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The United States has for the first time said it has seen evidence that North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine, a move that could mark a significant escalation in Russia's war against its neighbour. In the latest of developments, South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul, to criticise Pyongyang's decision to send thousands of soldiers to support Moscow's war in Ukraine. This comes just a week after we heard reports of North Korea blowing up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South, with Pyongyang's military vowing to permanently seal its southern border. On this episode of Morning Shot, Oh Joon, Professor of United Nations Studies at Kyung Hee University shares his insights on the escalating tensions between South and North Korea. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: KCNA via KNS/AFPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South and North Korea ties are at one of their lowest points in years. In recent weeks, South Korea resumed its round-the-clock loudspeaker broadcast campaign in response to North Korea's trash balloons.  Since May, North Korea has been floating thousands of balloons with bags of trash attached to them, a new source of tension between the two Koreas. On this episode of Morning Shot, Oh Joon, Professor for United Nations Studies at Kyung Hee University analyses where inter-Korean ties are headed. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Simone ChuahPhoto credits: ReutersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Hyangdo” - for the first time, Pyongyang state media referred to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter Kim Ju-ae in that korean term, which means a “great person of guidance”. It's also a term typically reserved exclusively for top leaders and their successors in North Korea. On this episode of Morning Shot, Oh Joon, Professor of United Nations studies, Kyung Hee University weighs in on its significance, and whether a third hereditary succession in North Korea is drawing close. Prof Oh is also Former South Korean Ambassador to Singapore and the UN. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: STR / KCNA VIA KNS/AFP/FileSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a prevalent and heterogeneous form of cancer that affects thousands of individuals worldwide. The prognosis for HNSCC patients can vary greatly, depending on factors such as tumor stage and site. The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a crucial role in tumorigenesis and disease progression, with cellular senescence being a key component. Senescent cells, characterized by cell-cycle arrest, have been shown to have both tumor-suppressive and tumor-promoting effects. However, the prognostic significance of senescence-related TME genes in HNSCC remains poorly understood. In a new study, researchers Young Chan Lee, Yonghyun Nam, Minjeong Kim, Su Il Kim, Jung-Woo Lee, Young-Gyu Eun, and Dokyoon Kim from Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, and the University of Pennsylvania aimed to investigate the prognostic significance of senescence-related TME genes in HNSCC and their potential implications for immunotherapy response. They utilized data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) to identify two distinct subtypes of HNSCC based on the expression of senescence-related TME genes. The team then constructed a risk model consisting of senescence-related TME core genes (STCGs) and validated its prognostic capability in independent cohorts. Their research paper was chosen as an Aging cover paper and published in Volume 16, Issue 2, entitled, “Prognostic significance of senescence-related tumor microenvironment genes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.” Full blog - https://aging-us.org/2024/02/senescence-related-tme-genes-as-key-prognostic-predictors-in-hnscc/ Paper DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.205346 Corresponding authors - Young-Gyu Eun - ygeun@khu.ac.kr, and Dokyoon Kim - dokyoon.kim@pennmedicine.upenn.edu Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.205346 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, cellular senescence, head and neck cancer, immunotherapy, microenvironment, single cell About Aging-US Launched in 2009, Aging-US publishes papers of general interest and biological significance in all fields of aging research and age-related diseases, including cancer—and now, with a special focus on COVID-19 vulnerability as an age-dependent syndrome. Topics in Aging-US go beyond traditional gerontology, including, but not limited to, cellular and molecular biology, human age-related diseases, pathology in model organisms, signal transduction pathways (e.g., p53, sirtuins, and PI-3K/AKT/mTOR, among others), and approaches to modulating these signaling pathways. Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc Media Contact 18009220957 MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

