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8-Feb-2024 2:30 PM EST
Mount Sinai Doctors to Present New Research at 2024 SMFM Annual Pregnancy Meeting
Mount Sinai Health System

High-risk pregnancy specialists from the Mount Sinai Health System are presenting research at the Annual Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) from February 10-14

Newswise: Why Ventilators can be Tough on Preemie Lungs
5-Feb-2024 8:00 AM EST
Why Ventilators can be Tough on Preemie Lungs
Biophysical Society

Many premature infants need mechanical ventilation to breathe. However, prolonged ventilation can lead to problems like respiratory diseases or ventilation-induced injury.Jonas Naumann and Mareike Zink study the physics of mechanical stress from ventilation at Leipzig University, in Leipzig, Germany and discovered some of the mechanisms that explain why premature lungs are especially sensitive to stress.

   
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5-Feb-2024 8:00 AM EST
3D Ice Printing can Create Artificial Blood Vessels in Engineered Tissue
Biophysical Society

Over 100,000 individuals in the United States are currently in need of organ transplants. The demand for organs, such as hearts, kidneys, and livers, far exceeds the available supply and people sometimes wait years to receive a donated organ.

   
Newswise: Using Ion Beams to Improve Brain Microscopy
5-Feb-2024 4:25 PM EST
Using Ion Beams to Improve Brain Microscopy
Biophysical Society

Improving the way scientists can see the microscopic structures of the brain can improve our understanding of a host of brain diseases, like Alzheimer’s or multiple sclerosis. Studying these diseases is challenging and has been limited by accuracy of available models.To see the smallest parts of cells, scientists often use a technique called electron microscopy.

   
Newswise: Faster Monkeypox (mpox) Testing Through CRISPR
5-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Faster Monkeypox (mpox) Testing Through CRISPR
Biophysical Society

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a rare viral disease that is spread through physical contact between people.

   
24-Jan-2024 8:00 AM EST
Almost 50% of Patients Under 60 Years Choose TAVR Over Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Worse Outcomes
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In a study presented at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 2024 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, researchers examined outcomes for patients undergoing SAVR and those undergoing TAVR from 2013 to 2021 in the state of California.

24-Jan-2024 8:00 AM EST
New Research Finds Volume Alone Does Not Predict Quality Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

A study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it’s not just the size of the program that matters in determining quality outcomes.

26-Jan-2024 11:55 AM EST
New Research Highlights Superior Long-Term Survival with Multi-Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Over Single Arterial Grafting
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

A new study presented at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 2024 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, examines the ongoing controversy surrounding the choice between multi-arterial grafting (MAG) and single arterial grafting (SAG) in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for multivessel coronary revascularization.

23-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
STS Announces Late-Breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has released late-breaking research scheduled for presentation at the 2024 Annual Meeting taking place January 27 - 29 in San Antonio.

Released: 25-Jan-2024 10:00 AM EST
Press registration opens for ACS Spring 2024
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Journalists who register for the American Chemical Society’s (ACS’) upcoming hybrid meeting and exposition — ACS Spring 2024 — will have access to nearly 12,000 presentations on topics including agriculture and food, energy and fuels, health and medicine, sustainability, and more.

   
9-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Scientists behind Novel Discoveries and Individuals Leading the Understanding of Emerging Areas of Concern for Public Health Are Being Honored with 2024 SOT Awards
Society of Toxicology

Among the accomplishments of this year’s awardees are discoveries related to the role of altered pharmacokinetics in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease neurodegeneration, the risk of COVID-19 to smokers and vapers, and the role of the microbiome in pregnancy and early developmental programming.

   
Newswise: Huntsman Cancer Institute Researchers Find Link Between Folic Acid and Blood Cell Production
Released: 13-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
Huntsman Cancer Institute Researchers Find Link Between Folic Acid and Blood Cell Production
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

Results from mouse models presented at the prestigious American Society of Hematology show that nutrients consumed by an expectant mother during pregnancy can shape their offspring’s blood systems.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
The 2024 STS Annual Meeting – A Global Convening on Advances in Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 60th Annual Meeting, featuring late-breaking scientific research, thought-provoking lectures, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative cardiothoracic surgery products.

