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Released: 28-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Hormones, Anxiety, Video Games, and DNA: Autism Research and Experts Available
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Hormones, Anxiety, Video Games, and DNA: Autism Research and Experts Available Recent articles and Expert Profiles on Autism for media covering Autism Awareness Month in April

   
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Released: 28-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
العزلة الاجتماعية المرتبطة بالفجوة العمرية البيولوجية وزيادة معدل الوفيات
Mayo Clinic

ضة للوفاة لأسباب مختلفة. نشرت البحث في مجلة الكلية الأمريكية لأمراض القلب: التطورات, تشير إلى أن التواصل الاجتماعي يقوم بدورٍ مهمٍ في الصحة البدنية العامة وإطالة العمر، ويجب معالجة ذلك على أنه جزء ضروري من المحددات الاجتماعية للصحة.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Isolamento social ligado à diferença de idade biológica apresenta uma maior taxa de mortalidade
Mayo Clinic

Um novo estudo da Mayo Clinic constatou que pessoas socialmente isoladas são mais propensas a apresentarem sinais de serem mais velhas biologicamente do que a sua verdadeira idade e mais propensas a morrerem por uma variedade de causas.

Newswise: Southland RISE celebrates 5 years of violence prevention and recovery efforts in Chicagoland
Released: 28-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Southland RISE celebrates 5 years of violence prevention and recovery efforts in Chicagoland
University of Chicago Medical Center

In an anniversary event, the collaborative between UChicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care explored the success of community work and local partnerships.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Study Shows Improved Outcomes in Hospitals Accredited for Rectal Cancer Surgery
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Hospitals accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) demonstrate significantly better outcomes for patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery compared to non-accredited hospitals, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

Released: 28-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Student-Athletes with Self-Reported Autism Spectrum Disorder are More Likely to Score Low on Common Concussion Test, Raising the Need for Autism-Specific Comparison Data
Saint Joseph's University

Study sheds light on a medical accessibility issue, the need for alternative or modified concussion assessment norms and the need for baseline testing.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 2:00 PM EDT
Social media use may help to empower plastic surgery patients
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment – potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Newswise: Cell Division Quality Control ‘Stopwatch’ Uncovered
27-Mar-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Cell Division Quality Control ‘Stopwatch’ Uncovered
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego biologists have uncovered a quality control timing mechanism tied to cell division. The “stopwatch” function keeps track of mitosis and acts as a protective measure when the process takes too long, preventing the formation of cancerous cells.

   
24-Mar-2024 8:00 PM EDT
Rutgers Racing to Develop Paxlovid Replacement
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

SARS-CoV-2 will eventually become resistant to the only effective oral treatment. The world needs another.

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Released: 28-Mar-2024 12:45 PM EDT
New Study Finds a 67% Increase in Neurovascular Imaging Use for Headache and Dizziness in the Emergency Department
Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute

New research demonstrates that the use of CT angiography (CTA) for patients with headache or dizziness increased dramatically over 5 years in the emergency department (ED) of a large medical center. Simultaneously the rate of positive findings on those same exams decreased. 

Newswise: Researcher Seeks to Improve Motor and Cognitive Function in Children with Autism
Released: 28-Mar-2024 12:15 PM EDT
Researcher Seeks to Improve Motor and Cognitive Function in Children with Autism
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

Ongoing research projects by a New York Institute of Technology occupational therapist aim to improve quality of life through exercise and physical activity.

   
Released: 28-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Proves Effective for Locally Advanced Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Ochsner Health

In a recent multi-center study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers examined the effects of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) on patients suffering from locally advanced penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC).

Released: 28-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Where is the Colorado River going?
Northern Arizona University

More than half of the American West’s iconic river is being diverted, mostly for use in irrigated agriculture, according to a study released today.

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Newswise: Study flips treatment paradigm in bilateral Wilms tumor, shows resistance to chemotherapy may point toward favorable outcomes
Released: 28-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Study flips treatment paradigm in bilateral Wilms tumor, shows resistance to chemotherapy may point toward favorable outcomes
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists studying bilateral Wilms tumor found that chemotherapy resistance correlates with tumors favorable to surgery, reducing the need for additional therapy.

