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4-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
First atlas of the human ovary with cell-level resolution is a step toward artificial ovary
University of Michigan

A new "atlas" of the human ovary provides insights that could lead to treatments restoring ovarian hormone production and the ability to have biologically related children, according to University of Michigan engineers.

   
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Released: 5-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Virginia Tech professor inducted into medical honor society American Society for Clinical Investigation
Virginia Tech

Christopher Hourigan, director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center — D.C., was inducted this week into the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) — a historic membership for a faculty member of Virginia Tech.

1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Study Bolsters Evidence that Effects of Puberty Blockers Are Reversible
American Physiological Society (APS)

Medications commonly known as puberty blockers were found to delay development of female reproductive organs but allow for restoration of reproductive functioning after the medications were withdrawn, according to a new study being presented this week at the American Physiology Summit.

Newswise: Intermittent Fasting May Help Preserve Intestinal Health as We Age
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Intermittent Fasting May Help Preserve Intestinal Health as We Age
American Physiological Society (APS)

A study in mice found that intermittent fasting brought benefits beyond weight loss, suggesting it could help the body better process glucose and reduce age-related declines in intestinal function. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit.

   
Newswise: Prebiotics Could Help Space Travelers Stay Healthy
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Prebiotics Could Help Space Travelers Stay Healthy
American Physiological Society (APS)

New research suggests that cultivating a healthy gut microbiome could help astronauts weather the stresses of altered gravity. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit, the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society, in Long Beach, California

   
Newswise: Resistant Starch Could Help Combat Leading Cause of End-stage Kidney Failure
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Resistant Starch Could Help Combat Leading Cause of End-stage Kidney Failure
American Physiological Society (APS)

Combining a low dose of blood pressure medication with a higher intake of dietary-resistant starch might help stave off diabetic kidney disease, according to results from a new animal study. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit.

   
Newswise: Study Reveals How Obesity Could Accelerate Aging in the Brain
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Study Reveals How Obesity Could Accelerate Aging in the Brain
American Physiological Society (APS)

A new study conducted in mice traces how obesity and a high-fat diet may accelerate aging in the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. The work is being presented this week at the American Physiology Summit, the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society.

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1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Acetaminophen May Be Less Heart-safe than Previously Thought
American Physiological Society (APS)

The common painkiller acetaminophen was found to alter proteins in the heart tissue when used regularly at moderate doses, according to a new study conducted in mice. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California.

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1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Skin Wetting Helps Cool Older Adults in Very Hot, Dry Weather
American Physiological Society (APS)

Spraying the skin with water helps reduce core and skin temperature in older adults during extremely hot and dry weather.

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1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Black Men Have Greater Microvascular Dysfunction than White Men after Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
American Physiological Society (APS)

Microvascular function is lower in Black men following a recent diagnosis of prostate cancer, compared to white men.

Newswise: Regular Exercise Prevents DNA Damage with Aging
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Regular Exercise Prevents DNA Damage with Aging
American Physiological Society (APS)

Regular aerobic exercise later in life prevents genomic instability characterized by DNA damage and telomere dysfunction

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1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Gymnasts’ Injury Risk Increases on Stiffer Competition Floors
American Physiological Society (APS)

Gymnasts who compete on stiffer floors than their training floors have a higher risk of experiencing an Achilles tendon rupture due to the positioning of their ankles, according to new research from the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in New Mexico.

Newswise: Short On Time? A 15-minute Workout May Help Boost Your Immune System 
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Short On Time? A 15-minute Workout May Help Boost Your Immune System 
American Physiological Society (APS)

Exercising at moderate intensity for just 15 minutes may be all that is needed to boost immunity by increasing levels of natural killer (NK) cells. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California.

Newswise: Heavy Alcohol Use May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Middle-aged Adults
1-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Heavy Alcohol Use May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Middle-aged Adults
American Physiological Society (APS)

Heavy alcohol use may increase middle-aged adults’ risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research to be presented this week at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California. The Summit is the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society (APS).

Newswise: Four UChicago Medicine faculty elected to Association of American Physicians
Released: 5-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Four UChicago Medicine faculty elected to Association of American Physicians
University of Chicago Medical Center

Four UChicago Medicine faculty members were elected to the 2024 class of the Association of American Physicians (AAP), a prestigious medical society that acknowledges the nation's leading physician-scientists.

4-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Radiation before mastectomy cuts time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast cancer treatment to administer radiation before mastectomy allowed for concurrent breast reconstruction surgery, which reduced the number of operations required, minimized treatment delays and improved patient satisfaction.

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Cedars-Sinai Neurologists to Present New Findings at Annual Meeting
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai neurologists specializing in stroke, neuropalliative care, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune and movement disorders will present leading-edge research and discuss the latest patient-care options at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting April 13-18 in Denver.

