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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches New Valve Surgery Risk Calculators
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The expanding use of transcatheter technologies has changed the landscape in the treatment of valvular disease in adult cardiac patients, with valve surgery rapidly shifting to more complex interventions frequently involving other concomitant procedures.

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Newswise: UWF students earn award from NASA at Human Exploration Rover Challenge
Release date: 26-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
UWF students earn award from NASA at Human Exploration Rover Challenge
University of West Florida

Congratulations to UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering students who received the Ingenuity Award at the 30th NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge.

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Released: 26-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Barcodes expand range of high-resolution sensor
Washington University in St. Louis

A technique developed by Washington University researchers vastly expands the range of optical sensors used in measuring chemical signatures and molecules.

Newswise: Homelessness a Major Issue for Many Patients in the Emergency Department
26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Homelessness a Major Issue for Many Patients in the Emergency Department
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Housing insecurity is an issue for 1 in 20 patients who go to emergency departments at major medical centers in the Southeast, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) study published in JAMA Network Open.

25-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Colson Whitehead to Receive the 2025 St. Louis Literary Award
Saint Louis University

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead will receive the 2025 St. Louis Literary Award from Saint Louis University. Whitehead will come to St. Louis next spring to accept the award.

25-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Undocumented Latinx patients got COVID-19 vaccine at same rate as U.S. citizens
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

For undocumented Latinx patients who sought care in the emergency room during the pandemic, the reported rate of having received the COVID-19 vaccine was found to be the same as U.S. citizens, a new UCLA Health study found.

Newswise: MD Anderson and RUSH Unveil RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
26-Apr-2024 11:00 AM EDT
MD Anderson and RUSH Unveil RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and RUSH University System for Health today announced a partnership to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Newswise: Rutgers Health at 10: Interprofessional Education for Better Health Outcomes
Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Rutgers Health at 10: Interprofessional Education for Better Health Outcomes
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University bolsters collaborative capacity of health professions students to improve health care quality and communication as well as the patient experience

Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Advance in the Treatment of Acute Heart Failure Identified
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

A multicenter study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy in Nashville has identified a potential new treatment for acute heart failure, a leading cause of hospitalization and death.

Newswise: UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital earns NIAHO reaccreditation
Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital earns NIAHO reaccreditation
University of Chicago Medical Center

University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital has received reaccreditation from the National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO).

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Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Stress? It matters what you think
University of Miami

University of Miami specialists in health psychology and in mindfulness practices offer tips to help reframe how we perceive stress and shift our response to build resilience and support well-being.

Newswise: Eco-friendly nanobiolubricants set to transform industrial grinding practices
Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Eco-friendly nanobiolubricants set to transform industrial grinding practices
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A review recently published underscores substantial advancements in employing nanobiolubricants within grinding operations, presenting a sustainable and efficient methodology that perfectly combines environmental awareness with enhanced industrial performance. This approach promises to set new standards in manufacturing processes by optimizing resource efficiency and minimizing ecological impact.

Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
New Tool Helps Identify Babies at High-Risk for RSV
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

A new tool to identify infants most at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness could aid pediatricians in prioritizing children under 1 to receive a preventive medication before RSV season (October-April), according to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) research published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases and to be presented at the American Thoracic Society 2024 International Conference.

Newswise: More Than 2 Million Gazelle Still Roam the Mongolian Steppe
Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
More Than 2 Million Gazelle Still Roam the Mongolian Steppe
Wildlife Conservation Society

A new publication in FirstView in Oryx sheds light on the status of Mongolian gazelle populations across Mongolia, Russia, and China, revealing both successes and challenges in the conservation efforts of this iconic species

Newswise: New Orthopaedic Surgeon at Texas Tech Physicians an Expert in Treating Pelvic Fractures
Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:00 AM EDT
New Orthopaedic Surgeon at Texas Tech Physicians an Expert in Treating Pelvic Fractures
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

As a trauma surgeon, Dr. Tyler brings world-class patient care and knowledge to Borderplex families, allowing them to find the best treatment for their pelvic and hip fractures, here at home.

Released: 26-Apr-2024 9:50 AM EDT
Continued Medicare Reimbursement Declines Could Threaten Access to Physicians
Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute

A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that physician reimbursement per Medicare patient decreased 2.3% between 2005 and 2021 when accounting for inflation, despite a concurrent increase of 45.5% in physician services to each patient. These reimbursement trends varied widely by physician specialty (-57.6% for cardiac surgery to +189.1% for pain management).

