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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: 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: 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.

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.

Newswise: New Study Shows Adults Treated for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Vulnerable to Hazards of Wildfires
Released: 27-Oct-2023 4:45 PM EDT
New Study Shows Adults Treated for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Vulnerable to Hazards of Wildfires
American Cancer Society (ACS)

New research by scientists at the American Cancer Society and the University of California, San Francisco, shows individuals in the United States undergoing radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer who are exposed to wildfires near the treating facility have worse overall survival than unexposed individuals.

Newswise: fMRI study finds correlated shifts in brain connectivity associated with overthinking in adolescents
26-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
fMRI study finds correlated shifts in brain connectivity associated with overthinking in adolescents
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

A new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, University of Utah and University of Exeter (UK) substantiates previous groundbreaking research that rumination (overthinking) can be reduced through an intervention called Rumination-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RF-CBT).

Newswise: New Study Finds Limited Documentation of Cost Discussions With Patients Newly Diagnosed With Advanced Cancer
Released: 27-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
New Study Finds Limited Documentation of Cost Discussions With Patients Newly Diagnosed With Advanced Cancer
American Cancer Society (ACS)

A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute, shows only about a quarter of individuals newly diagnosed with advanced cancers had documented physician discussions about costs of care, which may hinder identifying patient needs and tracking outcomes of referrals for assistance.

Newswise: New Research Shows Patients Receiving Cancer Treatment Understand Health Insurance Basics; Important Knowledge Gaps Remain
Released: 27-Oct-2023 11:30 AM EDT
New Research Shows Patients Receiving Cancer Treatment Understand Health Insurance Basics; Important Knowledge Gaps Remain
American Cancer Society (ACS)

A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society showed among patients receiving outpatient cancer treatment in two sites, most people could understand basic health insurance terms, such as premiums and deductibles.

18-Oct-2023 10:55 AM EDT
Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival and reduces recurrence
University College London

A course of treatment with existing drugs prior to chemoradiation led to a 35% reduction in the risk of death or return of cancer, in trial results presented by researchers from UCL and UCLH.

Released: 22-Oct-2023 2:30 AM EDT
Dual-action drug produces positive results in patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors, trial finds
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Cabozantinib, which targets tumor cell growth and tumor blood vessel growth, sharply improved progression-free survival over placebo in patients with extra-pancreatic and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

20-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Kidney cancer study shows improved outcomes for patients with advanced disease when treated with belzutifan over everolimus
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Belzutifan significantly reduced the risk of progression of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the most common type of kidney cancer, in patients previously treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors and anti-angiogenic therapies compared with everolimus in a phase 3 clinical trial.

19-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Reliable Patient Education Materials on Breast Cancer Are Difficult to Access
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Women with breast cancer must often make complex decisions about surgery and treatment options during an already stressful time in their lives, and many of these women may turn to the wide variety of materials available online. New research presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023 has found that reliable educational materials about breast surgery are not only difficult to assess but are also presented at much higher reading levels than recommended.

Newswise:Video Embedded an-injured-child-s-chance-of-surviving-improves-when-treated-at-a-trauma-center-prepared-to-care-for-children
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19-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
An Injured Child’s Chance of Surviving Improves When Treated at a Trauma Center Prepared to Care for Children
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Children initially treated at trauma centers with the highest level of preparedness to care for children, called pediatric readiness, are significantly less likely to die than those initially treated at trauma facilities with lower pediatric readiness levels, new research shows. The findings are being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

19-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Pediatric Trauma More Common During COVID-19 Pandemic, Especially for Children in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Injuries from gunshots and motor vehicle crashes increased among children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those residing in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to new research being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

Newswise: A Cancer Survival Calculator Is Being Developed Using Artificial Intelligence
18-Oct-2023 12:00 PM EDT
A Cancer Survival Calculator Is Being Developed Using Artificial Intelligence
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)–based tool for estimating a newly diagnosed cancer patient’s chances for surviving long term, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

Newswise: More than 7,500 Daily Steps Prior to Surgery Is Associated with Lower Risk of Postoperative Complications
18-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
More than 7,500 Daily Steps Prior to Surgery Is Associated with Lower Risk of Postoperative Complications
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Patients who recorded more walking activity prior to surgery, regardless of complexity of the operation or their health status, showed 51% reduced odds for postoperative complications than less active patients, according to research findings being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