Newswise: Embracing the Eclipse: Shedding Light on the Importance of Light for our Sleep and Daily Routines
Released: 5-Apr-2024 9:20 AM EDT
Embracing the Eclipse: Shedding Light on the Importance of Light for our Sleep and Daily Routines
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

In light of the solar eclipse, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reminds Americans of the important role light plays in our day-to-day lives and in regulating our sleep/wake cycle.

Newswise: Study: Epilepsy patients benefit from structured 'seizure action plans'
Released: 5-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Study: Epilepsy patients benefit from structured 'seizure action plans'
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

A new 16-week study of 204 adult epilepsy patients found that 98% of participants believe that all patients with epilepsy should have a seizure action plan (SAP), regardless of seizure status.

Newswise: Texas Tech Health El Paso Faculty Member Part of American Cancer Society's New Nationwide Cancer Screening Program
Released: 5-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Texas Tech Health El Paso Faculty Member Part of American Cancer Society's New Nationwide Cancer Screening Program
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

The Clinical Champions Corps, spearheaded by the ACS, identifies subject matter experts in cancer prevention and screening from diverse geographic regions. These experts form a corps dedicated to providing vital information and training to health care professionals nationwide. Dr. Molokwu is one of five primary care clinicians who are part of this national program.

Newswise: A Deep Dive Into the Genetics of Alcohol Consumption
4-Apr-2024 1:30 PM EDT
A Deep Dive Into the Genetics of Alcohol Consumption
University of California San Diego

Some people have genes that protect them from alcohol abuse. An examination of databases at 23andMe reveal that those same alcohol-protective variants have associations with conditions and behaviors that may have nothing to do with alcohol.

Newswise: Sylvester Physician Co-Authors Global Plan to Combat Prostate Cancer
2-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Sylvester Physician Co-Authors Global Plan to Combat Prostate Cancer
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Annual prostate cancer cases worldwide are projected to double by the year 2040, and annual deaths are projected to increase by 85% – mainly among men in low- and middle-income countries. A commissioned report in The Lancet seeks to guide cancer experts worldwide on how to manage this massive influx of prostate cancer patients.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
UC Davis Health opens new clinic for treatment-resistant depression
UC Davis Health

The Advanced Psychiatric Therapeutics Clinic offers esketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Novel Biological Mechanism Discovered That Could Lead to New Treatments for Neurological Disorders, Cancers
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

The lab of Yongchao C. Ma, PhD, at Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago discovered a fundamental biological mechanism that could lead to new treatments for neurological diseases, such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and autism, as well as different cancers.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
CDL Nuclear Technologies Launches New Mobile Cardiac PET/CT Trailer
CDL Nuclear Technologies

CDL Nuclear Technologies, a pioneer in advanced diagnostic solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation: the Mobile dedicated Cardiac PET/CT Trailer.

   
Released: 4-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Research Collaboration Aims to Enhance Cereal Crop Resilience to Acidic Soils and Improve Agriculture Sustainability
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Acidic soil caused by changing climate patterns threatens agriculture sustainability across the globe. But the problem goes far beyond rising temperatures. One major cause for concern is more acidic soil, a product of increasing rainfall.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Dr. Mehul Raval named Head of Division of Pediatric Surgery
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Mehul V. Raval, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP, has been named the Head of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. After an extensive national search and reviewing several highly accomplished applicants, Dr. Raval’s expertise, translational research, leadership experience and dedication to Lurie Children’s set him apart. He will hold the Orvar Swenson Founders' Board Chair in Pediatric Surgery.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Introducing New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit
Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF)

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is excited to introduce New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit, the expanded next iteration of our renowned annual Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) conference.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
International Consensus Statement Published in Nature Reviews Nephrology Calls for Urgent Action to Address Chronic Kidney Disease on the Global Public Health Agenda
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Nature Reviews Nephrology published a landmark international consensus statement titled "Chronic Kidney Disease and the Global Public Health Agenda: An International Consensus." Authored by a coalition of leading experts, stakeholders, and nephrology societies, the publication highlights critical policy, advocacy, and implementation needs to alleviate the growing burden of kidney disease worldwide.

Newswise: AACR: MD Anderson’s Scott Kopetz and Elizabeth Travis honored with 2024 Scientific Achievement Awards
Released: 4-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
AACR: MD Anderson’s Scott Kopetz and Elizabeth Travis honored with 2024 Scientific Achievement Awards
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Two researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will be honored with Scientific Achievement Awards at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 for accomplishments in clinical and translational research as well as outstanding leadership in oncology.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Loyola University Medical Center Hosts Candlelight Ceremony to Commemorate Donors
Loyola Medicine

In recognition of Donate Life Month, Loyola University Medical Center will host its 32nd annual candle lighting ceremony in honor of organ and tissue donors, their families and countless health care team members.

Newswise: Molecular subtypes of advanced kidney cancer matter for treatment response
Released: 4-Apr-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Molecular subtypes of advanced kidney cancer matter for treatment response
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

A new study published April 4 in Cancer Cell was led by Yale Cancer Center researchers, who collaborated with investigators nationally to differentiate the molecular subgroups of RCC tumors to better understand how their makeup might affect treatment responses.

