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Release date: 22-Sep-2023 12:45 PM EDT
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONGRATULATES HOUSE AND SENATE SPONSORS UPON ENACTMENT OF THE SECURING THE U.S. ORGAN PROCUREMENT AND TRANSPLANTATION NETWORK
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) congratulates the House and Senate sponsors of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Act upon President Biden signing the legislation and thanks the Biden-Harris administration for its commitment to improving American’s access to transplantation. Now enacted, the bipartisan bill increases transparency and accountability in the operation of the U.S. transplant system, maximizing access to vital transplant care for the 37 million Americans living with kidney diseases.

Released: 22-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
إيجاد التوازن: العقاقير أفيونية المفعول والسيطرة على الألم بعد الجراحة
Mayo Clinic

في دراسة حديثة أجرتها مايو كلينك، وجد الباحثون أن معظم المرضى الذين وصِف لهم عدد أقل من العقاقير أفيونية المفعول بعد الجراحة كانوا قادرين على الحفاظ على مستويات مُرضية من الراحة بدون الحاجة إلى تكرار صرف الأدوية لاحقًا.

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Released: 22-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Encontrando o equilíbrio: os opioides e o controle da dor depois da cirurgia
Mayo Clinic

Em um estudo recente da Mayo Clinic, pesquisadores descobriram que a maioria dos pacientes que recebeu a prescrição de opioides depois da cirurgia foi capaz de manter níveis satisfatórios de conforto sem a necessidade de haver a renovação da receita posteriormente.

Newswise: New focal therapies at UTHealth Houston make prostate cancer treatment easier on patients
Released: 22-Sep-2023 11:30 AM EDT
New focal therapies at UTHealth Houston make prostate cancer treatment easier on patients
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Tissue-sparing treatments using focal therapy, aimed to avoid side effects like urinary incontinence, are becoming available for prostate cancer patients like Morton McPhail of Texas.

Newswise: RUSH Remains Among Nation’s Best For Quality
Released: 22-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
RUSH Remains Among Nation’s Best For Quality
Rush University Medical Center

For the 10th year in a row, RUSH has been named one of the highest-quality hospitals in the nation by Vizient, the nation’s leading health care performance improvement company.

Newswise: UC San Diego Health Named National Leader in Delivering High-Quality Patient Care
Released: 22-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
UC San Diego Health Named National Leader in Delivering High-Quality Patient Care
UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego Health is recognized by Vizient as 2023 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer for the fifth consecutive year.

Released: 22-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Encontrar el equilibrio: Los opioides y el control del dolor después la cirugía
Mayo Clinic

En un estudio reciente de Mayo Clinic, los investigadores descubrieron que la mayoría de los pacientes a los que se les recetaron menos opioides después de una cirugía pudieron mantener niveles satisfactorios de bienestar sin necesitar más resurtidos de prescripción luego.

Released: 22-Sep-2023 10:50 AM EDT
Study details immune cells vital to success of vaccines against coronavirus
NYU Langone Health

A study has revealed new details about a key population of immune system cells critical to successful vaccination against the pandemic virus, SARS-CoV-2.

Newswise: Two UT Southwestern researchers awarded HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellowships
Released: 22-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Two UT Southwestern researchers awarded HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellowships
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Two postdoctoral researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center are among 25 early-career scientists nationwide selected as Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Hanna H. Gray Fellows for 2023.

Released: 22-Sep-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Discovery in Mosquitoes Could Lead to New Strategy Against Dengue Fever and Other Mosquito-Borne Vectors
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have made an important finding about Aedes aegypti mosquitoes—one that could one day lead to better methods for reducing the mosquito-to-human transmission of dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and other harmful and sometimes deadly viruses.

Newswise: Researchers Connect Alzheimer’s-Associated Genetic Variants with Brain Cell Function
Released: 22-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Researchers Connect Alzheimer’s-Associated Genetic Variants with Brain Cell Function
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Led by scientists at UNC-Chapel Hill and UC-San Francisco, research reveals new non-coding genetic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease functioning in microglia – brain cells already implicated in the progression of this often-fatal neurodegenerative condition.

Released: 22-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Compound derived from hops reduces abundance of gut microbe associated with metabolic syndrome
Oregon State University

Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome.

