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The Glaucoma Foundation Expands Board of Directors
The Glaucoma Foundation

Two prominent ophthalmologists join the TGF Board.

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Newswise: UC San Diego Health First in Region to Provide Novel Therapy for Melanoma
Released: 4-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
UC San Diego Health First in Region to Provide Novel Therapy for Melanoma
UC San Diego Health

Breakthrough one-time cancer treatment option for select patients with metastatic melanoma and solid tumors now offered at UC San Diego Health.

Newswise: Molecular switch linked to lineage plasticity, therapy resistance
Released: 4-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Molecular switch linked to lineage plasticity, therapy resistance
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Two genes working in tandem play a critical role in shaping the identity and behavior of prostate cancer cells and their response to treatment, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report.

Released: 4-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Comparative Study on Dual vs Single Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation in Obese Patients
Ochsner Health

A team of Ochsner Health cardiologists recently published an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Cardiology comparing two treatment strategies for patients with atrial fibrillation and obesity.

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Released: 4-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Can Deep Brain Stimulation Help More Patients?
Cedars-Sinai

Deep brain stimulation procedures use electrical pulses to disrupt tiny portions of the brain and halt epileptic seizures or disease-related tremor. The therapy is invaluable, but the basic technology has not advanced in decades.

Newswise: Wistar Scientists Develop Novel Antibody Treatment for Kidney Cancer
Released: 4-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Wistar Scientists Develop Novel Antibody Treatment for Kidney Cancer
Wistar Institute

Wistar scientists have built upon BTE technology to develop new and improved recombinant and synthetic DNA versions of therapeutic antibodies that target CA9, called Persistent Multivalent T Cell Engager (CA9-PMTE), that shows promise in pre-clinical models as a potent, long-lasting treatment against ccRCC.

3-Jun-2024 1:00 PM EDT
New RadiologyInfo.org Series Helps Patients Understand Their Exam Reports
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

RadiologyInfo.org, a leading source of medical imaging information for the general public, has introduced a new series of articles and videos to help patients understand their radiology exam reports.

   
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3-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
ASCO: Proton therapy demonstrates advantages in Phase III head and neck cancer trial
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

According to preliminary data from a multi-institution Phase III trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) achieved similar clinical outcomes and offered significant patient benefits when compared to traditional intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) as part of chemoradiation treatment for patients with oropharyngeal (head and neck) cancer.

Released: 4-Jun-2024 10:20 AM EDT
Uncovering mysteries of the developing brain
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Thousands of American teens and their families are helping scientists learn more about the growth and development of the brain and its impacts on behavior, mental health and much more, through a national study called ABCD that also includes thousands of other young people nationwide.

Released: 4-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Select Medical Gifts $5 Million Over Five Years to Harrisburg University
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

The Select Medical Institute of Physical Therapy and Movement at Harrisburg University will build pathways to expand the physical therapy workforce while providing career advancement opportunities for students and continuing education for professionals.

     
Newswise: Dermatologic conditions – even sunburn – can present differently in people of color
Released: 4-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Dermatologic conditions – even sunburn – can present differently in people of color
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

UCLA Health dermatologist Caroline Opene, MD treats patients of all skin tones, but as director of the UCLA Health Skin of Color clinic, she has special expertise in treating skin of color. Below are some of the topics she is often asked about.

Newswise: Rensselaer Researcher Sheds New Light on Circadian Rhythms
Released: 4-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Rensselaer Researcher Sheds New Light on Circadian Rhythms
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Circadian clocks, which drive circadian rhythms, are entwined with many essential systems in living things including plants, fungi, insects, and even humans. Because of this, disruptions to our circadian clocks are linked to higher disease rates in humans, including certain cancers and autoimmune diseases.

   

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Newswise: U.S. Drug-related Infant Deaths More than Doubled from 2018 to 2022
Released: 4-Jun-2024 8:30 AM EDT
U.S. Drug-related Infant Deaths More than Doubled from 2018 to 2022
Florida Atlantic University

Drug-involved infant deaths more than doubled (120% increase) from 2018 to 2022, with the greatest proportion of deaths in 2021 (25.8%). The most prevalent underlying causes of death included assault (homicide) by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (35.6%).

