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Newswise: Study Links School Redistricting to Higher Rates of Firearm Violence in Urban Communities
18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Study Links School Redistricting to Higher Rates of Firearm Violence in Urban Communities
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Adjustments in school boundaries and other forms of school redistricting have been linked to spikes in shooting-related injuries in urban areas, according to new study results being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

   
Newswise: East Los Angeles Program to Remove Tattoos May Help Reduce Traumatic Injuries
18-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
East Los Angeles Program to Remove Tattoos May Help Reduce Traumatic Injuries
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Tattoo removal may help to reduce violence and trauma in East Los Angeles, according to study results being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

   
9-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists names Ronald L. Harter, M.D., FASA, new president
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Ronald L. Harter, M.D., FASA, professor of anesthesiology in the Department of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, was today named president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the nation’s largest organization of physician anesthesiologists.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Lung, kidney, and neuroendocrine tumor cancer studies led by Dana-Farber presented at ESMO Congress 2023
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Novel treatments, combination therapies, and personalized medicine headline several studies led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and presented for the first time at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2023 in Madrid, Spain.

9-Oct-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Asian, Hispanic and Black children with ear infections less likely to see ENT doctors, have ear tubes placed, study suggests
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Asian, Hispanic and Black children are much less likely to see ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors, or otolaryngologists, and receive ear tubes for recurring ear infections.

9-Oct-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Women at much higher risk of depression after traumatic brain injury, analysis finds
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Women are nearly 50% more likely than men to develop depression after suffering a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to an analysis of nine studies and nearly 700,000 people presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Philip G. Morgan, M.D., and Margaret M. Sedensky, M.D., with its Excellence in Research Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Philip G. Morgan, M.D., and Margaret M. Sedensky, M.D., with its 2023 Excellence in Research Award in recognition of their extensive research focused on understanding how anesthetics work and whether certain anesthetics are safe for children with mitochondrial disease.

9-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Karsten Bartels, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, with its 2023 James E. Cottrell Presidential Scholar Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today honored Karsten Bartels, M.D., Ph.D., MBA., with its 2023 James E. Cottrell Presidential Scholar Award in recognition of his exemplary research to improve patient outcomes in perioperative and critical care medicine and pain management.

9-Oct-2023 12:55 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Santhanam Suresh, M.D., MBA, FASA, with its Excellence in Education Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Santhanam Suresh, M.D., MBA, FASA, with its 2023 Excellence in Education Award in recognition of his extraordinary educational contributions to advancing regional anesthesia and pain management in children.

9-Oct-2023 4:10 PM EDT
Opioid use disorder treatment associated with decreased risk of overdose after surgery, suggests first-of-its-kind study of over 4 million surgeries
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Although people with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly more likely to overdose or have a complication after major surgery than those without the disorder, using medications for the treatment of OUD before surgery may eliminate that extra risk, suggests a large, first-of-its-kind study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 4:30 PM EDT
Black and Hispanic patients much more likely to die after surgery than white patients
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

About 12,000 Black and Hispanic patients who died after surgery the past two decades may have lived if there were no racial and ethnic disparities among Americans having surgery, suggests a study of more than 1.5 million inpatient procedures presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Two easy fixes could reduce bleeding after cesarean delivery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting. As the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. at the time of birth, postpartum hemorrhage is more common after cesarean deliveries than vaginal births.

9-Oct-2023 3:20 PM EDT
More Patients Go Home Instead of to Long-Term-Care Facility When Sedation for Common Procedures Is Administered or Directed by Anesthesiologist
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Patients who had common procedures performed outside of the operating room (OR) were more likely to go home instead of to a long-term care facility when they were discharged from the hospital if their sedation was administered or directed by an anesthesiologist, rather than by a physician who is not a trained anesthesiologist, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
AI Pain Recognition System Could Help Detect Patients’ Pain Before, During and After Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

An automated pain recognition system using artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise as an unbiased method to detect pain in patients before, during and after surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 2:40 PM EDT
Virtual Reality Reduces Anxiety Among Caregivers of Children Having Surgery, Study Finds
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Virtual reality (VR) may be an effective and reliable tool to alleviate the anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers when their child undergoes surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 1:15 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists honors Stanley W. Stead, M.D., MBA, FASA, with its Distinguished Service Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Stanley W. Stead, M.D., MBA, FASA, with its 2022 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his enduring contributions to advancing patient-centered, physician-led health care, and his advocacy related to health care economics, including value-based care and equitable physician payment models. The award is the highest honor ASA bestows and is presented annually to a member who has transformed the specialty of anesthesiology.

Newswise: UNC Research Validates AI-Powered Gestational Age Calculator Used on Butterfly iQ+ for Global Pregnancy Care
Released: 9-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
UNC Research Validates AI-Powered Gestational Age Calculator Used on Butterfly iQ+ for Global Pregnancy Care
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

A groundbreaking study presented today by University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine researchers at the XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics could revolutionize pregnancy care, especially in areas with limited resources.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Using recent diagnostic scans can substantially cut time to treatment for patients needing urgent palliation
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce the time some people spend waiting for urgent treatment, improving the patient experience, a new study suggests.