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Released: 26-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Study details a common bacterial defense against viral infection
Ohio State University

In a new study, researchers report on the molecular assembly of one of the most common anti-phage systems – from the family of proteins called Gabija – that is estimated to be used by at least 8.5%, and up to 18%, of all bacteria species on Earth.

   
Newswise: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Researcher Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Released: 26-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Researcher Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have announced that Eileen White, PhD, Deputy Director and Chief Scientific Officer at Rutgers Cancer Institute, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Released: 26-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Six RPI Students Receive Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Six RPI students have been awarded fellowships from the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).

Newswise: ETRI Develops An Automated Benchmark for Language-based Task Planners
Released: 26-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
ETRI Develops An Automated Benchmark for Language-based Task Planners
National Research Council of Science and Technology

ETRI research team has developed a technology that automatically evaluates the performance of task plans generated by Large Language Models (LLMs), which paves the way for fast and objective assessment of task planning AIs.

Newswise: New Sodium-ion battery tech boosts green energy storage affordability
Released: 26-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
New Sodium-ion battery tech boosts green energy storage affordability
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In significant advances for energy-storage technologies, researchers have developed high--ionic-conductivity solid-state electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries that dramatically enhances at room temperature. This breakthrough not only paves the way for more efficient and affordable energy storage solutions but also strengthens the viability of sodium-ion batteries as a sustainable alternative to traditional lithium-ion systems.

Newswise: “Developing Thai Family Stability to Fight Human Crisis” Workshop
Released: 26-Apr-2024 8:55 AM EDT
“Developing Thai Family Stability to Fight Human Crisis” Workshop
Chulalongkorn University

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University’s College of Population Studies and Institute of Asian Studies, Chula Ari, and World Bank, organized a workshop on “Developing Thai Family Stability to Fight Human Crisis” on March 7, 2024, at Plenary Hall 1, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, gave the opening speech and offered his insights on the policies on the human crisis situation.

Newswise: WHOI Physical Oceanographer publishes peer-reviewed book about the Indian Ocean
Released: 26-Apr-2024 8:45 AM EDT
WHOI Physical Oceanographer publishes peer-reviewed book about the Indian Ocean
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

The Indian Ocean and Its Role in the Global Climate System takes a deep dive into warming trends and extreme weather events

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Released: 26-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Research Finds Pronoun Use Not Only Shaped By Language But Also Beliefs
University of New Hampshire

Pronouns like ”he” and “she” are at the center of much debate as society tries to shift to using more gender-inclusive pronouns like ‘they’—especially when referring to those with identities that do not fit with traditional pronouns.

Newswise: Divining peak groundwater
Released: 26-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Divining peak groundwater
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

New research predicts peak groundwater extraction for key basins around the globe by the year 2050. The map indicates groundwater storage trends for Earth’s 37 largest aquifers using data from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory GRACE satellite.

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Newswise: $2.7 million grant to explore hypoxia’s impact on blood stem cells
Released: 26-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
$2.7 million grant to explore hypoxia’s impact on blood stem cells
Indiana University

Indiana University School of Medicine scientists are on a mission to understand why hematopoietic stem cells, responsible for producing all types of mature blood cells, exhibit better responses in a low-oxygen environment within the bone marrow, also known as hypoxia.

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Newswise: Automated machine learning robot unlocks new potential for genetics research
Released: 26-Apr-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Automated machine learning robot unlocks new potential for genetics research
University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering

University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have constructed a robot that uses machine learning to fully automate a complicated microinjection process used in genetic research.

Newswise: Researchers advance detection of gravitational waves to study collisions of neutron stars and black holes
Released: 26-Apr-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Researchers advance detection of gravitational waves to study collisions of neutron stars and black holes
University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering co-led a new study by an international team that will improve the detection of gravitational waves—ripples in space and time.

Newswise: Rising hospital closures disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities
Released: 26-Apr-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Rising hospital closures disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities
University of Chicago Medical Center

An analysis by UChicago researchers revealed that hospitals are more likely to close in predominantly Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, potentially exacerbating existing health inequalities.

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Scientists discover higher levels of CO2 increase survival of viruses in the air and transmission risk
University of Bristol

A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan of airborne viruses – namely SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It clearly showed keeping CO2 levels in check helps to reduce virus survival, and therefore the risk of infection.

Newswise: Recovering phosphorus from sewage sludge ash
Released: 26-Apr-2024 2:00 AM EDT
Recovering phosphorus from sewage sludge ash
Hokkaido University

Chemical and heat treatment of sewage sludge can recover phosphorus in a process that could help address the problem of diminishing supplies of phosphorus ores.

