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Newswise: “Anti-Choke Mug” – Chula Innovation for Neuro Patients to Drink Water Confidently
Released: 13-Mar-2024 8:55 AM EDT
“Anti-Choke Mug” – Chula Innovation for Neuro Patients to Drink Water Confidently
Chulalongkorn University

Chula Medicine has designed an anti-choke mug with calculated angle, amount, and time of water flow from the mug to the patient’s lips hoping to reduce choking that may lead to lung infection, bring peace of mind to caregivers, and make it safer for patients who will have a better quality of life.

Released: 13-Mar-2024 8:20 AM EDT
Upcoming Solar Eclipse—Mount Sinai Ophthalmologists Warn About Dangers of Looking Directly at the Sun
Mount Sinai Health System

Warning follows Mount Sinai’s landmark eye damage case linked to the 2017 eclipse

Released: 13-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Acclaimed Clinical Geneticist Dr. Bruce Korf Honored with 2024 David L. Rimoin Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Genetics from the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine
American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)

Renowned clinical geneticist Bruce Korf, MD, PhD, FACMG, has been named the recipient of the 2024 ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's David L. Rimoin Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Genetics.

12-Mar-2024 5:00 PM EDT
AANA Emphasizes the Importance of Screenings and Safe Anesthesia Care for Colon Health During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Of the various types of cancer screenings and procedures, colonoscopies are among the most effective in preventing cancer.

Released: 13-Mar-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Recreational activities such as golfing, gardening may be associated with increased ALS risk among men
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Participation in recreational activities — including golfing, gardening or yard work, woodworking and hunting — may be associated with an increase in a person’s risk for developing ALS.

13-Mar-2024 6:05 AM EDT
APOLLO researchers uncover new target for ovarian cancer treatment
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Scientists have identified a new target in ovarian cancer that is particularly vulnerable to chemotherapy. The discovery will allow researchers to better predict how this cancer will behave, particularly the most common and lethal, high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women.

8-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EST
Do Veterans Who Experience Concussions Have an Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Middle-age veterans who experienced concussions due to blasts from explosive devices may have biomarkers in their spinal fluid similar to people who develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in the March 13, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT
CDC Sharply Overestimates Maternal Death Rate, New Study Finds
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions dispute claims that the maternal death rate in the United States has climbed steeply in the past two decades.

Newswise: Developing a stem cell therapy to prevent amputations from critical limb ischemia
Released: 13-Mar-2024 12:00 AM EDT
Developing a stem cell therapy to prevent amputations from critical limb ischemia
National Research Council of Science and Technology

A research team led by Dr. Sangheon Kim of the Center for Biomaterials Research at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that they have developed a three-dimensional stem cell therapy to treat critical limb ischemia through a self-assembling platform technology using a new material microgel.

Newswise: Two New CZI Awards Power Studies of Metabolism and Intergenerational Memory
Released: 12-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Two New CZI Awards Power Studies of Metabolism and Intergenerational Memory
University of Utah Health

$2 million in total funds will accelerate interdisciplinary neurobiology research and scale up a search for new rules of human biochemistry.

   
Newswise: Journey to Health Brings Nutrition Education to All
Released: 12-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Journey to Health Brings Nutrition Education to All
University of Utah Health

Participants in the program saw improved blood pressure, BMI, and triglycerides.

Released: 12-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Mayo Clinic Platform launches Solutions Studio
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic Platform launches Solutions Studio, a new program that accelerates the development, validation and deployment of digital health solutions and integrates them into healthcare workflows.

Newswise: Experts Available to Discuss Implications of Study Showing Microplastics in Carotid Artery Contributing to Stroke and Heart Attack Risk
Released: 12-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Experts Available to Discuss Implications of Study Showing Microplastics in Carotid Artery Contributing to Stroke and Heart Attack Risk
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health experts can address concerns of recent study that found some patients with carotid stenosis have evidence of micoscopic particles from environmental plastics in their atherosclerotic plaque.

