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2-Jun-2023 7:20 PM EDT
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated alcohol home delivery, increasing alcohol consumption
Research Society on Alcoholism

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many states expanded online alcohol sales and alcohol home delivery laws. One of the first U.S. studies of the impact on adults of home delivery of alcohol during the early months of the pandemic found significantly more alcohol consumption and binge drinking among those who obtained their alcohol through home delivery than those who did not. These results and others will be shared at the 46th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in Bellevue, Washington.

   
Released: 26-Jun-2023 5:40 PM EDT
Opting to freeze eggs can help women have babies when they are older, but many do not use their frozen eggs
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

More than 40% of women who chose to freeze their eggs in their 30s were able to have babies later in life when they returned to the fertility clinic, according to research presented today (Monday) at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) [1].

Newswise: Defective closure of diabetic foot ulcers is associated with higher risk of wound recurrence
Released: 26-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Defective closure of diabetic foot ulcers is associated with higher risk of wound recurrence
Indiana University

Results from a new study of diabetic foot ulcers and the risk of wound recurrence show that a new approach can help health care workers measure the likelihood that the wound will reopen in the future.

Released: 26-Jun-2023 11:05 AM EDT
FODMAP Diet is Focus of IAFNS July 12 Webinar for Nutritionists, Researchers
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Careful use of a FODMAP diet with fewer fermentable carbohydrates can help manage symptoms in people with digestive disorders while maintaining good nutrition.

Newswise: Bias from pulse oximeters remains even if corrected by race, study finds
Released: 26-Jun-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Bias from pulse oximeters remains even if corrected by race, study finds
Washington University in St. Louis

Pulse oximeters were a critical part of life-saving care during the COVID-19 pandemic, shaping treatment by measuring oxygen levels in the blood. The devices, which became common in the 1980s, have long shaped protocols for detecting hypoxemia, low blood oxygenation that can lead to organ failure and death.

   
2-Jun-2023 6:40 PM EDT
Adolescents in substance-abuse treatment who develop empathy greatly reduce their use over time
Research Society on Alcoholism

Experiencing and sharing emotions is a fundamental human experience. Empathy is the ability to understand another’s perspective and share their emotions. Recent research has found that empathy can help adolescents reduce their substance use. These results will be shared at the 46th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in Bellevue, Washington.

   
2-Jun-2023 6:35 PM EDT
Older consumers of alcohol have a greater vulnerability to accelerated brain aging
Research Society on Alcoholism

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder marked by neuropsychological deficits and neurocircuitry brain damage that can lead to serious negative consequences for family, work, and personal well-being. Researchers will share their published findings on the adverse effects of AUD on the brain and its interaction with aging and postural instability at the 46th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in Bellevue, Washington.

   
2-Jun-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Differences in alcohol metabolism play a role in the severity of alcohol hangovers
Research Society on Alcoholism

Hangovers are common among people who drink alcohol. Previous research showing that a hangover’s combination of both mental and physical misery can occur after a single episode of alcohol consumption also revealed that a rapid breakdown of alcohol into acetaldehyde is associated with less severe hangovers. Findings from an investigation of the metabolic influence of oral microbiota on hangover severity will be shared at the 46th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in Bellevue, Washington.

   
2-Jun-2023 7:35 PM EDT
Emerging adults who experience pain and related anxiety may engage in high-risk drinking
Research Society on Alcoholism

Emerging adults – those aged 18 to 24 years –who experience pain are more likely to engage in high-risk patterns of alcohol use such as binge drinking. Anxiety caused by pain may be what motivates unhealthy coping strategies such as excessive drinking as a form of escape/avoidance. These results and others will be shared at the 46th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in Bellevue, Washington.

   
2-Jun-2023 6:30 PM EDT
Racial discrimination contributes to increases in alcohol craving to cope with racial stress
Research Society on Alcoholism

Alcohol craving is associated with relapse following alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment. A new study is the first to examine how distinct experiences of interpersonal racial discrimination contribute to elevated alcohol craving. Findings will be shared at the 46th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in Bellevue, Washington.

   
Released: 23-Jun-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Women with common heart rhythm disorder have faster cognitive decline than men
European Society of Cardiology

Women with atrial fibrillation progress more rapidly to cognitive impairment and dementia than men with the heart rhythm condition, according to research presented today at ACNAP 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)1 and published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

Released: 23-Jun-2023 10:35 AM EDT
ATS 2024 Call for Input Deadline Approaching
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

The Call for Input deadline for the ATS 2024 International Conference is approaching! You have until 5 p.m. ET next Wednesday, June 28 to submit your proposals for programming in all areas of respiratory, critical care, and sleep medicine with a clinical, basic science, and/or translational focus.