BUFFALO, NY- January 31, 2024 – A new #research paper was #published on the #cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 2, entitled, “Prognostic significance of senescence-related tumor microenvironment genes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.” The impact of the senescence related microenvironment on cancer prognosis and therapeutic response remains poorly understood. In this new study, researchers Young Chan Lee, Yonghyun Nam, Minjeong Kim, Su Il Kim, Jung-Woo Lee, Young-Gyu Eun, and Dokyoon Kim from Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, and the University of Pennsylvania investigated the prognostic significance of senescence related tumor microenvironment genes (PSTGs) and their potential implications for immunotherapy response. Using the Cancer Genome Atlas- head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC) data, the researchers identified two subtypes based on the expression of PSTGs, acquired from tumor-associated senescence genes, tumor microenvironment (TME)-related genes, and immune-related genes, using consensus clustering. Using the LASSO, they constructed a risk model consisting of senescence related TME core genes (STCGs). The two subtypes exhibited significant differences in prognosis, genetic alterations, methylation patterns, and enriched pathways, and immune infiltration. “Our risk model stratified patients into high-risk and low-risk groups and validated in independent cohorts.” The high-risk group showed poorer prognosis and immune inactivation, suggesting reduced responsiveness to immunotherapy. Additionally, the team observed a significant enrichment of STCGs in stromal cells using single-cell RNA transcriptome data. Their findings highlight the importance of the senescence related TME in HNSC prognosis and response to immunotherapy. “This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between senescence and the TME, with potential implications for precision medicine and personalized treatment approaches in HNSC.” DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.205346 Corresponding authors - Young-Gyu Eun - ygeun@khu.ac.kr, and Dokyoon Kim - dokyoon.kim@pennmedicine.upenn.edu Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.205346 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, cellular senescence, head and neck cancer, immunotherapy, microenvironment, single cell About Aging-US Launched in 2009, Aging-US publishes papers of general interest and biological significance in all fields of aging research and age-related diseases, including cancer—and now, with a special focus on COVID-19 vulnerability as an age-dependent syndrome. Topics in Aging-US go beyond traditional gerontology, including, but not limited to, cellular and molecular biology, human age-related diseases, pathology in model organisms, signal transduction pathways (e.g., p53, sirtuins, and PI-3K/AKT/mTOR, among others), and approaches to modulating these signaling pathways. Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc Media Contact 18009220957 MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Analysts are mixed on growing speculation of a new successor being groomed to take over North Korean leader Kim Jong Un following his 10-year-old daughter's public appearance in recent days. This comes at a time amid reports of a ‘grave' food situation in the country.  Oh Joon, Professor of United Nations studies at Kyung Hee University and Former South Korean Ambassador to Singapore and the UN weighs in.   [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio   [Contact Us] Presenter: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)   [More Podcast from MoneyFM89.3] Breakfast with Lynlee Foo, Ryan Huang and Rachel Kelly Your Money with Michelle Martin The Afternoon Update with Hongbin Jeong Drive Time with Elliott Danker, Timothy Go & Chua Tian Tian Friday Night LIVE with Neil Humphreys & Dan Koh Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys News Headlines from The Straits Times presented by MONEY FM 89.3 Financial Updates from The Business Times presented by MONEY FM 89.3 Budget Preview by KPMG Money Fact  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VIDEOS: Video Emerges Where Fauci and Others Planned for a “Universal mRNA Flu Vaccine” Which Became the “COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine” Because People were not Afraid Enough of the Flu Virus (1:51) You're Not Going To Believe This! | Mark Steyn & Eva Vlaardingerbroek (3:03) Neil Oliver – ‘…it's a toxic hell…' (START @ 9:00) Gravitas: Who helped Taliban repair the abandoned American aircraft? (7:25)   Healthy plant-based diets associated with lower colorectal cancer risk in men Kyung Hee University, South Korea, November 28, 2022 Eating a plant-based diet rich in healthy plant foods—such as whole grains, vegetables, and legumes—and low in unhealthy plant foods—including refined grains, fruit juices, and added sugars—is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer in men. The findings are published in the open access journal BMC Medicine.Jihye Kim, the corresponding author, said, “Colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer worldwide, and the risk of developing colorectal cancer over a lifetime is one in 23 for men and one in 25 for women. Although previous research has suggested that plant-based diets may play a role in preventing colorectal cancer, the impact of plant foods' nutritional quality on this association has been unclear. Our findings suggest that eating a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer.” Researchers from Kyung Hee University, South Korea found that among a population of 79,952 American men, those who ate the highest average daily amounts of healthy plant-based foods had a 22% lower risk of colorectal cancer, compared to those who ate the lowest amounts of healthy plant foods. However, the authors did not identify any significant associations between the nutritional quality of plant-based diets and colorectal cancer risk among a population of 93,475 American women. Jihye Kim said, “We speculate that the antioxidants found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains could contribute to lowering colorectal cancer risk by suppressing chronic inflammation, which can lead to cancer. As men tend to have a higher risk of colorectal cancer than women, we propose that this could help explain why eating greater amounts of healthy plant-based foods was associated with reduced colorectal cancer risk in men but not women.” The authors found that the association between the nutritional quality of plant-based diets and colorectal cancer risk among men varied by race and ethnicity. Among Japanese American men, colorectal cancer risk was 20% lower for those who ate the highest amount of healthy plant foods per day than for those who ate the lowest amount. Among white men, those who ate the highest amount of highest amount of healthy plant foods had a 24% lower colorectal cancer risk than those who ate the lowest amount. The authors did not identify any significant associations between plant-based diets and colorectal cancer risk among African American, Latino or Native Hawaiian men. (next) Green Mediterranean diet reduces twice as much visceral fat as traditional Mediterranean diet Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Israel), November 28, 2022 Following the green Mediterranean diet significantly reduces visceral adipose tissue, a type of fat around internal organs that is much more dangerous than the extra “tire” around your waist. Recently, researchers compared the green Mediterranean diet to the traditional Mediterranean diet and a non-Mediterranean healthy diet in a large-scale clinical interventional trial—the DIRECT PLUS. Subsequent analysis found that the green Mediterranean diet reduced visceral fat by 14%, the Mediterranean diet by 7% and the non-Mediterranean healthy diet by 4.5%. The study was published in BMC Medicine. Reducing visceral fat is considered the true goal of weight loss, as it is a more important indicator than a person's weight or the circumference of their waist. Visceral fat aggregates over time between organs, and produces hormones and poisons linked to heart disease, diabetes, dementia and premature death. The DIRECT-PLUS trial research team was the first to introduce the concept of the green Mediterranean diet. This modified Mediterranean diet is further enriched with dietary polyphenols and is lower in red/processed meat than the traditional Mediterranean diet. On top of a daily intake of walnuts (28 grams), the participants consumed 3-4 cups of green tea/day and 100 grams (frozen cubes) of duckweed green shake/day. The aquatic green plant duckweed is high in bioavailable protein, iron, B12, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols and substituted meat intake. The team has shown in previous studies that the green Mediterranean diet has a variety of salutary effects ranging from the microbiome to age-related degenerative diseases. A group of 294 participants took part in the 18-month long trial. “A 14% reduction in visceral fat is a dramatic achievement for making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle. Weight loss is an important goal only if it is accompanied by impressive results in reducing adipose tissue,” notes Dr. Hila Zelicha. (next) Are older women being over-screened for cervical cancer? University of Illinois at Chicago, November 28, 2022 A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that women over the age of 65 may be undergoing unnecessary cervical cancer screenings and that more public health data is needed on the utilization of cervical cancer screening-associated services among older women to prevent potential harm and unnecessary costs. The study, which is authored by experts from the University of Illinois Chicago, the University of California San Francisco and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, looked at Medicare claims data from 1999 to 2019 for fee-for-service care for women over the age of 65. The analysis showed that in 2019 more than 1.3 million women received cervical cancer screening-associated services, such as a Pap test, colposcopy, and other cervical procedures after age 65. While these services cost more than $83 million, the researchers concluded they were of “unclear clinical appropriateness.” “Cervical cancer screening and other preventive services are among our most important tools for keeping people healthy throughout life, but screenings should also follow evidence-based guidelines to prevent overspending, potential complications and patient discomfort,” said study co-author Dr. Hunter Holt, assistant professor of family and community medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago. According to recommendations and guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, women considered to be of average risk can stop undergoing routine cervical cancer screening once they reach the age of 65 if they have had adequate prior screening. “The decision to end cervical cancer screening for women after age 65 requires review of past screening results and related medical history. This process can promote cervical cancer prevention and prevent harms and costs from unnecessary tests and procedures,” said Jin Qin, study co-author and epidemiologist in CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. The researchers say that the high rates of screening among older women is potentially concerning. “It could be that women are getting screened when they do not need to, or that these women are considered to be at higher-than-average risk, for example, because they have not been adequately screened prior to 65. We do not want to see either of these things and unfortunately, there is not enough public health data to shed light on the causes,” said Holt, who is also affiliated with the University of Illinois Cancer Center at UIC. (next) Chemotherapy could increase disease susceptibility in future generations Washington State University, November 28, 2022 A common chemotherapy drug could carry a toxic inheritance for children and grandchildren of adolescent cancer survivors, Washington State University-led research indicates. The study, published online in iScience, found that male rats who received the drug ifosfamide during adolescence had offspring and grand-offspring with increased incidence of disease. While other research has shown that cancer treatments can increase patients' chance of developing disease later in life, this is one of the first-known studies showing that susceptibility can be passed down to a third generation of unexposed offspring. “The findings suggest that if a patient receives chemotherapy, and then later has children, that their grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren, may have an increased disease susceptibility due to their ancestors' chemotherapy exposure,” said Michael Skinner, a WSU biologist and corresponding author on the study. Given this study's implications, the researchers recommend that cancer patients who plan to have children later take precautions, such as using cryopreservation to freeze sperm or ova before having chemotherapy. In the study, researchers exposed a set of young male rats to ifosfamide over three days, mimicking a course of treatment an adolescent human cancer patient might receive. Those rats were later bred with female rats who had not been exposed to the drug. The resulting offspring were bred again with another set of unexposed rats. The first-generation offspring had some exposure to the chemotherapy drug since their fathers' sperm was exposed, but researchers found greater incidence of disease in not only the first- but also the second-generation, who had no direct exposure to the drug. While there were some differences by generation and sex, the associated problems included greater incidence of kidney and testis diseases as well as delayed onset of puberty and abnormally low anxiety, indicating a lowered ability to assess risk. The results of the researchers' analysis showed epigenetic changes in two generations linked to the chemotherapy exposure of the originally exposed rats. The fact that these changes could be seen in the grand-offspring, who had no direct exposure to the chemotherapy drug, indicates that the negative effects were passed down through epigenetic inheritance. (next) Saffron can fight liver cancer, reveal UAE researchers United Arab Emirates University, November 20, 2022 It may be an expensive spice but you cannot put a label or price on health, said Professor Amr Amin who has researched a breakthrough in the properties of saffron in fighting liver cancer. Professor Amin from Cellular & Molecular Biology at United Arab Emirates University said that researchers have investigated and found saffron to have anti-liver cancer properties. “Safranal, a major biomolecule of the golden spice saffron arrests and stops the cancer cell division at two different stages,” he said. The UAE researchers have been working on this project since 2011 when they first published the research in the Hepatology Journal. The study suggests a novel mechanism of anti-proliferative activity of safranal against human liver cancer cells. “This molecule could serve as a novel and/or adjuvant drug to treat liver cancer,” said Dr Amin. The findings are now also published in a Nature journal Scientific Reports. “The ingredient works in two ways; it stops cell division and promotes cell death,” he explained. Prof Amin and colleagues concluded that safranal exerts its anticancer effect in HepG2 cells by inhibiting DNA repair, resulting in increased DNA damage. (next) Japanese researchers say that ultrasound therapy can be used to treat patients with dementia Tohoku University (Japan), November 20, 2022 A new therapy based on ultrasound waves might be able to improve the cognitive powers of patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. According to an article on the Tohoku University news page, the approach improved the condition of mice with symptoms similar to human dementia. In their experiment, the Tohoku University research team sent low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) waves through the brain of the mice. They found that the waves improved the creation of blood vessels and the rate of regeneration of nerve cells. Furthermore, the treatment did not cause any notable side effects on the mice. The results led the researchers to believe that they can replicate their experimental success in actual human patients one day. “The LIPUS therapy is a non-invasive physiotherapy that could apply to high-risk elderly patients without the need for surgery or anaesthesia, and could be used repeatedly,” explained TU researcher Hiroaki Shimokawa. The Tohoku researchers applied LIPUS therapy to the whole brain of mice with symptoms that resemble those of Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia. They did this three times a day, with each session lasting for 20 minutes. The mice that simulated vascular dementia underwent surgery that reduced the amount of blood that reached the brain. These animals underwent LIPUS treatment on the first, third, and fifth days after that surgery. Meanwhile, the mice that modeled Alzheimer's disease got 11 LIPUS treatments over a three-month-long trial period. By the end of the experiment, the researchers found that LIPUS activated genes involved with the cells that made up the inner lining of blood vessels. Furthermore, an enzyme that promoted blood vessel formation displayed increased activity, as did a protein which helped nerve cells grow. Based on their findings, whole-brain LIPUS therapy can help alleviate the symptoms of certain forms of dementia by encouraging the development of cells that are normally affected by the condition. The technique is currently undergoing initial clinical trials that will determine its efficacy and safety.

