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Released: 3-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
UWF Master of Science in Athletic Training program achieves accreditation
University of West Florida

#UWF’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program recently earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

Released: 28-Mar-2023 2:20 PM EDT
From the doctor's office to the operating room: Keep up with the latest in healthcare here
Newswise

From septic shock to sticker shock. Keep up with this ever-growing, changing sector. Below are some of the latest stories on healthcare on Newswise.

Newswise: Study Suggests Wild Blueberries Help Burn Fat
Released: 27-Mar-2023 1:40 PM EDT
Study Suggests Wild Blueberries Help Burn Fat
Cal Poly Humboldt

New research from Cal Poly Humboldt proves this superfruit could help burn fat during exercise.

Newswise: ACSM Names 2023 Certified Professional of the Year
Released: 20-Mar-2023 10:20 AM EDT
ACSM Names 2023 Certified Professional of the Year
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Louise Valentine, MPH, CHES, ACSM-EP, ACSM-CPT, EIM, has been named ACSM’s Certified Professional of the Year for 2023.

Released: 17-Mar-2023 4:25 PM EDT
Step Forward in Gene Therapy to Treat Cause of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes
University of Utah Health

University of Utah Health scientists have corrected abnormal heart rhythms in mice, suggesting a new strategy for treating arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of cardiac arrest in young athletes.

   
Released: 15-Mar-2023 5:50 PM EDT
3D-printed insoles measure sole pressure directly in the shoe
ETH Zürich

In elite sports, fractions of a second sometimes make the difference between victory and defeat. To optimize their performance, athletes use custom-​made insoles. But people with musculoskeletal pain also turn to insoles to combat their discomfort.

   
Released: 15-Mar-2023 3:45 PM EDT
Don't keep hitting that snooze button! Get the latest research news and expert commentary on sleep here.
Newswise

It's sleep awareness week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. It’s important to understand how sleep deprivation can impact your health. Most people recognize that if they don’t get enough sleep, their mood and memory will suffer the next day.

       
Released: 13-Mar-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Fewer sports injuries with digital information
Linkoping University

The number of injuries in youth athletics is significantly reduced when coaches and parents have access to digital information on adolescent growth.

Newswise: Dr. Bill Roberts Named ACSM Chief Medical Officer
Released: 10-Mar-2023 9:20 AM EST
Dr. Bill Roberts Named ACSM Chief Medical Officer
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) has named William Roberts, M.D., FACSM, as the organization’s new chief medical officer. The move was announced by ACSM Chief Executive Officer Kristin Belleson. “Bill is an excellent choice for this critical role and was selected from a deep and impressive pool of candidates,” Belleson said.

Newswise:Video Embedded wheelchair-basketball-player-holds-court-with-u-m-men-s-team
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Released: 9-Mar-2023 3:20 PM EST
Wheelchair basketball player holds court with U-M men’s team
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

As the days got closer, 10-year-old Matthew Ward grew increasingly excited to interview the University of Michigan Men’s Basketball team. He was elated at the chance to be able to talk to his favorite Wolverines one on one.

Newswise: UWF student, Andrews Institute Duo Save Life of Local Teen
Released: 9-Mar-2023 1:25 PM EST
UWF student, Andrews Institute Duo Save Life of Local Teen
University of West Florida

March is National Athletic Trainer Month! Read how a UWF student and a UWF Alumni helped save the life of a local teen during a volleyball tournament in January.

Newswise: University Hospitals Chairman of Orthopaedics and Browns’ Head Team Physician James Voos, MD, Receives NFLPS’ Top Research Award
Released: 8-Mar-2023 10:15 AM EST
University Hospitals Chairman of Orthopaedics and Browns’ Head Team Physician James Voos, MD, Receives NFLPS’ Top Research Award
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) awarded the Arthur C. Rettig Award for Academic Excellence to Dr. James Voos, Head Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns and NFLPS Board Vice President.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:30 AM EST
Head and Neck Injuries, Severity of Sports Injuries Increasing in High School Athletes
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

While the overall number of sports-related injuries is decreasing, the severity of those injuries and the number of head and neck injuries are on the rise.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:30 AM EST
Swing into Spring: Shoulder Arthroplasty Patients Can Return to Golf and Racket Sports with Less Pain, Maintain Level of Play
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Two studies presented at the 2023 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting found that patients who had shoulder arthroplasty could return to play golf or racket sports within six months to one year, experiencing significantly decreased pain as well maintained or improved performance.