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Newswise: Genetic hope in fight against devastating wheat disease
Released: 25-Apr-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Genetic hope in fight against devastating wheat disease
University of Adelaide

Fungal disease Fusarium head blight (FHB) is on the rise due to increasingly humid conditions induced by climate change during the wheat growing season, but a fundamental discovery by University of Adelaide researchers could help reduce its economic harm.

Newswise: CHLA Physician-Scientist Hosts Event Inviting Families to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
Released: 25-Apr-2024 9:05 PM EDT
CHLA Physician-Scientist Hosts Event Inviting Families to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is offering families an opportunity to eliminate the danger of unwanted medications in their home by disposing of their unwanted pills safely, responsibly and permanently.

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Newswise: Scientists Discover a New Signaling Pathway and Design a Novel Drug for Liver Fibrosis
Released: 25-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Scientists Discover a New Signaling Pathway and Design a Novel Drug for Liver Fibrosis
University of California San Diego

Scientists from the University of California San Diego discovered a novel signaling pathway in liver cells, leading to a treatment for fibrosis.

Newswise: On the Horizon: A Robot to Assist ALS Patients
Released: 25-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
On the Horizon: A Robot to Assist ALS Patients
Stony Brook University

A team of Stony Brook University researchers is aiming to alleviate the many difficulties that accompany advancing ALS by using computer and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, mechanical engineering, and consultation by medical experts to create a Caregiving Robot Assistant (CART) for ALS patients and their caregivers.

Newswise: Foreign-Born Doctors Help Serve Rural and Low-Income Communities
Released: 25-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Foreign-Born Doctors Help Serve Rural and Low-Income Communities
University of California San Diego

Although about 20% of the United States population live in rural areas, only 11% of physicians practice in these locations. New research from the University of California San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy shows that relaxed visa requirements enable more foreign-trained doctors to practice in remote and low-income areas, without reducing employment of U.S.-trained doctors

Released: 25-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Job losses help explain increase in drug deaths among Black Americans
Ohio State University

New research points to an economic factor that might be overlooked when considering why drug-related deaths among Black Americans increased significantly after 2010 in U.S. regions reporting heightened fentanyl activity: job losses that followed the Great Recession.

Newswise: AACN’s New Web Resource Focuses on Preparing Nurses with Essential Well-Being and Leadership Competencies
Released: 25-Apr-2024 3:30 PM EDT
AACN’s New Web Resource Focuses on Preparing Nurses with Essential Well-Being and Leadership Competencies
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has launched the Developing Nursing Well-Being and Leadership Tool Kit for faculty working to prepare new nurses with key skills needed to succeed in the healthcare system, specifically in the areas of well-being, self-care, resilience, and leadership.

   
Released: 25-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Vermont
Susan G. Komen

Legislation signed by Gov. Phil Scott eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for diagnostic and supplemental imaging, which is crucial in ruling out breast cancer and a standard form of imaging for people at high-risk of breast cancer and survivors.

Newswise: Targeting specific protein regions offers a new treatment approach in medulloblastoma
Released: 25-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Targeting specific protein regions offers a new treatment approach in medulloblastoma
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Explore how research targeting EP300/CBP protein in Group 3 medulloblastoma may advance targeted pediatric brain tumor treatments by inhibiting bromodomains.

Newswise: Unconventional technology enhances composites important to automotive, aerospace and renewable energy industries
Released: 25-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Unconventional technology enhances composites important to automotive, aerospace and renewable energy industries
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a method that demonstrates how fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials used in the automotive, aerospace and renewable energy industries can be made stronger and tougher to better withstand mechanical or structural stresses over time.

Newswise: Take Your Child to Work Day - From the Bees that Live at the Hospital to Patient Lab and Sustainability, Too
Released: 25-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Take Your Child to Work Day - From the Bees that Live at the Hospital to Patient Lab and Sustainability, Too
Hackensack Meridian Health

Take Your Child to Word Day Returns to Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center

Newswise: These jacks-of-all-trades are masters, too: Yeast study helps answer age-old biology question
19-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
These jacks-of-all-trades are masters, too: Yeast study helps answer age-old biology question
University of Wisconsin–Madison

The results, published April 26 in the journal Science, suggest that internal — not external — factors are the primary drivers of variation in the types of carbon yeasts can eat, and the researchers found no evidence that metabolic versatility, or the ability to eat different foods, comes with any trade-offs. In other words, some yeasts are jacks-of-all-trades and masters of each.



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