Show Notes: First human patients receive transfusions of lab-grown blood cells | New Atlas (01:01)  For the first time ever, human patients have received transfusions of blood cells that were grown from stem cells in a lab  Revolutionize blood transfusions Blood donations are life saving, but the demand outweighs the supply But only 13.6 million units of whole blood and red blood cells are collected in the U.S. in a year. According to the Red Cross, only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly. Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S. Approximately 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U. S.  An attractive alternative would be large-scale production of red blood cells in labs, which can be tuned to have whichever blood type is needed.  The new clinical trial, named RESTORE, is designed to test the safety of transfusions of these manufactured blood cells, as well as how long they last in the body. Lab-grown blood  is all made “fresh,” so it should all reliably last up to 120 days. For people with conditions that require regular blood transfusions, such as sickle cell, the longer lifespan of the cells should help give them longer gaps between transfusions.  The RESTORE trial will involve at least 10 participants receiving “mini” transfusions of blood, containing just 5 to 10 ml (one to two teaspoons) of red blood cells. So far, two participants have received transfusions of lab-grown blood cells as part of the trial, with the scientists reporting that they have shown no untoward side effects. While this is a major milestone towards that goal, there's still much more work to do before blood transfusions are regularly lab-grown This clear window coating could cool buildings without using energy | Electrek (06:41) Scientists have used advanced computing tech and AI to design a clear window coating that could lower the temperature inside buildings. Saving a whole lot of cooling energy. Cooling accounts for about 15% of global energy consumption, and it's only going to get hotter, especially in more tropical climates. The sun's ultraviolet and near-infrared light are the parts of the solar spectrum that pass through window glass to heat an enclosed room. Why a car gets hot sitting in the sun. If you block that light energy the amount of cooling needed would be reduced According to their new paper, researchers from University of Notre Dame in Indiana and Kyung Hee University in Seoul, successfully designed a clear window coating, or “transparent radiative cooler” (TRC). According to the report,  “[The team] optimized the type, order, and combination of layers using an iterative approach guided by machine learning and quantum computing, which stores data using subatomic particles” Using this quantum method allowed the team to carry out the optimization process faster. Which eventually, “produced a coating design that, when fabricated, beat the performance of conventionally designed TRCs in addition to one of the best commercial heat-reduction glasses on the market.” Through heat simulations of the TRC as a potential window material for a standard office with two windows they were able to figure out roughly the heat savings. 31.1% of the cooling energy consumption when conventional windows are used. The average annual energy saving over the surveyed U.S. cities is 50 MJ/m2 In cities with hot, dry weather the TRC can potentially save around 86.3 MJ/m2 per year. There's no indication of commercial scaling in the study, but the researchers write that the film “can be potentially scaled up for practical applications because their fabrication can be achieved using state-of-the-art deposition techniques.” Experimental breast cancer vaccine passes first human trials   | New Atlas (12:19) I don't like using the term vaccine for these types of treatments. It is more of cell/protein therapy so I'll put that out there before I get into this. Up to 30% of breast cancers involve the overproduction of a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2).  HER2-positive cancers are often more aggressive than other types of breast cancer These treatments deliver DNA blueprints for the production of certain proteins into the nucleus of a cell. The protein is then produced by the cell, triggering an immune response.  This treatment in question prompts cells to produce a specific fragment of the HER2 protein. Note another reason I don't call it a vaccine:  These are known as “therapeutic vaccines”, given to patients after they are diagnosed with a cancer in the hopes they help the immune system better seek and destroy certain tumors. The trial was not geared to evaluate how effective the experimental treatment is at treating breast cancer.  But still in the trial there were promising signs of efficacy, with 80% of the treated trial participants surviving the full 10-year follow-up Only around 50% of patients with advanced HER2 breast cancer would generally be expected to survive more than five year Looking into the survival rate: 95.8% of females survive breast cancer for at least one year, this falls to 85.0% surviving for five years or more, and continues to fall to roughly 75% for 10 years,  as shown by age-standardized net survival for patients diagnosed with breast cancer during 2013-2017 in England. A Phase 2 trial is currently underway, testing the treatment's efficacy in a larger cohort of HER2-positive patients. Scientists are working on an official 'alien contact protocol' for when ET phones Earth | Live Science (19:01) For the first time in 35 years, a team of policy experts and scientists have united to establish a set of alien-contact protocols for the entire world to follow in the event of a sudden encounter with E.T.  What better use of “policy experts” … unless they know something Currently, the only alien contact protocol that humans have was established by the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute (SETI) community in 1989. vague when it comes to the international response to extraterrestrial communication mainly focuses on the importance of sharing discoveries with the public and broader scientific community. The new SETI Detection Hub will scan signals for potential messages sent from alien lifeforms and will develop a framework for attaching meaning to those signals. End it with John Elliot, a computer scientist at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and coordinator of the SETI Detection Hub, talking on the preparedness effort: “Will we ever get a message from E.T.? We don't know. We also don't know when this is going to happen … But we do know that we cannot afford to be ill-prepared — scientifically, socially, and politically rudderless — for an event that could turn into reality as early as tomorrow." Open-source fish robot starts collecting microplastics from UK lakes | The Next Web (24:20) Microplastics in the water is a problem: A new study from Stanford University found that blue whales, the biggest creatures on Earth, ingest about 10 million pieces of microplastics per day. What could be the solution? Maybe a plastic eating robot fish? A robot fish that collects microplastics from waterways has been turned from an idea into a working prototype.  The design was brought to life after it won the University of Surrey's public competition, the Natural Robotics Contest. Competition was to submit an idea for a bio-inspired robot that could help the world. The robotics panelists and researchers, led by Dr. Robert Siddall, turned the design into a 3D-printed prototype about the size of a salmon. consists of a flooded head unit and a watertight tail unit. Set of gills on its sides and a fine mesh in between them that can sieve about two-millimeter particles Filters the water and keeps the microplastics inside its container as it swims. The robot fist has already been tested in the lab and local lakes  Going Forward, according to Siddall, the team is envisioning a range of improvements for the robot: Making It faster and smarter Operate autonomously, rather than being remote controlled.

Dr. Johnson holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Sports and Taekwondo from Kyung Hee University South Korea, and was professor in the Humanitas College at the same University. He is a Co-Founder and Vice-President of iACT. He is the Executive Director for the International Association for Taekwondo Research (IATR), the copy editor for the Journal for the International Association of Taekwondo Research (www.jiatr.org), and a reviewer for two other international journals. He has published research articles on Taekwondo Philosophy and Education. In other academic work, Dr. Johnson has presented his research in South Korea, Mexico, Russia, the Czech Republic, and the United States. He was the International Relations Director for the Korean Hapkido Federation (KHF) and organized Hapkido demonstrations at US military bases, including the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea. Dr. Dr. Johnson holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Sports and Taekwondo from Kyung Hee University and is a professor in the Humanitas College at the same University. He is a Co-Founder and Vice-President of iACT. We have a fascinating conversation on all aspects of Taekwon-Do including the Do and it's origins. Dr Johnson's insights comes from his personal Taekwon-Do journey, his extensive academic background and many years spent living in South Korea. There's so much here I do hope you enjoy Not to be missed

How do you navigate a workplace environment different from your usual one?How do you adapt to a different culture, connect with others and learn to understand each other's communication styles?Jaekun Cho, a South Korean native who is a project manager for a construction company has some great advice for how to easily adapt when working with colleagues from a different culture. Jaekun was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He spent the first 9 years of his life in the United States before his family moved back to South Korea. He has been there since middle school and eventually graduated from Kyung Hee University. He is currently a Project Manager at DPR Construction. Jaekun is also a member of Toastmasters International. He has held different offices such as President of several clubs, Area Manager and other leadership roles. Jaekun has Western colleagues and Eastern ones alike. As a result, he has been able to observe the cultural differences between East and West, workplace etiquette and culture between the two civilizations and how best you can adapt if you move to other countries.On this episode, Jaekun shares his observations, his perspectives based on having lived in both cultures and gives tips and strategies on how to adapt if you find yourself living in a culture that is totally different from your original one.Listen as Jaekun shares:- how feedback is given and received in South Korean vs Western cultures- how subordinates to express their ideas to senior management- how the age hierachy in Easter cultures creates communication barriers- the role played by culture in our societies- how the Confucian system played in South Korea's industrial development- the pros and cons of Western democracies- the challenges faced by older generations in South Korea- the collectivism cultural dimension (Geert Hoefstede) in South Korea- the pressure to belong to a group in South Korean culture- how capitalism is gradually shifting the collectivism mindset- why South Korean corporations keep their senior members longer- how to be open-minded when working in a different culture...and so much more!Connect with Jaekun:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaekunAdditional Resources:"Cultural Differences Between East And West" w/ Peter Kim"Cultural Competence in Educators" w/ Erica J. Glover, Ph.D."How To Navigate A Global Workplace" w/ Peter Yawitz"Cultural Differences In The Workplace" by Pennsylvania State UniversitySubscribe to our Podcast, leave a rating and a review.Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yi0GzOH2ZFedNIROp5NbIApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultural-differences-in-the-workplace-w-jaekun-cho/id1614151066?i=1000557606395

TMJ, Sleep Apnea, and DepressionToday Dr. David Shirazi joins us to discuss the relationship between TMJ, Sleep Apnea, and Depression.He discusses how TMJ (temporomandibular) disorder relates to sleep apnea. Furthermore, Dr. Shirazi deep dives into how many disorders are related to TMJ disorder. Disorders including depression, anxiety, sleep apnea, diabetes and TMJ are related, and often co-exist in a patient.With his extensive background and knowledge in treating TMJ disorders, Dr. Shirazi explains tips for accurately diagnosing co-existing disorders in your patients.MORE ABOUT DR. DAVID SHIRAZI:Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006 and is also a board licensed Acupuncturist.He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing.  He hasalso completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teachinternationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea.In 2011 through 2016, he became a board licensed RPSGT; Sleep Technologists are licensed to conduct and score sleep studies. He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast, dedicated to themultidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders in adults and children. Dr. Shirazi is the director of state of the art private practices, The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles, that are limited to the treatment of TMD, craniofacial pain, Sleep breathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopedics.His practice is part of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre international family, one of over 65 Centres throughout the world, and is located in the beautiful hills of Thousand Oaks and Brentwood CA. Personally, Dr. Shirazi enjoys hiking and camping in the state parks, traveling, and speaking. He is married to the love of his life Kimberly Shirazi, and have welcomed their first son, Maximus. They live in the Santa Monica Mountains, where they are very close to nature.Want to learn more about TMJ Sleep and Therapy Center?Visit: TMJSleepAndTherapyCenter.comTo Find and Listen to all of The Dental Brief EpisodesVisit:  dentalbrief.comOur Sponsor: OmniPremier.com

Dr. David Shirazi: an innovative sleep expert, functional dentist, and experienced acupuncturist What we will cover in this podcast: What does a quality night's sleep look like?  How would we know if we had it? What are some basics that most people don't think about that could be causing them to not sleep well? What are some more complex conditions that cause poor sleep quality that most people would be unaware of?  What are some practical steps that our listeners can start doing right now to improve their sleep? and so much more...... Dr. David Shirazi: As a TMJ and sleep expert, Dr. Shirazi speaks across the country on topics of health, TMJ, and the numerous sleep and breathing issues that affect both children and adults in large numbers! You can see him speak on many topics in his “Talks at Google” and we invite you to enjoy the ways he talks through these incredible patient testimonials. Click HERE to view all of the testimonials. Dr. David Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters's degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006. He is also a board-licensed Acupuncturist. Dr. Shirazi has completed over 2,000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep-disordered breathing. He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea.In 2011 through 2016, he was a board-licensed RPSGT, the first and so far only, dual degreed dentist and RPSGT. He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast and study group, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders. Dr. Shirazi is the director of state-of-the-art private practices, The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles, that are limited to the treatment of TMD, craniofacial pain, sleep breathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopedics. His practices are part of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre international family, two of over 60 centers throughout the world, and is located in the beautiful hills of Thousand Oaks, CA, and Brentwood, CA. Personally, Dr. Shirazi enjoys hiking and camping in the state parks, traveling, and speaking. Website Podcasts and Blogs

In this episode of the Podcast, we talk to Professor Taewoo Kim of Kyung Hee University in depth about the practice of traditional medicine in Korea. We discuss the various different lineages being practiced in Korea today, some older and some newer, delving into to what role older classical medical texts play and how systems of acupuncture and constitutional diagnosis are employed by some of these lineages.