Released: 12-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EDT
In the Resuscitation Discussion, Do Words Matter Between Doctors and Patients?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Adults 65 and older, who were hospitalized for a variety of medical conditions, had highly satisfying conversations about whether they wanted CPR, regardless of whether doctors used the terms “allow a natural death” or “do not resuscitate” for indicating no CPR, according to a pilot study by Rutgers Health researchers. The study, which found 83 percent wished to be resuscitated, is the first to report on the resuscitation preferences for general inpatients older than age 65.

Released: 12-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
During National CP Awareness Month, a voice recognition project recruits U.S., Puerto Rican adults with cerebral palsy.
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Speech Accessibility Project, which aims to train voice recognition technologies to understand people with diverse speech patterns and disabilities, is recruiting U.S. and Puerto Rican adults with cerebral palsy.

     
Released: 12-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Don’t Get Burned: Retina Specialists Share Eclipse Safety Tips
American Society of Retina Specialists

On April 8, 2024, 40 million people across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will have the opportunity to experience a true celestial spectacle, a rare total solar eclipse as the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking daylight for several minutes.

Newswise: Mercy Expands Primary & Specialty Care Network with New Community Physician site in Ellicott City
Released: 12-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Mercy Expands Primary & Specialty Care Network with New Community Physician site in Ellicott City
Mercy Medical Center

As part of Mercy Health Services’ ongoing efforts to expand the reach of the 149-year Sisters of Mercy tradition of quality health care, Mercy has officially opened Mercy Personal Physicians at Ellicott City.

11-Mar-2024 11:00 AM EDT
AANA Publishes Considerations for Anesthesia Care of the Patient on a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists such as Ozempic® or Wegovy® (semaglutide), Saxenda® (liraglutide), or Zepbound™ (tirzepatide), have become increasingly popular in promoting weight loss.

28-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
Patients With Obesity and Kidney Failure May Be Newly Eligible for Kidney Transplants
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

A collaborative study between a bariatric and transplant surgery team has introduced new hope for patients suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are also struggling with obesity. The study authors explored the outcomes of metabolic and bariatric surgery in ESRD patients and whether the surgery can improve their eligibility for kidney transplants. The findings are published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

Released: 12-Mar-2024 10:50 AM EDT
Added Dietary Fiber’s Health Effects in Children Warrants Closer Look
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

There is enough evidence to evaluate several health benefits in children associated with adding isolated and synthesized fibers to food.

Released: 12-Mar-2024 10:50 AM EDT
Researchers Connect Declining Atmospheric Sulfur Dioxide Levels to Rise in Legionnaires’ Disease
University at Albany, State University of New York

Declining atmospheric sulfur dioxide levels might be related to the global rise in Legionnaires’ disease, according to a new UAlbany study which examined trends in atmospheric sulfur dioxide, Legionnaires’ disease incidence, and the role of cooling towers in harboring Legionella.

Released: 12-Mar-2024 10:30 AM EDT
Researchers Expand Our Understanding of How the Body and Brain Communicate
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Researchers investigating how exactly the brain processes the incoming stream of information from the heart and lungs, discovered that specific neurons in the thalamus are actively involved in processing cardiac and respiratory signals.

Newswise: A golden solution quickly eliminates bacterial infections, no antibiotics required
Released: 12-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
A golden solution quickly eliminates bacterial infections, no antibiotics required
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

If left to their own devices, bacteria on our teeth or wounded skin can encase themselves in a slimy scaffolding, turning into what is called biofilm. These bacteria wreak havoc on our tissue and, being shielded from antibiotic medication by the slime, are difficult to dislodge.

Newswise: No, you shouldn’t be going barefoot in public
Released: 12-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
No, you shouldn’t be going barefoot in public
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Trend resurfacing on TikTok has podiatry experts worried

Newswise: Ethnic minorities face higher risk of liver transplant failure
Released: 12-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Ethnic minorities face higher risk of liver transplant failure
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The risk of dying while waiting for a liver transplant or having a transplant fail for patients with alcohol-associated liver diseases is higher among racial and ethnic minorities, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.

Newswise: Mount Sinai Establishes Department of Public Health
12-Mar-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Establishes Department of Public Health
Mount Sinai Health System

Rosalind J. Wright, MD, MPH, appointed inaugural Dean for Public Health and Chair of the new Department of Public Health to spearhead a state-of-the-art curriculum in public health research, education, and practice that will systematically integrate with medicine, population health, global health, neurosciences, environmental medicine, data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) disciplines.