Released: 2-Oct-2023 6:15 PM EDT
University of Maryland School of Medicine Cancer Research Featured at American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting
University of Maryland Medical Center

Researchers in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) presented significant findings in two studies featured today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Diego.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Liquid biopsy may help identify which patients with non-small cell lung cancer will benefit most from radiation
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread beyond the lungs are most likely to benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, rather than drug-based therapy, a new study suggests.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Accelerated radiation treatment could reduce head and neck cancer patient burden in low- and middle-income countries
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

A type of head and neck cancer predominantly diagnosed in people who reside in low- and middle-income countries may be treated effectively with fewer, but higher doses of radiation, a large new international study suggests.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Precision medicine navigators increase genomic testing rates for Black patients with prostate cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

The presence of a clinical navigator to act as a liaison between people with prostate cancer and the health care system greatly increases the likelihood that patients, especially Black patients, will receive advanced testing that can help predict the severity of their disease and guide treatment, a new study suggests.

Released: 1-Oct-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Shorter course of radiation therapy is safe for patients with early-stage breast cancer who have undergone mastectomy and reconstruction
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Researchers at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center have found that a shorter course of radiation therapy after mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery provides the same protection against breast cancer recurrence and equivalent physical side-effects but substantially reduces life disruption and financial burden for patients.

28-Sep-2023 10:05 PM EDT
Short-course radiation as effective as standard treatment for patients who opt for breast reconstruction after mastectomy
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

In a first-of-its-kind study, people with breast cancer who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction immediately following a mastectomy reported that getting fewer, higher doses of radiation was just as effective as standard radiation, did not increase side effects and saved them time and money.

28-Sep-2023 10:05 PM EDT
High-dose radiation offers new treatment option for older patients with inoperable kidney tumors
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Older adults diagnosed with kidney tumors that are not suitable for surgery may benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, a new study from Australian and Dutch researchers suggests.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Sexual activity and vaginal dilation associated with fewer side effects after cervical cancer treatment
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical cancer are at lower risk for long-term side effects, according to a new study from researchers in Austria.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Liquid biopsies can rapidly detect residual disease following cervical chemoradiation, study finds
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Two liquid biopsy tests that look for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the blood accurately identified patients with a high risk of cervical cancer recurrence after the completion of chemoradiation, a new study confirms.

29-Sep-2023 11:00 AM EDT
MD Anderson Research Highlights: ASTRO 2023 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.

Newswise: ASTRO 2023 Session Shines Spotlight on Physician Burnout
27-Sep-2023 5:00 PM EDT
ASTRO 2023 Session Shines Spotlight on Physician Burnout
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

An ASTRO 2023 panel will delve into the topic of physician burnout within radiation oncology and medicine in general.

Newswise: True Progression or Pseudoprogression in Glioblastoma Patients?
27-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
True Progression or Pseudoprogression in Glioblastoma Patients?
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

EMBARGOED ASTRO PRESENTATION: Is it true progression or pseudoprogression in tumor growth? That’s the critical question for radiation and medical oncologists treating patients with glioblastoma. Sylvester researchers will present results from two recent studies at ASTRO 2023.

26-Sep-2023 5:30 PM EDT
High cure rate, low toxicity maintained with shortened radiation treatment for intermediate risk prostate cancer, study finds
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer and higher doses of radiation therapy delivered over five treatment sessions as they can with lower doses delivered over several weeks, a new phase III randomized trial suggests.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
State COVID-19 Websites Fail to Meet Accessibility Standards
North Carolina State University

During the COVID pandemic, U.S. states and territories created websites to share relevant public health information. But a new study finds the sites don’t meet accessibility standards.

Newswise: ISPOR Europe 2023 Plenaries and Speakers Announced
Released: 25-Sep-2023 4:05 AM EDT
ISPOR Europe 2023 Plenaries and Speakers Announced
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research

ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research announced the plenary sessions and speakers for ISPOR Europe 2023. The conference is scheduled for 12-15 November in Copenhagen, Denmark with the theme, “Health Economics and Outcomes Research at the Nexus of Policy and Science.”

Released: 19-Sep-2023 12:15 PM EDT
The Latest in Science and Medical Advancement in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to be Presented at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in Nashville, Tennessee, during the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 30 – October 4.

Released: 13-Sep-2023 7:15 AM EDT
Radiation oncology research and clinical trial results to be featured at ASTRO’s Annual Meeting in San Diego
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced today the 10 studies to be highlighted in the 2023 ASTRO Annual Meeting press program. Researchers will discuss their findings in news briefings held October 2 and 3 at the San Diego Convention Center and via live webcast.

Released: 12-Sep-2023 8:45 AM EDT
New Anti-amyloid Drugs are Providing Hope for People with Alzheimer’s Disease – Now What?
American Neurological Association (ANA)

Newly approved anti-amyloid therapies that slow Alzheimer’s disease progression offer new hope for people with the disorder.