Can low temperature-aged garlic enhance exercise performance? Korea Univesity & National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (South Korea), October 8, 2021 Scientists from South Korea's National Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Korea University looked at aged garlic to see whether it could help reduce fatigue. To do this, they conducted a study on mice fed with a special low-temperature-aged garlic (LTAG). Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Testing the fatigue-fighting effects of low temperature-aged garlic The researchers chose to use LTAG because it lacked the pungent odor and spicy flavor of regular garlic, making it easier to use for animal testing. To create the LTAG, the researchers stored garlic in a sealed container, aging at 60 C for 60 days. The resulting LTAG was then peeled and pulverized, before being added to 200 milliliters of 70 percent ethanol (EtOH), which was then subjected to ultrasonic extraction three times. This 70 percent EtOH and LTAG extract was then concentrated under a vacuum at 45 C and then lyophilized to create a dry LTAG residue. After the creation of the LTAG, the researchers then separated mice into six groups. The first group was given a low dose of LTAG extract; the second was fed a high dose of LTAG extract; the third was given a low dose of garlic extract; and the fourth was given a high dose of garlic extract. The fifth and sixth groups consisted of normal mice that were given phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) instead of garlic. One of these control groups was made to exercise while the other group was not. The mice in the five groups were forced to run on a treadmill for four weeks. With each passing week, the amount of exercise the mice would have to do on the treadmills would increase. This was done by increasing both the speed that the mice had to run, and the amount of time they had to spend running. (Related: How to alleviate fatigue with herbal medicine.) After 28 days of treatment, five mice from each group were subjected to a final, exhaustive treadmill test. This test increased the treadmill speed from 15 meters per minute (m/min) to 40 m/min every 3 minutes. During this test, the running time was monitored until each mouse failed to follow the increase in speed on three consecutive occasions and lag occurred. At this point, the mouse's total running time was recorded. The effect of the LTAG on the levels of glucose, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), free fatty acid (FFA) and lactate in the mice's blood. Following the final exercise, the mice were killed and blood samples were collected from them. In addition, the mice's gastrocnemius muscles were also isolated and frozen in liquid nitrogen for testing. LTAG treated mice demonstrated less fatigue Following the exhaustive running tests, the researchers found that the mice treated with LTAG extract were able to run for much longer than the control mice. Meanwhile, looking at the blood tests, they noted that the mice treated with LTAG extract exhibited lower levels of glucose, LDH, FFA and lactate. More importantly, the LTAG treated mice had increased amounts of glycogen and creatine kinase (CK) in their muscles. Glycogen storage is an important source of energy during exercise. It serves a central role in maintaining the body's glucose homeostasis by supplementing blood glucose. Because of this, glycogen is seen as an accurate marker for fatigue, with increased glycogel levels closely associated with improved endurance and anti-fatigue effects. CK, on the other hand, is known to be an accurate indicator of muscle damage. During muscle degeneration, muscle cells are dissolved and their contents enter the bloodstream. As a result, when muscle damage occurs, muscle CK comes out into the blood. As such, fatigue tends to lead to lower muscle CK levels and higher blood CK levels. Higher levels of glycogen and muscle CK in the LTAG treated mice indicated that they experienced less fatigue than the other groups. Based on these findings, the researchers believe that LTAG has potential for use as an anti-fatigue agent.       Mindfulness meditation helps preterm-born adolescents University of Geneva (Switzerland), October 7, 2021 Adolescents born prematurely present a high risk of developing executive, behavioral and socio-emotional difficulties. Now, researchers from Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have revealed that practicing mindfulness may help improve these various skills. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, suggests using mindfulness as a means of clinical intervention with adolescents, whether prematurely born or not. Several studies have already shown that very preterm (VPT) children and adolescents are at higher risk of exhibiting cognitive and socio-emotional problems that may persist into adulthood. To help them overcome the difficulties they face, researchers from the HUG and UNIGE have set up an intervention based on mindfulness, a technique known to have beneficial effects in these areas. Mindfulness consists in training the mind to focus on the present moment, concentrating on physical sensations, on breathing, on the weight of one's body, and even on one's feelings and thoughts, completely judgment-free. The mindfulness-based interventions generally take place in a group with an instructor along with invitations to practice individually at home. To accurately assess the effects of mindfulness, a randomized controlled trial was performed with young adolescents aged 10 to 14, born before 32 weeks gestational weeks. Scientists quickly found that mindfulness improves the regulation of cognitive, social and emotional functions, in other worlds, our brain's ability to interact with our environment. Indeed, it increases the ability to focus on the present—on thoughts, emotions and physical sensations, with curiosity and non-judgment. Thanks to this practice, adolescents improve their executive functions, i.e. the mental processes that enable us to control our behavior to successfully achieve a goal. As a result, young people find it easier to focus, manage and regulate their behavior and emotions in everyday life. For eight weeks, the young teens spent an hour and a half each week with two mindfulness instructors. They were further encouraged to practice mindfulness daily at home. Parents were also involved in this study. They were asked to observe their child's executive functions, for example the ability to regulate their emotions and attentional control, their relationships with others and their behavior. The adolescents also underwent a series of computerized tasks to assess their reactions to events. A comparison of their test results with a control group that did not practice mindfulness shows a positive impact of the intervention on the adolescents' everyday life and on their ability to react to new events. "Each teenager is unique, with their own strenghts and difficulties. Through their involvement in this study, our volunteers have contributed to show that mindfulness can help many young people to feel better, to refocus and to face the world, whether they were born preterm born or not," agree Dr. Russia Hà-Vinh Leuchter, a consultant in the Division of Development and Growth, Department of Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Geneva University Hospitals, and Dr. Vanessa Siffredi, a researcher at the Child Development Laboratory at the Department of Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the UNIGE Faculty of Medicine, two of the authors of this work. "However, while the practice of meditation can be a useful resource, it is important to be accompanied by well-trained instructors", they specify. The adolescents who took part in the program are now between 14 and 18 years. Scientists are currently evaluating the long-term effects of mindfulness-based intervention on their daily attention and stress. Furthermore, to validate their clinical data with neurobiological measurements, researchers are currently studying the effects of mindfulness on the brain using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).   Iron deficiency in middle age is linked with higher risk of developing heart disease University Heart and Vasculature Centre Hamburg (Germany) 6 October 2021 Approximately 10% of new coronary heart disease cases occurring within a decade of middle age could be avoided by preventing iron deficiency, suggests a study published today in ESC Heart Failure, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 “This was an observational study and we cannot conclude that iron deficiency causes heart disease,” said study author Dr. Benedikt Schrage of the University Heart and Vasculature Centre Hamburg, Germany. “However, evidence is growing that there is a link and these findings provide the basis for further research to confirm the results.” Previous studies have shown that in patients with cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, iron deficiency was linked to worse outcomes including hospitalisations and death. Treatment with intravenous iron improved symptoms, functional capacity, and quality of life in patients with heart failure and iron deficiency enrolled in the FAIR-HF trial.2 Based on these results, the FAIR-HF 2 trial is investigating the impact of intravenous iron supplementation on the risk of death in patients with heart failure. The current study aimed to examine whether the association between iron deficiency and outcomes was also observed in the general population. The study included 12,164 individuals from three European population-based cohorts. The median age was 59 years and 55% were women. During the baseline study visit, cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities such as smoking, obesity, diabetes and cholesterol were assessed via a thorough clinical assessment including blood samples. Participants were classified as iron deficient or not according to two definitions: 1) absolute iron deficiency, which only includes stored iron (ferritin); and 2) functional iron deficiency, which includes iron in storage (ferritin) and iron in circulation for use by the body (transferrin). Dr. Schrage explained: “Absolute iron deficiency is the traditional way of assessing iron status but it misses circulating iron. The functional definition is more accurate as it includes both measures and picks up those with sufficient stores but not enough in circulation for the body to work properly.” Participants were followed up for incident coronary heart disease and stroke, death due to cardiovascular disease, and all-cause death. The researchers analysed the association between iron deficiency and incident coronary heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular mortality, and all-cause mortality after adjustments for age, sex, smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, body mass index, and inflammation. Participants with a history of coronary heart disease or stroke at baseline were excluded from the incident disease analyses. At baseline, 60% of participants had absolute iron deficiency and 64% had functional iron deficiency. During a median follow-up of 13.3 years there were 2,212 (18.2%) deaths. Of these, a total of 573 individuals (4.7%) died from a cardiovascular cause. Incidence coronary heart disease and stroke were diagnosed in 1,033 (8.5%) and 766 (6.3%) participants, respectively. Functional iron deficiency was associated with a 24% higher risk of coronary heart disease, 26% raised risk of cardiovascular mortality, and 12% increased risk of all-cause mortality compared with no functional iron deficiency. Absolute iron deficiency was associated with a 20% raised risk of coronary heart disease compared with no absolute iron deficiency, but was not linked with mortality. There were no associations between iron status and incident stroke. The researchers calculated the population attributable fraction, which estimates the proportion of events in 10 years that would have been avoided if all individuals had the risk of those without iron deficiency at baseline. The models were adjusted for age, sex, smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, body mass index, and inflammation. Within a 10-year period, 5.4% of all deaths, 11.7% of cardiovascular deaths, and 10.7% of new coronary heart disease diagnoses were attributable to functional iron deficiency. “This analysis suggests that if iron deficiency had been absent at baseline, about 5% of deaths, 12% of cardiovascular deaths, and 11% of new coronary heart disease diagnoses would not have occurred in the following decade,” said Dr. Schrage. “The study showed that iron deficiency was highly prevalent in this middle-aged population, with nearly two-thirds having functional iron deficiency,” said Dr. Schrage. “These individuals were more likely to develop heart disease and were also more likely to die during the next 13 years.” Dr. Schrage noted that future studies should examine these associations in younger and non-European cohorts. He said: “If the relationships are confirmed, the next step would be a randomised trial investigating the effect of treating iron deficiency in the general population.”     