Newswise: Study explores the future of at-home cancer treatment
Released: 28-Mar-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Study explores the future of at-home cancer treatment
Keck Medicine of USC

A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC will test the feasibility of treating non-small cell lung cancer with immunotherapy provided at home.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 11:30 AM EDT
Private and Secure Generative AI Tool Supports Operations and Research at Dana-Farber
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) application intended for general use in a medical center or hospital.

Newswise: Epilepsy research and funding in low-resource countries: Ethical issues and steps toward equity
Released: 28-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Epilepsy research and funding in low-resource countries: Ethical issues and steps toward equity
International League Against Epilepsy

Less than 10% of funding for health research goes towards health in lower-resource countries, where 90% of preventable deaths occur. Epilepsy research faces similar challenges to research in other health conditions, but also some unique issues.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Ochsner Health named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 for Job Starters
Ochsner Health

This award recognizes Ochsner Health’s commitment to delivering excellence in healthcare in a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering innovation and professional growth.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches Virtual Urgent Care
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has launched Virtual Urgent Care, connecting families with pediatric specialists from California’s #1 children’s hospital without the drive.

27-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Study provides a first look at oncologists' views on ethical implications of AI in cancer care
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

In a survey of more than 200 U.S. oncologists, vast majority indicate that oncologists should be able to explain how AI works to their patients. Respondents say AI developers, more than oncologists or hospitals, have responsibility for legal issues arising from AI use in cancer care.

25-Mar-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Insomnia Symptoms May Predict Subsequent Drinking in Adults
Research Society on Alcoholism

People with symptoms of insomnia may be likely to increase their drinking over time, according to a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. In the study of adult drinkers, people who had worse insomnia symptoms at the outset of the study tended to increase the amount they drank and the number of times they binge drank during the subsequent year. The researchers found that, even at subclinical levels, insomnia symptoms were a significant predictor of future drinking in adults, suggesting that insomnia symptoms should be addressed to help reduce the risk of problem drinking.

     
Released: 28-Mar-2024 9:35 AM EDT
Serum Detect Launches with Novel T-Cell Analysis Approach for Cancer Early Detection at AACR
Serum Detect Inc.

The new company, led by a former executive from Foundation Medicine and Gritstone bio, is using advances in T-cell receptor repertoire analysis to reveal previously undetectable signals in standard liquid biopsy samples.

Newswise: Wireless, light-powered pacemaker shines bright in animal study
Released: 28-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Wireless, light-powered pacemaker shines bright in animal study
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

While pacemakers have been instrumental in treating many patients with heart rhythm disorders, their bulky design and dependence on wires can limit their usefulness and poses a risk of heart damage or infection. Researchers have cut the cords, shrunk the size, and expanded the capabilities of current designs.

Newswise: Lexington Teenager, Future Doctor Flourishes Despite Rare Illness
Released: 28-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Lexington Teenager, Future Doctor Flourishes Despite Rare Illness
University of Kentucky

In many ways, Treasure Newton is your typical 17-year-old. She loves hanging out with her friends and family, trying new recipes and doing her makeup. But unlike most teens, she knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up.

Newswise: Andrew E. Place, MD, PhD appointed as Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Vice President, Pediatric Chief Medical Officer
Released: 28-Mar-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Andrew E. Place, MD, PhD appointed as Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Vice President, Pediatric Chief Medical Officer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Andrew E. Place, MD, PhD, has been named as Vice President, Pediatric Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (within the Department of Pediatric Oncology) and Boston Children’s Hospital (within the Division of Hematology/Oncology) for the Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.

Released: 28-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Aster Insights Announces AACR Schedule of ORIEN Presentations
Aster Insights

Aster Insights, the leading provider of scientific and clinical intelligence for oncology discovery, today announced its schedule of research presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting in San Diego, California, April 5-10, 2024.

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Released: 28-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EDT
El aislamiento social vinculado a la diferencia de edad biológica presenta una mayor tasa de mortalidad
Mayo Clinic

Un nuevo estudio de Mayo Clinic constató que la gente socialmente aislada tiene más probabilidad de presentar signos de que sea biologicamente más vieja que su verdadera edad y más probabilidad de morir por una variedad de causas.

