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The Atlantic Health System lung cancer test uses low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) that only takes a few minutes to complete and may identify lung cancer at earlier, more curable stages. When compared to chest X-rays used in early detection, the LDCT screening reduces lung cancer deaths in high-risk individuals by 20 percent. The screening test is covered by Medicare and most commercial insurance. Approximately 2% of screenings show early findings of lung cancer.

Channels: Cancer, Women's Health, Respiratory Diseases and Disorders,

Keywords: Lung Cancer Awareness Month, lung cancer screening, screening study, Respiratory Complications, federico cerrone, MD, Atlantic Health System Cancer Care, LDCT screening

New Approach Will Lead to a Better Understanding of Most Cases

Channels: All Journal News, Genetics, Parkinson’s Disease, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nature (journal), Embargoed Feed - hidden, Grant Funded News,

Keywords: Mount Sinai Health System, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Nature Communications, Parkinson's Disease, Molecular Drivers, Research, Science, Medicine, Health, Genetics, Genetic Mutation, Genomic Science, Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Mount Sinai Center for Transformative Disease Modeling, genes, Neurology, Neuroscience, Movement Disorders, Patient Care

DHS S&T and FEMA awarded $2.3 million over a three year period to USU NCDMPH to develop lifesaving trauma training for high-school-age students last year.

Channels: Blood, Public Health, Technology, Trauma,

Keywords: Science And Technology, R&D, FEMA, FAST, Stop the Bleed

A new study by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) researchers published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, indicates that a lower threshold is needed for male patients to predict mortality using the genetic assay, Oncotype DX®, a commercial diagnostic test. The study’s lead author is Fei Wang, MD, PhD, a visiting research fellow at Vanderbilt University, and its senior author is Xiao-Ou Shu, MD, PhD, MPH, Ingram Professor of Cancer Research and associate director for Global Health and co-leader of the Cancer Epidemiology Research Program at VICC.

Channels: All Journal News, Cancer, Men's Health, Embargoed Feed - hidden,

Keywords: Breast Cancer, Men's Health

Making end-of-life decisions for your pet or coping with the loss of an animal is something that no pet owner wants to think about. A program at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center recognizes the importance of human-animal bonds and provides grief support for pet owners facing tough decisions for their animal.

Channels: All Journal News, Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Embargoed Feed - hidden,

Keywords: PET, Social Work, Grief, grief and loss, Pet Care, Vet College, vet med, Vet, Ohio State

A Mayo Clinic-led study involving 3,276 patients has found that people with inflammatory bowel disease, Type 1 diabetes or blood clots may be at increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. The study, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, also found that people who have rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of developing heart disease, blood clots and sleep apnea.

Channels: All Journal News, Arthritis, Cardiovascular Health, Clinical Trials, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Sleep, Embargoed Feed - hidden,

Keywords: news releases, Heart Disease, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Medical Research, Rheumatoid Arthris, Sleep Apnea, Type 1 Diabetes

A qualitative study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that women in their 60s report various reasons behind why they lack libido – including sexual dysfunction in their partners.

Channels: All Journal News, OBGYN, Women's Health, Embargoed Feed - hidden, Grant Funded News,

Keywords: Libido, Menopause, Erectile Dsyfunction, qualitative

Keck Medicine of USC announces the launch of the USC Epilepsy Care Consortium, a unique partnership of six independent epilepsy centers serving patients in Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Central Valley.

Channels: All Journal News, Epilepsy, Healthcare, Rural Issues, Local - California,

Keywords: Epilepsy, epilepsy center, Epilepsy Treatment, Epilepsy Treatment Options, Keck Medicine of USC, USC Epilepsy Care Consortium , USC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, USC Neurorestoration Center, Keck School Of Medicine Of Usc, central valley, los angeles county, Orange County

New research at Case Western Reserve University found big gaps in services and continued care for children with autism—and their families—as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Channels: All Journal News, Autism, Behavioral Science, Family and Parenting, In the Home,

Keywords: Autism

Researchers at Loyola Medicine recently completed a follow-up study to reassess the state of medical sideline coverage during football games and practices at the 99 Chicago public high schools.

Channels: All Journal News, Education, Healthcare, Patient Safety, Sports, Sports Medicine,

Keywords: Football games, Sport, Athletes, school athletics