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    Release date: 20-Oct-2024 5:00 PM EDT
    ACS Foundation Honors Dr. Raghuvir Gelot with Distinguished Philanthropist Award
    American College of Surgeons (ACS)

    The ACS Foundation acknowledges exemplary investment in the mission of the ACS by presenting the Distinguished Philanthropist Award to a remarkable recipient, Raghuvir Gelot, MD, FACS.

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    Newswise: New Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa Shows Promise
    Released: 20-Oct-2024 4:00 PM EDT
    New Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa Shows Promise
    American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

    New research suggests that a new kind of gene therapy can improve vision in people who have lost nearly all sight to retinitis pigmentosa.

    15-Oct-2024 1:50 PM EDT
    Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Multimodal Pain Management Options After Surgery
    American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

    While recovering from major surgery, Black patients may be less likely to receive certain multimodal analgesia options and more likely to receive oral opioids than white patients, according to research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.

    Newswise: 3D Printed Eyeglasses Help Save Children’s Sight in Remote, Underserved Communities
    Released: 20-Oct-2024 3:10 PM EDT
    3D Printed Eyeglasses Help Save Children’s Sight in Remote, Underserved Communities
    American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

    New study shows customized eyeglasses successfully addressed children’s complex eye needs.

    15-Oct-2024 1:50 PM EDT
    Poor Sleep Quality Raises the Risk of Delirium After Surgery, Study Finds
    American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

    People who experience poor sleep in the month before surgery may be more likely to develop postoperative delirium, according to new research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.

    Newswise: Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Thomas K. Varghese Jr. Named Next JACS Editor-In-Chief
    Release date: 20-Oct-2024 2:00 PM EDT
    Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Thomas K. Varghese Jr. Named Next JACS Editor-In-Chief
    American College of Surgeons (ACS)

    The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has named Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, MBA, FACS, MAMSE, as the next Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

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    15-Oct-2024 1:50 PM EDT
    Easy-to-Use Tool Helps Screen for Anxiety, Depression in Children Having Surgery
    American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

    A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.

    Release date: 20-Oct-2024 1:00 PM EDT
    Eight Renowned Surgeons Receive Honorary ACS Fellowship
    American College of Surgeons (ACS)

    Honorary Fellowships in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) were awarded to eight highly recognized surgeons from around the world.

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    Release date: 20-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
    Breast Surgeon Laurie J. Kirstein, MD, FACS, Is New Chair of the ACS Commission on Cancer
    American College of Surgeons (ACS)

    Laurie J. Kirstein, MD, FACS, a surgical oncologist from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) who specializes in the treatment of breast cancer, will begin a two-year term as the new chair of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC).

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    Released: 20-Oct-2024 10:45 AM EDT
    More Evidence to Support Shift in Standard Glaucoma Care
    American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

    Six-year study results show laser treatment can preserve vision better than daily eye drops in glaucoma patients.

    15-Oct-2024 1:50 PM EDT
    Black, Asian, Hispanic Trauma Patients Less Likely to Get Lifesaving Helicopter Transport, Finds First-of-Its-Kind Study
    American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

    Severely injured Black, Asian and Hispanic children and adults are less likely than white patients to receive critical helicopter ambulance services, which can make the difference between life and death, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.

    15-Oct-2024 1:50 PM EDT
    Ibuprofen and Other NSAIDs May Reduce the Risk of Postoperative Delirium
    American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may help reduce patients’ risk of postoperative delirium, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.

    Newswise: New Study Suggests Aggressive Treatment for Children with Severe Eye Allergies to Avoid Long-term Complications
    Release date: 20-Oct-2024 9:15 AM EDT
    New Study Suggests Aggressive Treatment for Children with Severe Eye Allergies to Avoid Long-term Complications
    American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

    Research shows people who develop allergies as children with it persisting into adulthood tend to experience more eye complications.

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    Newswise: Breakthrough in biotechnology: researchers develop recombinant edible bird’s nest mucin protein
    Release date: 19-Oct-2024 10:30 PM EDT
    Breakthrough in biotechnology: researchers develop recombinant edible bird’s nest mucin protein
    Chinese Academy of Sciences

    A research team has successfully identified and produced the first recombinant mucin protein derived from the Edible-nest Swiftlet Aerodramus fuciphagus (AfMuc).

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    Newswise: Innovative Chemoenzymatic Approach Enhances Stevia Sweetness Through Glycosylation of Rebaudioside C
    Release date: 19-Oct-2024 10:05 PM EDT
    Innovative Chemoenzymatic Approach Enhances Stevia Sweetness Through Glycosylation of Rebaudioside C
    Chinese Academy of Sciences

    A research team has revealed that Rebaudioside C (Reb C), a key compound in Stevia extracts, can undergo chemoenzymatic modifications to enhance its sweetness.

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    Newswise: A study unveils flavor and nutrient advantages of roasted germinated sunflower seeds
    Release date: 19-Oct-2024 9:45 PM EDT
    A study unveils flavor and nutrient advantages of roasted germinated sunflower seeds
    Chinese Academy of Sciences

    A research team reveals the distinct metabolic and flavor characteristics of roasted germinated sunflower seeds (RGSF) compared to their ungerminated counterparts (RUSF), showcasing how roasting temperatures and times influence the nutritional profile and flavor compounds.

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    Newswise: New insights into Akkermansia muciniphila's growth dynamics: the role of mucin O-Glycans and food-derived glycoproteins
    Release date: 19-Oct-2024 9:20 PM EDT
    New insights into Akkermansia muciniphila's growth dynamics: the role of mucin O-Glycans and food-derived glycoproteins
    Chinese Academy of Sciences

    A research team investigates how mucin, a major component of the gut lining, and food-derived glycoproteins influence the growth of this bacterium.

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    15-Oct-2024 1:50 PM EDT
    Routine Blood Test Can Identify Laboring Women at Risk for Preeclampsia, Prompt Interventions to Protect Mom and Baby
    American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

    A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia — a leading cause of maternal death — and take precautions to prevent it, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.

    15-Oct-2024 1:50 PM EDT
    Prolonged Fasting for Multiple Orthopedic Surgeries Raises Risk of Malnutrition, Leading to Worse Outcomes
    American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

    People who have multiple orthopedic surgeries during the same hospital stay are more likely to suffer malnutrition due to repeated or prolonged fasting, which can slow recovery and increase the risk of death, according to a study of more than 28 million patients presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.

    18-Oct-2024 3:10 PM EDT
    Long-Term Antiviral Use is Key to Ocular Shingles Treatment
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Year-long use of a typical antiviral treatment for shingles was particularly impactful in reducing complications when the condition eventually affected the eye

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