Consumption of a bioactive compound from Neem plant could significantly suppress development of prostate cancer National University of Singapore, September 29, 2021   Oral administration of nimbolide, over 12 weeks shows reduction of prostate tumor size by up to 70 per cent and decrease in tumor metastasis by up to 50 per cent   A team of international researchers led by Associate Professor Gautam Sethi from the Department of Pharmacology at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found that nimbolide, a bioactive terpenoid compound derived from Azadirachta indica or more commonly known as the neem plant, could reduce the size of prostate tumor by up to 70 per cent and suppress its spread or metastasis by half.   Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide. However, currently available therapies for metastatic prostate cancer are only marginally effective. Hence, there is a need for more novel treatment alternatives and options.   "Although the diverse anti-cancer effects of nimbolide have been reported in different cancer types, its potential effects on prostate cancer initiation and progression have not been demonstrated in scientific studies. In this research, we have demonstrated that nimbolide can inhibit tumor cell viability -- a cellular process that directly affects the ability of a cell to proliferate, grow, divide, or repair damaged cell components -- and induce programmed cell death in prostate cancer cells," said Assoc Prof Sethi.   Nimbolide: promising effects on prostate cancer   Cell invasion and migration are key steps during tumor metastasis. The NUS-led study revealed that nimbolide can significantly suppress cell invasion and migration of prostate cancer cells, suggesting its ability to reduce tumor metastasis. The researchers observed that upon the 12 weeks of administering nimbolide, the size of prostate cancer tumor was reduced by as much as 70 per cent and its metastasis decreased by about 50 per cent, without exhibiting any significant adverse effects.   "This is possible because a direct target of nimbolide in prostate cancer is glutathione reductase, an enzyme which is responsible for maintaining the antioxidant system that regulates the STAT3 gene in the body. The activation of the STAT3 gene has been reported to contribute to prostate tumor growth and metastasis," explained Assoc Prof Sethi. "We have found that nimbolide can substantially inhibit STAT3 activation and thereby abrogating the growth and metastasis of prostate tumor," he added.   The findings of the study were published in the April 2016 issue of the scientific journal Antioxidants & Redox Signaling. This work was carried out in collaboration with Professor Goh Boon Cher of Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at NUS, Professor Hui Kam Man of National Cancer Centre Singapore and Professor Ahn Kwang Seok of Kyung Hee University.   The neem plant belongs to the mahogany tree family that is originally native to India and the Indian sub-continent. It has been part of traditional Asian medicine for centuries and is typically used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Today, neem leaves and bark have been incorporated into many personal care products such as soaps, toothpaste, skincare and even dietary supplements.       Review looks at the efficacy of acupuncture in treating insulin resistance Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (China), October 8, 2021 In their report, researcherss from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in China explored the role of acupuncture in treating insulin resistance. The study was published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Earlier studies have reported the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating insulin resistance and related conditions. The review looked at acupuncture and its effects on clinical outcomes. The researchers searched the following databases for randomized controlled trials involving insulin resistance patients treated with acupuncture: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials Embase Medline (via OVID) China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) Wan Fang and China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP) The studies show that homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance significantly decreased with acupuncture treatment. Other significant decreases include fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose and fasting insulin. Acupuncture increased insulin sensitivity with very few adverse effects. In sum, acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative treatment for insulin resistance.     Blueberries may improve attention in children following double-blind trial University of Reading (UK), October 10, 2021  Primary school children could show better attention by consuming flavonoid-rich blueberries, following a study conducted by the University of Reading. In a paper published in Food & Function, a group of 7-10 year olds who consumed a drink containing wild blueberries or a matched placebo and were tested on their speed and accuracy in completing an executive task function on a computer. The double blind trial found that the children who consumed the flavonoid-rich blueberry drink had 9% quicker reaction times on the test without any sacrifice of accuracy. In particular, the effect was more noticeable as the tests got harder. Professor Claire Williams, a neuroscience professor at the University of Reading said: "This is the first time that we have seen the positive impact that flavonoids can have on the executive function of children. We designed this double blind trial especially to test how flavonoids would impact on attention in young people as it's an area of cognitive performance that hasn't been measured before. "We used wild blueberries as they are rich in flavonoids, which are compounds found naturally in foods such as fruits and their juices, vegetables and tea. They have been associated with a range of health benefits including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and our latest findings continue to show that there is a beneficial cognitive effect of consuming fruit and vegetables, tea, coffee and even dark chocolate which all contain flavonoids." The children were then asked to pay attention to an array of arrows shown on a PC screen and press a key corresponding to the direction that the central arrow was facing. The task was repeated over a number of trials, where cognitive demand was manipulated by varying how quickly the arrows appeared, whether there were additional arrows appearing either side of the central arrow, and whether the flanking arrows were pointing in the same/different direction as the central arrow. Previous Reading research has shown that consuming wild blueberries can improve mood in children and young people, simple memory recall in primary school children, and that other flavonoid rich drinks such as orange juice, can also improve memory and concentration. The Wild Blueberry Association of North America provided a freeze-dried powder made from wild blueberries which was used in the study but did not provide any additional financial support and did not play a role in the design of the study. Wild blueberries are grown and harvested in North America, and are smaller than regular blueberries, and are higher in flavonoids compared to regular varieties. The double-blind trial used a flavonoid-rich wild blueberry drink, with a matched placebo contained 8.9g of fructose, 7.99g of glucose and 4 mg of vitamin C matching the levels of nutrients found in the blueberry drink. The amount of fructose is akin to levels found in a standard pear. This was an executive function task- requiring participants to pay attention to stimuli appearing on screen and responding correctly. The task was a simple one- responding to the direction of an arrow in the middle of a screen (by pressing left/right arrow key) but we then varied how quickly the stimuli appeared, whether there was additional arrows appearing either side of the stimuli and whether those flanking arrows were pointing in the same/different direction as they direction you had to respond. There are 6 main classes of flavonoids: Anthocyanins – found in berry fruits such as the blueberries used in this study and also in red wine. Flavonols - found in onions, leeks, and broccoli Flavones - found in parsley and celery, Isoflavones - found in soy and soy products, Flavanones - found in citrus fruit and tomatoes Flavanols—found in green tea, red wine, and chocolate     Nocebo effect: Does a drug's high price tag cause its own side effects? University Medical Center Hamburg (Germany), October 5, 2021  Pricey drugs may make people more vulnerable to perceiving side effects, a new study suggests—and the phenomenon is not just "in their heads." The study delved into the so-called "nocebo effect." It's the negative version of the well-known placebo effect, where people feel better after receiving a therapy because they expected good things. With the nocebo effect, patients' worries over treatment side effects make them feel sick. In this study, researchers found that people were more likely to report painful side effects from a fake drug when told it was expensive. But it wasn't just something people were "making up." Using brain imaging, the researchers traced the phenomenon to specific activity patterns in the brain and spine. "These findings are a strong argument against the perception of placebo and nocebo effects as being only 'fake' effects—created purely by imagination or delusions of the patient," said lead researcher Alexandra Tinnermann. She is with the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, in Germany. Dr. Luana Colloca, a researcher at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, agreed. "This is not merely a reflection of people's biases," said Colloca, who wrote an editorial published with the study. "Expectations do modulate symptoms and patients' responses to treatment," she said. For the study, Tinnermann's team recruited 49 healthy volunteers and randomly assigned them to test one of two itch-relieving "medical creams." In reality, both creams were identical and contained no active ingredients. However, people in both groups were told that the products could have the side effect of making the skin more sensitive to pain. There was only one apparent difference between the two phony creams: One came in fancy packing with a high price tag; the other was cheap. After participants applied the creams to their forearms, the researchers had them undergo a standard test that measured their tolerance for heat-induced pain. It turned out that people who'd used the expensive cream were more sensitive to pain during the tests. On average, their pain rating hovered around a 15—within the "mild" pain range—whereas people using the cheap cream barely registered any discomfort. It's likely, Tinnermann said, that people expect a pricey medication to be potent—which could also make them expect more side effects. Colloca agreed. We are all "vulnerable" to such outside influences, she said, be it a drug's price or how it's given (by IV versus mouth, for instance). However, we are not just imagining those placebo or nocebo effects, both researchers noted. Using functional MRI brain scans, Tinnermann's team found specific patterns of nervous system activity in people who had a nocebo response to the pricey cream. That included a change in "communication" between certain brain structures and the spinal cord, Tinnermann said. According to Colloca, research like this can have practical uses. Doctors could, for instance, inform patients that drug prices or other factors can sway their expectations about a treatment's benefits and risks—and that, in turn, can influence whether they feel better or develop side effects. There is, however, no research into whether that kind of knowledge helps prevent patients from the nocebo effect, Tinnermann said. But, she added, health professionals can be aware that patients' expectations "play a huge role in medicine"—and be mindful of how they talk about a medication and its possible side effects. It's an important matter, Colloca said, because the nocebo effect can cause people to stop taking needed medications. Colloca pointed to the example of cholesterol-lowering statins. The potential for those medications to cause muscle pain has been widely reported. And one recent study found evidence that this knowledge can make statin users more likely to report muscle pain side effects. Other research, Colloca said, has shown that when people stop taking their statins, their risk of heart attack and stroke rises.

Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006 and is also a board licensed Acupuncturist. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing. He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea. In 2011 through 2016, he became a board licensed RPSGT; Sleep Technologists are licensed to conduct and score sleep studies. He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders in adults and children. Dr. Shirazi is the director of state of the art private practices, The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles, that are limited to the treatment of TMD, craniofacial pain, Sleep breathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopedics. His practice is part of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre international family, one of over 65 Centres throughout the world, and is located in the beautiful hills of Thousand Oaks and Brentwood CA. Personally, Dr. Shirazi enjoys hiking and camping in the state parks, traveling, and speaking. He is married to the love of his life Kimberly Shirazi and has welcomed their first son, Maximus. They live in the Santa Monica Mountains, where they are very close to nature.Disclosures:Typically part of a clinical research study,My Sleep Lab conducts research for multiple industries including the pharmaceutical industryAdjunct Board supporter, lecturer, AACPPrivate Practice

Dr. David Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006. He is also a board licensed Acupuncturist.Dr. Shirazi has completed over 2,000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing. He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea.In 2011 through 2016, he was a board licensed RPSGT, the first and so far only, dual degreed dentist and RPSGT.He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast and study group, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders.Dr. Shirazi is the director of state-of-the-art private practices, The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles, that are limited to the treatment of TMD, craniofacial pain, sleep breathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopedics.His practices are part of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre international family, two of over 60 centres throughout the world, and is located in the beautiful hills of Thousand Oaks, CA and Brentwood, CA.Connect with Dave:https://tmjandsleeptherapycentre.com/https://www.facebook.com/tmjandsleeptherapycentreCVConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlan.dunn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lachlan.dunn.161/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSrM6mN5TcDst3MwUAjKfgTo check out my full SLEEP course head over to https://listenable.io/ for a free 7 day trial  and then use the link below or coupon code lachlandunnn for a 30% discount on your subscription.https://frstre.com/go/?a=76205-87a7d9&s=1505104-ffec16&p_affiliate.referral_code=lachlandunnnPRODUCT DISCOUTNSMedicinal Mushrooms And Superfoods: https://teelixir.com/  Code lachlan10StoneAge Supplement Discounts 15% Store Wide: http://www.stoneagehealth.com.au?afmc=4a

Welcome back peeps to another episode of the Tooth or dare Podcast! We are grateful to have Dentsply Sirona as this weeks' sponsor.  The Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System from Dentsply Sirona is ergonomically designed to reduce strain and musculoskeletal disorders. We both use the Nupro Freedom along with the splatter-free (and gluten-free!) Nupro prophy paste in our practices. The comfortable and quiet Nupro Freedom is the best option for keeping our patients and our wrists happy. The removable and autoclavable outer sheath, the 20 unique disposable angles, and the increased maneuverability make this a must-have tool in the hands of dental hygienists.  Get your Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System today at the Dentsply Sirona website. https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/categories/preventive/nupro-polishing.html  Ask your local sales rep if they have a demo unit to use, perhaps this may help you convince the peeps in the practice with buying power!    This week Irene and Katrina interview Dr. Dave Shirazi whose bio speaks for itself. Irene had a hard time getting to all the details because of her spotty internet situation but here it is!    Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters's degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006 and is also a board-licensed Acupuncturist. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep-disordered breathing. He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea. From 2011 through 2016, he became a board-licensed RPSGT, the first and so far only, dual degreed dentist and RPSGT. He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders in adults and children. Dr. Shirazi is the director of state-of-the-art private practices, The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles, that are limited to the treatment of TMD, craniofacial pain, Sleep breathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopedics. His practice is part of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre international family, one of over 65 Centres throughout the world, and is located in the beautiful hills of Thousand Oaks and Brentwood CA. Personally, Dr. Shirazi enjoys hiking and camping in the state parks, travelling, and speaking. He is married to the love of his life Kimberly Shirazi and has welcomed their first son, Maximus. They live in the Santa Monica Mountains, where they are very close to nature. Disclosures: Typically part of a clinical research study, My Sleep Lab conducts research for multiple industries including pharmaceutical industry Adjunct Board supporter, lecturer, AACP Private Practice   This episode had a lot of great takeaways related to TMD pain, Oriental Medicine vs Western Medicine and fun facts about what really happens behind the doors of an endo office.  Find Dr. Dace Shirazi  On Facebook here  Send him an email at daveshirazi@yahoo.com  or on his website http://www.sleepconejo.com/shirazi/ ___________________________________________________ Our hosts encourage you to leave them a review! LET'S GO! Find more of our episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/ Follow us on Instagram! Podcast IG: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

In This Episode Dr. David Shirazi makes some medical connections around the impact of sleep on migraines, fibromyalgia, weight gain, and depression. If you are concerned about any of these, you'll want to make sure you listen to this episode so you can go to your next doctor's appointment ready to discuss solutions. Sleep apnea is a newly researched sleep disorder.  Testing to determine baseline was only done on adult white males, leaving ways of determining if you had a disorder only suitable for that particular segment of the population.   With ongoing research, studies have shown that with a 5 or less is “normal” for an adult white male, a 4 for postmenopausal women can cause depression, migraines, and fibromyalgia. Dr. Shirazi also explains the different types of headaches you may be having and what steps you can take to get rid of them. From self-advocacy when it comes to talking to your doctor,  to understanding why Western and Eastern medicine can help you live your best life, this Howard University grad breaks it all down in an easy-to-understand manner.    Learn More About Our Guest Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters's degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006, and is also a board-licensed Acupuncturist.  He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep-disordered breathing.   He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea. From 2011 through 2016, he became a board-licensed RPSGT, the first and so far only, dual degreed dentist and RPSGT.  He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance study group, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders.   About The Switch The Switch Podcast With Stephanie Shaw - expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest secrets on how to live your best life.  Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean. The Switch Podcast With Stephanie Shaw is brought to you by health & wellness company Leigh & Ollie.  You can find out more about Leigh & Ollie by visiting our Facebook and Instagram page @MindBodyBusinessMethod. You can learn more about our host by visiting StephanieLynnShaw.com. https://TheSwitchPodcastWithStephanieShaw.podbean.com/e/episode045

Craniofacial pain includes TMJ disorders, migraines, headaches, neck pain, trigeminal neuralgia, and more and is quite common. TMJ disorders alone affect 5-12% of the population. But how can we treat them? This week, Dr. Dave Shirazi shares his expertise in this area, with a holistic approach to dentistry and craniofacial pain.In this episode we talk about:the different craniofacial pain disorderstraditional treatment methodsholistic approaches to treatmentusing the observer self or meta position to look at our own painSupport the show:Guest Bio:Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006 and is also a board licensed Acupuncturist.  He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing.  He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea. In 2011 through 2016, he became a board licensed RPSGT, the first and so far only, dual degreed dentist and RPSGT.  He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance study group, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders. Dr. Shirazi is the director of state of the art private practices, The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles, that is limited to the treatment of TMD, craniofacial pain, Sleep breathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopedics.  His practice is part of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre international family, one of over 60 Centres throughout the world, and is located in the beautiful hills of Thousand Oaks, Brentwood CA.  Personally, Dr. Shirazi enjoys hiking and camping in the state parks, traveling, and speaking.  He is married to the love of his life Kimberly Shirazi, and have welcomed their first born, Maximus. They live in the Santa Monica Mountains, where all are very close to nature.http://www.sleepconejo.com/index/index.phphttps://tmjtherapycentre.com/

Korea University, Yonsei University a Kyung Hee University - to jsou univerzity, na které se v tomto podcastu podíváme trošku z blízka. Věděli jste, že G-Dragon nebo JYP jsou absolventi jedné z těchto univerzit?

US President Joe Biden has steamed past his first 100 days in office, typically a stage where we can look back and take stock of where a new administration is headed. For those of us outside America there’s a particular focus on Mr Biden’s foreign policy - and for us and our listeners of course, a particular focus on his Asia policy. In this episode we have partnered with the IAFOR Research Centre's Korea Foundation project on "Korea and Japan in the evolving China-US relations" and assembled a panel of experts to talk through what they've made of this first chunk of the Biden era. From South Korea, we are joined by Jaewoo Choo, Professor of Foreign Policy in the Department of Chinese Studies at Kyung Hee University; from the US, Dr. Satu Limaye, Vice President & Director of the East West Center where he directs the coincidentally named Asia Matters for America initiative; and Haruko Satoh, co-director of the IRC at Osaka School of International Public Policy at Osaka University, joins us from Japan. For more on this episode, including a reading list, our website asiamatterspod.com has all you need - you can also give us feedback and subscribe to our mailing list there. 

