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    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:45 AM EDT
    Stop itchy skin in its tracks
    American Academy of Dermatology

    Itchy skin can be irritating, especially an itch that doesn’t go away. There are many potential causes for itchy skin like common skin conditions such as eczema, shingles, hives, psoriasis, or bug bites, or it could be a sign of a contagious disease, like scabies or ringworm. While these causes could mean a visit to a board-certified dermatologist, there are options for self-care at home to provide itch relief.

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    Released: 24-Sep-2024 11:30 AM EDT
    Bone Health Matters: Essential Tips for Women in Menopause
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

    Strong bones and joints are essential for overall quality of life. They enable us to perform daily tasks, participate in activities we enjoy and maintain independence as we age. For women going through menopause, preserving bone and joint health is particularly important, as the risk of osteoporosis and fractures increases significantly during this time.

    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
    Professor leads charge to change policy regarding sports safety in Florida high schools
    University of Florida

    The statewide policy clarifies expectations for heat safety modifications during sports, promotes communication and secure documentation for health-related information, and sets the minimum standard for access to health care services at events.

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    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
    Ukrainian public opinion on compromise with Russia changing, researcher explains
    Virginia Tech

    Two years and seven months into the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces, the attitudes of the Ukrainian people toward ending the war are reluctantly shifting. Virginia Tech international affairs expert Gerard Toal has researched Ukrainian public opinion for a decade. His most recent findings indicate that more Ukrainians have become open to entering into negotiations with Russia.

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    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
    يحدد باحثو مايو كلينك الطفرات الجينية لاضطراب نادر يسبب الانحدار الإدراكي
    Mayo Clinic

    أحد الأسباب النادرة للانحدار الإدراكي الوراثي المعروف باسم الاضطراب المرتبط بالسائل الدماغي النخاعي (CSF1R-RD) حصل على اسمه من الطفرات في جين مستقبل عامل تحفيز المستعمرات 1، الذي اكتشفته مايو كلينك. ويحدث فقدان الذاكرة مع تقدم الحالة، في حين تشمل الأعراض المبكرة تغيرات في الشخصية والقلق والاكتئاب وفقدان القدرة على التثبيط. وعلى الرغم من أن الاختبارات الجينية أصبحت متاحة على نطاق أوسع، إلا إنه لا يوجد علاج لهذا الاضطراب.

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    Newswise: New census data reveals significant drop in uninsured Missourians
    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
    New census data reveals significant drop in uninsured Missourians
    Washington University in St. Louis

    The uninsured rate in Missouri has dropped significantly, according to a new analysis by the Center for Advancing Health Services, Policy & Economics Research at Washington University in St. Louis.

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    Newswise: The Cancer Research Institute and the Kidney Cancer Association Announce Co-Funding of New Grant
    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
    The Cancer Research Institute and the Kidney Cancer Association Announce Co-Funding of New Grant
    Cancer Research Institute

    The Cancer Research Institute and the Kidney Cancer Association are collaborating on a new kidney cancer immunotherapy research grant.

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    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
    Investigadores de Mayo Clinic identifican mutaciones genéticas para un trastorno raro que causa deterioro cognitivo
    Mayo Clinic

    Un raro trastorno de deterioro cognitivo hereditario conocido como Trastorno Relacionado con CSF1R (CSF1R-RD, por sus siglas en inglés) recibe su nombre debido a mutaciones en el gen CSF1R, descubierto por Mayo Clinic. La pérdida de memoria ocurre a medida que avanza la afección, mientras que los primeros síntomas incluyen cambios de personalidad, ansiedad, depresión y pérdida de inhibición. Las pruebas genéticas se han vuelto más ampliamente disponibles, pero no existe cura para la enfermedad.

