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25-May-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Penn Medicine at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Researchers from the Abramson Cancer Center and Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania will present data on the latest advances in clinical cancer research at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting from June 2-6 in Chicago, Illinois.

Newswise: ASCO23: ‘Better Sexual Health for Female Patients on Endocrine Therapy: Strategies Across the Age Spectrum’
24-May-2023 10:05 PM EDT
ASCO23: ‘Better Sexual Health for Female Patients on Endocrine Therapy: Strategies Across the Age Spectrum’
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

Breast cancer treatments that can save a woman’s life can seriously harm her sexual health. Although doctors have not historically been prepared to help patients manage these toxic side effects, Dr. Kristin Rojas at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has created a program to address women’s sexual health after cancer treatment.

24-May-2023 3:05 PM EDT
ASCO: Luspatercept enables majority of patients with MDS to end reliance on blood transfusions
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Treatment with luspatercept improved red blood cell counts and erythroid responses compared to treatment with epoetin alfa in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), allowing the majority to no longer require regular blood transfusions. Results from the Phase III COMMANDS trial, led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, were reported at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.

Newswise: American Cancer Society Experts Presenting Key Research at 2023 ASCO Meeting
Released: 25-May-2023 1:35 PM EDT
American Cancer Society Experts Presenting Key Research at 2023 ASCO Meeting
American Cancer Society (ACS)

Scientists from the American Cancer Society are presenting research studies at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) June 2-6 in Chicago, Illinois.

Released: 24-May-2023 1:50 PM EDT
2nd Transatlantic Exchange Program focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Oncology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Hundreds of attendees joined the 2nd Transatlantic Exchange program on Friday, 5 May 2023, in Paris, France. The day-long session focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and data science in oncology.

Newswise: Insomnia Drug Class May Not Influence Death and Exacerbation Risks Among Patients with COPD
15-May-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Insomnia Drug Class May Not Influence Death and Exacerbation Risks Among Patients with COPD
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients newly prescribed non-benzodiazepine benzodiazepine receptor agonists (NBZRAs) such as zolpidem (Ambien, Intermezzo and other brands), a class of hypnotic drugs prescribed for insomnia, did not have an increased risk of exacerbations requiring hospitalizations or of death than those prescribed other types of hypnotics, according to research published at the ATS 2023 International Conference.

Newswise: The Severity of Sleep Apnea May Be Underestimated in Black Patients
15-May-2023 12:05 PM EDT
The Severity of Sleep Apnea May Be Underestimated in Black Patients
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tests may underestimate the severity of OSA in Black patients, according to research published at the ATS 2023 International Conference.

Newswise: Fever Found to Be Most Common Non-Respiratory Feature of Sars-Cov-2 Infection
15-May-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Fever Found to Be Most Common Non-Respiratory Feature of Sars-Cov-2 Infection
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Fever was found to be the most common non-respiratory feature of infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to research published at the ATS 2023 International Conference.

Newswise: ICUconnect App Helped Clinicians Address Unmet Palliative Care Needs Across Course of ICU Care
15-May-2023 12:05 PM EDT
ICUconnect App Helped Clinicians Address Unmet Palliative Care Needs Across Course of ICU Care
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

In a randomized controlled trial, ICUconnect helped ICU physicians to reduce unmet palliative care needs of critically ill patients and their families better than standard care did, according to research published at the ATS 2023 International Conference.

Newswise: For Urban Children with Asthma, Where They Live Is Strongest Predictor of Exacerbations
15-May-2023 12:05 PM EDT
For Urban Children with Asthma, Where They Live Is Strongest Predictor of Exacerbations
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

For children with asthma residing in urban areas, the neighborhood they live in is a stronger predictor of whether they will have exacerbations (asthma attacks) than their family’s income or their parents’ level of educational attainment, according to research published at the ATS 2023 International Conference.

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Released: 22-May-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Study: New device gently diverts esophagus, making heart ablations safer
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

A new device invented with the help of an electrophysiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center makes a heart procedure safer for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common irregular heart rhythm.

Released: 22-May-2023 6:00 AM EDT
ASCO: Targeted therapy for early breast cancer, progress treating recurrent glioma, PSMA PET scan advances and more
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Physicians and scientists from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center will discuss the latest research and clinical trial results on combination therapies for breast cancer, a potential new treatment for patients with recurrent glioma, and advances in PSMA PET guided radiotherapy for patients with prostate cancer, among other topics, at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting.

