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16-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Removing largest wine glass serving reduces amount of wine sold in bars and pubs
University of Cambridge

Taking away the largest serving of wine by the glass – in most cases the 250ml option – led to an average reduction in the amount of wine sold at pubs and bars of just under 8%, new research led by a team at the University of Cambridge has discovered

Newswise: Therapy Versus Medication: Comparing Treatments for Depression in Heart Disease
Released: 18-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Therapy Versus Medication: Comparing Treatments for Depression in Heart Disease
Cedars-Sinai

New research by investigators from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Cedars-Sinai shows that behavioral activation therapy is as effective as antidepressant medications in treating symptoms of depression in patients with heart failure.

Released: 18-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Penn Medicine experts offer a prescription for improving medical communication
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

As we approach the four-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, health misinformation continues to be pervasive and negatively impact public health.

Newswise: Next Generation Spinal Fusion Goes
Released: 18-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Next Generation Spinal Fusion Goes "Meta"
University of Pittsburgh

A civil engineer at the University of Pittsburgh is applying his expertise in bridges and infrastructure to develop new materials that better treat spinal injury, repair, and recovery.

Newswise: Study Examines Substance Use in First Responders During  COVID-19 Pandemic
Released: 18-Jan-2024 8:30 AM EST
Study Examines Substance Use in First Responders During COVID-19 Pandemic
Florida Atlantic University

Little is known about the factors associated with first responder drug and alcohol use during the pandemic. A new study shows that nearly 40 percent of law enforcement personnel, firefighters and emergency medical service providers reported using substances to relieve emotional discomfort during COVID-19.

   
Released: 18-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Tests can reveal whether an antibody can turn into a killer
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

A promising antibody failed testing. This is good news for developing a broad-spectrum antidote against the world’s most dangerous snake venoms.

Released: 18-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Contact lenses to diagnose glaucoma
Northumbria University

Glaucoma effects around 70 million people worldwide and can cause irreversible loss of vision if not treated – but around half of those living with the condition are not aware of it.

Newswise: Higher infant mortality rates associated with restrictive abortion laws
Released: 18-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Higher infant mortality rates associated with restrictive abortion laws
Elsevier

Contrary to professed intent, the states where abortion access was most restricted experienced the highest levels of infant mortality in the United States from 2014–2018, according to new research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier.

Newswise: Innovative methods for removing radioactive cesium from wastewater in the context of nuclear disasters
Released: 17-Jan-2024 10:15 PM EST
Innovative methods for removing radioactive cesium from wastewater in the context of nuclear disasters
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Radioactive wastewater is an unavoidable byproduct of nuclear operations, containing harmful radionuclides like cesium, which pose serious health risks.

Released: 17-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
$24M NIH grant extends Study of Healthy Aging in African Americans (STAR)
UC Davis Health

UC Davis Health and Kaiser Permanente Division of Research received a $24 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the NIH, to continue the Study of Healthy Aging in African Americans (STAR).

Newswise: E-scooter injuries can come at a cost to the public
Released: 17-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
E-scooter injuries can come at a cost to the public
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Electric scooters carry a significant risk of orthopedic injuries and associated costs for medical care, which can create a financial burden for the public, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Business, could have policy implications for the vehicles, which are available through vehicle-sharing programs in many cities worldwide.

Newswise: Glowing COVID-19 diagnostic test prototype produces results in one minute
12-Jan-2024 10:15 AM EST
Glowing COVID-19 diagnostic test prototype produces results in one minute
American Chemical Society (ACS)

What if your COVID-19 test, instead of taking 15 minutes, only took one minute —and used luminescence for the read-out? Researchers report the proof-of-concept in ACS Central Science.

   
Newswise: Innovative COVID-19 Analysis Supports Prevention Protocols in Health Care Settings
11-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Innovative COVID-19 Analysis Supports Prevention Protocols in Health Care Settings
UC San Diego Health

Advanced research and leading-edge tracing technology show infection prevention safety measures were effective in stopping viral spread at UC San Diego Health.

