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Newswise: The Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities 2023 Annual Meeting, May 7-10, Boston
Released: 5-May-2023 4:50 PM EDT
The Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities 2023 Annual Meeting, May 7-10, Boston
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

The Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) 2023 Annual Meeting will be held May 7-10 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.

Released: 5-May-2023 10:35 AM EDT
This algorithm can make satellite signals act like GPS
Ohio State University

Researchers have developed an algorithm that can “eavesdrop” on any signal from a satellite and use it to locate any point on Earth, much like GPS.

Released: 2-May-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Press Registration for the ASRS 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting Now Open
American Society of Retina Specialists

The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) invites members of the press to cover the latest advances in retina science and practice during its 41st Annual Scientific Meeting July 28 – August 1.

Newswise: Smidt Heart Institute Surgeons Available for Interviews During AATS Annual Meeting
Released: 2-May-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Smidt Heart Institute Surgeons Available for Interviews During AATS Annual Meeting
Cedars-Sinai

Throughout the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, taking place May 6-9 in Los Angeles, experts from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai will be available to discuss advances and innovations in cardiothoracic surgery.

Newswise: Clinical Trials by Desai Sethi Urology Institute Researchers Simultaneously Presented at AUA and Published in Journal of Urology
Released: 1-May-2023 5:10 PM EDT
Clinical Trials by Desai Sethi Urology Institute Researchers Simultaneously Presented at AUA and Published in Journal of Urology
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

Novel research in sexual health by investigators at the Desai Sethi Urology Institute (DSUI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine was presented at the 2023 American Urological Association (AUA), one of the world's most important urology meetings, and simultaneously published in, the Journal of Urology, one of the highest impact journals in the specialty.

   
Released: 1-May-2023 10:25 AM EDT
In-person Poster Hall and Traditional Meeting Length Returning for ACR Convergence 2023
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

ACR Convergence 2023, the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), will be held Nov. 10 – 15 at the San Diego Convention Center. This year’s meeting includes the return of an in-person poster hall, five in-person networking lounges, CME for select plenary sessions, and more.

Released: 27-Apr-2023 3:15 PM EDT
IMSA-Schonfeld Frontiers in Mathematics Lecture Series featuring Carolina Bhering de Araujo
University of Miami

In a two-part lecture, Araujo will present an overview of the Calabi problem, describing some of the important recent developments in connection with birational geometry.

Released: 27-Apr-2023 1:35 PM EDT
Acoustical Society of America Press Conferences Livestreamed from Chicago, May 9 #ASA184
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

The 184th ASA Meeting will include three press conferences on Tuesday, May 9. The in-person presentations will also be livestreamed and recorded. Topics will focus on a wide range of newsworthy sessions, including 3D-printing head simulators, tracking immune cells with ultrasound, investigating the impact of skin color on breast cancer diagnosis, mimicking insects to create miniature microphones, and locating leaks in water networks. Reporters can register for in-person or virtual attendance.

   
Released: 27-Apr-2023 1:30 PM EDT
UCLA researchers to present on latest research and clinical advancements at American Urological Association Annual Meeting
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Physicians and scientists from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Department of Urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA will be joining thousands of urology experts on April 28 to May 1 for the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting.

Newswise: ABRF 2023 Annual Meeting, May 7-10, Boston
Released: 27-Apr-2023 12:10 PM EDT
ABRF 2023 Annual Meeting, May 7-10, Boston
Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF)

The Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) 2023 Annual Meeting will be held May 7-10 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. This year’s meeting focuses on Driving Collaborative Science, and features dozens of sessions on timely topics on the latest technology and strategies for shared research resources.

Released: 27-Apr-2023 11:10 AM EDT
Land O’Lakes president, CEO to deliver Heuermann Lecture
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Beth Ford, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc., is the featured speaker at the May 8 Heuermann Lecture, part of the 2023 Water for Food Global Conference.

