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Released: 9-Dec-2022 5:40 PM EST
Genetic profiling may identify patients with breast cancer who can safely omit radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Patients with invasive breast cancer who had low scores on an investigational gene molecular signature had similar rates of local recurrence whether or not they received adjuvant radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery.

Newswise: Meet the 2023 AANEM & ANF President
Released: 9-Dec-2022 2:50 PM EST
Meet the 2023 AANEM & ANF President
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

- The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) and American Neuromuscular Foundation (ANF) are excited to announce Robert W. Irwin, MD, as the 2023 association and foundation president. Dr. Irwin has been a dedicated member of AANEM since 2002 and is currently a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL.

   
Released: 9-Dec-2022 10:00 AM EST
MD Anderson Research Highlights: ASH 2022 Special Edition
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

This special edition features presentations by MD Anderson researchers at the 2022 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting on innovative targeted therapies, new combination approaches and novel targets to improve outcomes for patients with leukemias, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma and other hematologic cancers.

Newswise: Physician-scientists from Cedars-Sinai Cancer to present research and are available for interviews at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition
Released: 8-Dec-2022 10:05 AM EST
Physician-scientists from Cedars-Sinai Cancer to present research and are available for interviews at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition
Cedars-Sinai

Physician-scientists from Cedars-Sinai Cancer will present research and are available for comment on breaking news throughout the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition taking place Dec. 10-13 in New Orleans.

Newswise: Media Advisory: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available During San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Released: 7-Dec-2022 11:25 AM EST
Media Advisory: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available During San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Cedars-Sinai

Physician-scientists from Cedars-Sinai Cancer are available for comment on research being presented throughout the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, taking place Dec. 6-10.

Newswise: Listen to the Toilet — It Could Detect Disease #ASA183
28-Nov-2022 3:30 PM EST
Listen to the Toilet — It Could Detect Disease #ASA183
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Researchers describe how a noninvasive microphone sensor could identify bowel diseases without collecting any identifiable information. They tested the technique on audio data from online sources, transforming each audio sample of an excretion event into a spectrogram, which essentially captures the sound in an image. The images were fed to a machine learning algorithm that learned to classify each event based on its features. The algorithm's performance was tested against data with and without background noises.

   
Newswise: Machine Learning Diagnoses Pneumonia by Listening to Coughs #ASA183
28-Nov-2022 1:15 PM EST
Machine Learning Diagnoses Pneumonia by Listening to Coughs #ASA183
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm to identify cough sounds and determine whether the subject is suffering from pneumonia. Because every room and recording device is different, they augmented their recordings with room impulse responses, which measure how the acoustics of a space react to different sound frequencies. By combining this data with the recorded cough sounds, the algorithm can work in any environment.

   
Newswise: Can a Playlist be Your Therapist? Balancing Emotions Through Music #ASA183
28-Nov-2022 3:20 PM EST
Can a Playlist be Your Therapist? Balancing Emotions Through Music #ASA183
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Researchers present an app that creates playlists to help listeners care for their emotions through music. The app could be used by people who may not want to receive counseling or treatment because of feelings of shame, inadequacy, or distrust and aims to leave them more positive and focused than they were when they began. Users take three self-led questionnaires to measure their emotional status and the app then creates a customized playlist of songs using one of three strategies: consoling, relaxing, or uplifting.

   
Newswise: Henry Ford Health Researchers Look at Steroids as Pain Control Alternative to Opioids
Released: 5-Dec-2022 12:30 PM EST
Henry Ford Health Researchers Look at Steroids as Pain Control Alternative to Opioids
Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford Health Orthopedic researchers looked at steroids as part of a multi-modal pain control regimen and an alternative to using opioids after outpatient knee replacement. The study won the 2022 American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Clinical Research Award.

Released: 2-Dec-2022 4:45 PM EST
Fred Hutch at ASH: Global insights on AML outcomes, COVID-19 and cancer, CD19 CAR T-cell therapy updates, latest on precision oncology — and more
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

SEATTLE — Dec. 1, 2022 — The 64th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) will take place virtually and in person Dec. 10-13 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Newswise: Improving Cancer Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Patients Requires Earning Trust and Challenging Assumptions
Released: 2-Dec-2022 2:00 PM EST
Improving Cancer Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Patients Requires Earning Trust and Challenging Assumptions
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

Annual NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit explores stories and data highlighting barriers to high-quality care that LGBTQ+ people with cancer experience, examining persistent setbacks and promising developments.

