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Released: 23-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
MEDSIR presents the results of three new studies at ESMO 2023: LUPER, focusing on lung cancer, and two translational studies of PHERGain in breast cancer
Medica Scientia Innovation Research (MEDSIR)

MEDSIR, a company specializing in the strategic design of independent clinical research, today presented the results of three new studies at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO 2023).

Newswise: New Clinical Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 88th Annual Scientific Meeting
17-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
New Clinical Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 88th Annual Scientific Meeting
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Featured science includes the reliability of AI-generated clinical information, diet and GI disease risk, innovative approaches to inflammatory bowel disease monitoring, women’s health, and more.

18-Oct-2023 10:55 AM EDT
Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival and reduces recurrence
University College London

A course of treatment with existing drugs prior to chemoradiation led to a 35% reduction in the risk of death or return of cancer, in trial results presented by researchers from UCL and UCLH.

Released: 20-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
What do new moms and roaches have in common?
University of Cincinnati

Researchers are studying the dramatic physical transformation that some insects undergo to give birth to live young.

   
19-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Reliable Patient Education Materials on Breast Cancer Are Difficult to Access
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Women with breast cancer must often make complex decisions about surgery and treatment options during an already stressful time in their lives, and many of these women may turn to the wide variety of materials available online. New research presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023 has found that reliable educational materials about breast surgery are not only difficult to assess but are also presented at much higher reading levels than recommended.

Released: 20-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Women with a heart healthy diet in midlife are less likely to report cognitive decline later
NYU Langone Health

Women with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17 percent less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline decades later, a new study finds.

Released: 19-Oct-2023 3:40 PM EDT
MD Anderson Research Highlights: ESMO 2023 Special Edition
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

This special edition features upcoming oral presentations by MD Anderson researchers at the 2023 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress focused on clinical advances across a variety of cancer types.

Newswise: NCI Director Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, Will Receive ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award
Released: 19-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
NCI Director Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, Will Receive ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, a renowned oncologic surgeon and cancer researcher who has served as the director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) since October 2022, will receive the prestigious American College of Surgeons (ACS) Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award at the ACS Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. Each year, the ACS Scientific Forum Committee gives this award to an individual who exemplifies the clinical, research, and educational achievements of a successful academic surgeon.

Released: 19-Oct-2023 12:15 PM EDT
Oula Announces Third Clinic And Expanded Partnership With Mount Sinai Health System To Provide Wider Access To Collaborative Maternity Care
Mount Sinai Health System

Oula-Mount Sinai West partnership offers patients the best of obstetrics and midwifery, with midwife-led delivery supported by leading hospital's expertise and resources

Released: 19-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Genetics influence the risk of blood clots in oral contraceptive users
Uppsala University

Women with a high genetic predisposition for blood clots are six times more likely to develop a blood clot during the first two years of using contraceptive pills according to a new study from Uppsala University. The results have been published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Released: 19-Oct-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Researchers Confirm Postpartum Depression Heritability, Home in on Treatment Mechanism
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

UNC School of Medicine researchers led an international team of researchers to conduct the largest-ever meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to investigate the genetic architecture of PPD.

Newswise: 25 years of Herceptin: A groundbreaking advancement in breast cancer treatment
Released: 19-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
25 years of Herceptin: A groundbreaking advancement in breast cancer treatment
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Herceptin has saved millions of women’s lives by targeting cancer at its genetic roots. In this interview, Dr. Slamon talks about the paradigm-shifting approach to cancer treatment and how the discovery has opened up an entirely new area of research.

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Newswise: 'It's Nothing Short of a Miracle'
Released: 18-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
'It's Nothing Short of a Miracle'
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

A teacher, a pharmacist, a public health advocate and a diabetes care and education specialist, Mandy Reece, PharmD, is adding one more title to her resume. Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Reece has become even more adamant about advocating for yearly mammograms for adult women.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
New research effort to address patient concerns and priorities in menopause research
University of Chicago Medical Center

A first-of-its kind survey effort led by the University of Chicago Medicine and partners around the globe will help scientists better focus their research to answer the most pressing unknown questions about menopause.

Newswise: Are New Therapies on the Horizon for Painful Skin Condition?
Released: 17-Oct-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Are New Therapies on the Horizon for Painful Skin Condition?
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

Chronic inflammation of the skin, or Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), disproportionately affects women and people of color. It can be debilitating, negatively impacting suffers’ quality of life, physical function, work productivity, and the social and emotional wellbeing.

Newswise: Can Lifestyle Interventions Benefit Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer?
Released: 17-Oct-2023 6:00 AM EDT
Can Lifestyle Interventions Benefit Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer?
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Can exercise, intermittent fasting and other lifestyle changes help patients with advanced breast cancer better tolerate side effects from treatment? A new $4-million NCI-funded study at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks to answer that question.

