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Newswise: UTSW researchers report progress in malaria treatments
Released: 10-Jul-2023 10:45 AM EDT
UTSW researchers report progress in malaria treatments
UT Southwestern Medical Center

With new cases of malaria being reported in Texas and Florida, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center continue to explore compounds for more effective drug-resistant therapies and biological targets to interfere with the parasites that spread the potentially fatal disease.

Newswise: Dermatologist and director of UCLA Health Skin of Color clinic available for interview on summer skin tips for those with darker skin tones
Released: 10-Jul-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Dermatologist and director of UCLA Health Skin of Color clinic available for interview on summer skin tips for those with darker skin tones
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

UCLA Health dermatologist Caroline Opene, MD treats patients of all skin tones, but as director of the UCLA Health Skin of Color clinic, she has special expertise in treating skin of color.

Newswise: 3 myths about immigration in America
Released: 7-Jul-2023 12:40 PM EDT
3 myths about immigration in America
Adler University

The US is home to more international migrants than any other country. But even though immigration is an actively debated topic, immigrants are poorly understood.

Newswise: Don’t put nutrition on the back burner for your summer menu
Released: 6-Jul-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Don’t put nutrition on the back burner for your summer menu
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Whether you’re hosting summer backyard cookouts or escaping the heat with indoor gatherings, a nutrition expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center says there are lots of options for adding some nutrition to your plate.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Early detection key to protecting vision from glaucoma
Released: 6-Jul-2023 8:35 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Early detection key to protecting vision from glaucoma
Penn State Health

Glaucoma can develop for years before you experience a symptom. A Penn State Health optometrist discusses early diagnosis and how testing can make all the difference for your vision.

Released: 5-Jul-2023 3:05 PM EDT
As the Older Americans Act Nears 60, Ageism Remains Pervasive
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Emily A. Greenfield is an expert within a growing movement to transform societal contexts for aging, including efforts to modernize the Older Americans Act.

   
Released: 5-Jul-2023 2:40 PM EDT
Journal highlights contributions of Black psychologists
American Psychological Association (APA)

Despite historical strides and the important perspectives Black psychological researchers offer to their field, the contributions of Black psychologists have been left out of many foundational teachings in psychology, according to the journal American Psychologist.

Newswise: Speaking my language: Robert Winarski’s background helps him coordinate beamline installation for the Advanced Photon Source Upgrade
Released: 5-Jul-2023 11:50 AM EDT
Speaking my language: Robert Winarski’s background helps him coordinate beamline installation for the Advanced Photon Source Upgrade
Argonne National Laboratory

With the year-long shutdown underway, the Advanced Photon Source Upgrade project is in the midst of building seven new beamlines, constructing the infrastructure for two more, and updating several more existing beamlines. Robert Winarski is coordinating all of this work, and his background as a scientist who has constructed beamlines is key to his success.

Newswise: Baodong Liu and his role in landmark voting rights case
Released: 30-Jun-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Baodong Liu and his role in landmark voting rights case
University of Utah

University of Utah political scientist Baodong Liu served as an expert witness in a consequential voting rights case decided on June 8 by the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision in Allen v. Milligan, No. 21-1086 rejected Alabama’s congressional redistricting map because it disenfranchises African-American voters. What follows is a Q&A with Professor Liu about the issues in the case.

Newswise: Movement as Medicine: The Many Health Benefits of Dancing
Released: 30-Jun-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Movement as Medicine: The Many Health Benefits of Dancing
Hospital for Special Surgery

HSS doctor/ballroom dancer discusses the many physical and psychological benefits of dancing. She provides tips to prevent injury and get the most out of the activity.

Released: 30-Jun-2023 3:05 PM EDT
EMSL postdoc investigates how algae affects climate, human health
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory - EMSL

Mickey Rogers, a Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow at the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) talks about her research on how algae particles in the atmosphere affect climate and human health.

   
Released: 30-Jun-2023 9:50 AM EDT
MSU expert: How to optimize supply chains in the auto industry and beyond
Michigan State University

Amy Broglin-Peterson, a faculty member in Michigan State University’s No. 1-ranked Department of Supply Chain Management, shares tactics to create more effective supply chains, as well as pitfalls businesses should avoid.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Experts Discuss Pros, Cons of New Alzheimer’s Drug
Released: 29-Jun-2023 7:20 PM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Experts Discuss Pros, Cons of New Alzheimer’s Drug
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai patient care teams are preparing to offer lecanemab, a new Alzheimer’s disease treatment expected to soon receive approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to patients in the coming months.

Released: 29-Jun-2023 2:25 PM EDT
MSU expert: Travel tips for summer – and beyond
Michigan State University

Michael McCall, Hilton Hotels Fellow in the top-ranked School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University, discusses how the travel industry has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and shares tips for an enjoyable travel experience.