Released: 2-Dec-2022 11:10 AM EST
Hot weather associated with increased stroke risk in older people
European Society of Cardiology

Emergency visits for stroke are elevated after a heatwave, according to research presented today at ESC Asia, a scientific congress organised by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC), and the Asean Federation of Cardiology (AFC).1

   
Released: 1-Dec-2022 8:05 AM EST
Firearm injuries in kids leave lasting mental scars, study finds
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Children and teens who survive a firearm injury have a high rate of developing new mental health diagnoses in the year afterward, even compared with kids who suffered injuries in a motor vehicle crash, a new study shows.

Newswise: Media Advisory: Cedars-Sinai Pharmacy Experts Present Innovations in Medication Safety
Released: 30-Nov-2022 11:50 AM EST
Media Advisory: Cedars-Sinai Pharmacy Experts Present Innovations in Medication Safety
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai Pharmacy experts will present their latest advances in research and care in person at the midyear clinical meeting of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in Las Vegas Dec. 4-8, sharing innovations to improve medication safety, availability and effectiveness for hospital patients.

Released: 30-Nov-2022 11:30 AM EST
Caregiving simulator advances research in assistive robotics
Cornell University

Caregiving robots would be transformative for people with disabilities and their caretakers, but few research groups are working in this space. A new robotic simulation platform developed by Cornell researchers may help more people enter the field.

   
Released: 30-Nov-2022 10:55 AM EST
At SABCS: Sexuality and Fertility Discussions Remain Sidelined Among Young Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Living Beyond Breast Cancer

A majority of younger women diagnosed with breast cancer reported significant sexual health impacts, which most health care providers were unable to help address, according to an LBBC study to be presented at the 2022 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium®.

Newswise: Urologists Investigate Climate Change, Health Rights and Gender Equity
Released: 29-Nov-2022 1:10 PM EST
Urologists Investigate Climate Change, Health Rights and Gender Equity
UC San Diego Health

The Urology for Social Responsibility seminar will be offered in the T. Denny Sanford Center Medical Education and Telemedicine on the UC San Diego campus from January 14 to 15, 2023.

     
Released: 29-Nov-2022 9:05 AM EST
How Does Bladder Exstrophy Impact Mental Health?
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

A new study finds that patients’ mental health and quality of life change as they grow to adulthood. Research from the Division of Urology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is shedding new light on an area that traditionally has received scant attention: How do bladder exstrophy and related conditions affect an individual’s mental health and quality of life? To answer this question, a team led by Evalynn Vasquez, MD, MBA, and Michelle SooHoo, PhD, conducted an extensive scoping review of published articles on the exstrophy-epispadias complex—a group of rare congenital conditions affecting the urinary system that often result in incontinence.

Newswise: Rutgers Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies Premiers Film on LGBTQ+ Health Equity
Released: 28-Nov-2022 4:50 PM EST
Rutgers Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies Premiers Film on LGBTQ+ Health Equity
Rutgers School of Public Health

The Rutgers School of Public Health’s Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies (CHIBPS) premiered the short film “Queer Health: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health Equity.”

Newswise: HK Tech Forum on Metabolism in Health and Disease
Released: 23-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
HK Tech Forum on Metabolism in Health and Disease
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

Revealing various signaling pathways in metabolism of oxygen, glucose, lipids, proteins and other nutrients is crucial for better understanding of human physiology and diseases.

17-Nov-2022 1:30 PM EST
Lung Cancer Screening Dramatically Increases Long-term Survival Rate
Mount Sinai Health System

Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening drastically improves the survival rate of cancer patients over a 20-year period, according to a large-scale international study being presented by Mount Sinai researchers at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available to Explain Breaking News About Alzheimer’s Disease Advances
Released: 21-Nov-2022 12:20 PM EST
Cedars-Sinai Experts Available to Explain Breaking News About Alzheimer’s Disease Advances
Cedars-Sinai

Experts from the Jona Goldrich Center for Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders at Cedars-Sinai are available for interviews and to comment on research being presented at the conference.

18-Nov-2022 12:35 PM EST
Mark Your Calendars for the 2023 AANEM Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) is excited to announce the 2023 AANEM Annual Meeting, which will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge from Wednesday, November 1 to Saturday, November 4, 2023. Association President, Robert W. Irwin, MD, has chosen the plenary topic to be: Disability and NMDs: The Whole Enchilada.