Newswise: Weight Loss Before Afib Ablation Procedure Results in Improved Outcomes Among Obese Patients
Released: 19-May-2023 4:25 PM EDT
Weight Loss Before Afib Ablation Procedure Results in Improved Outcomes Among Obese Patients
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

Results from a new clinical trial found overweight and obese patients with persistent and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) who lose weight prior to a catheter ablation procedure have improved clinical outcomes.

Newswise: Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital Physicians and Scientists Presenting Latest Advances at 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting
Released: 18-May-2023 12:50 PM EDT
Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital Physicians and Scientists Presenting Latest Advances at 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital scientists and clinicians will present new research at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), June 2nd to June 6th at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. This year’s scientific program will feature more than 2,900 abstracts, covering all major diseases and research areas, including breast, lung, head and neck, gynecological, prostate, and gastric cancers.

Newswise: American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to host Annual Meeting in San Diego, October 1-4
Released: 18-May-2023 12:30 PM EDT
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to host Annual Meeting in San Diego, October 1-4
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Registration opens today for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 65th Annual Meeting, which will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, October 1-4, 2023. Media registration is available at www.astro.org/astro2023press, and general registration is available at www.astro.org/annualmeeting.

Released: 18-May-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Save the Date: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress convenes in Boston, October 22-25
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023 will take place October 22-25 in Boston and will feature several opportunities for media members to learn about the latest trends and research in surgery and healthcare.

Newswise: ACSM Annual Meeting Media Credential Requests Are Now Being Accepted
Released: 18-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
ACSM Annual Meeting Media Credential Requests Are Now Being Accepted
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Join us as we gather at the 2023 ASCM Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and World Congress on the Basic Science of Physical Activity and Aging Biology showcasing the latest in exercise science and sports medicine. These three exciting meetings will happen simultaneously and will feature 200+ hours of ground-breaking trends and research in sports medicine and exercise science. The 2023 ACSM Annual Meeting will be held May 30 to June 2 at the Hyatt Regency and Colorado Convention Center in beautiful Denver, CO.  

Released: 18-May-2023 6:00 AM EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY: AACN's Critical Care Exposition Showcases Latest Equipment, Devices and More
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses hosts its annual National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) May 22-24 in Philadelphia. NTI -- the world’s largest conference for nurses who care for acutely and critically ill patients -- includes the Critical Care Exposition, the largest and most comprehensive trade show specifically for progressive care and critical care nurses.

Newswise: Coronary Bioresorbable Scaffolds Nearly as Safe and Effective as Conventional Metal Stents for Heart Disease Patients
Released: 17-May-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Coronary Bioresorbable Scaffolds Nearly as Safe and Effective as Conventional Metal Stents for Heart Disease Patients
Mount Sinai Health System

First-generation bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS) may be just as effective as drug-eluting metallic stents, which are currently the standard treatment for heart disease patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Released: 16-May-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Penn Medicine at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy 26th Annual Meeting
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Researchers from the Gene Therapy Program (GTP) at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania will present nine abstracts highlighting their translational science and discovery research on gene therapy, gene editing, and adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector technology at the American Society of Cell and Gene Therapy (ASGCT) 26th Annual Meeting on May 16–20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Newswise: Annual UCLA Nursing Science and Innovation Conference
Released: 15-May-2023 6:50 PM EDT
Annual UCLA Nursing Science and Innovation Conference
UCLA School of Nursing

UCLA Health Nursing and School of Nursing will host its 19th Annual Nursing Science and Innovation Conference on May 31 at the UCLA Covel Commons.

   
Newswise: Asthma, COPD, Health Disparities Research, and Virtual Press Event: ATS 2023
Released: 15-May-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Asthma, COPD, Health Disparities Research, and Virtual Press Event: ATS 2023
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

We’re mere days away from the largest gathering of respiratory health professionals! You can still register to cover ATS 2023 in Washington, DC. Before you join us, here are some of the research abstracts that will be presented to this year’s gathering of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine health professionals.

Released: 12-May-2023 2:05 PM EDT
TVT 2023 Late-Breaking Science Announced
Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF)

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) announced that TVT: The Structural Heart Summit will feature 15 Late-Breaking Clinical Science studies. An annual meeting featuring cutting-edge research and techniques for structural heart interventions, TVT will take place June 7-10, 2023, at the Phoenix Convention Center – West in Phoenix, Arizona.

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Department of Urology Presents 14 Abstracts at American Urological Association 2023 Annual Meeting
Released: 12-May-2023 10:45 AM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center Department of Urology Presents 14 Abstracts at American Urological Association 2023 Annual Meeting
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center’s Department of Urology presented 14 abstracts at the American Urological Association’s (AUA) 2023 Annual Meeting.