Newswise: SLU Ophthalmologist: Fireworks, Eye Safety Tips You Need to Know
Released: 27-Jun-2023 1:05 PM EDT
SLU Ophthalmologist: Fireworks, Eye Safety Tips You Need to Know
Saint Louis University

Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks-related emergencies are here. Gabriela Espinoza, M.D., professor of ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, has eye safety tips you need to know.

Released: 27-Jun-2023 3:00 AM EDT
Choose the right brews for your Fourth of July cookout: Virginia Tech food chemist offers beer and food pairing tips
Virginia Tech

Peanut butter and jelly. Fireworks and the Fourth of July. A juicy burger and a crisp German lager. Some things just go together.  With the recent rise of craft beer in the U.S., Americans now have more beer choices than ever before. While it’s tempting to serve your favorite adult beverage with every dish, pairing the right beer style with your dish of choice can elevate your Independence Day meal.

   
Released: 27-Jun-2023 2:30 AM EDT
Fourth of July story ideas: grilling safety, beer & food pairings, pets & fireworks, sun safety
Virginia Tech

Ahead of the July 4th holiday, Virginia Tech experts can speak on a variety of topics, including food & beer pairings for cookouts, pets & fireworks safety, grilling safety tips, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact the media relations office at [email protected]. Safeguarding pets on the 4th of July Summer heat and holiday travel can always be dangerous for pets, and so can the noise of fireworks.

Released: 22-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Working toward Black reproductive justice from the Library of Congress
Cornell University

Appointed to the Cary and Ann Maguire Chair in Ethics and American History this year, Tamika Nunley is using her time at the Library of Congress to work on The Black Reproductive Justice Archive, a collection of oral histories.

Released: 22-Jun-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Cancer and the LGBTQ+ community: Mayo Clinic expert addresses key topics
Mayo Clinic

Jewel Kling, M.D., assistant director of the Women's Health Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains that stigma and discrimination create barriers to healthcare, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer due to delayed cancer screenings as well as challenges with survivorship care.

Released: 22-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
As the clock ticks on the Titan sub, an expert explains what safety features a submersible should have
University of Adelaide

The oxygen supply of the missing Titan submersible is expected to run out today around 10am GMT, or 8pm AEST. A frantic search continues for the Titan and its five occupants, with sonar buoys having recorded “banging” noises in the search area on Tuesday and Wednesday. With the vessel’s fate yet to be determined, the general public is asking questions about the safety of such touristic endeavours.

Newswise: School’s Out for Summer: Expert Offers Advice for Parents to Avoid the ‘Summer Slide’ for Kids
Released: 21-Jun-2023 1:30 AM EDT
School’s Out for Summer: Expert Offers Advice for Parents to Avoid the ‘Summer Slide’ for Kids
Virginia Tech

While summer is a time for fun in the sun, we often hear of parents expressing their concern about the “summer slide.” It’s when the loss of learning opportunities during the break lead to regression in reading and math. Some studies suggest up to a month of learning is lost over the summer, but according to Tonya Price, a 4-H youth development extension specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension, there are many things that can be done to keep children learning and engaged while out of the classroom.

Newswise: Experts predict ‘average’ Atlantic hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be strong storms
Released: 20-Jun-2023 1:05 AM EDT
Experts predict ‘average’ Atlantic hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be strong storms
Virginia Tech

The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season was among the most damaging and deadly in modern history, but that isn’t necessarily an indicator for 2023. According to Virginia Tech meteorologist Stephanie Zick most seasonal forecasts are predicting a near average season, which goes from June 1 to November 30. NOAA’s outlook predicts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, with numbers similar to last year.

Newswise: Expert: Psychologists work to understand how traffic disruptions affect stress during commutes
Released: 16-Jun-2023 11:20 AM EDT
Expert: Psychologists work to understand how traffic disruptions affect stress during commutes
Virginia Tech

Philadelphia work commuters and vacationers heading to the City of Brotherly Love or the Jersey shore are nearly a week into grappling with and sitting in stand-still traffic after a tanker truck fire collapsed part of a I-95 bridge in the northern part of the city. The fire also heavily damaged the southbound lane of I-95. How all this stress and time-waste affects commuters and their workday performance and/or their behavior at home after the commute is part of larger phenomenon that psychologists call “commuting spillover.

