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Released: 26-Jul-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Mapping mass shootings in the United States
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The United States has more than 10 times the number of mass shooting incidents than other developed countries, yet little research has shown the distribution and types of shootings, geographically.

   
19-Jul-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Breaking Research on Advances in Drug Testing for Marijuana and Fentanyl
Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC))

Two studies featured today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo highlight advances that could boost the accuracy of marijuana tests and provide vital information for addressing the opioid epidemic.

Newswise: First Ever Point-of-Care Instrument to Test for Fentanyl Receives FDA Clearance
Released: 26-Jul-2023 8:15 AM EDT
First Ever Point-of-Care Instrument to Test for Fentanyl Receives FDA Clearance
2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Shenzhen Superbio Technology Co., LTD. (Superbio) has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the first ever point-of-care instrument intended for qualitative detection of fentanyl in human urine and has fully released authorization to Bioeasy USA, Inc.(Bioeasy) of this product in the United States of America.

24-Jul-2023 9:10 AM EDT
Experts call for urgent mental health support for people living with long term autoimmune diseases
University of Cambridge

Study finds ‘startling’ levels of hidden mental health symptoms among autoimmune disease patients.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 5:05 PM EDT
84% cut in Covid deaths for UK cancer patients following vaccine rollout
University of Birmingham

Cancer patients saw a significant fall in Covid-related hospitalisations and mortality following the rollout of vaccines in the first panoramic study of its kind.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 1:15 PM EDT
Bisexual people experience worse health outcomes than other adults in England – national study of more than 835,000 people
Taylor & Francis

Self-reported data from lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) patients shows these groups have poorer health outcomes compared to those who identify as heterosexual, but bisexual people disproportionally experience the worst outcomes in England.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 12:50 PM EDT
A chance to design better vaccines?
Oxford University Press

A new paper in Biology Methods & Protocols, published by Oxford University Press, shows it may be possible to design vaccines that will induce a stronger immune response to infecting pathogens, such as the virus causing COVID-19.

Newswise: Research pinpoints inflammation source behind atherosclerosis
Released: 25-Jul-2023 11:15 AM EDT
Research pinpoints inflammation source behind atherosclerosis
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center Dallas have discovered in mice how high cholesterol causes blood vessels to become inflamed, a necessary prerequisite for atherosclerosis – the “hardening of the arteries” responsible for most heart attacks and strokes. The findings, published in Nature Communications, could lead to new interventions to protect against cardiovascular diseases (CVD), the leading cause of death globally.

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Released: 25-Jul-2023 9:55 AM EDT
How to care for an injured nail
American Academy of Dermatology

It’s easy to injure a nail by slamming a finger in a car door, wearing the wrong shoes, or getting a sports injury. While these common accidents can happen throughout our life, a board-certified dermatologist from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is providing tips to help you treat an injured nail at home, so you’re prepared if it happens.

Newswise: When Blood Is a New Alternative Medicine for Pain Relief at Chula Pain Clinic
Released: 25-Jul-2023 8:55 AM EDT
When Blood Is a New Alternative Medicine for Pain Relief at Chula Pain Clinic
Chulalongkorn University

Chula Medicine researchers have successfully published an article on the injection of patient’s own platelets rich plasma into the shoulder ligaments resulting in pain reduction, heal torn ligaments and restore torn muscles as an alternative to surgery while reducing the side effects of prolonged use of pain medications.

Newswise: With Support from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, East Hollywood Community Garden Kicks Off the Summer
Released: 24-Jul-2023 6:05 PM EDT
With Support from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, East Hollywood Community Garden Kicks Off the Summer
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Expanding its commitment to the health and well-being of the people in its community, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles sponsored the Summer Kickoff of the East Hollywood Community Garden, and was joined by more than 100 area residents and CHLA team members at the garden’s recent celebration.

Released: 24-Jul-2023 5:35 PM EDT
Large study determines number needed to be vaccinated to prevent COVID-19 hospitalizations and ED visits
Regenstrief Institute

An analysis of real-world data from more than 1.2 million patients from health systems in four geographically dispersed states -- Indiana, Oregon, Texas and Utah -- conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s VISION Network, has determined both the number of adults needed to be vaccinated to prevent one COVID-19 associated hospitalization and the number needed to be vaccinated to prevent one COVID-19 associated emergency department (ED) visit.

Newswise: RADx Tech Program tackles design of accessible COVID-19 home tests
Released: 24-Jul-2023 5:05 PM EDT
RADx Tech Program tackles design of accessible COVID-19 home tests
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

NIH's RADx Tech committed resources in early 2022 for increased accessibility of COVID-19 home tests. The RADx Tech Accessibility Program subsequently invited collaboration from advocacy organizations to contribute to design insights and is a first step that will help manufacturers address the gap in accessible test availability.

   

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17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Is Snacking Bad for Your Health? It Depends on What and When You Eat
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

In a new study involving more than 1,000 people, researchers examined whether snacking affects health and if the quality of snack foods matters.

