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Released: 15-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists Brings ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 to Philadelphia
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may be a simple way to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium. Combining two common blood tests may help doctors identify pregnant women who are at higher risk for life-threatening preeclampsia.

Newswise: Comprehensive atlas of normal breast cells offers new tool for understanding breast cancer origin
Released: 12-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Comprehensive atlas of normal breast cells offers new tool for understanding breast cancer origin
Indiana University

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have completed the most extensive mapping of healthy breast cells to date. These findings offer an important tool for researchers at IU and beyond to understand how breast cancer develops and the differences in breast tissue among genetic ancestries.

8-Aug-2024 2:00 PM EDT
Women Travel Nearly 3 Times as Far for Supplemental MR or US Breast Cancer Screening than for Mammography, Limiting Access for Those at Higher Risk
Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute

A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found the geographic distance to facilities providing breast MR or ultrasound was more than 2.7 times further than the distance to a mammography center. Given new breast density guidelines, now approximately one in two women (those who have dense breast tissue) are recommended to have supplemental breast cancer screening by breast MR or ultrasound due to their relatively higher breast cancer risk. The research, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, measured distance to the nearest facility offering mammography, breast MR and/or breast ultrasound for 29,629 ZIP codes. The researchers compared distance between imaging types to reveal the relative extent of this barrier to access and to inform approaches to mitigate disparities.

Newswise: How did mental health parity laws affect new moms?
7-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
How did mental health parity laws affect new moms?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Pregnant and postpartum women with depression and anxiety have a slightly better chance of getting psychotherapy these days, a new study finds. And they are paying less of their own money when they do. A new analysis looks at the impact of two major health policies.

5-Aug-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Eating disorder risks elevated among women with PCOS
Endocrine Society

Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 7-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
National Academies progress report: health disparities
University of California, Irvine

From costing society an estimated $11 trillion to hindering new discoveries in medicine and preventing access to effective interventions, underrepresentation of women, older adults and minorities in clinical research has several significant consequences, according to recent analyses commissioned by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Released: 7-Aug-2024 11:30 AM EDT
RSNA Receives $2 Million NNSA Grant to Improve Global Radiology Access
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) a $2 million grant over five years.

Newswise: AI-Enabled Ultrasound Revolutionizes Gestational Age Estimation in Low-Resource Settings
Released: 7-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
AI-Enabled Ultrasound Revolutionizes Gestational Age Estimation in Low-Resource Settings
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

A study led by Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, MD, FACOG, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UNC School of Medicine, has shown that an AI-enabled, low-cost handheld ultrasound device can estimate gestational age as accurately as expert sonographers, potentially revolutionizing pregnancy care in low-resource settings where healthcare personnel have little ultrasound training.

Released: 5-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine-led study examines the effect of restrictive immigration policies on women
University of California, Irvine

Recent research has shown that immigration policies – often viewed as forms of structural racism – affect the social, economic, and health prospects for Latiné communities in the United States. In the past decade, there has been an increase in restrictive immigration policies from both political parties, which can substantially impact the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Newswise: Menopause is having a moment: Debunking common myths
Released: 2-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Menopause is having a moment: Debunking common myths
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Many women approach menopause with anxiety about the future. You’ve probably heard about it being a stressful time full of hot flashes, weight gain, and plummeting sex drive. The good news? Menopause is having a moment. That means heightened awareness, more resources dedicated to improving women’s health, and open discussions to ensure you get the information you need.

Newswise: Precision Oncology via Artificial Intelligence on Cancer Biopsies
Released: 31-Jul-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Precision Oncology via Artificial Intelligence on Cancer Biopsies
University of California San Diego

An artificial intelligence method to detect biomarkers in tumor biopsies promises to cut weeks and thousands of dollars from cancer detection, extending the benefits of precision oncology to underserved and under-resourced patients.

Newswise: Thermo Fisher Scientific Showcases Diagnostics Innovation Across Therapeutic Areas at ADLM 2024
Released: 26-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Thermo Fisher Scientific Showcases Diagnostics Innovation Across Therapeutic Areas at ADLM 2024
ADLM 2024 Press Program

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will showcase its broad diagnostics portfolio and host a series of customer-led workshops and presentations that highlight industry developments and the company’s latest innovations during the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Conference (ADLM) July 28-Aug. 1, 2024, in Chicago, Ill.

Released: 25-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
UAMS’ Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., Publishes Study Results in JAMA Oncology on Treatment for Incurable Cervical Cancer
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The results of an international clinical trial led by Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), on the use of a novel bispecific antibody for women with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer were published today in JAMA Oncology.

Newswise: Q&A: UW researcher aims to understand common women’s sports injuries
Released: 23-Jul-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Q&A: UW researcher aims to understand common women’s sports injuries
University of Washington

Several common injuries seem to haunt women’s sports. Jenny Robinson, a University of Washington assistant professor, is interested in designing better methods to help female athletes train to prevent and recover from injuries.

Released: 23-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Critics Suggest Democrats Support Harris for Nomination Due to Race and DEI Initiatives
George Washington University

Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) claims Democrats feel inclined to back Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential nomination due to her race. If elected, Harris ...



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