Released: 16-Jan-2024 7:05 AM EST
A call for improved CDC communication on adult immunization
CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy

In an editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine, CUNY SPH Distinguished Lecturer Scott Ratzan, Senior Scholar Ken Rabin, and colleagues call for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to “raise its persuasive communications game” on adult immunization to clinicians and the public.

15-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
New Covid variants learn old tricks to stay ahead of immune defences
University College London

Recent SARS-CoV-2 variants such as BA.4 and BA.5 developed abilities missing from the first Omicron variants that allowed them to overcome humans’ innate immunity, according to research from UCL.

Released: 15-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
U.S. air pollution rates on the decline but pockets of inequities remain
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

Over the last decades, air pollution emissions have decreased substantially; however, the magnitude of the change varies by demographics, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

Released: 12-Jan-2024 9:05 PM EST
Ten per cent treatment boost needed to shift NHS Covid backlog
University of Edinburgh

The NHS must treat at least 10 per cent more non-emergency hospital cases a month if it is to successfully start reducing the hefty backlog caused by the pandemic, according to new analysis.

Released: 12-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Highlights Role of CRNAs in Improving Access to Healthcare for Veterans
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) applauds the important discussion of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing on Jan. 11 focused on improving rural healthcare access for veterans.

Newswise: Healthy Hearts for Women event marks 10 years of raising awareness
Released: 12-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Healthy Hearts for Women event marks 10 years of raising awareness
University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky will mark a decade of raising awareness and continuing its effort to warn women about the dangers of heart disease with the annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association.

Newswise: Goldstein selected to help lead statewide task force addressing heart disease and stroke
Released: 12-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Goldstein selected to help lead statewide task force addressing heart disease and stroke
University of Kentucky

Larry Goldstein, M.D., chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Neurology, has been selected to serve as co-chair of The Kentucky Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (KHDSP) Task Force representing stroke systems of care across the state. 

Released: 12-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Legislation Introduced In Wisconsin Would Increase Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Dianne Hesslebein (D-Middleton) for introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients.

Released: 12-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Legislation Introduced In Washington State Would Increase Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Ron Muzzall (R-Oak Harbor) and Representative Paul Harris (R-Vancouver) for introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients.

Released: 12-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
130 Specialists at RUSH Named 'Top Doctors'
RUSH

Chicago magazine features 130 specialists at RUSH on its new list of Chicago’s Top Doctors

Newswise: Studies examine different responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants
Released: 12-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Studies examine different responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Two studies led by a researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center show the effects of different SARS-CoV-2 variants on lung tissue, revealing what may cause some COVID-19 infections to be more severe than others.

Newswise: Glaucoma Research Foundation to Celebrate Research Pioneers, Patient Advocates, and Visionary Donors at Annual Gala
Released: 12-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Glaucoma Research Foundation to Celebrate Research Pioneers, Patient Advocates, and Visionary Donors at Annual Gala
Glaucoma Research Foundation

The Glaucoma 360 Annual Gala will include a reception, a silent art auction featuring artists with vision impairment, and a dinner to celebrate the donors, volunteers, and scientists who do so much to advance Glaucoma Research Foundation’s mission to cure glaucoma and restore vision through innovative research.

Newswise: Study: Pregnant Women More Likely to Get COVID-19 Vaccine if They Got Other Pregnancy Immunizations
Released: 11-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Study: Pregnant Women More Likely to Get COVID-19 Vaccine if They Got Other Pregnancy Immunizations
Cedars-Sinai

Women who received standard recommended immunizations during their pregnancy were more likely to accept the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research from Cedars-Sinai. Investigators also identified disparities in vaccination linked to race and insurance status.

Released: 11-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Reduced blood lead levels linked to lower blood pressure
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

Ten-year reductions in blood lead levels correlated with cardiovascular health improvements in American Indian adults.

Released: 11-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Understanding healthy and happy expectancy in former soviet countries
Sophia University

Researchers compare the health situation in Russia and Central Asian countries using a multifaceted approach to health.

