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4-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
First atlas of the human ovary with cell-level resolution is a step toward artificial ovary
University of Michigan

A new "atlas" of the human ovary provides insights that could lead to treatments restoring ovarian hormone production and the ability to have biologically related children, according to University of Michigan engineers.

   
Newswise: ‘Diverse’ agriculture benefits people and the environment at the same time
Released: 5-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
‘Diverse’ agriculture benefits people and the environment at the same time
University of Colorado Boulder

A new analysis from 2,655 farms on five continents suggests that moving away from industrial, monoculture farming could benefit both the planet and people.

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Released: 5-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Virginia Tech professor inducted into medical honor society American Society for Clinical Investigation
Virginia Tech

Christopher Hourigan, director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center — D.C., was inducted this week into the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) — a historic membership for a faculty member of Virginia Tech.

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Released: 5-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
The Vandal Theory Podcast - Season 6, Episode 7: Omi Hodwitz — Missing and Murdered Indigenous
University of Idaho

Meet Omi Hodwitz, an associate professor in the Department of Culture, Society and Justice at University of Idaho. Hodwitz and her students are compiling the most comprehensive database to date of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirits in Canada and the United States.

   
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Study Bolsters Evidence that Effects of Puberty Blockers Are Reversible
American Physiological Society (APS)

Medications commonly known as puberty blockers were found to delay development of female reproductive organs but allow for restoration of reproductive functioning after the medications were withdrawn, according to a new study being presented this week at the American Physiology Summit.

Newswise: Intermittent Fasting May Help Preserve Intestinal Health as We Age
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Intermittent Fasting May Help Preserve Intestinal Health as We Age
American Physiological Society (APS)

A study in mice found that intermittent fasting brought benefits beyond weight loss, suggesting it could help the body better process glucose and reduce age-related declines in intestinal function. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit.

   
Newswise: Prebiotics Could Help Space Travelers Stay Healthy
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Prebiotics Could Help Space Travelers Stay Healthy
American Physiological Society (APS)

New research suggests that cultivating a healthy gut microbiome could help astronauts weather the stresses of altered gravity. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit, the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society, in Long Beach, California

   
Newswise: Resistant Starch Could Help Combat Leading Cause of End-stage Kidney Failure
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Resistant Starch Could Help Combat Leading Cause of End-stage Kidney Failure
American Physiological Society (APS)

Combining a low dose of blood pressure medication with a higher intake of dietary-resistant starch might help stave off diabetic kidney disease, according to results from a new animal study. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit.

   
Newswise: Study Reveals How Obesity Could Accelerate Aging in the Brain
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Study Reveals How Obesity Could Accelerate Aging in the Brain
American Physiological Society (APS)

A new study conducted in mice traces how obesity and a high-fat diet may accelerate aging in the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. The work is being presented this week at the American Physiology Summit, the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society.

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1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Acetaminophen May Be Less Heart-safe than Previously Thought
American Physiological Society (APS)

The common painkiller acetaminophen was found to alter proteins in the heart tissue when used regularly at moderate doses, according to a new study conducted in mice. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California.

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1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Skin Wetting Helps Cool Older Adults in Very Hot, Dry Weather
American Physiological Society (APS)

Spraying the skin with water helps reduce core and skin temperature in older adults during extremely hot and dry weather.

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1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Black Men Have Greater Microvascular Dysfunction than White Men after Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
American Physiological Society (APS)

Microvascular function is lower in Black men following a recent diagnosis of prostate cancer, compared to white men.

Newswise: Regular Exercise Prevents DNA Damage with Aging
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Regular Exercise Prevents DNA Damage with Aging
American Physiological Society (APS)

Regular aerobic exercise later in life prevents genomic instability characterized by DNA damage and telomere dysfunction

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1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Gymnasts’ Injury Risk Increases on Stiffer Competition Floors
American Physiological Society (APS)

Gymnasts who compete on stiffer floors than their training floors have a higher risk of experiencing an Achilles tendon rupture due to the positioning of their ankles, according to new research from the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in New Mexico.

Newswise: Short On Time? A 15-minute Workout May Help Boost Your Immune System 
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Short On Time? A 15-minute Workout May Help Boost Your Immune System 
American Physiological Society (APS)

Exercising at moderate intensity for just 15 minutes may be all that is needed to boost immunity by increasing levels of natural killer (NK) cells. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California.

Newswise: Heavy Alcohol Use May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Middle-aged Adults
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Heavy Alcohol Use May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Middle-aged Adults
American Physiological Society (APS)

Heavy alcohol use may increase middle-aged adults’ risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research to be presented this week at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California. The Summit is the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society (APS).