Newswise: Peter Hughes, MEd, Selected to Speak at the 2023 AANEM Annual Meeting
Released: 22-Jun-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Peter Hughes, MEd, Selected to Speak at the 2023 AANEM Annual Meeting
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), is excited to announce Peter Hughes, MEd, as a 2023 plenary speaker at the AANEM Annual Meeting Nov. 1-4 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Newswise: Jodi Wolff, PhD, MSSW, Selected to Speak at the 2023 AANEM Annual Meeting
Released: 22-Jun-2023 11:55 AM EDT
Jodi Wolff, PhD, MSSW, Selected to Speak at the 2023 AANEM Annual Meeting
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), is excited to announce Jodi Wolff, PhD, MSSW, as a 2023 plenary speaker at the AANEM Annual Meeting Nov. 1-4 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Released: 21-Jun-2023 3:45 PM EDT
AI that uses sketches to detect objects within an image could boost tumour detection, and search for rare bird species
University of Surrey

Teaching machine learning tools to detect specific objects in a specific image and discount others is a “game-changer” that could lead to advancements in cancer detection, according to leading researchers from the University of Surrey.

   
Released: 19-Jun-2023 2:55 PM EDT
An oral probiotic can treat dry eye disease
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

In a study by a research group at Baylor College of Medicine, oral administration of a commercially available probiotic bacterial strain was found to improve dry eye disease in an animal model.

Released: 19-Jun-2023 12:45 PM EDT
A probiotic could help mitigate mercury absorption in the gut
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

New research by a team at Pennsylvania State University suggests that microbes in the human gut could be harnessed to block absorption of toxic metals like mercury and help the body absorb useful nutritional ones, like iron.

8-Jun-2023 9:50 AM EDT
Single hospital study finds transgender teenagers rarely choose to discontinue hormone therapy
Endocrine Society

A three-year-long retrospective cohort study of a single Atlanta hospital’s patient population found transgender and gender-diverse teenagers rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:50 AM EDT
Prompt testosterone treatment improves mental health of transgender, gender-diverse people
Endocrine Society

Receiving rapid access to testosterone therapy reduced feelings of gender dysphoria and led to a clinically significant reduction in depression as well as a 50% reduction in suicidality among transgender and gender diverse adults, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.

8-Jun-2023 9:50 AM EDT
Social isolation linked to reduced bone quality in males, mouse study finds
Endocrine Society

Social isolation may negatively impact bone health, suggests a study conducted in mice being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:40 AM EDT
Radioactive iodine or surgery associated with increased survival in hyperthyroidism
Endocrine Society

Hyperthyroidism treatment like radioactive iodine or surgery was associated with a decreased risk for death, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.

13-Jun-2023 5:30 PM EDT
Gaps remain in identifying, treating obesity despite new treatment options
Endocrine Society

By being undiagnosed or untreated, a significant fraction of people with obesity or overweight are not getting the recommended care, despite an increase in new treatment options, according to research being presented on June 17 at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

9-Jun-2023 1:55 PM EDT
Employees with obesity may have higher loss of work productivity than those with normal weight
Endocrine Society

People with obesity may have lower work productivity due to increased risk of illness, contributing to increased costs for employers, according to industry-supported research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:45 AM EDT
Transgender people seen in the ER much more likely than cisgender people to be admitted to hospital
Endocrine Society

Transgender people who come to the emergency room for care tend to be sicker than cisgender people who are otherwise similar to them and are much more likely to be admitted to the hospital once they visit the ER, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

9-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Study finds “robotic pill” can safely deliver injectable osteoporosis drug
Endocrine Society

A proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel “robotic pill,” according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Closed-loop insulin delivery systems may improve blood sugar control in children with type 1 diabetes
Endocrine Society

Closed-loop insulin delivery systems improve glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes without causing adverse effects, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Prevalence of metabolic associated fatty liver disease is increasing
Endocrine Society

The percent of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the leading global cause of liver disease, is increasing in U.S. adults, according to a study presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:45 AM EDT
Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine
Endocrine Society

The use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is increasing, according to a study being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

13-Jun-2023 5:25 PM EDT
Endocrine Society Scientific Statement distinguishes normal aging from endocrine disease
Endocrine Society

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights the differences between aspects of aging that are normal and sometimes over-treated, and those such as menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis that can be treated and deserve more attention.

9-Jun-2023 1:40 PM EDT
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may raise risk of cognitive disorders in future generations, animal study finds
Endocrine Society

Adverse cognitive effects linked to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) exposure, a type of endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC), have the potential to be passed down through generations, according to an animal study being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 4:50 PM EDT
Some breast cancer treatments may limit effectiveness of weight loss medications
Endocrine Society

Breast cancer medications, called aromatase inhibitors, may lessen the effect of weight loss drugs, according to a new study being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

9-Jun-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Prenatal exposure to phthalates may impact future fertility differently in males and females, animal study finds
Endocrine Society

Prenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that could affect their future fertility, suggests a study in mice being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

12-Jun-2023 9:35 AM EDT
Early time-restricted feeding improves blood sugar levels
Endocrine Society

Early-time restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, improved fluctuations in blood glucose levels and decreased time above range, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

9-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
CGM alarms often not set to alert children with diabetes to harmful blood glucose fluctuations
Endocrine Society

Children and teenagers who use continuous glucose monitors (CGM) to manage diabetes often fail to use the appropriate alarm settings to alert to dangerously low or harmful high blood sugar levels, according to a study being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill. This variability makes the monitors less useful in tracking glucose levels.