Newswise: Child Development Expert: Why Boys Are Falling Behind in Education
Released: 15-Jun-2023 10:10 AM EDT
Child Development Expert: Why Boys Are Falling Behind in Education
California State University, Fullerton

Male students are falling behind in the classroom, earning lower grades, test scores and experiencing higher expulsion rates than females.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Know the risks from ticks this summer
Released: 15-Jun-2023 8:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Know the risks from ticks this summer
Penn State Health

A Penn State Health infectious diseases physician and researcher shares his insights about the various health risks from the blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick.

Newswise: Targeted Chemotherapy Helps Cure Some Inoperable Tumors
Released: 14-Jun-2023 12:25 PM EDT
Targeted Chemotherapy Helps Cure Some Inoperable Tumors
Cedars-Sinai

Physicians at Cedars-Sinai Cancer are using a unique chemotherapy delivery system that offers hope to colorectal cancer patients whose disease has spread and who now have inoperable liver tumors. Cedars-Sinai is one of the few centers in the area to offer the therapy, called hepatic artery infusion (HAI) pump chemotherapy.

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Newswise: Lots of water, small dietary changes can help prevent kidney stones, UTSW expert says
Released: 12-Jun-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Lots of water, small dietary changes can help prevent kidney stones, UTSW expert says
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The painful experience of having a kidney stone has become more common in recent years, including in Texas, part of the “Stone Belt” where hot weather can cause dehydration. But small dietary changes as well as drinking lots of water can help avert the discomfort, says a board-certified physician assistant in the Department of Urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Newswise: Kevin Wilson: Then and Now / 2012 Early Career Award Winner
Released: 12-Jun-2023 10:55 AM EDT
Kevin Wilson: Then and Now / 2012 Early Career Award Winner
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Kevin Wilson studies how chemistry proceeds at liquid interfaces on cloud droplets, atmospheric aerosols, and ocean surfaces. With the support of his 2012 Early Career award, his team focused on reactions between gases and surfaces of ozone and hydroxyl radicals in the atmosphere.

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.

Newswise: Prostate Specialists Deliver Capitol Hill Briefing on Innovative PAE Procedure to Improve Men’s Health
Released: 12-Jun-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Prostate Specialists Deliver Capitol Hill Briefing on Innovative PAE Procedure to Improve Men’s Health
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

An interventional radiologist and a urologist with UHealth – University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine highlighted an innovative procedure to treat enlarged prostate glands at a June 5 Capitol Hill briefing on men’s health.

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: Early Exposure to Medicine Inspired Committed Careers
Released: 8-Jun-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Early Exposure to Medicine Inspired Committed Careers
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

By their early 20s, two of Yale’s most prominent cancer experts had each been immersed in healthcare battles for many years. Few people would have been surprised if they chose careers outside of healthcare. Instead, Drs. Eric Winer and Patricia LoRusso chose to pursue cancer care and research as their work. Both are now leaders of two of the country’s most prestigious organizations for cancer professionals.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Pulling back the curtain on infertility
Released: 7-Jun-2023 9:40 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Pulling back the curtain on infertility
Penn State Health

For decades, people struggling with infertility had to add social stigma to problems. A Penn State Health doctor discusses the causes and treatments of infertility and how attitudes have shifted.

Newswise: Start screenings at age 45 to prevent colorectal cancer, UT Southwestern experts advise
Released: 6-Jun-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Start screenings at age 45 to prevent colorectal cancer, UT Southwestern experts advise
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Colorectal cancer is on the rise among younger adults. According to the American Cancer Society, the proportion of cases among people under 55 increased from 11% in 1995 to 20% in 2019, and it is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men younger than 50.

Released: 6-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Salud masculina: un experto de Mayo Clinic Healthcare comparte los síntomas principales sobre los que hay que actuar
Mayo Clinic

A medida que los hombres envejecen, incluso aquellos acostumbrados a una buena salud pueden desarrollar síntomas que afecten su calidad de vida y es importante que se los mencionen a sus médicos. Vikas Mehta, Licenciado en Medicina y Cirugía, un médico de Mayo Clinic Healthcare en Londres, describe varios signos físicos que vale la pena controlar.

Released: 2-Jun-2023 9:40 AM EDT
A freeze, or a fix? Preventive care coverage at a crossroads
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Many types of preventive care have been available for years with no cost to the patient. But that provision now hangs in the balance, because of a court case. Two professors explain what's at stake and why.

Newswise: ASCO23: Sylvester Cancer Experts Available for Interviews on a Wide Range of Topics
Released: 1-Jun-2023 7:10 PM EDT
ASCO23: Sylvester Cancer Experts Available for Interviews on a Wide Range of Topics
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

In addition to presenting Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center research findings, Sylvester experts are available at ASCO to share perspectives on a wide variety of topics and studies ranging from breast cancer to sarcoma, prostate cancer, mesothelioma, melanoma, CNS tumors and more.