2-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea is less effective for people with higher BMIs
Washington University in St. Louis

A sleep apnea treatment known as hypoglossal nerve stimulation is less effective in people with higher body mass indexes (BMIs), according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

2-Apr-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Feeding the lonely brain
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Study finds that lonely women experienced increased activation in regions of the brain associated with food cravings.

Newswise: Riding through: Researchers enhance reliability of electric vehicle charging
Released: 4-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Riding through: Researchers enhance reliability of electric vehicle charging
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Driver uncertainty about access to electric vehicle charging during long trips remains a barrier to broader EV adoption, even as the U.S. strives to combat climate change by converting more drivers. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are working to make EV charging more resilient.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Un estudio de Mayo Clinic revela que ejercitar el cuerpo mientras se trabaja puede agudizar el cerebro
Mayo Clinic

Las “estaciones de trabajo activas”, es decir, las que incorporan una plataforma para caminar, una bicicleta, una escaladora o un escritorio de pie, mejoran la cognición mental sin reducir el rendimiento laboral, según un estudio de Mayo Clinic.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 9:00 AM EDT
L-Nutra's Groundbreaking Study Revolutionizes Type 2 Diabetes Management Through Fasting Mimicking Nutrition Technology
L-Nutra Inc.

Today, L-Nutra, the premier nutri-technology company, unveiled the results of a pioneering clinical trial, published in Diabetologia, which aims to redefine the approach to managing Type 2 Diabetes.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Regenative Lab's Latest Published Study Demonstrates the Safety and Efficacy of Wharton's Jelly Connective Tissue Allograft for Rotator Cuff Tears
Regenative Labs

Regenative Labs (Regenative), a leading HCT/P manufacturer, announces the publication of a study exhibiting the safety and efficacy of Wharton's Jelly connective tissue allograft for rotator cuff tears.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Biognosys and Alamar Biosciences Forge Strategic Partnership in Proteomics to Advance Biopharma and Precision Medicine Research
Alamar Biosciences, Inc.

Biognosys, a global leader in mass spectrometry-based proteomics, and Alamar Biosciences, Inc., a company powering precision proteomics to enable the earliest detection of disease, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at advancing scientific discovery in the field of biofluid proteomics biomarkers.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Around 10% of deaths from coronary stenting, balloon angioplasty are preventable
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Around 10% of all deaths following percutaneous coronary intervention are potentially preventable, a study led by Michigan Medicine finds.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT
توصلت دراسة في مايو كلينك إلى أن تشغيل جسمك أثناء العمل قد يزيد من توقد عقلك
Mayo Clinic

مدينة روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا. — تشير دراسة أجريت في مايو كلينك إلى أن "محطات العمل النشطة"، وهي تجهيزات العمل التي تشمل سير المشي أو الدراجة أو المشاية أو مكتب الوقوف، تعمل على تحسين الإدراك العقلي دون تقليل الأداء الوظيفي. في الوقت نفسه، يزيد وقت الجلوس الممتد من خطر الإصابة بالأَمْراض المُزْمِنَةالذي يمكن الوقاية منها. نُشرت النتائج في مجلة جمعية القلب الأمريكية

Released: 4-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Estudo da Mayo Clinic revela que exercitar o seu corpo enquanto trabalha pode melhorar o seu cérebro
Mayo Clinic

“Estações de trabalho ativas”, ou seja, ambientes que tenham esteiras dobráveis para caminhar, bicicletas, steppers ou mesas com regulagem para trabalhar de pé, melhoram a cognição mental sem reduzir o desempenho no trabalho, um estudo da Mayo Clinic sugere.

2-Apr-2024 4:00 PM EDT
Mayo Clinic study finds active workstations may improve cognitive performance
Mayo Clinic

A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance.

Newswise: Developing artificial skin that can regenerate skin and transmit sensation at the same time
Released: 4-Apr-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Developing artificial skin that can regenerate skin and transmit sensation at the same time
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that a Korean research team has developed a human-implantable tactile smart bionic artificial skin.

   
Newswise: Rural pharmacists are pivotal to home-based palliative care
Released: 3-Apr-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Rural pharmacists are pivotal to home-based palliative care
University of South Australia

Pharmacists are being recognised for their vital role in supporting home-based rural palliative care patients, as new research shows that they not only enable patients to choose to stay at home, but also provide significant relief, comfort, and peace of mind for patients, carers, and family members.

Released: 3-Apr-2024 6:05 PM EDT
Tip Sheet: Weight loss drugs and cancer prevention, Fred Hutch at AACR, lymphedema Q&A — and new vice president and chief nursing officer
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

SEATTLE — April 3, 2024 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. If you’re covering the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, please see our list of and contact to set up interviews.



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