Newswise: Four UChicago Medicine faculty elected to Association of American Physicians
Released: 5-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Four UChicago Medicine faculty elected to Association of American Physicians
University of Chicago Medical Center

Four UChicago Medicine faculty members were elected to the 2024 class of the Association of American Physicians (AAP), a prestigious medical society that acknowledges the nation's leading physician-scientists.

Released: 5-Apr-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Novel Findings from 2017 Lead to Changes in How Experts Will Research the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Saint Louis University

Research published in Atmosphere has shown that in 2017, temperature cooling expected during a total solar eclipse was moderated by St. Louis’ Urban Heat Island (UHI). Researchers found the short duration of the eclipse cooling and the larger thermal mass of the UHI reduced the magnitude of the temperature drop.

4-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Radiation before mastectomy cuts time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast cancer treatment to administer radiation before mastectomy allowed for concurrent breast reconstruction surgery, which reduced the number of operations required, minimized treatment delays and improved patient satisfaction.

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Released: 5-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Neurologists to Present New Findings at Annual Meeting
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai neurologists specializing in stroke, neuropalliative care, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune and movement disorders will present leading-edge research and discuss the latest patient-care options at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting April 13-18 in Denver.

Newswise: Embracing the Eclipse: Shedding Light on the Importance of Light for our Sleep and Daily Routines
Released: 5-Apr-2024 9:20 AM EDT
Embracing the Eclipse: Shedding Light on the Importance of Light for our Sleep and Daily Routines
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

In light of the solar eclipse, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reminds Americans of the important role light plays in our day-to-day lives and in regulating our sleep/wake cycle.

Newswise: Study: Epilepsy patients benefit from structured 'seizure action plans'
Released: 5-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Study: Epilepsy patients benefit from structured 'seizure action plans'
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

A new 16-week study of 204 adult epilepsy patients found that 98% of participants believe that all patients with epilepsy should have a seizure action plan (SAP), regardless of seizure status.

Newswise: Texas Tech Health El Paso Faculty Member Part of American Cancer Society's New Nationwide Cancer Screening Program
Released: 5-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Texas Tech Health El Paso Faculty Member Part of American Cancer Society's New Nationwide Cancer Screening Program
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

The Clinical Champions Corps, spearheaded by the ACS, identifies subject matter experts in cancer prevention and screening from diverse geographic regions. These experts form a corps dedicated to providing vital information and training to health care professionals nationwide. Dr. Molokwu is one of five primary care clinicians who are part of this national program.

Newswise: Study: eDNA methods give a real-time look at coral reef health
Released: 5-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Study: eDNA methods give a real-time look at coral reef health
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

WHOI scientists studied microbial communities surrounding coral reefs by examining eight in the U.S. Virgin Islands over a period of seven years.

Newswise: A Deep Dive Into the Genetics of Alcohol Consumption
4-Apr-2024 1:30 PM EDT
A Deep Dive Into the Genetics of Alcohol Consumption
University of California San Diego

Some people have genes that protect them from alcohol abuse. An examination of databases at 23andMe reveal that those same alcohol-protective variants have associations with conditions and behaviors that may have nothing to do with alcohol.

Newswise: Heat stress from ocean warming harms octopus vision
Released: 4-Apr-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Heat stress from ocean warming harms octopus vision
University of Adelaide

While climate change has led to an increase in the abundance of octopuses, heat stress from projected ocean warming could impair their vision and impact the survivability of the species.

Newswise: Sylvester Physician Co-Authors Global Plan to Combat Prostate Cancer
2-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Sylvester Physician Co-Authors Global Plan to Combat Prostate Cancer
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Annual prostate cancer cases worldwide are projected to double by the year 2040, and annual deaths are projected to increase by 85% – mainly among men in low- and middle-income countries. A commissioned report in The Lancet seeks to guide cancer experts worldwide on how to manage this massive influx of prostate cancer patients.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
UC Davis Health opens new clinic for treatment-resistant depression
UC Davis Health

The Advanced Psychiatric Therapeutics Clinic offers esketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Novel Biological Mechanism Discovered That Could Lead to New Treatments for Neurological Disorders, Cancers
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

The lab of Yongchao C. Ma, PhD, at Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago discovered a fundamental biological mechanism that could lead to new treatments for neurological diseases, such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and autism, as well as different cancers.

Newswise: UTEP Study: Prairie Voles Display Signs of Human-like Depression
Released: 4-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
UTEP Study: Prairie Voles Display Signs of Human-like Depression
University of Texas at El Paso

In a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, UTEP researchers make the case that prairie voles, small rodents that are found throughout the central United States and Canada, can be effectively used as animal models to further the study of clinical depression.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
CDL Nuclear Technologies Launches New Mobile Cardiac PET/CT Trailer
CDL Nuclear Technologies

CDL Nuclear Technologies, a pioneer in advanced diagnostic solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation: the Mobile dedicated Cardiac PET/CT Trailer.