Released: 10-May-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Niraula wins 2023 Endocrine Images Art Competition
Endocrine Society

Anzela Niraula, Ph.D., of the University of Washington in Seattle, won the Endocrine Society's 2023 Endocrine Images Art Competition for her image of the microglia mandala. This contest celebrates the beauty of endocrine science, and entries were judged based on aesthetic value and significance to endocrine research.

Newswise: Fighting Racial Bias in Next-Gen Breast Cancer Screening #ASA184
2-May-2023 11:55 AM EDT
Fighting Racial Bias in Next-Gen Breast Cancer Screening #ASA184
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

With optoacoustic tomography emerging as an effective breast cancer screening method, Seonyeong Park of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her team wanted to determine its reliability in patients with darker skin. They simulated a range of skin colors and tumor locations using digital breasts to make rapid and cost-effective evaluations, and the results confirmed that tumors could be harder to locate in individuals with darker skin. Park has developed a virtual framework that allows for more comprehensive investigations and can serve as a tool for evaluating and optimizing new OAT imaging systems in their early stages of development.

   
Released: 9-May-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Program Announced for NUTRITION 2023 to be held July 22–25 in Boston
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

Join us July 22-25 in Boston for an exciting lineup of scientific symposia, educational sessions, hot-topic discussions, and award lectures covering the latest developments in nutrition science.

   
1-May-2023 3:25 PM EDT
Surgical resection is associated with superior 5-year survival compared to stereotactic body radiotherapy for early-stage lung cancer in healthy patients
American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)

A study at the Yale University School of Medicine looked at data from the National Cancer Database for this six-year period and compared the 5-year survival rates for patients who had surgical resection and patients who elected to have SBRT. Overall, 30,658 patients were identified, including 24,729 (80.7%) who underwent surgery and 5,929 (19.3%) treated with SBRT.

1-May-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Comparing Management Strategies for Infants with Critical Left Heart Obstruction
American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)

Each year, 3 out of 10,000 babies will be born with critical left heart obstruction (CLHO). Most infants born with severe left-sided cardiac defects, such as CLHO, require at least three major open-heart surgeries before the age of 5.

Newswise: A Cocktail Party of 3D-Printed Robot Heads #ASA184
1-May-2023 1:35 PM EDT
A Cocktail Party of 3D-Printed Robot Heads #ASA184
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Imagine a cocktail party full of 3D-printed, humanoid robots listening and talking to each other. That seemingly sci-fi scene is the goal of the Augmented Listening Laboratory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. With precise control over the simulated subjects, the researchers can adjust the parameters of the experiment and even set the machines in motion to simulate neck movements. They will describe the talking human head simulators, and their work investigating how humans receive sound and developing audio technology, at the 184th ASA Meeting.

   
Newswise: Microbubble Macrophages Track Tumors #ASA184
1-May-2023 10:55 AM EDT
Microbubble Macrophages Track Tumors #ASA184
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

At the 184th ASA Meeting, Ashley Alva of the Georgia Institute of Technology will describe how attaching microbubbles to macrophages, a type of white blood cell, can create high-resolution and sensitive tracking images useful for disease diagnosis. Because of the attached microbubbles, the cells sent back an echo when hit with ultrasound, which is nonionizing and noninvasive and has great depth of penetration. This allowed the team to visualize the macrophages in vivo with high resolution and sensitivity. Visualizing macrophages in vivo could also provide a powerful tool for understanding immune responses and monitoring therapeutic efficacy.

   
Newswise: Beyond Necessity, Hearing Aids Bring Enjoyment Through Music #ASA184
1-May-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Beyond Necessity, Hearing Aids Bring Enjoyment Through Music #ASA184
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

At the 184th ASA Meeting, Emily Sandgren and Joshua Alexander of Purdue University will describe experiments to determine the best hearing aids for listening to music. To test and compare, they took over 200 recordings of music samples as processed by hearing aids from seven popular manufacturers. They asked study participants to rate the sound quality of these recordings and found that the hearing aids had lower ratings for music than their control stimuli. The researchers found bigger differences in music quality between hearing aid brands than between speech and music programs.

   
1-May-2023 3:55 PM EDT
Nitric Oxide Delivery via Oxygenator Protects Against Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Associated Acute Kidney Injury
American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)

Acute kidney injury (AKI) represents a major morbidity following cardiac surgery; and, when moderate or severe, it is strongly associated with postoperative mortality. Approximately one-third of adults and up to half of all children who undergo cardiac surgery develop some degree of postoperative AKI.



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