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Released: 27-Apr-2023 9:40 PM EDT
Fed-Predicted Recession More Likely Severe than Mild
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Finance professor Albert “Pete” Kyle describes how the SVB-fueled banking crisis has created the conditions for a severe recession rather than the mild recession that Federal Reserve economists have predicted.

   
Released: 27-Apr-2023 1:15 PM EDT
Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity
Tufts University

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine experts explain why it's so common to experience tooth sensitivity and share tips on how to prevent and treat tooth sensitivity.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Experts to Present New Research, Discuss Clinical Advances for Older Adults at AGS
Released: 26-Apr-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Experts to Present New Research, Discuss Clinical Advances for Older Adults at AGS
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai geriatrics experts will present their latest advances in research and care at the annual scientific meeting of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) in Long Beach, California, May 4-6.

Released: 26-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Early Lyme Disease May Include Neurologic Lyme Disease
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers issues recommendations for detection of neurologic Lyme disease by rheumatologists

Released: 26-Apr-2023 9:35 AM EDT
Are Socially Conscientious CEO's Better Leaders?
California State University, Fullerton

Zhejia Ling, assistant accounting professor at Cal State Fullerton, based on her research, believes that a company CEO who is involved in pro-social responsibility has a greater chance of making beneficial corporate decisions and being better leaders.

   
Newswise: UCSF Surgical Oncologists Improve Treatment Options for Patients with Metastatic Gastrointestinal Cancers
Released: 26-Apr-2023 9:00 AM EDT
UCSF Surgical Oncologists Improve Treatment Options for Patients with Metastatic Gastrointestinal Cancers
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

UCSF Health’s surgical oncology team is a Bay Area leader in an innovative chemotherapy infusion pump used to treat patients with widely metastatic colorectal and bile duct cancers that have spread to the liver and are no longer considered operable.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: How to protect your child from drowning
Released: 26-Apr-2023 7:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: How to protect your child from drowning
Penn State Health

Drowning can be silent, insidious and often preventable. Learn how to keep your kids safe in and around water.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Experts to Present Latest Research on Urological Care
Released: 25-Apr-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Experts to Present Latest Research on Urological Care
Cedars-Sinai

Experts from the Department of Urology at Cedars-Sinai will present innovative research findings and lead discussions on the latest medical breakthroughs during the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting April 28-May 1 in Chicago.

Newswise: PNNL Scientist Inspires Next Generation at the National Science Bowl
Released: 24-Apr-2023 6:05 PM EDT
PNNL Scientist Inspires Next Generation at the National Science Bowl
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Physicist Emily Mace will share her science journey and an interactive presentation about her current research with middle school and high school students from across the country at the National Science Bowl.

Newswise: Skin conditions may indicate more serious rheumatic disease, UT Southwestern physician says
Released: 21-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Skin conditions may indicate more serious rheumatic disease, UT Southwestern physician says
UT Southwestern Medical Center

While rheumatic diseases typically affect the joints, muscles, or ligaments, the first signs of a problem may appear on the skin. A UT Southwestern physician who specializes in rheumatology says it’s essential to know what to look for.

Newswise: S&T alumna emphasizes how ‘little bits’ of effort can help with climate change
Released: 21-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
S&T alumna emphasizes how ‘little bits’ of effort can help with climate change
Missouri University of Science and Technology

A vice president of Chevron with a petroleum engineering degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology is highly involved with her alma mater, as well as the nonprofit organization she founded, to help instill sustainable practices into daily life.

Newswise: Will the Fox News Settlement with Dominion Change the Network?
Released: 21-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Will the Fox News Settlement with Dominion Change the Network?
Tufts University

Jeffrey M. Berry, Tufts political science professor and author, is interviewed about the implications of the Fox News - Dominion settlement and its likely impacts on Fox's business model and coverage of future elections.

   
Released: 21-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
URI business professor, colleagues look at mortality and leadership succession in family business
University of Rhode Island

By 2030, more than 30% of family businesses in the U.S. will lose their aging leaders to retirement, or death. Many of those leaders don’t have a strategy for letting go of their business, turning it over to a successor, or selling it. While it is rare for an incumbent leader to die while in office, it is difficult for them to face their mortality.

