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Newswise: First MySpine Cervical Surgery in the U.S. Successfully Performed at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Released: 8-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
First MySpine Cervical Surgery in the U.S. Successfully Performed at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Washington Hospital Center has been perfecting ways to perform complex cervical spine surgery, and recently performed the first MySpine® Cervical surgery in the country.

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Released: 8-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
CHLA Researchers Uncover Underlying Mechanism Driving Membranous Nephropathy, Offering Insights Into Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

No therapies currently exist that can halt the progression of chronic kidney disease in children or restore the ability of kidney cells to filter blood.

Newswise: Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Matt Kalaycio Appointed Chair of Board of Directors for National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Released: 8-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Matt Kalaycio Appointed Chair of Board of Directors for National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—a nonprofit devoted to patient care, research, and education—is announcing the election of Matt Kalaycio, MD, FACP, as Chair of the Board of Directors, with Christopher H. Lieu, MD, elected as Vice-Chair, succeeding Dr. Kalaycio in the position he has held since 2022.

Newswise: Medicare pays for message-based e-visits. 
Are older adults using them?
Released: 8-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Medicare pays for message-based e-visits. Are older adults using them?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

E-visits have become a regular part of everyday health care for some of the 30 million older Americans who have traditional Medicare. About 1% of them have used asynchronous patient portal messaging in a way that prompted their doctor or other health care provider to bill Medicare for their time.

Newswise: UC Irvine-led research team builds first tandem repeat expansions genetic reference maps
Released: 8-Apr-2024 6:05 AM EDT
UC Irvine-led research team builds first tandem repeat expansions genetic reference maps
University of California, Irvine

A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has built the first genetic reference maps for short lengths of DNA repeated multiple times which are known to cause more than 50 lethal human diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington’s disease and multiple cancers.

Released: 8-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT
10 years later . . . MSU experts are available to comment on what’s next for Flint
Michigan State University

Michigan State University has a long-standing relationship with the city of Flint, Michigan. MSU Extension has been working with people in Genesee County for more than 100 years and continues to offer programs to help residents thrive.

2-Apr-2024 3:25 PM EDT
McMaster researchers create first-ever guidelines to help kids build tolerance to food allergens
McMaster University

Researchers with McMaster University have crafted the first-ever guidelines to help prepare families who plan to build their child’s tolerance to common food allergens.

Newswise: Key to Unlocking the Secret of Degenerative Brain Disorders Found
Released: 8-Apr-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Key to Unlocking the Secret of Degenerative Brain Disorders Found
National Research Council of Science and Technology

A research team led by Dr. Kim Yun Kyung from the Brain Science Institute at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), in collaboration with Professor Chang Young-Tae's team from Pohang University of Science and Technology, has announced the development of a next-generation neuron labeling technology called NeuM.

   
Newswise: AACR: Novel immunotherapies show promise for patients with kidney cancer and for solid organ transplant recipients with skin cancer
4-Apr-2024 3:00 PM EDT
AACR: Novel immunotherapies show promise for patients with kidney cancer and for solid organ transplant recipients with skin cancer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center presented encouraging findings today from two clinical trials in a plenary session highlighting advances in novel immunotherapy approaches at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024.

   
Newswise: New American Physiological Society Leaders Take Office
Released: 7-Apr-2024 3:15 PM EDT
New American Physiological Society Leaders Take Office
American Physiological Society (APS)

The American Physiological Society (APS) is pleased to announce its new member leaders for 2024–2025.

   
Newswise: Personalized Vaccine for Liver Cancer Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
4-Apr-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Personalized Vaccine for Liver Cancer Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Adding a personalized anti-tumor vaccine to standard immunotherapy is safe and about twice as likely to shrink cancer as standard immunotherapy alone for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Newswise: Stopping Aspirin One Month After Coronary Stenting Procedures Significantly Reduces Bleeding Complications in Heart Attack Patients
Released: 7-Apr-2024 10:45 AM EDT
Stopping Aspirin One Month After Coronary Stenting Procedures Significantly Reduces Bleeding Complications in Heart Attack Patients
Mount Sinai Health System

Breakthrough study led by Mount Sinai researcher could change standard-of-care guidelines to improve outcomes

Newswise: Inter-Atrial Shunts May Benefit Some Heart Failure Patients While Harming Others
Released: 6-Apr-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Inter-Atrial Shunts May Benefit Some Heart Failure Patients While Harming Others
Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai-led study identifies type of heart failure for which device may be most useful

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Released: 5-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Catching cancer earlier in Texas is the Moncrief mission
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A lump under the arm. Coughing that won’t go away. These can be the first signs of cancer – and a wake-up call that early detection and screening could save your life.

Newswise: Novel ADC and immunotherapy combo shows promise in endometrial cancer subtype
Released: 5-Apr-2024 3:50 PM EDT
Novel ADC and immunotherapy combo shows promise in endometrial cancer subtype
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

In a small, investigator-initiated phase 2 study by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators, a novel combination of an antibody-drug conjugate and an immune checkpoint inhibitor showed notable activity in pre-treated patients with a difficult-to-treat form of endometrial cancer. In this study, tumors were reduced in six out of 16 patients treated with the combination, including one case in which the cancer disappeared.

Newswise: Endometrial, lung, and survivorship studies headline Dana-Farber research at AACR Annual Meeting 2024
Released: 5-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Endometrial, lung, and survivorship studies headline Dana-Farber research at AACR Annual Meeting 2024
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Numerous studies conducted by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute show promising results for patients with endometrial, lung, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers.

4-Apr-2024 3:00 PM EDT
MD Anderson Research Highlights: AACR 2024 Special Edition
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.

   
3-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
AACR: Preliminary study finds immunotherapy combination before surgery improves outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A pilot study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators suggests that for people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, administrating an immunotherapy drug in combination with chemotherapy before surgery is safe and may improve long-term outcomes.

Newswise: The Neil B. Rosenshein, M.D., Institute for Gynecologic Care Presents 9th Annual Women's Health Symposium for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Released: 5-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
The Neil B. Rosenshein, M.D., Institute for Gynecologic Care Presents 9th Annual Women's Health Symposium for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Mercy Medical Center

The Neil B. Rosenshein, M.D., Institute for Gynecologic Care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, presents the 9th Annual Women's Health Symposium, a premier medical education opportunity for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

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.

   
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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.

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.

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: 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: 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.

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.



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