Released: 12-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Invitation to Cover: Perelman School of Medicine Students Meet Their Match
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

On Friday, March 15, the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) at the University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Match Day, the annual event that reveals where graduating medical students will head for residency programs to further their training.

   
Newswise: Breathing Easy: New Study Declares Waste-to-Energy Plants a Low Health Risk
Released: 12-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Breathing Easy: New Study Declares Waste-to-Energy Plants a Low Health Risk
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study has highlighted the insignificant health hazards posed by the emissions from waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities in China's Bohai Rim. This investigation brings to light the negligible impact of WtE plant emissions on public health, grounded in sophisticated regression analysis techniques.

   
Released: 12-Mar-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Novel risk score for cardiovascular complications after bone marrow transplant
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

While lifesaving, bone marrow transplants can affect various organs, including the cardiovascular system. Researchers led by Michigan Medicine have not only determined the contemporary prevalence of cardiovascular complications after bone marrow transplant — they developed a novel tool to predict a person’s risk for such problems following the procedure and help guide the pre-transplant process.The work formed the basis of a scientific statement published by the American Health Association geared towards the cardiovascular management of patients undergoing bone marrow transplant.

Newswise: Study provides new insights into deadly acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Released: 12-Mar-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Study provides new insights into deadly acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities may have discovered a mechanical explanation for instability observed in the lungs in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), particularly in the aftermath of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 or pneumonia.

Released: 12-Mar-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Same ER. Same patient. Different visit. Different race and ethnicity?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The effort to find and fight health disparities relies on data from millions of patients, including their race and ethnicity. But a new study finds the same patient might have different data recorded at separate ER visits.

Newswise: Age-Related Changes in Skin May Contribute to Melanoma Metastases
11-Mar-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Age-Related Changes in Skin May Contribute to Melanoma Metastases
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Age-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer in older people, according to research by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

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Newswise: Key protein linked to immune disorders
Released: 11-Mar-2024 10:00 PM EDT
Key protein linked to immune disorders
Hokkaido University

A new study highlights a potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and asthma.

Released: 11-Mar-2024 8:05 PM EDT
How do neural networks learn? A mathematical formula explains how they detect relevant patterns
University of California San Diego

Researchers found that a formula used in statistical analysis provides a streamlined mathematical description of how neural networks, such as GPT-2, a precursor to ChatGPT, learn relevant patterns in data, known as features. This formula also explains how neural networks use these relevant patterns to make predictions. The team presented their findings in the March 7 issue of the journal Science.

   
Released: 11-Mar-2024 5:00 PM EDT
AANA Advocates for Excellence During Patient Safety Awareness Week
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2024, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) proudly joins the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in raising awareness and promote initiatives that make healthcare safer for patients and the healthcare workforce.

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Newswise: Mercy Medical Center Physicians to See Patients in Collaboration with Frederick Gastroenterology Associates (FGA)
Released: 11-Mar-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Mercy Medical Center Physicians to See Patients in Collaboration with Frederick Gastroenterology Associates (FGA)
Mercy Medical Center

Mercy Medical Center digestive health, liver, obesity and GI cancer specialists will see patients in collaboration with Frederick Gastroenterology Associates (FGA), Paul J. Thuluvath, M.D., Chief, Division of Gastroenterology at Mercy, has announced.

   
Newswise: Phase 3 CELLEBRATE Trial Testing Regenerative Stem Cell-Based Therapy to Improve Urinary Control for Women
Released: 11-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Phase 3 CELLEBRATE Trial Testing Regenerative Stem Cell-Based Therapy to Improve Urinary Control for Women
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

The Phase 3 CELLEBRATE trial to test a regenerative stem cell-based therapy in treating patients with stress urinary incontinence is continuing to recruit additional subjects after changing its study protocol to include only patients who have already tried surgery.

Newswise: Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models
Released: 11-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Lung cancer treatment shows promise in tumor models
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A molecule has demonstrated its ability to kill tumor cells and incite an immune response in preclinical models of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in Nature Communications, could lead to more successful treatments for SCLC, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.



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