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Released: 21-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Long COVID can happen to anyone. Keep up with the latest research on Long COVID on Newswise
Newswise

Stay informed! These are the latest research articles on "Long COVID" from the Coronavirus News Source on Newswise.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Don't wait for an emergency to get the latest emergency medicine news
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
Starting a family with the help of science: The latest research in Fertility
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on fertility in the Fertility News Source on Newswise.

       
Released: 13-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
‘Tis the season to get vaccinated: How to stay healthy through the holidays
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

With virus cases rising and the holidays nigh, three expert from University of Michigan Health give their top 12 tips for avoiding or reducing the impact of COVID-19, flu, RSV, pneumonia and whooping cough in adults and kids.

Released: 21-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
It's not over until it's over. Keep up with the latest COVID research in the Coronavirus channel.
Newswise

Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on Newswise.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 9:05 AM EDT
American College of Surgeons Honors Seven Members with Surgical Humanitarian and Volunteerism Awards
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Seven surgeons have received the 2023 American College of Surgeons (ACS)/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards in recognition of their selfless efforts as volunteer surgeons who provide care to medically underserved patients.

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9-Oct-2023 4:10 PM EDT
Opioid use disorder treatment associated with decreased risk of overdose after surgery, suggests first-of-its-kind study of over 4 million surgeries
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Although people with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly more likely to overdose or have a complication after major surgery than those without the disorder, using medications for the treatment of OUD before surgery may eliminate that extra risk, suggests a large, first-of-its-kind study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Two easy fixes could reduce bleeding after cesarean delivery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting. As the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. at the time of birth, postpartum hemorrhage is more common after cesarean deliveries than vaginal births.

9-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
AI Pain Recognition System Could Help Detect Patients’ Pain Before, During and After Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

An automated pain recognition system using artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise as an unbiased method to detect pain in patients before, during and after surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 3:20 PM EDT
More Patients Go Home Instead of to Long-Term-Care Facility When Sedation for Common Procedures Is Administered or Directed by Anesthesiologist
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Patients who had common procedures performed outside of the operating room (OR) were more likely to go home instead of to a long-term care facility when they were discharged from the hospital if their sedation was administered or directed by an anesthesiologist, rather than by a physician who is not a trained anesthesiologist, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 2:40 PM EDT
Virtual Reality Reduces Anxiety Among Caregivers of Children Having Surgery, Study Finds
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Virtual reality (VR) may be an effective and reliable tool to alleviate the anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers when their child undergoes surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

Newswise: More U.S. Young Women Diagnosed with Lung Cancer at a Higher Rate Than Young Men, New Report Shows; Increase Extends to Older Women
10-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
More U.S. Young Women Diagnosed with Lung Cancer at a Higher Rate Than Young Men, New Report Shows; Increase Extends to Older Women
American Cancer Society (ACS)

Reversing historical patterns, new findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society show higher lung cancer incidence in women than in men has not only continued in adults younger than 50 years, but now extends to women 50 to 54 years of age in the United States. The findings are published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Oncology.

Newswise: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Professor Bonnielin Swenor Named Inaugural Endowed Professor of Disability Health and Justice
Released: 12-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Professor Bonnielin Swenor Named Inaugural Endowed Professor of Disability Health and Justice
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Professor Bonnielin Swenor, PhD, MPH, BS, also founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center, has been named the inaugural Endowed Professor of Disability Health and Justice.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 7:00 AM EDT
A Pele Bioimpressa Poderia Revelar Um Novo Tipo De Tratamento Para Eczema?
Mayo Clinic

A Mayo Clinic desenvolveu o seu primeiro protótipo de pele bioimpressa humana para modelar doenças inflamatórias de pele. A bioimpressão 3D é uma tecnologia que mistura biotintas com células vivas para imprimir estruturas naturais e semelhantes aos tecidos em três dimensões. Essa nova tecnologia fornece um modelo de pele semelhante ao humano para o estudo de problemas inflamatórios, como a dermatite atópica, mais comumente conhecida como eczema, um problema crônico de inflamação de pele que causa ressecamento, inflamação e coceira.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 7:00 AM EDT
هل يمكن للجلد المطبوع حيويًا أن يكشف عن علاج جديد للإكزيما؟
Mayo Clinic

روتشستر، مينيسوتا - أعدت مايو كلينك أول نموذج أولي ثلاثي الأبعاد لجلد الإنسان المطبوع حيويًا لنمذجة مرض الجلد الالتهابي. الطباعة الحيوية ثلاثية الأبعاد هي تقنية تمزج الأحبار الحيوية مع الخلايا الحية لطباعة هياكل تُشبه الأنسجة الطبيعية في ثلاثة أبعاد. توفر هذه التقنية الجديدة نموذج الجلد الأكثر شبهًا بالبشر لدراسة الحالات الالتهابية مثل التهاب الجلد التَأَتُّبي - المعروف أكثر باسم الإكزيما - وهي حالة جلدية التهابية مزمنة تجعل الجلد جافًا ومثيرًا للحكة وملتهبًا. تم وصف إجراء الطباعة الحيوية بأبعاد ثلاثية للجلد والتطبيقات والقيود في مقالة مراجعة في المواد الحيوية المتجددة.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 7:00 AM EDT
¿Podría La Piel Bioimpresa Desvelar Un Nuevo Tratamiento Para El Eccema?
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic ha desarrollado su primer prototipo tridimensional de piel humana bioimpresa para modelar enfermedades inflamatorias de la piel. La bioimpresión tridimensional es una tecnología que mezcla biotintas con células vivas para imprimir estructuras similares a los tejidos naturales en tres dimensiones. Esta nueva tecnología proporciona el modelo de piel más parecido al del ser humano para estudiar afecciones inflamatorias, como la dermatitis atópica, más comúnmente conocida como eccema, una afección cutánea inflamatoria crónica que provoca sequedad, picazón e inflamación de la piel.