Released: 24-Jul-2023 1:25 PM EDT
How Mindfulness Can Ease Your Dental Anxiety. Even if You Don’t Love Meditating
Tufts University

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine faculty member and mind-body wellness expert, Christina DiBona Pastan, shares tips on how adults and kids can feel calmer when visiting the dentist.

Newswise: Medical expert offers 11 outdoor safety tips to shield against summer hazards
Released: 24-Jul-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Medical expert offers 11 outdoor safety tips to shield against summer hazards
Virginia Tech

Cranking summer fun up to 11 first requires sensible safeguards against summer hazards. Dr. Stephanie Lareau, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, shares 11 safety tips for keeping summer plans fun and safe.

   
Newswise: ASU professor says Phoenix is ground zero for study of heat-related illnesses
Released: 24-Jul-2023 1:15 PM EDT
ASU professor says Phoenix is ground zero for study of heat-related illnesses
Arizona State University (ASU)

When it comes to examining health risks associated with extreme heat, Phoenix is ground zero.That’s the conclusion of Pope Moseley, a research professor in Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions.For more than 30 years, Moseley, a lung and intensive care physician, has led National Institutes of Health-funded research groups focused on heat-related illness.

   
Newswise: Study findings prompt Maryland governor to take action to improve Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts
Released: 24-Jul-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Study findings prompt Maryland governor to take action to improve Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts
Virginia Tech

For more than 40 years, there has been an effort to reduce nutrient loads to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee released a report on its three-year investigation into this effort. The results suggest that significant adjustments are needed to the existing programs as well as public expectations to improve its health.

   
Newswise: Viral TikTok trends are not the answer for better sleep
Released: 24-Jul-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Viral TikTok trends are not the answer for better sleep
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

New survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 40% of Americans admit to trying viral trends involving sleep, with younger generations more likely to try potentially dangerous advice.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Muscadine Wine Shows Promise in Improving Aging Skin
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

According to a new study, women who drank two glasses of dealcoholized muscadine wine daily showed significant improvements in the elasticity and water retention of their skin compared with those who consumed a placebo.

Newswise: GW Researchers Develop Model to Study Neglected Tropical Diseases
Released: 24-Jul-2023 11:35 AM EDT
GW Researchers Develop Model to Study Neglected Tropical Diseases
George Washington University

Researchers at the George Washington University, in collaboration with colleagues in France and Germany, have developed a model organism to study neglected tropical diseases from a genetically modified parasitic worm.

Newswise: ACI Unveils New Bilingual Laundry Safety Resource at PrevCon 2023
Released: 24-Jul-2023 10:35 AM EDT
ACI Unveils New Bilingual Laundry Safety Resource at PrevCon 2023
American Cleaning Institute

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a new online resource that promotes the safe use of liquid laundry packets at the nation’s laundromats. The flyer, which provides information in both English and Spanish, reminds consumers to use laundry packets safely while keeping them out of the reach of children.

   
Released: 24-Jul-2023 8:45 AM EDT
How people judge anti-vaxxers who die from COVID-19
Ohio State University

When people who publicly reject COVID-19 vaccines later die from the disease, observers have complex reactions to their fates, a new study suggests. While very few rejoice in the deaths of anti-vaxxers, some people believe those who are dogmatic against vaccines are deserving of worse outcomes – and that reaction is related to the political party affiliation and vaccination status of the person evaluating the anti-vaxxer.

   
17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Nutritional Content of Most Milk Alternatives Doesn’t Measure Up to Cow’s Milk
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

More people are drinking milk alternatives made from plant sources such as oats, soy, or almonds, but do plant-based products deliver the same nutrition as cow’s milk? Results from a new study suggest that most don’t.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Upping Your Intake of Omega-3s May Help Protect Your Hearing
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

Researchers report that blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were inversely correlated with hearing difficulty in a new population-based cross-sectional study.

Released: 24-Jul-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Error sobre el melanoma: los tonos oscuros también están en riesgo
Mayo Clinic

Hace muchos años que persiste el mito de que las personas de piel oscura son inmunes al melanoma, un tipo de cáncer de piel.

Released: 24-Jul-2023 5:05 AM EDT
تصحيح مفهوم خاطئ عن الورم الميلانيني: البشرة الداكنة معرضة للخطر أيضًا
Mayo Clinic

إن الاعتقاد السائد بأن الأشخاص ذوي البشرة الداكنة محصنون ضد الورم الميلانيني، وهو نوع من أنواع سرطان الجلد، هو خرافة ترسخت على مدار عدة سنوات. وهو مفهوم خاطئ وخطير والذي أدى بالأشخاص إلى عدم بذلهم الجهد اللازم لحماية أنفسهم من الأشعة فوق البنفسجية الضارة.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Many Children in Rural Areas Receive High Salt and Sugar Foods Before Age 2
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A study of over 10,000 children in rural Pennsylvania revealed that a large proportion of children were fed foods that are high in sugar and salt in their first years of life.