Newswise: ASCO 23: Thyroid Cancer Precision Approaches That Incorporate Targeted Therapies and Other Treatments Are Changing the Surgeon’s Role
Released: 1-Jun-2023 5:20 PM EDT
ASCO 23: Thyroid Cancer Precision Approaches That Incorporate Targeted Therapies and Other Treatments Are Changing the Surgeon’s Role
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Historically, surgery was the first line of treatment for patients with thyroid cancer. Now, as targeted therapies and other new medications emerge, surgery for certain patients may become more of a secondary option if those treatments fail. This new context could potentially change how some procedures are conducted.

Released: 1-Jun-2023 1:15 PM EDT
New Jersey Poison Center Data Shows Suicide Attempts Among Teenagers Are High
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Jersey Poison Center Data Shows Suicide Attempts Among Teenagers Are High

   
Newswise: Time to Play It Cool – Tips to Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat
Released: 1-Jun-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Time to Play It Cool – Tips to Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

As summer temperatures climb, heat illnesses become a more serious risk, particularly for young children, older adults, outdoor workers, athletes and people with chronic conditions. It is important to understand the impact of prolonged periods of high heat and humidity on your body. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) encourages people of all ages to stay cool this summer by taking proper precautions to preventing heat illness.

Released: 1-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Esperança para dissecção espontânea de artéria coronária
Mayo Clinic

As pesquisas sobre dissecção espontânea de artéria coronária aumentaram muito na última década, diz a Dra. Sharonne N. Hayes, cardiologista da Mayo Clinic e especialista principal nessa doença cardíaca rara.

Released: 1-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Esperanza para la disección espontánea de la arteria coronaria
Mayo Clinic

La investigación sobre la disección espontánea de la arteria coronaria se ha disparado en la última década, dice la Dra. Sharonne N. Hayes, cardióloga en Mayo Clinic y experta destacada de esta afección cardíaca poco frecuente.

Newswise: UW researcher discusses the buzz behind 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'
Released: 31-May-2023 7:45 PM EDT
UW researcher discusses the buzz behind 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'
University of Washington

UW News sat down with Michele Newman, a University of Washington doctoral student in the Information School, to learn more about fans' dedication to "Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

Released: 31-May-2023 10:25 AM EDT
How to examine your skin for skin cancer
American Academy of Dermatology

Last year, 69-year-old Isabel Lievano's board-certified dermatologist diagnosed the persistent black spot under her nail as melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Though she lost her nail, she was thrilled that her dermatologist was able to save her finger and her life. Today, Isabel is a strong advocate for skin self-exams.

Newswise: Sentencing child sex abusers: When the victim becomes the offender
Released: 30-May-2023 3:05 AM EDT
Sentencing child sex abusers: When the victim becomes the offender
University of South Australia

When a ‘victim-offender’ is sentenced in court, a University of South Australia researcher is recommending judges acknowledge the offender’s early trauma, in conjunction with the consequences for the crime, in their sentencing comments.

Newswise: Kids Don’t Always Outgrow Stuttering, SLU Experts Say, But Speech Therapy Can Help
Released: 26-May-2023 1:40 PM EDT
Kids Don’t Always Outgrow Stuttering, SLU Experts Say, But Speech Therapy Can Help
Saint Louis University

For the parents of children who stutter, managing the communication disorder alone can be stressful and isolating. At Saint Louis University’s Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, one mother discovered a team to help her daughter communicate more confidently at school and home.

Newswise: Receiving treatment for postpartum depression ‘important for the entire family’
Released: 25-May-2023 10:35 AM EDT
Receiving treatment for postpartum depression ‘important for the entire family’
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Depression is considered the most common complication of childbirth, and new mothers shouldn’t feel ashamed or embarrassed about seeking mental health care and treatments including therapy and medication, advised experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Newswise: Keep ticks at bay and protecting yourself with landscaping modifications
Released: 24-May-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Keep ticks at bay and protecting yourself with landscaping modifications
Virginia Tech

The weather is warming up which means it's time to watch out for ticks. One way to protect yourself from tick-borne illnesses is to rethink landscaping choices, from the municipal level down to individual yards, according to a Virginia Tech medical geography expert who studies how Lyme cases are associated with certain land cover characteristics and configurations.

   
Newswise: Regular exercise key to treating osteoarthritis, UT Southwestern rheumatologist says
Released: 24-May-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Regular exercise key to treating osteoarthritis, UT Southwestern rheumatologist says
UT Southwestern Medical Center

If it hurts when you grip a cup of coffee, get up from a chair, or climb the stairs, you may have osteoarthritis, one of the most common types of arthritis. And though your achy joints seem to be telling you to take it easy, that’s exactly what you should not be doing.



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