Newswise: Study Links School Redistricting to Higher Rates of Firearm Violence in Urban Communities
18-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Study Links School Redistricting to Higher Rates of Firearm Violence in Urban Communities
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Adjustments in school boundaries and other forms of school redistricting have been linked to spikes in shooting-related injuries in urban areas, according to new study results being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

   
Newswise: East Los Angeles Program to Remove Tattoos May Help Reduce Traumatic Injuries
18-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
East Los Angeles Program to Remove Tattoos May Help Reduce Traumatic Injuries
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Tattoo removal may help to reduce violence and trauma in East Los Angeles, according to study results being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

   
9-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists names Ronald L. Harter, M.D., FASA, new president
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Ronald L. Harter, M.D., FASA, professor of anesthesiology in the Department of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, was today named president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the nation’s largest organization of physician anesthesiologists.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Lung, kidney, and neuroendocrine tumor cancer studies led by Dana-Farber presented at ESMO Congress 2023
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Novel treatments, combination therapies, and personalized medicine headline several studies led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and presented for the first time at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2023 in Madrid, Spain.

9-Oct-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Asian, Hispanic and Black children with ear infections less likely to see ENT doctors, have ear tubes placed, study suggests
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Asian, Hispanic and Black children are much less likely to see ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors, or otolaryngologists, and receive ear tubes for recurring ear infections.

9-Oct-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Women at much higher risk of depression after traumatic brain injury, analysis finds
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Women are nearly 50% more likely than men to develop depression after suffering a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to an analysis of nine studies and nearly 700,000 people presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Philip G. Morgan, M.D., and Margaret M. Sedensky, M.D., with its Excellence in Research Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Philip G. Morgan, M.D., and Margaret M. Sedensky, M.D., with its 2023 Excellence in Research Award in recognition of their extensive research focused on understanding how anesthetics work and whether certain anesthetics are safe for children with mitochondrial disease.

9-Oct-2023 12:55 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Santhanam Suresh, M.D., MBA, FASA, with its Excellence in Education Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Santhanam Suresh, M.D., MBA, FASA, with its 2023 Excellence in Education Award in recognition of his extraordinary educational contributions to advancing regional anesthesia and pain management in children.

9-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Karsten Bartels, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, with its 2023 James E. Cottrell Presidential Scholar Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today honored Karsten Bartels, M.D., Ph.D., MBA., with its 2023 James E. Cottrell Presidential Scholar Award in recognition of his exemplary research to improve patient outcomes in perioperative and critical care medicine and pain management.

9-Oct-2023 4:10 PM EDT
Opioid use disorder treatment associated with decreased risk of overdose after surgery, suggests first-of-its-kind study of over 4 million surgeries
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Although people with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly more likely to overdose or have a complication after major surgery than those without the disorder, using medications for the treatment of OUD before surgery may eliminate that extra risk, suggests a large, first-of-its-kind study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 4:30 PM EDT
Black and Hispanic patients much more likely to die after surgery than white patients
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

About 12,000 Black and Hispanic patients who died after surgery the past two decades may have lived if there were no racial and ethnic disparities among Americans having surgery, suggests a study of more than 1.5 million inpatient procedures presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Two easy fixes could reduce bleeding after cesarean delivery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting. As the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. at the time of birth, postpartum hemorrhage is more common after cesarean deliveries than vaginal births.

9-Oct-2023 3:20 PM EDT
More Patients Go Home Instead of to Long-Term-Care Facility When Sedation for Common Procedures Is Administered or Directed by Anesthesiologist
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Patients who had common procedures performed outside of the operating room (OR) were more likely to go home instead of to a long-term care facility when they were discharged from the hospital if their sedation was administered or directed by an anesthesiologist, rather than by a physician who is not a trained anesthesiologist, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
AI Pain Recognition System Could Help Detect Patients’ Pain Before, During and After Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

An automated pain recognition system using artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise as an unbiased method to detect pain in patients before, during and after surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 2:40 PM EDT
Virtual Reality Reduces Anxiety Among Caregivers of Children Having Surgery, Study Finds
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Virtual reality (VR) may be an effective and reliable tool to alleviate the anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers when their child undergoes surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

9-Oct-2023 1:15 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists honors Stanley W. Stead, M.D., MBA, FASA, with its Distinguished Service Award
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Stanley W. Stead, M.D., MBA, FASA, with its 2022 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his enduring contributions to advancing patient-centered, physician-led health care, and his advocacy related to health care economics, including value-based care and equitable physician payment models. The award is the highest honor ASA bestows and is presented annually to a member who has transformed the specialty of anesthesiology.

