actually happens and I can assure you that there's something special about prison-education programs and how the HWPEP brought about change to the men of Muskegon Correctional Facility."
Concluding the remarks was Dr. Richard Ray. He said currently there are 1,300 enrolled incarcerated college students in 15 correctional facilities across Michigan, with 1,000 additional individuals having earned a college degree while in prison. He shared the latest ROI to the state for providing a college education for incarcerated individuals. "We can show how these prison-education programs change lives and create citizens who will be our neighbors and can succeed in our communities," he said.
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Original text here: https://hope.edu/news/2026/academics/hope-leaders-students-speak-to-michigan-house-subcommittee.html?_gl=1*q956am*_gcl_au*OTk0ODMwMjUwLjE3NzU5MTAzNDI.*_ga*MTk2OTcxNjE3OC4xNzY4MDQ3MTc5*_ga_RF3LGY13Y9*czE3NzgyNDAxODYkbzM3JGcwJHQxNzc4MjQwMTg2JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..
Albany Medical College Celebrates the Class of 2026
ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news:
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Albany Medical College Celebrates the Class of 2026
By Sue Ford
More than 200 degrees were awarded today during Albany Medical College's 188th Commencement ceremonies at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Medical degrees (MD) were awarded to 148 new physicians. In addition, 42 graduates received Master of Science degrees in Physician Assistant Studies, 10 received either Master of Science or doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences, and 24 received a doctoral degree in nursing practice from the Center for
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ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news:
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Albany Medical College Celebrates the Class of 2026
By Sue Ford
More than 200 degrees were awarded today during Albany Medical College's 188th Commencement ceremonies at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Medical degrees (MD) were awarded to 148 new physicians. In addition, 42 graduates received Master of Science degrees in Physician Assistant Studies, 10 received either Master of Science or doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences, and 24 received a doctoral degree in nursing practice from the Center forNurse Anesthesiology. The Alden March Bioethics Institute awarded 13 Master of Science degrees and four doctoral degrees. One student received a Master of Science from the Clinical Investigation Program, and one student received a Master of Science in Human Anatomy.
The keynote speaker was David Langer, MD, chair of neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and a professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Langer is recognized globally as one of the nation's leading cerebral bypass surgeons and is the creative force behind the Netflix docuseries Lenox Hill and Emergency NYC.
Dr. Langer recounted his own experience with a serious ski accident that left him temporarily paralyzed and how it changed his sense of purpose. He encouraged graduates to reconnect with their passions, to cherish relationships, and to remember that caring for others is the greatest form of humanity.
Dr. Langer received an honorary degree. Also receiving an honorary degree was Harold Singer, PhD, long-time professor and chair of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Albany Medical College.
The graduates were also addressed by Alan S. Boulos, MD '94, The Lynne and Mark D. Groban, MD '67 Distinguished Dean of Albany Medical College; Raimundo Archibold Jr., chair of the Albany Med Health System Board of Directors; and student representatives of the Class of 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.albanymed.org/news/albany-medical-college-celebrates-the-class-of-2026/
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