In this episode we talk to James Flower, practitioner of Chinese Medicine, Research Fellow at Kyung Hee University and PhD from Johns Hopkins University, about his journey that has taken him from Australia to live in Korea, China and the USA. We discuss in depth the practice of traditional East Asian medicine in Korea, touching on why integrative medicine is rarely seen there and why Shen 神 (Spirit) is such an important factor in health and healing. We also delve into how Korea dealt with the Covid pandemic, the influence of Korea on the development of Japanese Kampo medicine and some misunderstandings of Confucianism and its relationship to East Asian medical traditions.

Welcome to my new episode about sleeping disorders and why sleeping is so important. I would like to introduce my special guest, Dr David Shirazi. He graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006 and is also a board licensed Acupuncturist.  He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopaedics, and sleep-disordered breathing.  He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea. In 2011 through 2016, he became a board-licensed RPSGT, the first and so far only, dual degreed dentist and RPSGT.  He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders in adults and children. Dr Shirazi is the director of the state of the art private practices, The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles, which are limited to the treatment of TMD, craniofacial pain, Sleep breathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopaedics.  His practice is part of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre international family, one of over 65 Centres throughout the world, and is located in the beautiful hills of Thousand Oaks and Brentwood CA.  Personally, Dr Shirazi enjoys hiking and camping in the state parks, travelling, and speaking.  He is married to the love of his life Kimberly Shirazi, and have welcomed their first son, Maximus. They live in the Santa Monica Mountains, where they are very close to nature. Enjoy the listening and please feel free to ask questions and connect with dr Shirazi here: http://www.tmjtherapycentre.com http://www.tmjConejo.com   http://www.tmjLA.com     With love Alexandra alex@thementoringeffect.com

Featured interview: Analysis on the difficulties and discrimination felt by women in the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic -코로나19가 여성에 미친 영향 및 고용불안 대책 논의 Guest: Professor Jung Gowoon, Department of Sociology, Kyung Hee University

Every Saturday at 1 PM ET, Ana Kasparian and Nando Vila broadcast live from the Jacobin YouTube channel. Weekends features free-flowing and humorous commentary on current events and political strategy. This is the podcast version of the show from January 16, 2021. We’re talking about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and its effects on the prison population, what Biden’s spending proposal does and doesn’t include, and we’ll hear from Slavoj Žižek on what it will take to end the pandemic.Žižek is a maverick philosopher and the author of over thirty books. He is also researcher at the the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Arts, international director of the Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities of the University of London, global eminent scholar at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, and global distinguished professor at New York University. Read his essay in Jacobin: https://jacobinmag.com/2020/12/slavoj-zizek-socialism-great-reset Join the Verso book club: https://www.versobooks.com/bookclubSubscribe to Jacobin for just $10: https://jacobinmag.com/subscribe/?cod... Music provided by Zonkey: https://linktr.ee/zonkey Support the Jacobin A/V Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jacobinmag

Featured interview: Decreased number of newlywed couples and an increase in "DINK" lifestyle population in South Korea -신혼부부 인구 감소와 DINK족 증가 현상 분석 Guest: Professor Jung Gowoon, Department of Sociology, Kyung Hee University

It took a little longer than expected but we finally know who the next American president will be: Democratic candidate Joe Biden. The Trump era is drawing to a close then, though some of his policies' repercussions in Asia may well last longer than their instigator. The heightened tensions with China, and his unprecedented one-on-one meetings with North Korea's Kim Jong-un, are perhaps the most memorable. His presidency was also characterised by a lack of engagement with regional multilateral forums like ASEAN. So what sort of situation will the future President Biden inherit in the region - what will he choose to change - or indeed what might he decide to keep? In this episode, we've partnered with the IAFOR research centre at Osaka University in Japan to investigate what the US election outcome means for East and South East Asia. We're joined by a stellar group of guests - from Seoul, Jaewoo Choo, professor of Chinese foreign policy at Kyung Hee University; from Jakarta, Dewi Fortuna Anwar, research professor at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences; and from London Yuka Kobayashi, who’s an assistant professor in China and International Politics at SOAS. For more on this episode, including a reading list, please go to our website asiamatterspod.com, where you can also give us feedback and subscribe to our mailing list.

Featured interview: KCC's policies (Korea Communication Committee) toward general programming networks in Korea and its recent decision to suspend MBN -방통위의 종합편성채널 승인 제도 및 MBN 업무정지 처분 Guest: Professor Lee Taek-Gwang, School of Global Communication at Kyung Hee University

Featured interview: Implications of Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee's WTO Director General election -유명희 산업통상자원부 통상교섭본부장의 WTO 사무총장 당선 가능성 및 의미 Guest: Professor Shin Sang-Hyup, Kyung Hee University's University's Graduate School of International Studies / Dean of Kyunghee University's graduate school of Technology & Business Management.

Korea24 – 2020.07.29. (Wednesday) 코리아24 인스타그램 계정 (@kbs_korea24)에서는 여름 휴가철을 맞아 조심스럽지만 작은 이벤트를 진행하고 있습니다. 7월 23일과 7월 30일 이틀간 Explore Korea 코너에서 한국의 아름다운 절을 소개할 예정인데요, 마침 한국 불교문화사업단으로부터 템플스테이 50장을 지원받았습니다. 코리아24 인스타그램 계정을 팔로우한 후 이벤트 게시글에 방문하고 싶으신 절을 댓글로 달아 주세요! 추첨을 통해 50분께 템플스테이 체험권을 드립니다. (코로나19 상황 때문에 한국에 계신 분들만 응모 가능한 점 양해 부탁드립니다) - News Briefing: The U.S. Democratic Party has accused President Donald Trump of "extorting" South Korea by pressuring the Asian ally to pay more to keep American soldiers stationed on the Korean peninsula. (Sam Len) - In-Depth News Analysis: Dr.James Kim, director of the American Politics and Policy Center at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, and Seo Jung-kun, Professor of Political Science at Kyung Hee University, discuss the ever-approaching U.S. Presidential election, the battle between President Donald Trump and candidate Joe Biden, and how it will affect South Korea. - Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: South Korean reserve forces cut training hours to combat the spread of COVID-19(예비군 훈련), the Supreme Court upholds a life sentence for a motel murderer(장대호 무기징역), and former-MLB star Addison Russell(애디슨 러셀) has a spectacular KBO debut for the Kiwoom Heroes. - Korea Book Club: Anton Hur shares "From Siseon (시선으로부터)" by Serang Chung(정세랑). Anton talks about how this story is dedicated to the women who lived through the 20th century through the themes of colonialism, mixed marriage, and the ubiquity of violence against women. - Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares an article from the Korea Times that talks about South Korea extending visas to foreign workers to alleviate labor shortages in rural areas, and a feature from the Korea Herald that focuses on criticism that has been directed at South Korean historical films in their depiction of historical figures or events.

Featured Interview: Discrimination in Korea: Do you support the feminist movement in Korea? -한국의 성차별과 페미니즘 운동 Guests: Lee Soojin, Seoul resident Professor Jung Gowoon, Department of Sociology, Kyung Hee University

Featured Interview: Impact of US-China conflict over Hong Kong on Korean economy -홍콩 국가보안법 관련 미중 갈등과 한국경제 영향 Guest: Professor Shin Sang Hyup, Graduate school of International Studies, Dean of Graduate School of Technology & Business Management, Kyung Hee University

This episode of the Korea Now podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with Edward Reed. They speak about the North Korean famine years in the mid-1990s, the conditions that cleaved together to produce this disaster, the failures of the North Korean regime leading up to, and responding to, the famine, the unique and constrained conditions that international aid agencies found themselves dealing with when responding to the crisis, the state control that persisted at the time, the conditions that have led to North Korea still being food insecure 25 years later, the cycles of agricultural boom and bust that are still under operation, the failures of the farming sector to properly reform itself, the ideological mistakes being made, and importantly a model from which North Korea can become food secure into the future. Edward Reed is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Asian Institute of Management in Manila. He was Korea Country Representative for The Asia Foundation from 2004 to 2012. Before that he served as North Korea Country Director for World Vision International and Northeast Asia Quaker International Affairs Representative for the American Friends Service Committee. He was Research Director at the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction in the Philippines from 1979 to 1985. He served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in South Korea in the early 1970s. He has held teaching positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and more recently in Korea at Kyung Hee University and KDI School of Public Policy and Management. He holds an MA in Agricultural Economics and a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Wisconsin. He currently resides in the Philippines. Pertinent to this podcast, Ed is the author of: ‘Agricultural Development in South and North Korea: Common Challenges, Different Outcomes' (https://www.academia.edu/8324998/Agricultural_Development_in_South_and_North_Korea_Common_Challenges_Different_Outcomes), ‘From Charity to Partnership: South Korean NGO Engagement with North Korea' (https://www.academia.edu/9771522/From_Charity_to_Partnership_South_Korean_NGO_Engagement_with_North_Korea), and ‘Is Korea's Saemaul Undong a Model for Developing Countries Today' (https://www.academia.edu/6667355/Is_Koreas_Saemaul_Undong_a_Model_for_Developing_Countries_Today).   Support via Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/jedleahenry Support via PayPal – https://www.paypal.me/jrleahenry Website – http://www.jedleahenry.org Libsyn – http://korea-now-podcast.libsyn.com Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qg6g1KyHaRXi193XqF6GA Twitter – https://twitter.com/jedleahenry Academia.edu – http://university.academia.edu/JedLeaHenry Research Gate – https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jed_Lea-Henry