Released: 7-Mar-2023 3:30 AM EST
New Study Demonstrates that Running Does Not Increase Risk of Arthritis
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Chicago Marathon® participants helped orthopaedic researchers further understand the impact of long-distance running on bone and joint health, specifically knee and hip arthritis in recreational runners.

Newswise: How to prevent concussions in football? Better helmets
Released: 6-Mar-2023 7:55 PM EST
How to prevent concussions in football? Better helmets
University of Cincinnati

Football helmets made by four leading manufacturers showed vulnerabilities in tests designed to better understand player concussions, according to a new study.

   
Released: 3-Mar-2023 4:00 PM EST
NFL players who experienced concussion symptoms during careers show reduced cognitive performance decades after retirement
Mass General Brigham

Former professional football players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms during their playing careers were found to perform worse on a battery of cognitive tests than non-players.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Un experto del Sistema de Salud de Mayo Clinic comparte 10 consejos para el entrenamiento con peso para principiantes
Mayo Clinic

Hace unos años, se consideraba que el levantamiento con peso estaba reservado solo para fisicoculturistas y deportistas. Sin embargo, se han investigado considerablemente los beneficios médicos de levantar pesas. Tener huesos y músculos más fuertes es beneficioso para todas las personas. Piense en incorporar el entrenamiento con peso a su rutina, más allá de su edad, capacidad o nivel de aptitud física.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Especialista do Sistema de Saúde da Mayo Clinic compartilha 10 dicas de musculação para iniciantes
Mayo Clinic

Anos atrás, acreditava-se que o levantamento de peso era reservado apenas para fisiculturistas e atletas. No entanto, muitas pesquisas significativas foram realizadas sobre os benefícios médicos da musculação. Ossos e músculos mais fortes são benéficos para todas as pessoas. Pense em incorporar a musculação em sua rotina, independentemente da sua idade, habilidade ou nível de condicionamento físico.

Released: 21-Feb-2023 2:05 PM EST
A New Catalyst For Recycling Plastic, New Antioxidants Found In Meat, And Other Chemical Research News
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Chemistry news channel on Newswise.

Newswise: Flu vaccination rate holds steady but misinformation about flu and Covid-19 persists
Released: 17-Feb-2023 6:20 PM EST
Flu vaccination rate holds steady but misinformation about flu and Covid-19 persists
Annenberg Public Policy Center

Although the public had been alerted that this winter could be a potentially bad flu season, barely half of Americans said in January that they had received a flu shot, a vaccination level unchanged in a representative national panel from the comparable period last year.

Newswise: Psychological Stress Impedes Performance, Even for Olympic Athletes
Released: 15-Feb-2023 3:25 PM EST
Psychological Stress Impedes Performance, Even for Olympic Athletes
Association for Psychological Science

Analysis of biometric data of 2020 Olympic archers provides empirical support for something sports fans have long suspected: When athletes feel the pressure, their performance suffers.

Released: 14-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
مراجعة على مدار 20 عامًا تشير إلى إمكانية عودة الرياضيين بأمراض قلب وراثية لممارسة الرياضات التنافسية 
Mayo Clinic

عادة ما يُستبعد الرياضيون المصابون بأمراض القلب الوراثية من المشاركة في الرياضات التنافسية بسبب الخطر المُتوقع للإصابة بتوقف القلب المفاجئ. في حين أن تخوف الأطباء قد يكون مبررًا، لكن هل هذه بالضرورة أفضل طريقة للتعامل مع الأمر؟

Released: 14-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Una investigación de 20 años sugiere que los deportistas con enfermedades cardíacas genéticas pueden volver a competir sin correr peligro
Mayo Clinic

Los investigadores de Mayo Clinic hicieron una revisión de los atletas que se trataron en Mayo durante un período de 20 años, y los hallazgos publicados en Mayo Clinic Proceedings sugieren que después de que la afección del paciente se haya evaluado y tratado de manera adecuada, es factible que los atletas puedan volver a sus actividades de forma segura.