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    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
    Pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic identificam mutações genéticas para um transtorno raro que causa declínio cognitivo
    Mayo Clinic

    Um transtorno raro de declínio cognitivo hereditário conhecido como Transtorno Relacionado ao CSF1R (CSF1R-RD, sigla em inglês) recebe o seu nome devido a mutações no gene CSF1R, descoberto pela Mayo Clinic. A perda de memória ocorre à medida que a condição avança, enquanto os primeiros sintomas incluem alterações de personalidade, ansiedade, depressão e perda de inibição. Os testes genéticos tornaram-se mais amplamente disponíveis, mas não há cura para a doença.

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    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
    Mayo Clinic awarded federal grant to study experimental ALS drug
    Mayo Clinic

    Mayo Clinic in Florida has received a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIDS) to begin an innovative study that will provide hundreds of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) access to the experimental drug ibudilast over six months.

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    20-Sep-2024 11:35 AM EDT
    UNDER EMBARGO: Mount Sinai Study Identifies Link Between Prediabetes During Adolescence and Young Adulthood With the Likelihood of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
    Mount Sinai Health System

    New paper finds that prediabetes before conception may significantly increase the likelihood of gestational diabetes during first pregnancy

    Newswise: Improved Cement to Protect the Living Treasures of Our Coastlines
    20-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
    Improved Cement to Protect the Living Treasures of Our Coastlines
    American Institute of Physics (AIP)

    Artificial coastlines, including human-made dikes and other engineered constructions, can help prevent erosion and protect from storms and flooding. However, ecological functions remain unprotected from many of these structures. So researchers in China have investigated the use of specialized types of cement.

    Newswise: Lasers Provide Boon for Manufacturing of Ceremonial Thai Umbrellas
    19-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
    Lasers Provide Boon for Manufacturing of Ceremonial Thai Umbrellas
    American Institute of Physics (AIP)

    The tiered umbrella is one of Thailand’s oldest and most sacred ornamental symbols. Constructing one of these ornate pieces, also called chatras, can take master artisans up to six months. However, in the Journal of Laser Applications, researchers demonstrate a technique for constructing seven-tiered umbrellas using high-powered lasers, which dramatically reduces the production time. Employing carbon dioxide lasers, they were able to fashion umbrellas from stainless steel in a matter of days while preserving their intricate beauty.

    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 10:30 AM EDT
    Histotripsy liver tumor trial successful, early clinical adoption recommended
    Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

    The #HOPE4LIVER trials, testing the safety efficacy of histotripsy as a treatment for primary and metastatic liver tumors, met its goals for technical success and safety. An expert is quoted explaining the results.

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    Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Adopts Cathworks Technology
    Released: 24-Sep-2024 10:20 AM EDT
    Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Adopts Cathworks Technology
    Hackensack Meridian Health (Mountainside Medical Center)

    Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is proud to announce the integration of the Cathworks FFRangio® System, a cutting-edge non-invasive tool that enhances decision-making during coronary interventions. This advanced technology reaffirms the lab's commitment to providing world-class care to patients with coronary artery disease.

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    Release date: 24-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
    Cedars-Sinai Again Earns 5-Star Rating From Federal Agency
    Cedars-Sinai

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center again has earned a five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—the highest distinction from the federal agency.

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    Newswise: The Bumpy Road From Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care: Dr. Danielle Andrade
    Released: 24-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
    The Bumpy Road From Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care: Dr. Danielle Andrade
    International League Against Epilepsy

    The shift from pediatric to adult epilepsy care can be complex. A recent survey of young people with epilepsy found that 25% still saw pediatric neurologists for their epilepsy care. Only 4% said they received clear instructions during the transition process.

    Released: 24-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
    MSU awarded ‘Most Improved’ Big Ten university and ‘Gold Campus’ for student voter turnout in 2022 midterm elections
    Michigan State University

    Michigan State University has won awards for its efforts to promote student voting and nonpartisan democratic engagement from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.

    Released: 24-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
    Language Agents Help Large Language Models “Think” Better and Cheaper
    Washington University in St. Louis

    Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis devise an agent to help large language models think.



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