Released: 4-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
AbelZeta announces clinical data showing preliminary anti-tumor activity for C-CAR031, an armored autologous GPC3 CAR-T, in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, at ASCO Annual Meeting 2024
AbelZeta Pharma, Inc.

CAR031 study at 9.03-mo median follow up achieves disease control rate (DCR) of 91.3% and objective response rate (ORR) of 56.5% for patients across all dose levels (DLs) and ORR of 75.0% at DL4

Released: 4-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Rutgers Research Bridging Gaps in Alzheimer’s Risk Among South Asian Populations
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Researchers at the Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research Center at Rutgers Brain Health Institute are launching a pioneering study to better understand the characteristics that place South Asian populations at heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Newswise: 5-Minute Test Leads to Better Care for People with Dementia in the Primary Care Setting
3-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
5-Minute Test Leads to Better Care for People with Dementia in the Primary Care Setting
Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System

The underdiagnosis of dementia, especially among Black and Hispanic patients, is a long-standing challenge in medicine.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Stepping Up Summer Fun: the Cancer Research – Scholarship and Training Experience in Population Sciences (C‐STEPS) Program
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center

Over the last two decades, strides in cancer prevention, earlier detection, and novel treatments have reduced overall cancer mortality; however, cancer health disparities (CHD) persist among demographically diverse and intersecting populations.

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Released: 3-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Surgical Infection Society Hosts Annual Meeting 2024 in Miami, Florida
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

The Surgical Infection Society (SIS), the premier organization dedicated to promoting surgical infection control and science, is proud to announce the launch of its Annual Meeting 2024. The event will take place from Wednesday, June 5, through Friday, June 7, in Miami, Florida.

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Released: 3-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
'Maximize Their Potential': Canisius' Iar Shows Pivotal Results on New Autism Research
Canisius University

Inside of Science Hall at Canisius University sits the Institute of Autism Research, also known as the IAR. The institute's work is dedicated to understanding autism and helping individuals and families affected by autism.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Research shows GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs are effective but come with complex concerns
University of Chicago Medical Center

Studies from multiple UChicago experts show that while GLP-1RA drugs are extremely effective for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes treatment, there's no one-size-fits-all solution and physicians and patients have to consider issues like cost and side effects.

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Released: 3-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Societal and biological factors both contribute to mental health issues in the wake of COVID-19
University of Chicago Medical Center

Healthcare teams and researchers have documented an increase in mental health issues since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. UChicago experts explore these trends and discuss how biological and societal factors alike can contribute.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Personalized oxygenation could improve outcomes for patients on ventilators
University of Chicago Medical Center

Researchers used a machine learning model to predict personalized oxygenation targets. Data analysis revealed that mortality rates were lower for patients who received the oxygen level predicted to be most beneficial for them.

Newswise: Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez Honored as GRACE Patient Educator of the Year
Released: 3-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez Honored as GRACE Patient Educator of the Year
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

In recognition of her work breaking down language barriers around the world by creating Spanish-language educational content about lung cancer for patients and caregivers, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez has been honored as GRACE Patient Educator of the Year.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Meditating with headband that tracks brain activity may improve surgical recovery in patients with Cushing’s
Endocrine Society

Patients with Cushing’s syndrome who are recovering from surgery and wear a headband that tracks brain activity while they meditate may have less pain and better physical functioning compared with patients not using the device, suggests a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Type of weight loss surgery women undergo before pregnancy may influence children’s weight gain
Endocrine Society

The type of weight loss surgery women undergo before becoming pregnant may affect how much weight their children gain in the first three years of life, suggests a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Early menopause linked to greater risk for breast, and possibly ovarian cancer
Endocrine Society

Some women who experience menopause early—before age 40—have an increased risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer, according to research being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

29-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Low socioeconomic status raises pregnant women’s risk of exposure to thyroid-disrupting chemicals
Endocrine Society