Released: 21-Jul-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Are shared medical appointments the key to solving global healthcare shortages?
ESMT Berlin

This research was conducted by Nazlı Sönmez, ESMT Berlin; Kavitha Srinivasan and Rengaraj Venkatesh, Aravind Eye Hospital (India); Ryan W. Buell, Harvard Business School; and Kamalini Ramdas, London Business School.

   
Released: 21-Jul-2023 1:10 PM EDT
House appropriations bill would slash life-saving medical research, disease prevention and treatment
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society opposes severe funding cuts proposed in the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) funding bill that would put life-saving endocrine research, disease prevention, and treatment at risk.

Released: 21-Jul-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Some people’s brain function still affected by Long COVID years after infection
King's College London

UK researchers have found that people with longer-term COVID-19 symptoms including brain fog showed reduced performance in tasks testing different mental processes up to two years after infection with the virus.

Released: 21-Jul-2023 8:50 AM EDT
Introducing PeakV: The world's first Large Sample Volume, Open-Assay, Super-fast, Ultra-Sensitive, and Sample-To-Answer PCR instrument
2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Developed by OnsiteGene Inc. and sponsored by the NIH RADx initiative, PeakV is a sample-to-answer instrument that transforms PCR testing.

   
Newswise: Cause of sleep disturbance in cardiac disease identified: Ganglia play previously unrecognized role
Released: 20-Jul-2023 5:10 PM EDT
Cause of sleep disturbance in cardiac disease identified: Ganglia play previously unrecognized role
Technical University of Munich

Around one third of people with heart disease suffer from sleep problems. In a paper published in the journal Science, a team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows that heart diseases affect the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the pineal gland.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 5:00 PM EDT
Symptom relief and healthy habits are top goals for treating chronic heart disease
American Heart Association (AHA)

For the more than 20 million people in the U.S. with chronic coronary disease, a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle are the best ways to prevent worsening health.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 4:40 PM EDT
Promising Results of Next-Generation Intranasal COVID-19 Booster Vaccine: Implications for Infection Prevention and Transmission
Mount Sinai Health System

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY is pleased to announce that CastleVax, Inc. has completed enrollment and a preliminary analysis of a phase 1 trial of its licensed Newcastle disease virus (NDV)-based COVID-19 booster vaccine.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 3:40 PM EDT
New findings show private equity investments in healthcare may not lower costs or improve quality of care
University of Chicago Medical Center

Global systematic review shows no indications that increasing financialization is making healthcare more efficient

Released: 20-Jul-2023 2:40 PM EDT
American Fitness Index Reveals Hope for Millions with (or Suffering) From Chronic Disease
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The 2023 Fitness Index shines a bright light on the prevalence of chronic diseases in our country and makes the case for physical activity as an effective way to address them.

Newswise: Can Technology Help You Keep Watch of Your Heart Health?
Released: 20-Jul-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Can Technology Help You Keep Watch of Your Heart Health?
LifeBridge Health

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Henry Sun, director of LifeBridge Health's Cardiovascular Institute, gives the scoop on the heart health monitoring capabilities of smart watches.

   
Newswise:Video Embedded disrupting-your-circadian-clock-speeds-up-stroke-onset-and-shortens-lifespan
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Released: 20-Jul-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Disrupting Your Circadian Clock Speeds Up Stroke Onset and Shortens Lifespan
American Physiological Society (APS)

Long-term circadian disruption in a rat model of high blood pressure accelerated stroke onset and shortened lifespan, according to researchers from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Ultra-processed Foods Largely Missing from U.S. Food Policy
Tufts University

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds that only a small number of U.S. food policies consider ultra-processed foods, lagging behind countries such as Belgium, Brazil, and Israel.

   
Newswise: An update on SUDEP and SUDEP counseling: Dr. Suvasini Sharma
Released: 20-Jul-2023 11:05 AM EDT
An update on SUDEP and SUDEP counseling: Dr. Suvasini Sharma
International League Against Epilepsy

Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) affects about one out of every 1,000 people with epilepsy. Dr. Emma Carter spoke with Dr. Suvasini Sharma about SUDEP, why it's important to inform patients and families about it, and how to manage risk factors.

Newswise: New Advancements in Assay Development Research
Released: 20-Jul-2023 11:00 AM EDT
New Advancements in Assay Development Research
SLAS

The July 2023 issue of SLAS Discovery, the open access journal focused on research progressing drug discovery, is now available.

   
Released: 20-Jul-2023 10:25 AM EDT
Interdisciplinary group creating biolubricants to combat arthritis
Cornell University

An interdisciplinary research team received a five-year, $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new generation of biosynthetic lubricants that have the potential to treat arthritis and reduce the painful friction of artificial joints.



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