Newswise: New Study Links Intestinal Glycan Modifications to Obesity and Inflammation
Released: 11-Oct-2023 5:00 PM EDT
New Study Links Intestinal Glycan Modifications to Obesity and Inflammation
Chiba University

Located in the mucus layer that lines the gastrointestinal tract, mucins—proteins with attached sugar molecules—play a key role in combating bacterial infection and providing a safe haven to friendly gut bacteria through unknown mechanisms.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 3:25 PM EDT
Israel Cancer Research Fund and Cancer Research Institute Announce Co-Funding of a Project Grant
Cancer Research Institute

Michael Berger, PhD, has been awarded a grant by The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) and the Cancer Research Institute (CRI).

Released: 11-Oct-2023 3:25 PM EDT
Omega-3 Discovery Moves Us Closer to 'Precision Nutrition' for Better Health
University of Virginia Health System

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have obtained new insights into how African-American and Hispanic-American people’s genes influence their ability to use Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for good health. The findings are an important step toward “precision nutrition” – where a diet tailored to exactly what our bodies need can help us live longer, healthier lives.

Newswise: Gene Discoveries Could Help Prevent Deadly Coronary Artery Disease
Released: 11-Oct-2023 3:15 PM EDT
Gene Discoveries Could Help Prevent Deadly Coronary Artery Disease
University of Virginia Health System

An international team of scientists has identified nearly a dozen genes that contribute to calcium buildup in our coronary arteries that can lead to life-threatening coronary artery disease, a condition responsible for up to one in four deaths in the United States. Doctors may be able to target these genes with existing medications – or possibly even nutritional supplements – to slow or halt the disease’s progression.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
New NCI-Funded Clinical Trial Will Test Innovative Ways To Preserving Muscle Mass Among Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
University of Utah Health

Investigators have been awarded a grant to find a better way to protect muscle mass in patients. Muscle mass plays a critical role in quality of life and cancer survival.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 3:00 PM EDT
MD Anderson hosts 2023 Leading Edge of Cancer Research Symposium
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will host its annual Leading Edge of Cancer Research Symposium Nov. 16-17, 2023, featuring presentations and discussions on genomics, immunity and inflammation, computational approaches for spatial biology, and emerging technologies that are driving the next wave of cancer breakthroughs.

Newswise: Could Ginger Help Treat Autoimmune Disease Symptoms?
Released: 11-Oct-2023 2:25 PM EDT
Could Ginger Help Treat Autoimmune Disease Symptoms?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

After ginger root was proven to halt autoimmune disease progression in mice, researchers are now trialing the same concept in humans

Newswise: HPV Discovery Yields Breakthrough in Understanding Protein Activity
Released: 11-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
HPV Discovery Yields Breakthrough in Understanding Protein Activity
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

A new study led by Yale scientists shows that the activity of a portion of a human papillomavirus (HPV) protein does not depend on its amino acid sequence or composition.

Newswise: Drug-Filled Nanocapsule Helps Make Immunotherapy More Effective in Mice
10-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Drug-Filled Nanocapsule Helps Make Immunotherapy More Effective in Mice
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

UCLA researchers have developed a new treatment method using a tiny nanocapsule to help boost the immune response, making it easier for the immune system to fight and kill solid tumors.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 1:25 PM EDT
Chronic Kidney Disease May Be Linked to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Hispanic/Latino Adults
American Heart Association (AHA)

Research Highlights: Chronic kidney disease was strongly associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest among Hispanic/Latino adults, in a new study. Early identification and management of kidney disease may reduce risk of sudden cardiac arrest among Hispanic/Latino people, researchers suggest.

Newswise: Novel Drug, NFX-179, Inhibits MEK Activity, Prevents Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Development
Released: 11-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Novel Drug, NFX-179, Inhibits MEK Activity, Prevents Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Development
Moffitt Cancer Center

In a new article published today in Science Translational Medicine, a team of Moffitt Cancer Center researchers, in collaboration with NFlection Therapeutics and researchers at Stanford University, reports the identification of a new drug, NFX-179, that can be applied to the skin and was shown to prevent the development of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in pre-clinical models.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
5 Tips to Prevent the Most Common Pickleball Injuries
RUSH

You can learn more about sports medicine and the Chicago pro pickleball team at the Chicago Sports Summit, hosted by Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is open to the public. Get your tickets to attend and support orthopedic research at RUSH.