8-Jan-2024 9:00 AM EST
U.S. health costs related to chemicals in plastics reached $250 billion in 2018
Endocrine Society

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics pose a serious threat to public health and cost the U.S. an estimated $250 billion in increased health care costs in 2018, according to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

9-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Scientists behind Novel Discoveries and Individuals Leading the Understanding of Emerging Areas of Concern for Public Health Are Being Honored with 2024 SOT Awards
Society of Toxicology

Among the accomplishments of this year’s awardees are discoveries related to the role of altered pharmacokinetics in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease neurodegeneration, the risk of COVID-19 to smokers and vapers, and the role of the microbiome in pregnancy and early developmental programming.

   
Newswise: Next-Generation Wastewater Solutions: Utilizing Acid-Resistant Microbes for Improved Treatment Efficiency
Released: 11-Jan-2024 5:05 AM EST
Next-Generation Wastewater Solutions: Utilizing Acid-Resistant Microbes for Improved Treatment Efficiency
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Free nitrous acid (FNA) is known for its capacity to inhibit various microorganisms in wastewater systems, significantly benefiting treatment process management.

Released: 10-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Scientists discover how ultraviolet light degrades coronavirus
University of Southampton

New research has revealed how light can be used to destroy infectious coronavirus particles that contaminate surfaces.

   
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Released: 10-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Winter spikes of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV; expert offers tips and advice for staying healthy
Virginia Tech

Federal officials are describing a ‘tripledemic’ of respiratory infections on the rise. Flu, COVID-19, and RSV are spiking, as expected, as we are in the mid-winter months. Lisa M. Lee, a professor of public health at Virginia Tech, answered questions about factors for concern and the importance of vaccination. Lee is an epidemiologist and bioethicist who has worked in public health and ethics for 25 years, including 14 years with CDC.

Released: 10-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST
Rutgers Racing to Discover a Better Paxlovid
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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

Newswise: Dramatic Decline in Cigarette Use Among U.S. Teens Over Three Decades
Released: 10-Jan-2024 8:30 AM EST
Dramatic Decline in Cigarette Use Among U.S. Teens Over Three Decades
Florida Atlantic University

A new study exploring overall trends in cigarette smoking in a large sample of U.S. adolescents by gender and ethnicity (grades nine to 12) show cigarette smoking in all usage categories (ever smoked, occasional, frequent and daily) dramatically decreased from 1991 to 2021.

Newswise: COVID-19 affected Canadians with noncommunicable diseases more than those without, according to a new report
Released: 9-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
COVID-19 affected Canadians with noncommunicable diseases more than those without, according to a new report
Concordia University

Researchers at the Montreal Behavioural Medicine Centre (MBMC) say people with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic lung ailments were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Released: 9-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
The secret to better rural healthcare: Pay doctors to travel from urban to rural areas
American Marketing Association (AMA)

Researchers from University of Oxford, Arizona State University, and University of Iowa published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines how paying doctors to visit rural areas is a cost-effective way to provide reasonable access and effective care to most rural communities.

Newswise: UC Study: Thirdhand smoke may harm children
Released: 9-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
UC Study: Thirdhand smoke may harm children
University of Cincinnati

It’s long been established that secondhand smoke is a detriment to health and linked to cancer.

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5-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
What’s in Your Bottled Water? Study Suggests There May Be Hundreds of Thousands of Tiny Plastic Bits
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A breakthrough microscopic technique that can detect minute particles of plastic in bottled water that can pass into human blood, cells and the placenta with unknown health effects has been developed by a team of researchers from Rutgers and Columbia universities.

Released: 8-Jan-2024 7:05 AM EST
Appalachia acutely suffers from opioid addiction and substance abuse disorders. An accredited online curriculum aids frontline prescribers in combating the crisis
The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education

A Philadelphia-based non-profit foundation is combating the opioid addiction epidemic at the source by educating frontline allied health professionals on various aspects of the nation's opioid crisis, specifically in Pennsylvania and the Appalachian region.



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