Released: 14-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Avaliação de 20 anos sugere que atletas com doença cardíaca genética podem retornar com segurança aos esportes competitivos
Mayo Clinic

Atletas com doença cardíaca genética frequentemente são considerados inaptos a participar de esportes competitivos devido ao risco de parada cardíaca súbita. Embora a intenção dos médicos seja compreensível, será que essa é necessariamente a melhor abordagem?

Released: 10-Feb-2023 7:50 PM EST
Review strengthens evidence that repetitive head impacts can cause CTE
Boston University School of Medicine

During the past 17 years, there has been a remarkable increase in scientific research concerning chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with researchers at the BU CTE Center at the forefront.

Newswise: Marc J. Philippon, MD, FAAOS, Receives OREF Clinical Research Award for 
Validating and Advancing Hip Arthroscopy
Released: 10-Feb-2023 2:55 PM EST
Marc J. Philippon, MD, FAAOS, Receives OREF Clinical Research Award for Validating and Advancing Hip Arthroscopy
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Marc J. Philippon, MD, FAAOS, was honored with the 2023 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award, which recognizes outstanding clinical research related to musculoskeletal disease or injury.

Newswise: Super Bowl LVII: Experts available to comment
Released: 9-Feb-2023 2:00 PM EST
Super Bowl LVII: Experts available to comment
Indiana University

Experts are available to comment on sports media, legal sports gambling, sports data, audience engagement, Super Bowl advertisements and player safety.

   
Released: 8-Feb-2023 2:15 PM EST
Study reveals warning signs of poor mental health in athletes
Staffordshire University

More than 400 athletes across a variety of sports, ages and levels of experience were questioned for the study by sports psychology experts from Staffordshire University and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Newswise: For Former Football Players, Concussion and Hypertension Go Hand in Hand, New Study Shows
Released: 7-Feb-2023 3:00 PM EST
For Former Football Players, Concussion and Hypertension Go Hand in Hand, New Study Shows
Harvard Medical School

New research links history of concussions to elevated risk for high blood pressure among former NFL players . The link between concussion and high blood pressure persisted even after controlling for known hypertension risk factors.

Released: 6-Feb-2023 1:05 PM EST
UTHealth Houston study: Caregivers trust social media more than physicians with CTE questions
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Those caring for people who are at an increased risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) are more likely to turn to social media for answers than physicians, according to research from UTHealth Houston.

Newswise: Head trauma doesn't predict memory problems in NFL retirees, UT Southwestern study shows
Released: 2-Feb-2023 11:05 AM EST
Head trauma doesn't predict memory problems in NFL retirees, UT Southwestern study shows
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A study of retired professional football players by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that their cognitive abilities did not differ significantly from a control group of similarly aged men who did not play football, nor did those abilities show significant change over one to five years. The findings were published in Brain Injury.

Released: 31-Jan-2023 5:05 PM EST
The latest research news on surgery and transplants
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Surgery and the Transplantation channels on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

Released: 31-Jan-2023 8:00 AM EST
Perguntas e respostas da Mayo Clinic: Como evitar lesões no tornozelo
Mayo Clinic

ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: Tenho pouco mais de 50 anos e adoro meu estilo de vida ativo. Recentemente, ouvi relatos sobre o aumento de torções e fraturas no tornozelo, particularmente em uma população mais velha, devido em parte à atividade e ao envelhecimento. Em primeiro lugar, como posso evitar essas lesões?

Released: 31-Jan-2023 8:00 AM EST
Preguntas y respuestas de Mayo Clinic: cómo evitar una lesión en el tobillo
Mayo Clinic

Tengo poco más de 50 años y disfruto de un estilo de vida activo. Hace poco, me enteré de que hay informes sobre un aumento de esguinces y fracturas de tobillo, particularmente entre la población más adulta, debido a una combinación de dos factores: la actividad y la edad. ¿Cómo puedo evitar estas lesiones en primer lugar?

Newswise: Exercise is beneficial for people with epilepsy. Many physicians still don't encourage it.
Released: 24-Jan-2023 2:05 PM EST
Exercise is beneficial for people with epilepsy. Many physicians still don't encourage it.
International League Against Epilepsy

Other than in rare cases, physical activity does not increase the risk for seizures in people with epilepsy. But people with epilepsy are less active than the general population and have poorer objective physical fitness than the general population. How can we change that?