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9-Oct-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Women at much higher risk of depression after traumatic brain injury, analysis finds
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Women are nearly 50% more likely than men to develop depression after suffering a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to an analysis of nine studies and nearly 700,000 people presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Empathetic Cancer Clinicians Promote Psychological Well-Being in Breast Cancer Patients
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Supportive communication is key to reducing uncertainty cancer patients feel about diagnosis and treatment, Rutgers researchers find

Released: 16-Oct-2023 12:15 PM EDT
Mouse Model of COVID-19 in Pregnancy Shows Benefit of Paxlovid Treatment
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

A new mouse model of infection with the COVID-19-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus during pregnancy tracks closely the disease course doctors have observed in SARS-CoV-2-infected pregnant patients, and suggests that treatment with the antiviral Paxlovid provides protection for both mother and child.

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.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
No universal body image experience in pregnancy - study
Anglia Ruskin University

A new study has discovered large variations in how pregnancy can affect women’s perceptions of their own body, including experiences of negative body image.

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: Traffic-based air pollution drives pregnancy complications
Released: 12-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Traffic-based air pollution drives pregnancy complications
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution during pregnancy is associated with serious neonatal complications, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers that matched records from more than 60,000 births with air-monitoring data.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Do You Know Your Risks for Breast Cancer?
Released: 11-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Do You Know Your Risks for Breast Cancer?
Penn State Health

A woman of average risk should get her first mammogram at age 40. But how do you know your risk? A Penn State Health expert talks about what younger women can do.

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
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: 11-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications
Northwestern University

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life. But a new Northwestern Medicine study has found obesity before or during pregnancy is the actual root cause of future cardiovascular disease.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Protein key to placental heath could be target for reproductive conditions
Yale University

Immune cells play a key role during pregnancy, adjusting immune system response in a way that enables the fetus to develop while also protecting the parent and fetus from outside assaults like viruses.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Women with a disability are more likely to experience child marriage than women without a disability
George Mason University

In 2015, the United Nations created the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve by 2030.

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: Stopping the cycle of recurrent urinary tract infections in women
Released: 10-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Stopping the cycle of recurrent urinary tract infections in women
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to demonstrate the long-term efficacy of electrofulguration, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that treats chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) among postmenopausal women.

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.

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: Catherine Spong, M.D., elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Released: 9-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Catherine Spong, M.D., elected to the National Academy of Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Catherine Spong, M.D., Chair and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in recognition of her contributions to the field of maternal-fetal medicine, her leadership in women’s health research, and her dedication to advancing health care for mothers and babies.

Released: 9-Oct-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Faster growth of the placenta is linked to increased risk of preeclampsia
University of Bergen

Research sheds light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta and reveals a link to increased risk of disease in the mother.

Released: 9-Oct-2023 4:45 AM EDT
New research led by Mays Cancer Center reveals how mutations in BRCA1 affect cancer susceptibility in women
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Three decades after discoveries linking mutations in the BRCA1 gene to breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility, research led by Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has pinpointed the molecular mechanism by which a large portion of these mutations cause cancers in women.

Newswise: FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Released: 6-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Florida State University

By: Anna Prentiss, Rodrigo Santa Maria | Published: October 6, 2023 | 4:13 pm | SHARE: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 240,000 new breast cancer cases in women and 2,100 men are diagnosed annually in the United States alone. Though this number has been decreasing over recent years, the disease is still the second-leading cause of death from cancer among women in the United States.

Released: 6-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Offspring of teen, young adult women with cancer history more likely to have birth defects
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

The offspring of adolescent and young adult women with a history of cancer face a higher risk of birth defects, according to new research from UTHealth Houston.

Newswise: Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment
Released: 5-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment
National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)

Researchers at University of Galway have taken a significant step forward in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus after a clinical trial involving pregnant women provided new hope for expectant mothers suffering the condition.

Released: 4-Oct-2023 7:00 PM EDT
Living Beyond Breast Cancer Offers Diverse Patient Perspectives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Living Beyond Breast Cancer

This fall, Living Beyond Breast cancer, the national patient information and support organization, is providing expert patient perspectives on patients living with breast cancer. Connect with members of the LBBC community to discuss living with breast cancer, racial equity in breast cancer health, and body image and reconstruction.

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2-Oct-2023 5:05 AM EDT
New robot could help diagnose breast cancer early
University of Bristol

A device has been created that could carry out Clinical Breast Examinations (CBE).

   

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Released: 3-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Tip Sheet: First Lady Jill Biden visits Fred Hutch, new center for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander health studies — and health risks from loneliness
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research findings and other news. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Newswise: IU cancer researcher receives $2.2 million grant for metastatic breast cancer research
Released: 3-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
IU cancer researcher receives $2.2 million grant for metastatic breast cancer research
Indiana University

A breast cancer researcher at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center received a five-year, $2.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to examine how certain immune cells support metastatic breast cancer development and how to stop it.

Released: 3-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
IU School of Medicine receives $468,000 grant to support incarcerated women and their children
Indiana University

A new program led by Indiana University School of Medicine faculty will provide more support for mothers and babies in the Indiana Women's Prison, thanks to a new $468,000 grant from the Early Years Initiative from Early Learning Indiana.



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