Newswise: One in four internet users are overwhelmed by the clutter in their browser
Released: 25-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
One in four internet users are overwhelmed by the clutter in their browser
Aalto University

One in four internet users are overwhelmed by the clutter in their browser, and some coping strategies only make the problem worse.

Newswise: American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names John Knightly, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Vice President
Released: 24-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names John Knightly, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Vice President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

John Knightly, MD, FAANS, has been named the vice president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). He will serve as the organization’s vice president through the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago next spring.

Newswise: Mid-Calf Nerve Block May Enable Early Rehabilitation After Foot and Ankle Surgery, Preventing Pain While Allowing Foot Movement
22-Apr-2023 5:30 PM EDT
Mid-Calf Nerve Block May Enable Early Rehabilitation After Foot and Ankle Surgery, Preventing Pain While Allowing Foot Movement
Hospital for Special Surgery

A pilot study conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) shows evidence that a mid-calf nerve block is a safe and effective regional anesthetic option for foot and ankle surgeries and may enable faster recovery of motor function of the ankle joint compared with a popliteal block. These findings were presented at the 2023 Spring American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) Annual Meeting.

17-Apr-2023 5:00 PM EDT
ENRICH Trial Findings Debuts at the 2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The latest science and trial results were unveiled during the 2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles. The late-breaking abstract “Efficacy and Safety of Early Minimally Invasive Removal of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ENRICH): a Multicenter Randomized Adaptive Trial,” was showcased Saturday, April 22.

Newswise: Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Total Joint Arthroplasty May Provide the Best Reduction in Complications in Older Patients With Fewer Comorbidities
22-Apr-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Total Joint Arthroplasty May Provide the Best Reduction in Complications in Older Patients With Fewer Comorbidities
Hospital for Special Surgery

In a study conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), researchers found that the use of peripheral nerve blocks in total knee and total hip arthroplasty were associated with a consistent reduction in risk for postoperative complications in patients with a lower comorbidity burden. In particular, the most consistent reduction in risk of complications and use of hospital resources was in older patients with no comorbidity burden. These findings were presented at the 2023 Spring American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) Annual Meeting and were acknowledged as one of the President’s Choice Abstracts.1

Newswise: Diabetes Drug Could Aid Recovery from Bouts of Food Insecurity or Anorexia
12-Apr-2023 4:30 PM EDT
Diabetes Drug Could Aid Recovery from Bouts of Food Insecurity or Anorexia
American Physiological Society (APS)

New research results suggest that the widely used diabetes drug metformin may be beneficial for recovering from short periods of severe food insecurity or anorexia.

   
Newswise: Sauna Treatment Lowers Blood Pressure, Improves Vascular Health
12-Apr-2023 3:55 PM EDT
Sauna Treatment Lowers Blood Pressure, Improves Vascular Health
American Physiological Society (APS)

Sauna heat therapy reduces blood pressure in middle-aged people, according to researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah.

Newswise: Study of College Athletes Shows that Nutrition and Sleep May Go Hand in Hand
12-Apr-2023 4:15 PM EDT
Study of College Athletes Shows that Nutrition and Sleep May Go Hand in Hand
American Physiological Society (APS)

What you eat might influence when you go to sleep, according to a new study of elite female college athletes.

Newswise: Lack of Women as Research Subjects Connected to Lack of Women as Researchers
12-Apr-2023 4:10 PM EDT
Lack of Women as Research Subjects Connected to Lack of Women as Researchers
American Physiological Society (APS)

The underrepresentation of female research subjects has been documented from clinical trials down to sources for cell cultures. Now, researchers out of Marquette University in Milwaukee have found that in exercise research, this inequity correlates with the gender of the researchers conducting the study.

   
Newswise: ‘Scratch and Sniff’ Test Sheds Light on Depression
12-Apr-2023 3:55 PM EDT
‘Scratch and Sniff’ Test Sheds Light on Depression
American Physiological Society (APS)

A five-minute test commonly used to evaluate olfactory function (sense of smell) could also help doctors screen for depression, according to new research out of King George’s Medical University, India.