18-Nov-2022 12:40 PM EST
Sharpen Your Ultrasound & EMG Skills at AANEM’s 2023 UltraEMG
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) is excited to announce the 2023 UltraEMG meeting, which will be held February 14-17, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel. Participants will enhance their knowledge of ultrasound (US) and electromyography (EMG) at this exceptional event through front row, hands-on experiences.

Released: 15-Nov-2022 2:05 PM EST
A link between lethal childhood disease and age-related muscle decline
Ohio State University

Adopting some of the strategies behind successfully treating the childhood disease spinal muscular atrophy may enable development of therapies to curb the muscle decline that accompanies aging, new research suggests.

Released: 15-Nov-2022 11:05 AM EST
How hormonal birth control may affect the adolescent brain
Ohio State University

Reproductive health experts consider hormonal contraceptives good choices for adolescents because they’re safe and highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but one aspect of their effect on the teenage body remains a mystery – whether and how they modify the developing brain.

Released: 14-Nov-2022 4:05 PM EST
The hunt for disrupted brain signals behind autism
Ohio State University

New research findings in mouse models of one genetic risk for autism support the idea that loss of a specific gene interferes with cells in the brain whose role is to inhibit signaling.

14-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
Mast Cell Levels May Explain Sex Differences in Osteoarthritis Pain
Hospital for Special Surgery

Investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have significantly increased levels of immune cells called mast cells in synovial tissue surrounding the knee joint than men. Their findings, presented today at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, ACR Convergence 2022, may help future research explore why women with knee osteoarthritis report worse pain than men.

Newswise:Video Embedded spinal-stimulation-device-successfully-treats-chronic-low-back-pain-for-three-years-according-to-study
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11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Spinal Stimulation Device Successfully Treats Chronic Low-Back Pain for Three Years, According to Study
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A study has found that restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain caused by multifidus dysfunction after three years.

11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Researchers Call for More Studies on the Use of Steroids to Treat Pinched Nerves
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Stanford University researchers recently conducted a systematic review of studies on cervical radiculopathy, commonly referred to as “pinched nerve,” to determine if steroids are a safe and effective treatment.

11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Physicians Cautioned About Using Certain Radiocontrast Agents with Interventional Pain Medicine Procedures
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Epidural steroid injections and epidural blood patches are procedures performed by pain medicine physicians to deliver medication into the spine to provide quick pain relief to patients. During these procedures, a small amount of dye is injected to identify the epidural space, a small space in the spine.

Newswise: Wrist-Worn Device Potentially Offers Objective Measure of the Impact of Chronic Pain on Function
11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Wrist-Worn Device Potentially Offers Objective Measure of the Impact of Chronic Pain on Function
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Effectively treating chronic pain is challenging because pain experiences are highly subjective. To select the best treatments, physicians rely on patient perceptions, costly tests, and lengthy examinations.

11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Better Tools Needed to Determine Which Patients Will Benefit from Spinal Cord Stimulation Treatment
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an effective and proven treatment for chronic nerve pain, and it is often used to treat persistent pain after previous back surgery. However, before SCS can be implemented, physicians are required to conduct a prognostic “trial,” which carries an average price tag of $10,000.

11-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Low-Dose Naltrexone Shows Promise in Treating Pain in Patients with Fibromyalgia, Crohn’s Disease, Low Back Pain, and Other Chronic Conditions
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Naltrexone was originally used to help treat alcohol and opioid abuse. However, at lose doses, naltrexone has been found to help with chronic pain stemming from various conditions including fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, diabetic neuropathy, axial low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and complex region pain syndrome.

Newswise: Kathleen May fue designada como presidenta del ACAAI
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Kathleen May fue designada como presidenta del ACAAI
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

La alergista Kathleen May, MD, de Augusta, GA, fue designada como presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI, el 13 de noviembre en Louisville, KY.

Newswise: Kathleen May Installed as ACAAI President
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Kathleen May Installed as ACAAI President
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Allergist Kathleen May, MD, of Augusta, GA was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting on November 13 in Louisville, KY.

13-Nov-2022 11:00 AM EST
Study Examines Total Knee Replacement in Patients Under 21
Hospital for Special Surgery

A new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has evaluated trends in the use of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients under 21 in the United States. The study was reported at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2022 meeting.