8-Jun-2023 4:35 PM EDT
Statin alternative lowers risk of cardiac events as well as cholesterol levels
Endocrine Society

A medication called bempedoic acid reduced the risk of cardiac events as well as statins and may offer an alternative to the popular cholesterol-reducing medications, according to industry-supported research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:10 PM EDT
Duration and poor quality of sleep associated with greater risk for diabetes
Endocrine Society

Fewer than six hours or more than 10 hours of sleep, and poor quality of sleep are associated with a greater risk for diabetes, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Type 2 diabetes increased among youth during and after COVID-19 pandemic
Endocrine Society

The number of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes continued to rise in the year following the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Many people with type 1 diabetes continue to struggle to control blood sugar surrounding exercise
Endocrine Society

Many people with type 1 diabetes struggle to exercise safely while keeping their blood sugar levels within a healthy range, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:10 AM EDT
Breastfeeding may help mothers avoid type 2 diabetes
Endocrine Society

Breastfeeding can improve the number of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and increase insulin sensitivity in mothers, helping to protect them against type 2 diabetes in later years, suggests a mice study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:35 AM EDT
Gestational diabetes cases increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
Endocrine Society

More pregnant women developed gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic than in the preceding two years, according to research being presented on Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

9-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may face increased risk of death
Endocrine Society

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 47% increased risk for death at a younger age compared with those without the condition, according to research being presented on Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Body image concerns significantly higher in women living with PCOS
Endocrine Society

Women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than individuals without the condition, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Full recovery may be possible among men who use steroids for muscle growth
Endocrine Society

There may be hope for full recovery among men who wish to stop using anabolic-androgenic steroids for muscle growth, according to data being presented on Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Released: 14-Jun-2023 12:25 PM EDT
TCT 2023 Program Guide Now Available
Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF)

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) has announced the TCT 2023 Program Guide is now available. TCT is the annual scientific symposium of CRF and the world’s premier educational meeting specializing in interventional cardiovascular medicine. TCT 2023 will take place October 23-26 in San Francisco, California, at the Moscone Center and will celebrate 35 years of leading the field.

Newswise: NCCN Debuts Roadmap for Improving Thyroid Cancer Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries on World Stage
Released: 14-Jun-2023 8:00 AM EDT
NCCN Debuts Roadmap for Improving Thyroid Cancer Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries on World Stage
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is introducing a new global resource to improve thyroid cancer care in low- and middle-income countries at the upcoming World Congress on Thyroid Cancer, in London.

Newswise: ISSCR 2023: Cedars-Sinai Scientists Who Sent Stem Cells Into Space Available for Interviews
Released: 12-Jun-2023 10:50 AM EDT
ISSCR 2023: Cedars-Sinai Scientists Who Sent Stem Cells Into Space Available for Interviews
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai investigators studying the effects of space on stem cells will present their work at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Annual Meeting June 14-17 in Boston, and are available for interviews throughout the conference.

Released: 12-Jun-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Press registration open for hybrid ACS Fall 2023 meeting
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Journalists who register for the fall meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will have access to about 12,000 presentations on topics including agriculture and food, energy and fuels, health and medicine, sustainability and more.

   
7-Jun-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Novel Gene Therapy Shows Positive Initial Results in Sickle Cell Patients Treated in Clinical Trial at Cleveland Clinic Children’s
Cleveland Clinic

Researchers presenting preliminary data from a clinical trial aimed at discovering a cure for sickle cell disease reveal positive results among its first patients. Sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder, is a painful and debilitating condition for which there are few approved therapies.

Newswise: ENDO 2023: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available for Interviews
Released: 8-Jun-2023 11:05 AM EDT
ENDO 2023: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available for Interviews
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai endocrinologists will share their latest medical research and clinical care improvements at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, June 15-18.

Newswise: Study Shows Osimertinib Improves Survival Following Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Released: 7-Jun-2023 5:20 PM EDT
Study Shows Osimertinib Improves Survival Following Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

A new study led by Yale Cancer Center shows improved rates of survival and reduced risk of recurrence in patients with non-small cell lung cancer taking osimertinib (TAGRISSO), a targeted therapy, following surgery. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common type of lung cancer, tends to recur when diagnosed at advanced stages, which makes treatment challenging.



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