26-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
New Technology Promises to Revolutionize Valvular Heart Disease Care
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Experts advance models for speedy adoption for better diagnosis and therapy in The Lancet.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Help your children experience the solar eclipse while protecting their vision
Released: 27-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Help your children experience the solar eclipse while protecting their vision
Penn State Health

It’s a celestial anomaly that happens only once in a blue moon. A Penn State Health expert talks about the safest ways for you to witness the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.

21-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Could AI Play a Role in Locating Damage to the Brain After Stroke?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Artificial intelligence (AI) may serve as a future tool for neurologists to help locate where in the brain a stroke occurred. In a new study, AI processed text from health histories and neurologic examinations to locate lesions in the brain. The study, which looked specifically at the large language model called generative pre-trained transformer 4 (GPT-4), is published in the March 27, 2024, online issue of Neurology® Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 27-Mar-2024 3:30 PM EDT
Plagiocephaly and Torticollis Awareness Month
Osteopathy’s Promise to Children

The Osteopathic Center for Children & Osteopathy's Promise to Children is now looking for infants 4 months old and younger diagnosed with plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome), which affects 47% of infants in the US.

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Released: 27-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
RESEARCH ALERT: Malpractice Trends Involving Active Surveillance Across Cancers
Cedars-Sinai

In a new study, Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators explored malpractice trends related to active surveillance as a treatment strategy across cancers. They found that to date, there has been no successful litigation related to active surveillance.

Newswise: Italians Abroad Can Easily Resume Healthcare Coverage When Returning to Italy
Released: 27-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Italians Abroad Can Easily Resume Healthcare Coverage When Returning to Italy
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)

Italians residing abroad and registered with the EU health card service are guaranteed the maintenance of medical assistance and health exemptions when they return to Italy.

   
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Released: 27-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Popular Obesity Drugs May Lead to Medical Procedure Complications
Cedars-Sinai

New research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight loss drugs in the days or weeks prior to avoid complications.

Released: 27-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Filters, Coupled with Digital Health Program, Reduced Arsenic Levels by Nearly Half in Study Participants in Households Relying on Well Water in American Indian Communities
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

A community-led water-testing project made up of households that rely on private well water with high arsenic levels saw on average a 47 percent drop in participants’ urinary arsenic levels after filters were installed and a digital health program was implemented, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Over the two-year study period, participating households received phone calls to encourage use of the filter and a reminder to replace the filter cartridge.

Released: 27-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EDT
HERSTORY: Democratizing cancer genetic testing to reduce healthcare disparities
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

HERSTORY is focused on understanding genetic, environmental, socio-economic, and other determinants of cancer in women with a family history of the disease.

Newswise: Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Giant Axonal Neuropathy Patients
Released: 27-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Giant Axonal Neuropathy Patients
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A gene therapy developed by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center for a rare disease called giant axonal neuropathy (GAN) was well tolerated in pediatric patients and showed clear benefits, a new study reports. Findings from the phase one clinical trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, could offer hope for patients with this rare condition and a host of other neurological diseases.

Released: 27-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
FSMB, Intealth, ACGME Establish Advisory Commission to Guide Alternate Pathways for State Licensure of International Medical Graduates
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), Intealth™, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) announced today they have established a new “Advisory Commission on Alternate Licensing Models” to provide guidance on alternative pathways for state licensure of physicians who have completed training and/or practiced outside of the United States. The majority of these physicians are international medical graduates (IMGs), encompassing both foreign nationals and U.S. citizens who completed their medical education and training outside the United States and Canada.

Released: 27-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
$3M Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to fund gun violence research
UC Davis Health

UC Davis Health received a $3 million grant to support research by the Black & Brown Collective. The group is studying gun violence that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.

Newswise: Making Long-Term Memories Requires Nerve-Cell Damage
26-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Making Long-Term Memories Requires Nerve-Cell Damage
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Just as you can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs, scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that you can’t make long-term memories without DNA damage and brain inflammation. Their surprising findings were published online today in the journal Nature.

Newswise: Higher Genetic Risk of Obesity Means Working Out Harder for Same Results
26-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Higher Genetic Risk of Obesity Means Working Out Harder for Same Results
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Persons with a higher genetic risk of obesity need to work out harder than those of moderate or low genetic risk to avoid becoming obese, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) paper published in JAMA Network Open.

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