Newswise: UNC Research Validates AI-Powered Gestational Age Calculator Used on Butterfly iQ+ for Global Pregnancy Care
Released: 9-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
UNC Research Validates AI-Powered Gestational Age Calculator Used on Butterfly iQ+ for Global Pregnancy Care
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

A groundbreaking study presented today by University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine researchers at the XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics could revolutionize pregnancy care, especially in areas with limited resources.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Using recent diagnostic scans can substantially cut time to treatment for patients needing urgent palliation
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce the time some people spend waiting for urgent treatment, improving the patient experience, a new study suggests.

Released: 2-Oct-2023 6:15 PM EDT
University of Maryland School of Medicine Cancer Research Featured at American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting
University of Maryland Medical Center

Researchers in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) presented significant findings in two studies featured today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Diego.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Liquid biopsy may help identify which patients with non-small cell lung cancer will benefit most from radiation
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread beyond the lungs are most likely to benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, rather than drug-based therapy, a new study suggests.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Accelerated radiation treatment could reduce head and neck cancer patient burden in low- and middle-income countries
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

A type of head and neck cancer predominantly diagnosed in people who reside in low- and middle-income countries may be treated effectively with fewer, but higher doses of radiation, a large new international study suggests.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Precision medicine navigators increase genomic testing rates for Black patients with prostate cancer
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

The presence of a clinical navigator to act as a liaison between people with prostate cancer and the health care system greatly increases the likelihood that patients, especially Black patients, will receive advanced testing that can help predict the severity of their disease and guide treatment, a new study suggests.

Released: 1-Oct-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Shorter course of radiation therapy is safe for patients with early-stage breast cancer who have undergone mastectomy and reconstruction
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Researchers at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center have found that a shorter course of radiation therapy after mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery provides the same protection against breast cancer recurrence and equivalent physical side-effects but substantially reduces life disruption and financial burden for patients.

28-Sep-2023 10:05 PM EDT
Short-course radiation as effective as standard treatment for patients who opt for breast reconstruction after mastectomy
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

In a first-of-its-kind study, people with breast cancer who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction immediately following a mastectomy reported that getting fewer, higher doses of radiation was just as effective as standard radiation, did not increase side effects and saved them time and money.

28-Sep-2023 10:05 PM EDT
High-dose radiation offers new treatment option for older patients with inoperable kidney tumors
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Older adults diagnosed with kidney tumors that are not suitable for surgery may benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, a new study from Australian and Dutch researchers suggests.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Sexual activity and vaginal dilation associated with fewer side effects after cervical cancer treatment
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical cancer are at lower risk for long-term side effects, according to a new study from researchers in Austria.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Liquid biopsies can rapidly detect residual disease following cervical chemoradiation, study finds
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Two liquid biopsy tests that look for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the blood accurately identified patients with a high risk of cervical cancer recurrence after the completion of chemoradiation, a new study confirms.

29-Sep-2023 11:00 AM EDT
MD Anderson Research Highlights: ASTRO 2023 Special Edition
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention.

26-Sep-2023 5:30 PM EDT
High cure rate, low toxicity maintained with shortened radiation treatment for intermediate risk prostate cancer, study finds
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer and higher doses of radiation therapy delivered over five treatment sessions as they can with lower doses delivered over several weeks, a new phase III randomized trial suggests.

Newswise: ASTRO 2023 Session Shines Spotlight on Physician Burnout
27-Sep-2023 5:00 PM EDT
ASTRO 2023 Session Shines Spotlight on Physician Burnout
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

An ASTRO 2023 panel will delve into the topic of physician burnout within radiation oncology and medicine in general.

Newswise: True Progression or Pseudoprogression in Glioblastoma Patients?
27-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
True Progression or Pseudoprogression in Glioblastoma Patients?
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

EMBARGOED ASTRO PRESENTATION: Is it true progression or pseudoprogression in tumor growth? That’s the critical question for radiation and medical oncologists treating patients with glioblastoma. Sylvester researchers will present results from two recent studies at ASTRO 2023.



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