Exposure to some endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that harm the thyroid gland has increased over the past 20 years among U.S. women of childbearing age and pregnant women, especially among those with lower social and economic status, a new study finds. The results will be presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Newswise: LJI scientists develop new method to match genes to their molecular ‘switches’
Released: 3-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
LJI scientists develop new method to match genes to their molecular ‘switches’
La Jolla Institute for Immunology

LA JOLLA, CA—Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have developed a new computational method for linking molecular marks on our DNA to gene activity. Their work may help researchers connect genes to the molecular “switches” that turn them on or off. This research, published in Genome Biology, is an important step toward harnessing machine learning approaches to better understand links between gene expression and disease development.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New machine learning method can better predict spine surgery outcomes
Washington University in St. Louis

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have paired cutting edge statistical data science with machine learning to yield a better pathway to recovery for spine surgery patients.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 11:30 AM EDT
NYU Tandon researchers develop technology that may allow stroke patients to undergo rehab at home
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

For survivors of strokes, which afflict nearly 800,000 Americans each year, regaining fine motor skills like writing and using utensils is critical for recovering independence and quality of life. But getting intensive, frequent rehabilitation therapy can be challenging and expensive.

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Released: 3-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
BMI OrganBank Announces Promising Preclinical Kidney Transplant Data for Novel Medical Device
BMI OrganBank

BMI OrganBank™ is developing novel organ preservation systems with potential to significantly reduce the waitlist for lifesaving organ transplants. Data generated by Duke University research partners using their OrganBank Transport device demonstrated successful 24-hour preservation of DCD kidneys that are often discarded today because of concerns about organ viability.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 10:20 AM EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY - Webinar: The U.S. FDA’s rule on LDTs – What it means for you
Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC))

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long sparked controversy with its proposals to regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices.

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Released: 3-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Baby Thriving After Month on Life Support at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s
Cedars-Sinai

Vita Rose Carletti made her grand entry into the world on Jan. 7, 2024, after her mother, Krista Hazelwood, went through an arduous 36-hour labor that ended in an emergency cesarean section.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognized for LGBTQ+ Policies and Practices by Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Released: 3-Jun-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Recognized for LGBTQ+ Policies and Practices by Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Hackensack Meridian Health (Mountainside Medical Center)

Mountainside Medical Center announced their “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC).

Released: 3-Jun-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Washington DC Patients Now Have Increased Access to Affordable, Quality Anesthesia Care
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Patients at Washington, D.C. healthcare facilities now have increased access to safe, affordable care with the signing of House Bill 25-0545 by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The law, also known as the Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Act of 2024 (HORA) removes collaboration requirements for all advanced practice registered nurses, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and grants CRNAs the authority to work independently in the delivery of anesthesia.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index
Released: 3-Jun-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Pascack Valley Medical Center announced their “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC).

Newswise: Telehealth can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with cancer care, study finds
Released: 3-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Telehealth can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with cancer care, study finds
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Based on an analysis of data from a regional cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers calculate that, nationwide, cancer care that utilizes telehealth and local care would generate 33.1% less greenhouse gas emissions than the traditional model of in-person care. Study published in JAMA Oncology.

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Released: 3-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Chemotherapy type can be personalized to decrease harmful side effects for Black patients with breast cancer
Indiana University

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and the IU School of Medicine have discovered that Black patients with breast cancer who are treated with a chemotherapy called docetaxel experience less of a harmful side effect called peripheral neuropathy. Their findings represent an important shift in knowledge about a patient population who've historically been underrepresented in breast cancer research.

Released: 3-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
White blood cell “nets” could be early warning sign of major immunotherapy complication
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

When white blood cells, meant to protect the body from infection, are overly activated, they eject their DNA into nets, further disrupting the immune system and making patients more likely to develop a potentially severe reaction to immunotherapy.

Newswise: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group welcomes Eva Macsai, WHNP-BC
Released: 3-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Group welcomes Eva Macsai, WHNP-BC
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Pascack Valley Medical Group announced the addition of Eva Macsai, WHNP-NP their team. With an appreciation for the intricacies of women's health, she brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to her role, reinforcing our commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care.



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