Newswise: Passive Stretch before Cardio Protects Blood Vessel Health 
12-Apr-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Passive Stretch before Cardio Protects Blood Vessel Health 
American Physiological Society (APS)

New research out of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse finds that passive stretching before a run protected the vascular function of participants.

Newswise: Sympathetic Neural Responses May Provide Objective Measurement of Pain
12-Apr-2023 2:55 PM EDT
Sympathetic Neural Responses May Provide Objective Measurement of Pain
American Physiological Society (APS)

Measuring stress activity directed to the blood vessels of muscles could allow researchers to measure pain objectively, according to a new study.

Newswise: Healing after Muscle Injury Depends on Biological Sex
12-Apr-2023 2:45 PM EDT
Healing after Muscle Injury Depends on Biological Sex
American Physiological Society (APS)

The time period in which muscles heal after injury may depend on biological sex, and applying personalized treatment may help optimize recovery, according to a new study.

14-Apr-2023 2:00 PM EDT
New Drug May Help Prevent Migraine for Difficult Cases
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

The drug atogepant may help prevent migraines for people who have had no success with other preventive drugs, according to a preliminary study released April 20, 2023, which will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 75th Annual Meeting being held in person in Boston and live online from April 22-27, 2023. The study involved people with episodic migraine, which is defined as having up to 14 headache days per month with migraine characteristics.

14-Apr-2023 1:55 PM EDT
Study: Drug May Delay Earliest Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A drug called teriflunomide may delay first symptoms for people whose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans show signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) even though they do not yet have symptoms of the disease. The preliminary study, released April 19, 2023, will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 75th Annual Meeting, being held in person in Boston and live online from April 22-27, 2023. Called radiologically isolated syndrome, the condition is diagnosed in people who do not have MS symptoms but who have abnormalities in the brain or spinal cord called lesions, similar to those seen in MS.

Released: 19-Apr-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute Hosting World Malaria Day Symposium on Tuesday, April 25
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host its annual World Malaria Day Symposium Tuesday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. EDT. The theme is the blood stage of malaria, which is the most devastating phase of the disease. The event will take place in person in Baltimore with thirteen panelists. A remote option is available to journalists.

14-Apr-2023 1:50 PM EDT
Could Fixing a Problem with the Heart Be Good for Your Brain?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation that is treated with a procedure called catheter ablation may have a reduced risk of dementia compared to those who are treated with medication alone. The preliminary study released April 18, 2023, will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 75th Annual Meeting being held in person in Boston and live online from April 22-27, 2023.

Released: 18-Apr-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Surveys, focus groups reveal what Puerto Rico residents want to know after 2020-21 earthquakes
Seismological Society of America (SSA)

In the wake of the 2020-2021 Southwest Puerto Rico earthquake sequence, researchers asked emergency responders and residents in affected communities about the information they needed to prepare for the next earthquake.

   
Released: 18-Apr-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Nuclear test ban treaty hydrophones help monitor ocean temperatures
Seismological Society of America (SSA)

Ocean-based hydrophones in the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)’s seismic-acoustic monitoring network could provide a better look at how ocean temperatures are changing over time, according to a presentation at the Seismological Society of America (SSA)’s 2023 Annual Meeting.

Newswise: AACR: Early trial results show benefits of FGFR inhibitors and PARP/ATR inhibitor combinations in multiple tumor types
14-Apr-2023 12:05 PM EDT
AACR: Early trial results show benefits of FGFR inhibitors and PARP/ATR inhibitor combinations in multiple tumor types
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center presented promising findings from multiple clinical trials today at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023. The studies, which describe results from a novel FGFR inhibitor and from new PARP/ATR inhibitor combinations, were featured in a plenary session highlighting novel biomarker-driven molecularly targeted therapy trials.