This episode of the Korea Now podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with William Mako. They speak about the impact of the Asian Financial Crisis on South Korea, the structure of the Korean economy leading into the late 1990s, the historical reasons for many of the unsustainable business practices, the role of the Chaebol, the nature of the IMF's bailout package, the impact on Korean society, and the long-term legacy of the crisis. William Mako advised Korea's Financial Supervisory Commission during the Asian Financial Crisis, and in its aftermath. Working on Chaebol reform, William helped to restructure Korea's corporate sector, assisted in the implementation of loan conditions, monitored the restructuring efforts through the IMF, and ran nation-wide supervision of the negotiated changes. In 2014, William retired from his position at the World Bank, and now lectures on macro-economics at Kyung Hee University and L'institut des études politiques de Paris.   Donate at Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/jedleahenry Website – http://www.jedleahenry.org Libsyn – http://korea-now-podcast.libsyn.com Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qg6g1KyHaRXi193XqF6GA Twitter – https://twitter.com/jedleahenry Academia.edu – http://university.academia.edu/JedLeaHenry Research Gate – https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jed_Lea-Henry  

Darrell Castle talks about the 200th birthday of Karl Marx and what Marxism has meant to the world and what it means to us today. Transcript / Notes KARL MARX—HIS 200TH BIRTHDAY Hello, this is Darrell Castle with today's Castle Report.  Today is Friday, May 11, 2018.  On today's Report, I will be talking about the bicentennial of the birth of Karl Marx and what his life has meant to the world and what it means to us today. Marx was born May 5, 1818, and lived for 64 years.  He was born into a middle class family and studied law and philosophy.  His maternal grandfather was a Jewish Rabbi and he also had Rabbis on his father' side.  Eventually his father joined the Evangelical Church of Prussia but Karl was baptized into the Lutheran Church a little after that. He was born in the small German town of Trier but had to leave for Belgium, and then France, as more and more countries grew tired of those who advocated what Karl did.  Eventually he settled in London, although he was then considered a stateless person. Marx's theories about religion, society, economics, and politics are together known today as “Marxism”.  He held that nothing much mattered in the human society except class struggle.  Societies develop through class struggle, which manifests itself in the conflict between the ruling classes, or the bourgeoisie, and the working classes, or proletariat.  The ruling classes control the means of production and that enables them to buy the labor of the working classes and sell it for profit.  He believed that the profit of the bourgeoisie was theft from the worker. Eventually he predicted, through organized revolutionary action, that working classes would topple capitalism and replace it with a kind of utopia which he called “communism”.  I would argue that where Marxism has been tried throughout its history, it has never progressed beyond socialism, and that includes Soviet Russia, and China.  The Communist utopia has never been achieved because it is impossible to achieve, and efforts to achieve it led to the roughly 100 million deaths attributed to communism. Although he wrote many things, including fiction and poetry, he is known for his two most famous works,  The Communist Manifesto, and the three volume, Das Capital.  In his poetry he often expressed high regard for Satan, and said that he had struck a deal with him.  In his poem The Fiddler, he said “With Satan I have struck my deal, He chalks the signs, beats time for me I play the death march fast and free. “ His poetry also expresses his thirst for destruction and his hatred of the existing order of society.  Some of it sounds like the biblical description of Satan's rebellion and war against God, “Then I will be able to walk triumphantly, like a god, through the ruins of their kingdom.  Every word of mine is fire and action.  My breast is equal to that of the Creator.” These thoughts expressed in Marx's writings led to the deaths of 10's of millions and probably up to 100 million.  Wherever it has been tried, mass slaughter has been the result, and any social institution independent of the all-powerful state has been undermined and destroyed.  Institutions, such as the New York Times and other media publications, apparently see no need to apologize for their advocacy of such a violent and destructive philosophy. One week before Marx's birthday the New York Times published an op-ed piece after having previously published a string of pro socialist articles.  The op-ed was entitled “Happy Birthday Karl Marx—You Were Right.”  It was written by Jason Barker, professor of cultural studies in Kyung Hee University, of South Korea.  It seems the New York Times is trying very hard to rehab a philosophy of murder and tyranny.  Why is anybody's guess. Marx was far more honest about the intent of Communism than is the New York Times today.  While the Times tries to ignore the tyranny and destruction, Marx was quite open about the things that he intended to destroy: The fam...

The Asia Institute is a Seoul-based think tank that addresses global issues with a focus on Asia, committed to presenting a balanced perspective that takes into account the concerns of the entire region for current trends in technology, international relations, the economy & the environment. Korea FM reporter Chance Dorland has covered several of their talks & lectures over the last few years & recently spoke with Asia Institute Director & Kyung Hee University professor Emanuel Pastreich about their upcoming "Korea Peace March" this Sunday, May 14th in the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul. Find more info on the march at https://www.facebook.com/events/123090044918802/. Stream this episode online at http://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/asia-institutes-korea-peace-march-this-sDownload the full episode at http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11839926/2017_05_11_asia_institute_peace_march.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist & its $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic, they'll create & host the podcast). Visit Facebook.com/PodcastAssist for more information.Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcherPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

The Asia Institute is a Seoul-based think tank that addresses global issues with a focus on Asia, committed to presenting a balanced perspective that takes into account the concerns of the entire region for current trends in technology, international relations, the economy & the environment. Korea FM reporter Chance Dorland has covered several of their talks & lectures over the last few years & recently spoke with Asia Institute Director & Kyung Hee University professor Emanuel Pastreich about their upcoming "Korea Peace March" this Sunday, May 14th in the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul. Find more info on the march at https://www.facebook.com/events/123090044918802/. Stream this episode online at http://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/asia-institutes-korea-peace-march-this-sDownload the full episode at http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11839926/2017_05_11_asia_institute_peace_march.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist & its $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic, they'll create & host the podcast). Visit Facebook.com/PodcastAssist for more information.Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcherPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

Last year, the Asia Institute invited the public to attend a free lecture by the author of the first English language book written about one of Korea's greatest historical figures. Author David Mason grew up in Michigan & has now lived in South Korea for more than three decades. He received his M.A. in Korean Studies (focusing on the History of Korean Religions) at the Graduate School of International Studies of Yonsei University in Seoul. He's worked as an editor for the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, served as an enthusiastic tour-guide for groups of foreigners to Korea's most beautiful and interesting areas, gives speeches on Korean history, culture & current development to various audiences, and also as a professor at the International Tourism for the Hanyang University Graduate School, a Professor of Cultural Tourism Studies at Kyung Hee University & currently at Chung-Ang University's department of Public Service.More information on Professor Mason's book, "Solitary Sage: The Profound Life, Wisdom and Legacy of Korea's "Go-un" Choi Chi-won", can be found at http://san-shin.org/Goun-Solitary-Sage-Choi-Chiwon.htmlStream the episode online at https://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/solitary-sage-koreas-go-un-choi-chi-won-Download the full episode at https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11071333/asia_institute_choi_chi_won_book_event_korea_fm.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist's $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic & they'll create & host the podcast). Visit https://www.facebook.com/PodcastAssist/ for more information. Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcheraudioBoom - http://bit.ly/KFMaudioBoomPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

Last year, the Asia Institute invited the public to attend a free lecture by the author of the first English language book written about one of Korea's greatest historical figures. Author David Mason grew up in Michigan & has now lived in South Korea for more than three decades. He received his M.A. in Korean Studies (focusing on the History of Korean Religions) at the Graduate School of International Studies of Yonsei University in Seoul. He's worked as an editor for the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, served as an enthusiastic tour-guide for groups of foreigners to Korea's most beautiful and interesting areas, gives speeches on Korean history, culture & current development to various audiences, and also as a professor at the International Tourism for the Hanyang University Graduate School, a Professor of Cultural Tourism Studies at Kyung Hee University & currently at Chung-Ang University's department of Public Service.More information on Professor Mason's book, "Solitary Sage: The Profound Life, Wisdom and Legacy of Korea's "Go-un" Choi Chi-won", can be found at http://san-shin.org/Goun-Solitary-Sage-Choi-Chiwon.htmlStream the episode online at https://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/solitary-sage-koreas-go-un-choi-chi-won-Download the full episode at https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11071333/asia_institute_choi_chi_won_book_event_korea_fm.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist's $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic & they'll create & host the podcast). Visit https://www.facebook.com/PodcastAssist/ for more information. Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcheraudioBoom - http://bit.ly/KFMaudioBoomPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

As a guest lecturer for the Kyung Hee University Lecture series, Slovene philosopher Slavoj Zizek visited Kyung Hee University on June 27. Drawing a large audience of over three thousand, professor Ziezek, a world-renowned scholar in the field of political … Continue reading →

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Once only a staple of American politics and of a few Western countries, think tanks have gained popularity worldwide for their role as policy advisors. South Korea is no exception and the past years have seen the establishment of a number of institutions in Seoul, such as the Asan Institute and the East Asia Institute. Yet while think tanks provide extensive research and useful advice to policy makers, critics have started to call into question their independence, their integrity and their usefulness. One of these critics is Professor Emanuel Pastreich who argued in a recent article that think tanks suffer from a number of shortcoming. At the same time, he asserted that Korea – and specifically Seoul – has the potential to become a hub for think tanks in East Asia. We sat down with him to discuss the ideological biases of think tanks, the inaccessibility to wider public of their debate, and the need to include the youth in the policy process. Professor Pastreich is Associate Professor at Kyung Hee University in Seoul. He received a B.A. in Chinese from Yale University, a M.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Tokyo, and a Ph. D. in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. He taught previously at University of Illinois and George Washington University. In 2007 he established the Seoul-based think tank The Asia Institute, has advised regional government in Korea and published a number of studies on technology, the environment and international relations in multiple languages.