   
Released: 4-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Research Collaboration Aims to Enhance Cereal Crop Resilience to Acidic Soils and Improve Agriculture Sustainability
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Acidic soil caused by changing climate patterns threatens agriculture sustainability across the globe. But the problem goes far beyond rising temperatures. One major cause for concern is more acidic soil, a product of increasing rainfall.

Newswise: What Four Decades of Canned Salmon Reveal About Marine Food Webs
Released: 4-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
What Four Decades of Canned Salmon Reveal About Marine Food Webs
University of Washington

By analyzing 42 years worth of canned salmon, University of Washington scientists show that levels a common marine parasite rose in two salmon species in the Gulf of Alaska from 1979 to 2021. The rise may be a sign of ecosystem recovery, possibly influenced by the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Dr. Mehul Raval named Head of Division of Pediatric Surgery
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Mehul V. Raval, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP, has been named the Head of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. After an extensive national search and reviewing several highly accomplished applicants, Dr. Raval’s expertise, translational research, leadership experience and dedication to Lurie Children’s set him apart. He will hold the Orvar Swenson Founders' Board Chair in Pediatric Surgery.

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Released: 4-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
The Vandal Theory Podcast - Season 6, Episode 6: Matthew Bernards — Engineering A Better World
University of Idaho

Meet Matthew Bernards, an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at University of Idaho and the director of the NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Introducing New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit
Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF)

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is excited to introduce New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit, the expanded next iteration of our renowned annual Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) conference.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
International Consensus Statement Published in Nature Reviews Nephrology Calls for Urgent Action to Address Chronic Kidney Disease on the Global Public Health Agenda
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Nature Reviews Nephrology published a landmark international consensus statement titled "Chronic Kidney Disease and the Global Public Health Agenda: An International Consensus." Authored by a coalition of leading experts, stakeholders, and nephrology societies, the publication highlights critical policy, advocacy, and implementation needs to alleviate the growing burden of kidney disease worldwide.

Newswise: AACR: MD Anderson’s Scott Kopetz and Elizabeth Travis honored with 2024 Scientific Achievement Awards
Released: 4-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
AACR: MD Anderson’s Scott Kopetz and Elizabeth Travis honored with 2024 Scientific Achievement Awards
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Two researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will be honored with Scientific Achievement Awards at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 for accomplishments in clinical and translational research as well as outstanding leadership in oncology.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Loyola University Medical Center Hosts Candlelight Ceremony to Commemorate Donors
Loyola Medicine

In recognition of Donate Life Month, Loyola University Medical Center will host its 32nd annual candle lighting ceremony in honor of organ and tissue donors, their families and countless health care team members.

Newswise: Revelan detallada panorámica de 11 mil millones de años hacia el pasado del Universo
Released: 4-Apr-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Revelan detallada panorámica de 11 mil millones de años hacia el pasado del Universo
NSF's NOIRLab

Astrónomos de diversas partes del mundo están realizando un análisis inicial de los datos del primer año de estudio del Instrumento Espectroscópico de Energía Oscura, que lleva a cabo un sondeo de 5 años para crear el mapa en 3D más grande que se haya hecho sobre el Universo. Utilizando el espectro de las galaxias cercanas y de cuásares distantes, los astrónomos reportaron que lograron medir la historia de la expansión del Universo con la mayor precisión jamás alcanzada, proporcionando un panorama sin precedentes sobre la naturaleza de la energía oscura y su efecto en la estructura a gran escala del Universo.

Newswise: DESI Looks 11 Billion Years Into the Past to Reveal Most Detailed View Ever of the Expanding Universe
Released: 4-Apr-2024 11:00 AM EDT
DESI Looks 11 Billion Years Into the Past to Reveal Most Detailed View Ever of the Expanding Universe
NSF's NOIRLab

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument is conducting a five-year survey to create the largest 3D map of the Universe ever. Astronomers are now performing initial analysis of the survey’s first-year data. Using spectra of nearby galaxies and distant quasars, astronomers report that they have measured the expansion history of the Universe with the highest precision ever, providing an unprecedented look at the nature of dark energy and its effect on the Universe's large-scale structure.

2-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea is less effective for people with higher BMIs
Washington University in St. Louis

A sleep apnea treatment known as hypoglossal nerve stimulation is less effective in people with higher body mass indexes (BMIs), according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

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1-Apr-2024 11:55 AM EDT
First Results from DESI Make the Most Precise Measurement of Our Expanding Universe
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Researchers have used the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument to make the largest 3D map of our universe and world-leading measurements of dark energy, the mysterious cause of its accelerating expansion



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