Released: 24-Jan-2023 11:05 AM EST
Estudo de evidências do mundo real sobre medicina regenerativa e cirurgia do ombro
Mayo Clinic

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — A aplicação de medicina regenerativa a uma cirurgia de ombro comum pode ter um impacto na necessidade de cirurgia de revisão de acompanhamento em alguns pacientes, de acordo com um estudo da Mayo Clinic.

Released: 24-Jan-2023 11:05 AM EST
再生医学和肩关节手术的真实世界证据研究
Mayo Clinic

根据一项妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic)的真实世界证据研究,将再生医学应用于常见的肩关节手术可能会对部分患者的后续修复手术需求产生影响。

Released: 24-Jan-2023 11:05 AM EST
Estudio de evidencia del mundo real sobre medicina regenerativa y cirugía de hombro
Mayo Clinic

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — La aplicación de medicina regenerativa en una cirugía de hombro común puede tener una repercusión en la necesidad de cirugía correctiva de seguimiento en algunos pacientes, según un estudio de evidencia del mundo real de Mayo Clinic.

Released: 24-Jan-2023 11:05 AM EST
دراسة بأدلة واقعية على الطب التجديدي وجراحة الكتف
Mayo Clinic

إن تطبيق الطب التجديدي على إحدى جراحات الكتف الشائعة قد يكون له تأثيرٌ على الحاجة إلى جراحة مراجعة للمتابعة بالنسبة لبعض المرضى، وفقًا لدراسة مايو كلينك ذات الأدلة الواقعية. حيث حلل باحثو

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Newswise: Tears in Tokyo: Muscle–tendon injuries during Olympic competition can spell heartbreak
Released: 18-Jan-2023 6:55 PM EST
Tears in Tokyo: Muscle–tendon injuries during Olympic competition can spell heartbreak
Tokyo Medical and Dental University

In a recent study, researchers reviewed magnetic resonance images (MRI) of muscle injuries experienced by athletes during the Tokyo Olympic Games and found that when muscle injuries were characterized by torn fibers extending to the tendon, athletes were often unable to finish their events.

13-Jan-2023 4:45 PM EST
Good News for Athletes Who Are Slow to Recover from Concussion
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A new study suggests that athletes who recover more slowly from concussion may be able to return to play with an additional month of recovery beyond the typical recovery time, according to a new study published in the January 18, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Slow recovery was defined as taking more than 14 days for symptoms to resolve or taking more than 24 days to return to play, both of which are considered the typical recovery times for about 80% of athletes with concussion.

Released: 12-Jan-2023 4:40 PM EST
Sports Psychologist Offers Insight on Damar Hamlin’s Collapse and the Future of Football
University at Albany, State University of New York

University at Albany’s Bruce Svare, professor emeritus of psychology and neuroscience, is an expert in sport psychology and the relationship between sport and society. We caught up with Svare to gain insight into the potential implications of Hamlin’s injury on the sport, whether the incident might incite changes to policies around player protection and how this event might influence perceptions of the sport among youth athletes and their caregivers.

   
Newswise: Elite divers could give insights into lung disease
Released: 10-Jan-2023 2:35 PM EST
Elite divers could give insights into lung disease
University of Oregon

Scientists detected deep divers make adaptations that make their hearts and lungs work more effectively in low oxygen conditions.

   
Released: 5-Jan-2023 4:05 PM EST
ACSM Exercise is Medicine® Initiative Announces Strategic Partnership with EXI®
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

he American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) global health initiative, Exercise is Medicine® (EIM), announces a new partnership with EXI®, a MedTech company that has developed a robust physical activity prescription platform with a consumer facing app. Powered by EIM, EXI empowers health care professionals to prescribe tailored exercise programs in a way that’s easy, effective, and delivered at the click of a button.

   
Newswise: The Medical Minute: Hamlin's cardiac arrest highlights need for equipment, training
Released: 5-Jan-2023 12:55 PM EST
The Medical Minute: Hamlin's cardiac arrest highlights need for equipment, training
Penn State Health

The medical emergency suffered by Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills underscores the importance of speed when responding to cardiac arrest. Two Penn State Health physicians offer guidance.



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