Newswise: The dance of organ positioning: a tango of three proteins
Released: 22-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
The dance of organ positioning: a tango of three proteins
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

In order to keep track of their environment, cells use cilia, antenna-like structures that can sense a variety of stimuli, including the flow of fluids outside the cell.

Newswise: Regeneration across complete spinal cord injuries reverses paralysis
Released: 22-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Regeneration across complete spinal cord injuries reverses paralysis
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

When the spinal cords of mice and humans are partially damaged, the initial paralysis is followed by the extensive, spontaneous recovery of motor function.

Newswise: ‘Snus’ use in soccer: Loughborough University and Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) launch joint research project
Released: 22-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
‘Snus’ use in soccer: Loughborough University and Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) launch joint research project
Loughborough University

A new study led by Loughborough University will investigate the use of Snus in professional soccer.

   
Newswise: When cancer takes a deadly turn: NUS study sheds a new light on cancer metastasis
Released: 22-Sep-2023 5:05 AM EDT
When cancer takes a deadly turn: NUS study sheds a new light on cancer metastasis
National University of Singapore (NUS)

The ability of cancer cells to metastasise, or spread from one part of the body to another, is one of the reasons why cancer can be extremely challenging to treat. However, the process that drives metastasis is complex and not fully understood.

Newswise: $25M Gift Creates Alfred E. Mann Precision Medicine Innovation Center
Released: 21-Sep-2023 5:05 PM EDT
$25M Gift Creates Alfred E. Mann Precision Medicine Innovation Center
Cedars-Sinai

Alfred E. Mann possessed a rare superpower: He could seamlessly connect the dots between science and philanthropy to improve the lives of people all over the world.

Newswise: Ochsner Offers Tuition Assistance to Aspiring Nurses and Doctors
Released: 21-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Ochsner Offers Tuition Assistance to Aspiring Nurses and Doctors
Ochsner Health

Ochsner is excited to announce tuition assistance for 100 Nurse Scholars pursuing Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degrees this spring to students across Louisiana and Mississippi.

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Released: 21-Sep-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Food insecurity linked to muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescent and young adults
University of Toronto

Food insecurity, a significant and persistent problem affecting many Canadians due to economic disparities and limited access to nutritious food, has long-lasting repercussions on physical and mental health.

Newswise: FSU clinical psychologist honored with APA Award recognizing educators’ contributions to the future of the field
Released: 21-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
FSU clinical psychologist honored with APA Award recognizing educators’ contributions to the future of the field
Florida State University

A Florida State University clinical psychologist has been recognized with a national award for inspiring the next generation of psychology professionals to make a difference.  

Released: 21-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Rogel earns SPORE grant designed to further research on radiosensitization
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

An inter-departmental group of researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center received a grant from the National Cancer Institute to further research on radiosensitization, the process of making tumors more vulnerable to radiation treatment.

Released: 21-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Supportive later-life social relationships mediate the risk of severe frailty in adults who had negative childhood experiences
Regenstrief Institute

Frailty is a serious concern in later-life adults due to its association with additional health risks including disability, falls, hospitalization and mortality. The prevalence of frailty has risen over time; about 15 percent of those aged 65 years and older are considered frail.

Released: 21-Sep-2023 1:55 PM EDT
First-of-Their-Kind Brain Health Scholarships Announced
American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association

In an effort to increase understanding, prevention and treatment of brain disease, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Heart Association (the Association) today launched a scholarship program supporting early career trainees focused on how to help people maintain a healthy brain over their lifetime.

Newswise: Scientists Reveal Intricate Mechanisms Cells Use to Build Protein Destruction Signals
Released: 21-Sep-2023 1:45 PM EDT
Scientists Reveal Intricate Mechanisms Cells Use to Build Protein Destruction Signals
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Scientists revealed the intercellular choreography that governs protein regulation, including how unwanted proteins are tagged for degradation, an important player in human health and disease.

Newswise: Skipping counseling doesn't raise cancer gene test distress
Released: 21-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Skipping counseling doesn't raise cancer gene test distress
University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine

“The accepted idea was that you needed genetic counseling before taking a genetic test,” said Dr. Elizabeth Swisher, a gynecologic oncologist at UW Medicine and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. “But we’re finding out that many of these protocols actually represent barriers to testing.”