Newswise: How is TikTok affecting our mental health? It’s complicated, new U of M study shows
Released: 18-Apr-2023 7:00 AM EDT
How is TikTok affecting our mental health? It’s complicated, new U of M study shows
University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering

University of Minnesota Twin Cities computer science researchers found that the nature of TikTok’s algorithm can have both positive and negative outcomes for users’ mental health and sense of belonging on the platform.

   
Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Ketamine May Be More Effective in Reducing Postoperative Pain in Patients With a Higher TSP
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A study has found that ketamine may be more helpful in preventing postoperative pain among a subset of patients with a higher tendency toward central sensitization as measured by TSP (temporal summation of pain).

Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
TNS Development After HoLEP Surgery May Be Influenced by Patient Positioning, Procedure Duration, and Patient Characteristics
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A retrospective chart review found a 3.7% occurrence rate of transient neurologic symptoms (TNS) in patients receiving 1.5% mepivacaine during Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) surgery and suggested a possible association of TNS development with quicker procedures, smaller prostates, lithotomy positioning, and younger age.

Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Dual Nerve Block May Provide Superior Pain Control During Breast Cancer Surgery, Reduce Risk of Chronic Pain
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Using two targeted injections of local anesthetic medication may provide a comprehensive, effective means of pain control during breast cancer surgery, found a study by researchers at Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Infection Risk Is Rare With Epidural and Spinal Blocks, Higher With Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A review of medical literature found that infections following epidural and spinal blocks are rare. Infections following peripheral nerve block catheters are more common but have been less frequently studied; this may necessitate a review of patient and procedural aspects to lower the risk associated with these procedures.

Newswise: Use of Nerve Stimulation During Adductor Canal Block Could Help Identify and Avoid Injury to Nerve to Vastus Medialis
Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Use of Nerve Stimulation During Adductor Canal Block Could Help Identify and Avoid Injury to Nerve to Vastus Medialis
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

A study using lower limbs from two cadavers to demonstrate the technique of adductor canal (AC) block found that the needle trajectory of the traditional approach led to impalement of the nerve to vastus medialis (NVM) in 33% of cases and direct contact with the nerve in another 22%.

Newswise: AACR: Mutations in three key genes associated with poor outcomes in lung cancer patients treated with KRAS G12C inhibitors
13-Apr-2023 3:35 PM EDT
AACR: Mutations in three key genes associated with poor outcomes in lung cancer patients treated with KRAS G12C inhibitors
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered that co-occurring mutations in three tumor suppressor genes – KEAP1, SMARCA4 and CDKN2A – are linked with poor clinical outcomes in patients with KRAS G12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with the KRAS G12C inhibitors adagrasib or sotorasib.

Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:15 PM EDT
Location intelligence shines a light on disinformation
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Using disinformation to create political instability and battlefield confusion dates back millennia. However, today’s disinformation actors use social media to amplify disinformation that users knowingly or, more often, unknowingly perpetuate. Such disinformation spreads quickly, threatening public health and safety. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic and recent global elections have given the world a front-row seat to this form of modern warfare.

   
Released: 17-Apr-2023 1:45 PM EDT
Autonomous buses: It’s all about when, not how, they sound
Cornell University

Researchers at Cornell University are using sound to help autonomous vehicles navigate complex social situations, like communicating with people in traffic. After testing multiple scenarios, they discovered the timing of a sound, rather than the type of sound, was most important.

Released: 17-Apr-2023 1:40 PM EDT
IU cancer center researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with 90.5 percent response rate
Indiana University

Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center served as the lead site for a promising first-in-human clinical trial for patients with relapsed multiple myeloma. Patients treated with higher doses of the immunotherapy called REGN5459 resulted in a 90.5 percent overall response rate.

14-Apr-2023 7:00 AM EDT
AACR: Novel allogeneic CAR T cell therapy delivers promising early results in patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The CD70-targeting allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, ALLO-316, demonstrated encouraging response rates and disease control rates in patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), according to results of a Phase I trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and presented today at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023.



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