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Released: 26-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Playing youth sports linked to better mental health in adults
Ohio State University

Adults who continuously played organized sports through their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played or those who dropped out, a new study finds. And those who dropped out of sports had poorer mental health than those who never played at all.

24-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Could Preventative Drug Be Effective in People with Migraine and Rebound Headache?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24-Jun-2024 9:35 AM EDT
Do People Who Exercise More Have a Lower Risk of ALS?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Newswise: International trial introduces another curative option for sickle cell disease
Released: 26-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
International trial introduces another curative option for sickle cell disease
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) researchers are touting data from a multicenter, international phase 2 clinical trial showing a new, curative treatment for sickle cell disease (SCD).

Newswise: Pascack Valley Medical Center Along with Westwood Council, Mark the Accreditation of a New Ambulance to Provide Life Saving Service to the Community
Released: 26-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Pascack Valley Medical Center Along with Westwood Council, Mark the Accreditation of a New Ambulance to Provide Life Saving Service to the Community
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center celebrated a significant milestone today with the accreditation of a new ambulance dedicated to enhancing emergency medical services for the community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official introduction of the state-certified vehicle, aimed at bolstering life-saving capabilities in Westwood.

Newswise: Tai Chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivors
Released: 26-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Tai Chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivors
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

New research led by UCLA Health confirms that both Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast cancer survivors but also may provide additional health benefits by reducing inflammation and bolstering anti-viral defenses.

Newswise: Turns Out I’m Not Real: Detecting AI-Generated Videos
Released: 26-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Turns Out I’m Not Real: Detecting AI-Generated Videos
Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science

New tool detects AI-generated videos from Sora by OpenAI, Runway Gen-2, and Pika with 93.7% accuracy.

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Released: 26-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Fourth of July story ideas: Fireworks safety, economics and hot dog competitions, food safety and more
Virginia Tech

Ahead of Independence Day on July 4, Virginia Tech experts can speak on a variety of topics, including fireworks safety, economic lessons from eating contests, grilling safety tips, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact the media relations office at [email protected]. Fireworks safety The July 4th holiday brings a dramatic increase in eye injuries each year.

Newswise: SOS Signal for Canine Muscle Loss
Released: 26-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
SOS Signal for Canine Muscle Loss
Tufts University

Researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine are now working with engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to determine whether a blood test, ultrasound, or a combination of both can be developed to detect cachexia sooner, more consistently, and to grade how advanced the condition is.

Released: 26-Jun-2024 2:45 PM EDT
American College of Radiology Launches First Medical Practice Artificial Intelligence Quality Assurance Program
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) today launched the ACR Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI (ARCH-AI), the first national artificial intelligence quality assurance program for radiology facilities. The program outlines building blocks of infrastructure, processes and governance in AI implementation in real-world practice.

   
23-Jun-2024 7:30 PM EDT
Microrobot-packed pill shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease in mice
University of California San Diego

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a pill that releases microscopic robots, or microrobots, into the colon to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The experimental treatment, given orally, has shown success in mice.

   
Released: 26-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
New leadership roles at UChicago Medicine: Emily Chase, Alesia Coe and Deval Daily
University of Chicago Medical Center

The health system announced a series of leadership promotions, including Emily Chase as Executive Vice President and UCMC Chief Operating Officer, Alesia Coe as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, and Deval Daily as Chief Operational Transformation Officer

Released: 26-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
The Trials and Tribulations of Teens on TV
Tufts University

Tasha Oren, director of the Film and Media Studies Program, says contemporary representations of teens on TV and film resonate because they feel reflective of teens’ actual experiences (if, at times, only emotionally or in over-dramatized form).

 
Released: 26-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Pathologists awarded grant from American Society of Hematology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Dr. Zhen Mei, a clinical pathologist, and Dr. Vivian Chang, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, both at UCLA Health, have been awarded $30,000 from the American Society of Hematology to revise blood cell ranges for people with Duffy-null Associated Neutrophil Count, which is also known as Duffy-negative

Newswise: Tufts Maternal Health Expert Appointed to Federal Advisory Committee
Released: 26-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Tufts Maternal Health Expert Appointed to Federal Advisory Committee
Tufts University

Tufts Maternal Health expert Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha will bring decades of research on maternal health inequities to the advisory committee that advises the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services

Released: 26-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Revolutionizing Ovarian Cancer Treatment With Adaptive PARP Inhibitor Therapy
Moffitt Cancer Center

A new study led by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center introduces an adaptive therapy approach that could optimize PARP inhibitor maintenance therapy, offering a more personalized and potentially less toxic treatment option for patients. Their work is featured as the cover article of the June 19 issue of Cell Systems.

Released: 26-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Advancing regenerative medicine therapies
University of California, Irvine

University and community guests recently gathered to celebrate the 7,700 square-foot Good Manufacturing Practice facility’s grand opening in Hewitt Hall’s basement on the UC Irvine campus. Although the highly sterile environment remains off-limits for tours, the gala highlighted its importance to the campus, the UC system and the local community.

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Released: 26-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Lali Medina-Kauwe, PhD, Named Associate Dean of Cedars-Sinai PhD Programs
Cedars-Sinai

Lali Medina-Kauwe, PhD, a nationally regarded expert in molecular engineering and nanoparticle cancer research, has been named associate dean of PhD programs and director of the PhD program in Biomedical and Translational Sciences at Cedars-Sinai.



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