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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
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
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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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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Released: 24-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Rensselaer Researcher Overcomes Portfolio Optimization Limitations With New Approach
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Optimizing an investment portfolio to maximize returns while minimizing risk is the ultimate goal for investors and their advisers. However, there is no set path and challenges always arise. One such limitation is the high-dimensional, small-sample problem (HDSS).

Newswise: Kathleen Pottick, Rutgers Professor of Social Work, Named NASW’s “Social Work Pioneer”
Release date: 24-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Kathleen Pottick, Rutgers Professor of Social Work, Named NASW’s “Social Work Pioneer”
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Long-time Rutgers professor Kathleen Pottick is receiving one of the highest honors in the field of social work for her decades-long contribution and research, which focuses on delivering more effective mental healthcare services to children and adolescents.

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