Released: 20-Apr-2023 5:45 PM EDT
ASU expert says executive actions to support caregivers a step in the right direction
Arizona State University (ASU)

A set of executive actions by the Biden-Harris administration include directives to reduce childcare and long-term care costs, improving access to home-based care for veterans, addressing care workers’ rights and expanding support for family caregivers, among others.

Released: 20-Apr-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Especialista da Mayo Clinic descreve os sinais e como reduzir o risco da doença arterial coronariana
Mayo Clinic

A doença arterial coronariana é uma forma comum de doença cardíaca em todo o mundo.

Newswise: Q&A: Two ways UW researchers are studying marine microplastics
Released: 19-Apr-2023 2:45 PM EDT
Q&A: Two ways UW researchers are studying marine microplastics
University of Washington

Two University of Washington researchers are using very different methods to investigate the issue of marine microplastics. For Earth Day, UW News asked them to discuss their research.

Newswise: Enhancing Education for Care of Rare Pancreas Tumor
Released: 19-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Enhancing Education for Care of Rare Pancreas Tumor
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Oncology Nurses from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey share more on enhancing education for the care of patients with insulinoma, which will be presented as a poster at the ONS Annual Congress in San Antonio, Texas.

Newswise: Smidt Heart Institute Experts Available for Interviews During ISHLT Conference
Released: 18-Apr-2023 4:50 PM EDT
Smidt Heart Institute Experts Available for Interviews During ISHLT Conference
Cedars-Sinai

Cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai are available to discuss the latest advances in research, clinical care and surgery throughout the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) Scientific Sessions 2023, taking place April 19-22 in Denver.

Newswise: UT Southwestern nephrologist addresses National Kidney Foundation
Released: 12-Apr-2023 3:50 PM EDT
UT Southwestern nephrologist addresses National Kidney Foundation
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Susan Hedayati, M.D., Director of Clinical and Population Health Research in Nephrology at UT Southwestern, has spent a career investigating the links between kidney disease and depression and developing methods to improve care from a patient-centric perspective for those with chronic kidney disease.

Newswise: James Bond Novel, ‘Casino Royale,’ Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Released: 12-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
James Bond Novel, ‘Casino Royale,’ Celebrates 70th Anniversary
California State University, Fullerton

April 13, 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel, “Casino Royale.” The book, which introduced the world to the suave, sophisticated and daring British secret agent, became an instant classic and paved the way for a franchise that has since become one of the most successful in history.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Cancer Experts To Present Clinical Findings at AACR Conference
Released: 11-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Cancer Experts To Present Clinical Findings at AACR Conference
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai Cancer oncologists and researchers are available to comment on late-breaking topics and research throughout the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023, happening April 14-19 in Orlando.

Newswise: Velocity-based training keeps athletes’ minds, bodies in sync
Released: 11-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Velocity-based training keeps athletes’ minds, bodies in sync
University of Miami

Bryan Mann, clinical associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, is working with University of Miami student-athletes to maximize their ability to perform.

Newswise: Who’s liable in a ‘self-driving’ car crash?
Released: 11-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Who’s liable in a ‘self-driving’ car crash?
Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University law professor examines legal grey area when semi-autonomous vehicles are involved in accidents

Newswise: How to talk to kids about mass shootings: Tips from an IU expert
Released: 11-Apr-2023 9:55 AM EDT
How to talk to kids about mass shootings: Tips from an IU expert
Indiana University

Beth Trammell, a licensed psychologist and associate professor of psychology at Indiana University East, explains how parents can talk to their kids about school shootings.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Sharpens Focus on Teen Health
Released: 7-Apr-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Sharpens Focus on Teen Health
Cedars-Sinai

It has never been more challenging to be a teenager, says Michelle Escovedo, MD.

Newswise: Xuan Zhang: Why spin gold when you can spin steel, and more?
Released: 4-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Xuan Zhang: Why spin gold when you can spin steel, and more?
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory draws on strengths of principal materials scientist Xuan Zhang to develop unique facilities and research capabilities.

Released: 4-Apr-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Five personal finance concepts everyone should master
University of Delaware

Experts from the University of Delaware's Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship suggest five financial skills everyone needs to learn about and use. The experts said teaching these skills can help build responsible, financially secure citizens.