Newswise: University Hospitals Researcher Receives NIH Award to Study Real-World Effectiveness of Music Therapy in Medical Care
Released: 21-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
University Hospitals Researcher Receives NIH Award to Study Real-World Effectiveness of Music Therapy in Medical Care
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

A researcher with University Hospitals Connor Whole Health has received a fellowship award from the NIH to study the impact of music therapy on patients in the hospital.

Newswise: How do toxic proteins accumulate in Alzheimer’s and other diseases?
Released: 21-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
How do toxic proteins accumulate in Alzheimer’s and other diseases?
Washington University in St. Louis

The normal brain protein tau sometimes gets knotted up into tangles and turns toxic, injuring brain tissue and causing tauopathies, a group of brain diseases characterized by problems with learning, memory and movement.

Released: 21-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
NIH grant to launch center for diagnostics to improve global health
Cornell University

An interdisciplinary team led by Cornell has received a five-year grant to launch a new center for engineering, testing and commercializing point-of-care diagnostic devices that will have international reach.

Released: 21-Sep-2023 12:00 PM EDT
MD Anderson Research Highlights for September 21, 2023
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

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Newswise: Socioeconomic factors adversely affect most heart failure patients
Released: 21-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Socioeconomic factors adversely affect most heart failure patients
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A majority of Americans suffering from heart failure face substantial socioeconomic challenges, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.

Released: 21-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Improvements in human genome databases offer a promising future for cancer research
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Researchers expand the use of ribosome profiling, also known as Ribo-seq, to understand protein production in cells

Newswise: Combination of cancer vaccine and T cell therapy benefits patients with advanced ovarian cancer
Released: 21-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Combination of cancer vaccine and T cell therapy benefits patients with advanced ovarian cancer
Ludwig Cancer Research

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that combining adoptive T cell therapy (ACT) with an innovative, personalized cancer vaccine under development at the Lausanne Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research can benefit patients with late-stage, drug-resistant ovarian cancer.

Newswise: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes the Cardiac ICU at Jersey Shore University Medical Center with Gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence
Released: 21-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes the Cardiac ICU at Jersey Shore University Medical Center with Gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence
Hackensack Meridian Health

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Cardiac ICU at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

Newswise: NIH Recognizes Miller School Faculty for Mentoring Expertise, Funds Them to Mentor Junior Faculty Nationwide
Released: 21-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
NIH Recognizes Miller School Faculty for Mentoring Expertise, Funds Them to Mentor Junior Faculty Nationwide
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

The National Institutes of Health has funded two University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty through its Helping to Accelerate Research Potential (HARP) UE5 grant program. The grant’s aim is to pair newly funded researchers nationwide with experienced mentors.

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19-Sep-2023 5:05 PM EDT
UCSF QBI, University College London, and Mount Sinai Identify Shared Molecular Mechanisms Across SARS-CoV-2 Variants that Allow Virus to Thrive Despite Vaccination
Mount Sinai Health System

In a study published online in CELL today, scientists at UCSF QBI, University College London and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reported breakthrough findings on convergent evolutionary mechanisms shared by COVID-19 variants, allowing them to overcome both adaptive and innate immune system barriers.

Newswise: NIH to address unmet clinical needs in testing, monitoring, and treatment technologies
Released: 21-Sep-2023 10:50 AM EDT
NIH to address unmet clinical needs in testing, monitoring, and treatment technologies
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

The National Institutes of Health will advance the development of home-based and point-of-care health technologies with awards to six technology research and development centers around the country.

Released: 21-Sep-2023 10:45 AM EDT
Endangered species' poo could help fight against diabetic ulcers
University of Sheffield

Poo from endangered animals could be the source of a potential new treatment for the infectious bacteria that cause diabetic foot ulcers, researchers from the University of Sheffield have found.

Newswise: University of Pittsburgh Launches Trial Tackling Leading Cause of Death in Kids
Released: 21-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
University of Pittsburgh Launches Trial Tackling Leading Cause of Death in Kids
University of Pittsburgh

The Trauma and Transfusion Medicine Research Center (TTMRC) in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is launching a $34 million, federally funded clinical trial to simultaneously test multiple interventions for life-threatening bleeding in at least 1,000 traumatically injured children across 20 U.S. pediatric trauma centers.

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Released: 21-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Register for ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 to Discover the Specialty’s Latest Research
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Stay ahead of the curve at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 (Oct. 13-17) where the most recent advancements and innovations in anesthesia care and pain management will be unveiled.



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