Newswise: New Study Confirms HeartFlow FFRCT Leads to Improved Patient Outcomes
Released: 12-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
New Study Confirms HeartFlow FFRCT Leads to Improved Patient Outcomes
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

A diagnostic test, first offered in the United States at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, has now shown through a clinical study to significantly decrease cardiovascular mortality, reduce additional non-invasive heart testing, and increase cath lab efficiency.

Released: 12-Sep-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Even Mild Head Injury Increases the Risk of Ischemic Stroke, Study Shows
American Neurological Association (ANA)

Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) – no matter how severe – is associated with a significantly increased risk of ischemic stroke in a diverse group of U.S. adults, according to new research being presented at the 148th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA). Suffering more than one head injury further increased the risk.

Released: 11-Sep-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Largest Study to Date Results in Simple Genetic Risk Test for Nearly 100 Drugs Linked to Often-Fatal Side Effect in Those Being Treated for MS and Other Conditions
American Neurological Association (ANA)

Nearly 100 drugs for multiple sclerosis (MS), blood cancers, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases may cause Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare but often-fatal condition. A simple genetic test can determine who has a 10-fold higher risk for the condition so they can discuss safer treatment options with their physicians. The largest study to date on drugs that increase the risk for PML and the genetic link to the disease is being presented at the 148th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA).

Released: 10-Sep-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Sleep Plays a Major Role in Neurological Disorders Getting Good Sleep May Help Reduce Risk
American Neurological Association (ANA)

Neurological disorders – including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease – cause sleep disturbances that make life extra challenging for people with those conditions. Improving sleep not only helps improve their quality of life, evidence is mounting that good sleep is vital for a healthy brain and may reduce the risk of some neurological disorders, according to neurologists speaking at the Presidential Symposium – Exploring Sleep Disturbances in CNS Disorders plenary session at the 148th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA).

Newswise: Optical Coherence Tomography May Improve Safety and Outcomes for Stenting Procedures in Heart Disease Patients Compared to Conventional Angiography
Released: 27-Aug-2023 3:40 AM EDT
Optical Coherence Tomography May Improve Safety and Outcomes for Stenting Procedures in Heart Disease Patients Compared to Conventional Angiography
Mount Sinai Health System

Results from a large-scale clinical trial could increase usage of high resolution imaging for guiding interventional coronary procedures

Released: 25-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Weight loss medication benefits patients with heart failure and obesity
European Society of Cardiology

Semaglutide improves heart failure-related symptoms and physical function and results in greater weight loss compared with placebo in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

Newswise: Sugars affect brain ‘plasticity,’ helping with learning, memory, recovery
7-Aug-2023 11:45 PM EDT
Sugars affect brain ‘plasticity,’ helping with learning, memory, recovery
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Our brains constantly make memories and learn new skills. Understanding the role of the complex sugar molecules responsible for this “plasticity” could also make it possible to repair neural circuits after injury. The researchers will present their results today at ACS Fall 2023.

7-Aug-2023 11:45 PM EDT
ACS Fall 2023 media briefing schedule
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Recordings of media briefings will be posted by 10 a.m. Eastern Time on each day. Watch recorded media briefings at: www.acs.org/ACSFall2023briefings.

   
Released: 15-Aug-2023 8:05 AM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists Presents ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Women are at significantly greater risk of depression following brain injury than men. People with opioid use disorder are nearly five times more likely to overdose following surgery. Black, Hispanic and Asian children are less likely to receive tubes commonly used to treat ear infections. These findings are among the significant research to be unveiled at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), Oct. 13-17 in San Francisco.

7-Aug-2023 11:45 PM EDT
Detecting risk of metastatic prostate cancer in Black men
American Chemical Society (ACS)

To explore prostate cancer disparities, researchers looked to another disorder, diabetes. They conducted a clinical trial and report four biomarkers linked to a higher risk of metastatic prostate cancer in men of West African heritage. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2023.

Newswise:Video Embedded treating-back-to-school-ear-infections-without-antibiotic-resistance-video
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7-Aug-2023 11:45 PM EDT
Treating back-to-school ear infections without antibiotic resistance (video)
American Chemical Society (ACS)

“Back-to-school” season means earaches. Today, a team reports a single-use nanoscale system unlikely to generate resistance. It can kill an ear-infection-causing bacterium in animals with a compound like bleach, and it could someday be used in a gel. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2023.

Newswise: Microgreens and mature veggies differ in nutrients, but both might limit weight gain
7-Aug-2023 11:45 PM EDT
Microgreens and mature veggies differ in nutrients, but both might limit weight gain
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Young vegetables known as microgreens are claimed to be superfoods, but how do they compare to mature veggies? Their nutritional profiles and effects on gut bacteria differ, scientists say, yet tests in mice suggest that both could limit weight gain. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2023.

Released: 14-Aug-2023 10:10 AM EDT
Using broad race categories in medicine hides true health risks
Cornell University

New Cornell University research finds the failure to collect more detailed race data of hospital patients may conceal crucial health disparities and cause some groups to be systematically denied care.

7-Aug-2023 11:45 PM EDT
Indicator of PFAS found in some — but not all — period products
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Researchers analyzed over 100 period products for fluorinated compounds, an indicator of potentially harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. While PFAS were absent from many products, they might be in others. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2023.

   


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