Newswise: Awareness vital to improving Parkinson’s patients’ quality of life, UTSW neurologist says
Released: 3-Apr-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Awareness vital to improving Parkinson’s patients’ quality of life, UTSW neurologist says
UT Southwestern Medical Center

About 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that ranks second to Alzheimer’s among the most common neurodegenerative diseases. While many tend to associate Parkinson’s with hand tremors, it can cause a broad range of symptoms, affecting both motor and nonmotor functions.

Released: 3-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
A Former SEAL Medic Hopes His Research at Rutgers Will Protect His Successors in Combat
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Shane Kronstedt’s experience in battle inspired his medical school research on genital and urologic injuries.

Newswise: From Patient to Doctor: How a Transplant Recipient Became a Transplant Physician
Released: 3-Apr-2023 10:00 AM EDT
From Patient to Doctor: How a Transplant Recipient Became a Transplant Physician
Johns Hopkins Medicine

At age 17, Sara Kathryn Smith began an unexpected, personal health journey — a journey that would alter the course of her life and career and, ultimately, provide her a unique set of experiences to help others as a medical professional. Today, Smith serves as the medical director for pediatric liver transplantation at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. But years ago, she was a liver transplant patient herself.

Newswise: Tick Talk: Facts and Fiction
Released: 30-Mar-2023 4:45 PM EDT
Tick Talk: Facts and Fiction
Tufts University

Given the recent news regarding tickborne illnesses, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine recently posed a question about a mild winter and if that would result in an increase of ticks in the spring. A pair of Cummings School experts shared their advice.

   
Newswise: UT Southwestern Q&A: Experts offer tips on talking to kids about school shootings, other traumatic events
Released: 29-Mar-2023 12:55 PM EDT
UT Southwestern Q&A: Experts offer tips on talking to kids about school shootings, other traumatic events
UT Southwestern Medical Center

After a school shooting like the one that occurred in Nashville, parents may find themselves trying to navigate difficult conversations with their children. What to say is just as important as what not to say, according to experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Children are naturally curious and may have questions, or they may be worried about their own safety.

   
Newswise: With SPOTS Program, SLU Med Students Encourage Skin Cancer Awareness for Young People
Released: 28-Mar-2023 6:10 PM EDT
With SPOTS Program, SLU Med Students Encourage Skin Cancer Awareness for Young People
Saint Louis University

New, unusual-looking growths or changing spots on your skin are important indicators that it is time to see a dermatologist, says Sofia Chaudhry, M.D., associate professor of dermatology at Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine.

Released: 28-Mar-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Can Cannabis Use Disorder Be Accurately Diagnosed?
Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University

Tammy Chung, director of the Center for Population Behavioral Health at Rutgers Institute for Health, explains cannabis use disorder and the challenges of diagnosing the disorder in the context of cannabis used for therapeutic purposes.

   
Newswise: Taylor Swift’s Popularity with the LGBTQ+ Community
Released: 27-Mar-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Taylor Swift’s Popularity with the LGBTQ+ Community
California State University, Fullerton

Taylor Swift has been a longtime ally and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community--a fact she makes clear in her hit song, "You Need to Calm Down."

Released: 22-Mar-2023 9:45 AM EDT
Exacerbated by climate change, pollen season arrives early
University of Miami

Rising temperatures and higher CO₂ levels are fueling longer and more intense pollen seasons, negatively impacting the health of those with allergies. A medical expert and public health scientist both offer strategies to fight back.

   
Newswise: Precision Equity: BIDMC Scientists Pave Way for Potential Cure for Severe Kidney Disease Disproportionately Affecting Black Individuals
Released: 22-Mar-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Precision Equity: BIDMC Scientists Pave Way for Potential Cure for Severe Kidney Disease Disproportionately Affecting Black Individuals
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

An investigational molecule has been shown to improve kidney function in people with one form of chronic kidney disease in a small phase 2 clinical trial. Martin Pollak, MD, discusses the journey from research question to potential cure.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: A guide to childhood hearing loss
Released: 22-Mar-2023 7:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: A guide to childhood hearing loss
Penn State Health

Much of a child’s development owes to the cute little satellite dishes attached to the sides of their noggin. A Penn State Health expert discusses the first steps you take to understand your child’s ability to hear.