11-Dec-2023 3:30 PM EST
ASH: Mantle cell lymphoma patients see improved outcomes with oral combination of ibrutinib and venetoclax
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The targeted therapy combination of ibrutinib and venetoclax significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and achieved an overall remission rate in 82% of patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Results from the Phase III SYMPATICO trial were presented at the 2023 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.

Newswise: Combination immunotherapy produces high response rate in early results of Sylvester trial targeting high-risk follicular lymphoma
4-Dec-2023 8:30 PM EST
Combination immunotherapy produces high response rate in early results of Sylvester trial targeting high-risk follicular lymphoma
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Researchers conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center say a new combination of antibody therapies produced a ‘surprisingly high’ response rate in patients with high-risk follicular lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Newswise: Multicenter Study at Sylvester, Other Academic Centers Shows CAR-T Cell Therapy Safe, Effective Even for High-Risk Patients
4-Dec-2023 7:05 PM EST
Multicenter Study at Sylvester, Other Academic Centers Shows CAR-T Cell Therapy Safe, Effective Even for High-Risk Patients
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

CAR-T cell therapy is a safe and effective treatment for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), even for patients regarded as high risk due to comorbidities. That’s the conclusion of a five-year analysis of results from the U.S. Lymphoma CAR-T Cell Consortium.

Newswise: Patients with a common form of acute myeloid leukemia report better quality of life when treatment includes new drug quizartinib
4-Dec-2023 8:05 PM EST
Patients with a common form of acute myeloid leukemia report better quality of life when treatment includes new drug quizartinib
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

In a study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, patients recently diagnosed with a common and aggressive form of acute myeloid leukemia reported having improved quality of life when a newly approved drug was part of the treatment plan.

Newswise: Landscape for AML Patients Evolving Rapidly as Research Discoveries Advance New Treatments
4-Dec-2023 10:05 PM EST
Landscape for AML Patients Evolving Rapidly as Research Discoveries Advance New Treatments
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

The treatment landscape for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is evolving rapidly, as research discoveries at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and other academic cancer centers advance new, more effective therapies for this aggressive blood cancer.

Newswise: ASH: Novel combination therapy significantly reduces spleen volume in patients with myelofibrosis
9-Dec-2023 10:30 AM EST
ASH: Novel combination therapy significantly reduces spleen volume in patients with myelofibrosis
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Combining the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib with the BCL-xL inhibitor navitoclax was twice as effective in reducing enlarged spleens – a major indicator of clinical improvement – compared with standard-of-care ruxolitinib monotherapy for adult patients with intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow cancer, according to results of the Phase III TRANSFORM-1 trial reported by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Newswise: Wearable Ultrasound Monitor Can Aid Rehabilitation from Injury #Acoustics23
28-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Wearable Ultrasound Monitor Can Aid Rehabilitation from Injury #Acoustics23
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Parag Chitnis of George Mason University led a team that developed a wearable ultrasound system that can produce clinically relevant information about muscle function during dynamic physical activity. The system uses a patented approach that uses long-duration chirps and ultrasound sensing, and it allowed the team to design a simpler, cheaper system that could be miniaturized and powered by batteries. The result is an ultrasound monitor with a small, portable form factor that can be attached to a patient.

   
Released: 27-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Alarming Trends in Cardiovascular Health Among Middle-Aged Adults
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

New research helps explain the recent reversal in cardiovascular mortality among this population and underscores the need to address the social determinants of health that contribute to it.

14-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
HSS Presents New Reproductive Health Research at the ACR Convergence 2023
Hospital for Special Surgery

At this year’s American College of Rheumatology (ACR) annual meeting, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented a number of important studies focused on reproductive health for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other rheumatic diseases, including issues related to fertility, sexual function, use of contraception and HPV vaccination.

13-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
New Antiphospholipid Syndrome Research Findings Presented at ACR Convergence 2023
Hospital for Special Surgery

Investigators from the Antiphospholipid Syndrome Alliance for Clinical Trials and International Networking (APS ACTION) presented new research findings in antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2023, the ACR’s annual meeting.