13-Nov-2022 10:00 AM EST
HSS Research Uncovers How UV Light Triggers Immune Activation and Disease Flares in Lupus
Hospital for Special Surgery

After sun exposure, people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently develop skin rashes, which often are accompanied by a flare of their overall disease. This connection between ultraviolet (UV) light and disease flares in lupus is well known, but the way in which UV exposure actually triggers the disease has been poorly understood.

13-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
Study Finds Chronic-Pain Management, Falls and Limited Access to Care Are Critical Issues Among Medically Underserved
Hospital for Special Surgery

To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in 2022 Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) implemented a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to assess musculoskeletal health needs, identify health disparities and support the development of initiatives to address unmet needs.

12-Nov-2022 1:00 PM EST
Participation Doubles After Lupus Support Group at HSS Transitions to Virtual Format During Pandemic
Hospital for Special Surgery

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) highlights the success of a lupus peer support and education group that transitioned to a virtual format during the pandemic. In addition to receiving high marks from group members, participation more than doubled after the meetings went remote.

Released: 12-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
HSS Rheumatologists, Social Worker Honored by American College of Rheumatology
Hospital for Special Surgery

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) have honored two rheumatologists and a social worker at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) with prestigious awards. Each year, the ACR and ARP recognize members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology. The ceremony took place at the ACR Convergence meeting in Philadelphia on November 12.

Newswise: Residents of assisted living facilities lost significant, concerning weight during the COVID-19 quarantine
Released: 11-Nov-2022 12:35 PM EST
Residents of assisted living facilities lost significant, concerning weight during the COVID-19 quarantine
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Older adults residing in assisted living facilities and quarantined to their rooms during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic lost significant weight, according to gerontology care providers and researchers from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Newswise: Incluso en los estados con leyes estrictas sobre el albuterol de reserva, los administradores escolares temen la responsabilidad
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Incluso en los estados con leyes estrictas sobre el albuterol de reserva, los administradores escolares temen la responsabilidad
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI muestra que incluso en los estados con fuertes leyes de inhaladores/albuterol de reserva, los administradores escolares y los médicos prescriptores temen la responsabilidad al prescribir y administrar los inhaladores de reserva.

Newswise: 86.4 % de los bebés con anafilaxia recibieron epinefrina de manera adecuada
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
86.4 % de los bebés con anafilaxia recibieron epinefrina de manera adecuada
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentó en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año muestra que de los bebés de 0 a 24 meses que acudieron al servicio de urgencias por anafilaxia, pocos requirieron hospitalización y la mayoría pudo irse a casa después de unas horas de observación.

Newswise: Even in States with Strong Stock Albuterol Laws, School Administrators Fear Liability
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Even in States with Strong Stock Albuterol Laws, School Administrators Fear Liability
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows that even in states with strong stock inhaler/albuterol laws, school administrators and prescribing clinicians fear liability in prescribing and administering the stock inhalers.

Newswise: Los teléfonos inteligentes son depósitos de alérgenos
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Los teléfonos inteligentes son depósitos de alérgenos
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año muestra niveles elevados de alérgenos de gatos y perros, así como de glucanos β-D y endotoxinas en modelos telefónicos simulados.

Newswise: Smartphones are Reservoirs of Allergens According to New Research
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Smartphones are Reservoirs of Allergens According to New Research
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Louisville, KY, showed elevated levels of cat and dog allergens, as well as β-D glucans (BDG) and endotoxin on simulated phone models.

Newswise: CRISPR Treatment Slows Swelling in Hereditary Angioedema Patients
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
CRISPR Treatment Slows Swelling in Hereditary Angioedema Patients
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows a treatment using the CRISPR genome editing technology succeeded in alleviating swelling and reducing the frequency of attacks.

Newswise: Lowest Pollen Counts Occur Between 4:00 a.m. and Noon
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Lowest Pollen Counts Occur Between 4:00 a.m. and Noon
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting suggests that early morning hours are better than later in the afternoon for dodging pollen.

Newswise: Los recuentos de polen más bajos se producen entre las 4:00 a. m. y el mediodía
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Los recuentos de polen más bajos se producen entre las 4:00 a. m. y el mediodía
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año sugiere que las primeras horas de la mañana son mejores que las últimas de la tarde para evitar el polen.



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