Newswise: What Happens to Our Cardiovascular System as We Age?
Released: 11-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
What Happens to Our Cardiovascular System as We Age?
Tufts University

Researchers from Tufts University explain how our heart and arteries change as we get older and why women and men have different rates of cardiovascular disease

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Welcomes Iman Andalib, MD, Advanced Practice Gastroenterologist
Released: 11-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Welcomes Iman Andalib, MD, Advanced Practice Gastroenterologist
Hackensack Meridian Health

Dr. Andalib uses the latest technological and treatment advances for complex and minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

10-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Disparities Persist Across Levels of Surgery Department Leadership in US
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Women and those from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine (URiM) not only occupy few leadership roles in surgical departments but also tend to be clustered into certain leadership roles, according to a new analysis led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
New Online Tool Allows Women to Quickly Assess Their Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Do you know your risk for breast and ovarian cancer? How about steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing cancer or what a family history might mean for your risk of the disease?

Released: 11-Oct-2023 9:05 AM EDT
Psychiatrist Available to Comment on Psychological Impact of Israel-Palestine Conflict
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

In the wake of recent attacks, Psychiatrist Liat Jarkon, D.O., director of the Center for Behavioral Health at New York Institute of Technology, urges parents to be wary of what children are seeing.

   
Released: 11-Oct-2023 9:05 AM EDT
Susan G. Komen® Conference Will Support People Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen® will hold a Metastatic Breast Cancer Impact Series Conference in Philadelphia that will include  sessions with leading experts, survivor stories, wellness guidance, and interactive Q&A, offering attendees valuable insights, inspiration, practical tips, and community support.

Released: 10-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Helping TikTok Users Access Accurate Information on Mental Health Conditions
Cleveland Clinic

More and more, people are using the internet and online platforms to research health conditions, and it is vital users have access to accurate, quality information on these platforms. To kick-off World Mental Health Day on October 10th, Cleveland Clinic has teamed up with TikTok to help users find educational and accurate mental health content.

Newswise: IU Cancer Center Receives Training Grant for Cancer Drug Discovery
Released: 10-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
IU Cancer Center Receives Training Grant for Cancer Drug Discovery
Indiana University

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center was awarded a prestigious grant to train the next generation of cancer drug discovery and development researchers. Known as a T32 grant, the five-year, $794,000 National Cancer Institute award will establish the Pediatric and Adult Translational Cancer Drug Discovery and Development Training Program (PACT-D3).

Newswise: Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Know the Risks and Warning Signs of This Rare, Fast-Growing Cancer
Released: 10-Oct-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Know the Risks and Warning Signs of This Rare, Fast-Growing Cancer
American Cancer Society (ACS)

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare type of breast cancer. It only accounts for one to five percent of all breast cancer cases, but it’s important to know your risk and the warning signs, as this form of the disease is aggressive, fast-growing, and hard to detect early. For October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society is highlighting IBC to help women be aware of this invasive cancer.

Newswise: UNC Research Validates AI-Powered Gestational Age Calculator Used on Butterfly iQ+ for Global Pregnancy Care
Released: 9-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
UNC Research Validates AI-Powered Gestational Age Calculator Used on Butterfly iQ+ for Global Pregnancy Care
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

A groundbreaking study presented today by University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine researchers at the XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics could revolutionize pregnancy care, especially in areas with limited resources.

Released: 9-Oct-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Nonsurgical Treatment Shows Advantages in Peyronie's Disease
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

For men with Peyronie's disease (PD), nonsurgical treatment including injections of collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) produces high satisfaction with sexual outcomes – with fewer adverse events compared to surgery, reports a clinical trial in the October issue of The Journal of Urology®, an official journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 9-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Black Patients More Likely to Perceive Racial Bias From Orthopaedic Surgeons
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Black patients report more difficulties relating to their orthopaedic surgeon and are more likely to perceive bias from their surgeon,as compared with White patients, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Newswise: Dr. Deepa Masrani and Dr. Wen Liang are Featured Guests for the October 2023 edition of “Medoscopy”
Released: 9-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Dr. Deepa Masrani and Dr. Wen Liang are Featured Guests for the October 2023 edition of “Medoscopy”
Mercy Medical Center

Mercy's breast health experts Dr. Deepa Masrani and Dr. Wen C. Liang are guests for the October 2023 edition of "Medoscopy"; October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Newswise: Breast Cancer at 30?
Released: 9-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Breast Cancer at 30?
Cedars-Sinai

Amanda Butler and Isabella Bugatti, both just entering their 30s, were blindsided by a diagnosis that is on the rise among women their age: breast cancer.

Released: 5-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Ultrasensitive Blood Test Detects ‘Pan-Cancer’ Biomarker
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

In a study co-led by investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, researchers developed a low-cost, ultrasensitive blood test to detect minute levels of a cancer biomarker that is highly specific to multiple common cancers.

Released: 5-Oct-2023 4:00 PM EDT
American College of Surgeons Endorses Find It Early Act
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) strongly supports the Find it Early Act (H.R. 3086).



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