13-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
New Study Shows Perception of Aging is Linked to Level of Physical Activity in Arthritis Patients
Hospital for Special Surgery

People with arthritis who report more negative feelings about how they are aging tend to get less physical activity and perceive themselves as less healthy, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Weill Cornell Medicine.

Released: 13-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Study Finds People with Inflammatory Arthritis Face Significant Psychological Challenges in Maintaining Employment
Hospital for Special Surgery

Study reveals significant psychological impact of maintaining employment while coping with inflammatory arthritis.

Newswise: Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Allergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting on November 12 in Anaheim, Calif.

Released: 12-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
HSS Research Shows Obesity Is Associated with Worse Flare Symptoms and Quality of Life in People with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hospital for Special Surgery

Obesity is correlated with more severe disease flare symptoms and poorer outcomes in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis.

Newswise: La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) muestra que la linaza puede causar una reacción alérgica, tanto después de ingerirla como después de que toca la piel.

Newswise: Survey Reveals 42% of Primary Care Physicians Are Unfamiliar with Biologics to Treat Asthma
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Survey Reveals 42% of Primary Care Physicians Are Unfamiliar with Biologics to Treat Asthma
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. shows that 42% of the primary care physicians (PCPs) surveyed were unfamiliar with asthma biologics.

Newswise: Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. showed that, among the people who suffered with atopic dermatitis, 72% reported poor mental health symptoms for 1-10 days within the past month, while 17% reported more than 11 days.

Newswise: Special Toothpaste May Lower Risk of Allergic Reactions for Adults with Peanut Allergy
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Special Toothpaste May Lower Risk of Allergic Reactions for Adults with Peanut Allergy
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new late breaking abstract being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. demonstrates that a specially formulated toothpaste can be successfully used for Oral Mucosal Immunotherapy (OMIT).

Newswise: Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Two new medically challenging cases being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. show that flaxseed can cause allergic reaction – both after being ingested and also after touching the skin.

Newswise: New Study: Gargling with Salt Water May Help Prevent Covid Hospitalization
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
New Study: Gargling with Salt Water May Help Prevent Covid Hospitalization
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. determined that both a low- and high-dose saline regimen appeared to be associated with lower hospitalization rates compared to controls in SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Newswise: How Accurate Was ChatGPT for Common Allergy Myths? Pretty Accurate
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
How Accurate Was ChatGPT for Common Allergy Myths? Pretty Accurate
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

n a new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif., ChatGPT was asked to rate 10 common allergy myths, and it judged their accuracy correctly 91% of the time.

Newswise: ¿Qué tan preciso fue ChatGPT para los mitos comunes sobre las alergias? Bastante preciso
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
¿Qué tan preciso fue ChatGPT para los mitos comunes sobre las alergias? Bastante preciso
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

En un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California), se pidió a ChatGPT que valorara diez mitos comunes sobre las alergias, y juzgó su exactitud correctamente el 91 % de las veces.

Newswise: Encuesta: el 72 % de los pacientes con eccema sufrieron síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Encuesta: el 72 % de los pacientes con eccema sufrieron síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) mostró que, entre las personas que tenían AD, el 72 % informó haber tenido síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes, mientras que el 17 % informó haberlos tenido más de 11 días.

Newswise: Study Shows Children with Private Insurance More Likely to Outgrow Food Allergies
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Study Shows Children with Private Insurance More Likely to Outgrow Food Allergies
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. shows that children with private insurance are more likely to outgrow food allergies than children who use public insurance.

Newswise: Un estudio muestra que los niños con seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar las alergias alimentarias
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Un estudio muestra que los niños con seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar las alergias alimentarias
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) muestra que los niños que tienen un seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar alergias alimentarias que los niños que utilizan un seguro público.

Newswise: New Study Examines Potential Factors Related to the Development of Adult-Onset Food Allergy
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
New Study Examines Potential Factors Related to the Development of Adult-Onset Food Allergy
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. shows that, among people who suffer from food allergies, common themes arose regarding when their food allergy developed and coinciding with certain events including, eating too much of the allergenic food; genetics and family history; antibiotic use; and eating too little of the allergenic food.