Newswise: Surgical Cancer Care Experts Available to Discuss News Presented at Society of Surgical Oncology Conference March 22-25
Released: 21-Mar-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Surgical Cancer Care Experts Available to Discuss News Presented at Society of Surgical Oncology Conference March 22-25
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai Cancer experts in the fields of pancreatic, gastrointestinal, skin and breast surgical oncology are available to share research findings and comment on the latest news coming out of the Society of Surgical Oncology 2023 International Conference on Surgical Cancer Care March 22-25 in Boston.

Newswise: Epilepsy care in Ukraine, one year later: Some crises have subsided, but others loom large
Released: 21-Mar-2023 2:15 PM EDT
Epilepsy care in Ukraine, one year later: Some crises have subsided, but others loom large
International League Against Epilepsy

When the full-scale war in Ukraine began, anti-seizure medication supplies disappeared and some families left the country for safety. How has the past year affected people with epilepsy in Ukraine and their families, as well as the physicians who care for them?

Newswise: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Policing: Following the Public Impact
Released: 21-Mar-2023 12:25 PM EDT
The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Policing: Following the Public Impact
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV law professor Frank Rudy Cooper on the psychological impact of repeated exposure to videos of violent and deadly police encounters that increasingly circulate online; the role that slavery and societal norms surrounding masculinity play into them; and police reforms that might be in the works.

Released: 21-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Five ways AI promises to transform organ transplants
Mayo Clinic

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to become a valuable tool for transplant to save more patients' lives. Recent studies have already shown promise in using AI to analyze large sets of data to discover important trends and patterns.

Newswise: How to Keep Allergies from Taking the Zing Out of Your Child’s Spring: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available
Released: 21-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EDT
How to Keep Allergies from Taking the Zing Out of Your Child’s Spring: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Spring has arrived. The new season is bringing budding trees and blossoming flowers, along with runny and stuffy noses, sneezes and itchy, watery eyes.

Released: 20-Mar-2023 2:25 PM EDT
Spotting early signs of dementia
University of Delaware

University of Delaware associate professor Matthew Cohen offers 11 signs and symptoms that might suggest a health condition, such as dementia, that affects thinking. Cohen is associate director of the Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research.

Released: 20-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Mayo Clinic cancer expert highlights advancements in treating multiple myeloma
Mayo Clinic

March is Myeloma Awareness Month, and Sikander Ailawadhi, M.D., hematologist/oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares details about new advancements in research leading to better outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma.

Newswise: What's Behind Taylor Swift’s Continued Marketing Success?
Released: 20-Mar-2023 9:40 AM EDT
What's Behind Taylor Swift’s Continued Marketing Success?
California State University, Fullerton

Taylor Swift's career and persona are at their pinnacle from a marketing perspective.

Newswise: Bank closings signal tighter lending, disinflationary trend
Released: 17-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Bank closings signal tighter lending, disinflationary trend
University of Miami

David Andolfatto, a leading University of Miami economist, suggests that the federal rescue of two mid-tiered banks that collapsed will likely prompt other institutions to repair their balance sheets and tighten their lending practices to avoid a similar fate.

Released: 15-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Bystander CPR Is Crucial in Rare Instances of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Children
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

About 2,000 young, seemingly healthy people under the age of 25 die annually of sudden cardiac arrest. Rutgers emergency medicine experts highlight the importance of CPR as a lifesaving procedure for children’s activities

Newswise: Sixbert Muhoza studies a new class of materials that could help fight climate change
Released: 14-Mar-2023 10:55 AM EDT
Sixbert Muhoza studies a new class of materials that could help fight climate change
Argonne National Laboratory

A scholar in Argonne's Applied Materials Division, Sixbert Muhoza is studying a new class of materials called MXenes that could improve batteries and help convert carbon dioxide to fuel.

Newswise: Re-establish consistent sleep patterns to adjust to daylight saving time
Released: 10-Mar-2023 1:05 PM EST
Re-establish consistent sleep patterns to adjust to daylight saving time
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The shift to daylight saving time disrupts the body’s biological clock, affecting sleep patterns and how we function. A UT Southwestern Medical Center neuroscientist explains why.



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