Newswise: Un nuevo estudio examina los factores potenciales relacionados con el desarrollo de la alergia alimentaria que aparece en la edad adulta
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Un nuevo estudio examina los factores potenciales relacionados con el desarrollo de la alergia alimentaria que aparece en la edad adulta
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) muestra que, entre las personas que tienen alergias alimentarias, surgieron temas comunes en relación con el momento en que se desarrolló su alergia alimentaria y la coincidencia con determinados acontecimientos, entre ellos, comer demasiada cantidad del alimento alergénico; la genética y los antecedentes familiares; el uso de antibióticos; y comer muy poca cantidad del alimento alergénico.

Newswise: Nuevo estudio: hacer gárgaras con agua salada podría ayudar a prevenir la hospitalización por COVID
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Nuevo estudio: hacer gárgaras con agua salada podría ayudar a prevenir la hospitalización por COVID
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) determinó que tanto un régimen de solución salina de dosis baja como de dosis alta parecían estar asociadas a menores tasas de hospitalización en comparación con los controles en las infecciones por SARS-CoV-2.

Newswise: Pasta dental especial podría reducir el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas para adultos con alergia al cacahuete
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Pasta dental especial podría reducir el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas para adultos con alergia al cacahuete
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un resumen novedoso que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) demuestra que una pasta dental especialmente formulada puede utilizarse con éxito para la inmunoterapia aplicada en la mucosa oral (OMIT).

Newswise: Las barreras lingüísticas pueden ser la causa por la que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Las barreras lingüísticas pueden ser la causa por la que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) muestra que las dificultades lingüísticas pueden ser la causa de que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas, como las alergias alimentaria, el asma y el eccema. Además, un nuevo caso médicamente desafiante ilustra que es posible que un programa informático de traducción para farmacias interfiera por error en el surtido de una receta.

Newswise: Eliminar el moho después de desastres naturales es vital para las personas alérgicas al moho
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Eliminar el moho después de desastres naturales es vital para las personas alérgicas al moho
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Dos nuevos estudios que se presentarán en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) muestran los efectos nocivos para la salud del exceso de moho en las personas asmáticas y analizan métodos para deshacerse del moho y otros alérgenos transportados por el aire de la forma más eficaz posible.

Newswise: Eliminating Mold After Natural Disasters is Vital for Those with Mold Allergy
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Eliminating Mold After Natural Disasters is Vital for Those with Mold Allergy
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Two new studies being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. show the harmful health effects of excess mold on those with asthma, while also discussing methods for getting rid of mold and other airborne allergens in the most efficient way possible.

Newswise: Language Barriers May Cause Some Children to be Underdiagnosed for Allergic Conditions
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Language Barriers May Cause Some Children to be Underdiagnosed for Allergic Conditions
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. shows that language difficulties may cause some children to be underdiagnosed for allergic conditions such as food allergy, asthma and eczema. In addition, a new medically challenging case illustrates it is possible for pharmacy translation software to mistakenly interfere with a prescription being filled.

30-Oct-2023 4:00 PM EDT
High-Impact Clinical Trials Yield Results That Could Improve Kidney Care
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The results of numerous high-impact clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented in-person at ASN Kidney Week 2023 November 1–November 5.

Released: 2-Nov-2023 10:50 AM EDT
New COVID-19 vaccine a good value for U.S., U-M team finds
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A cost-effectiveness analysis for the updated COVID-19 vaccine prepared for the CDC's vaccine panel shows cost savings from vaccinating people over age 65, and good value from vaccinating adults of all ages.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
What Are the Barriers to Access to Pediatric Gait Analysis?
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

New research from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has found that children with HMO insurance coverage face an average wait time of nearly two months before they receive authorization to undergo gait lab studies for cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions.Children from neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic opportunities also experienced insurance delays that were up to three times longer than those from more-resourced areas.

Newswise: New Study Shows Insurance Coverage 
Disruptions Affect Key Cancer Screenings for U.S. Adults
Released: 28-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
New Study Shows Insurance Coverage Disruptions Affect Key Cancer Screenings for U.S. Adults
American Cancer Society (ACS)

A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows that adults in the United States with prior insurance coverage disruptions are significantly less likely to receive guideline-concordant and past-year cancer screening, compared to people with continuous coverage.



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