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Newswise: MD Anderson Launches First-Ever Academic Journal: Advances in Cancer Education & Quality Improvement
Released: 27-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
MD Anderson Launches First-Ever Academic Journal: Advances in Cancer Education & Quality Improvement
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced its first-ever academic journal, Advances in Cancer Education & Quality Improvement (ACE-QI). The journal will publish research, training program summaries and quality improvement interventions for the oncology provider community.

   
Released: 27-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Loyola University Medical Center Awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Cardiac Hospitals 2024
Loyola Medicine

Loyola University Medical Center has been included on Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Best Cardiac Hospitals 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

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Released: 27-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Michael Frumovitz, M.D., Posthumously Honored with Julie and Ben Rogers Award for Excellence
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has posthumously awarded Michael Frumovitz, M.D., with the Julie and Ben Rogers Award for Excellence in Patient Care. The annual award recognizes employees who consistently demonstrate excellence in their work and dedication to MD Anderson’s mission to end cancer.

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Newswise: Five Faculty Members Appointed to Leadership Roles at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Released: 27-Sep-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Five Faculty Members Appointed to Leadership Roles at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Five distinguished faculty members have recently been appointed to key leadership positions at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

Released: 26-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Ochsner Health Recognized for Innovation with HIMSS Davies Award
Ochsner Health

This prestigious validation recognizes the innovative use of technology to drive better patient care across all 46 hospitals and 390 clinics within the Ochsner system throughout the Gulf Coast region.

Newswise: Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Outlines Guidance for Diagnosing Pediatric and Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Released: 26-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Outlines Guidance for Diagnosing Pediatric and Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS)

A new review led by the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) provides guidance on how to diagnose suspected multiple sclerosis (MS) in individuals under 18 and adults 50 years and older.

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Released: 26-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Experts Available to Comment on Children’s Health Topics
Cedars-Sinai

Experts from Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s are available to discuss a range of pediatric topics, including infectious diseases, adolescent weight management and the latest pediatric research coming out of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) annual conference happening Sept. 27-Oct. 1 in Orlando, Florida.

Released: 26-Sep-2024 3:00 PM EDT
Call to Action: A Blueprint for Change in Acute and Critical Care Nursing
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

A groundbreaking article published in the latest issue of Nursing Outlook proposes a significant shift in how nursing care is measured within acute and critical care settings. This "Blueprint for Action" seeks to revolutionize current methods by recognizing the full scope of a nurse's work and its profound impact on patient outcomes.

Released: 26-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Why Flu Shots Are Important for Kids
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

If it’s autumn, then it must be influenza season, which means it’s time to consider flu shots for your family.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics, and Infectious Diseases Society of America recommend that everyone approved to receive a flu shot get one—including children ages 6 months and older.

Newswise: Nickolas to lead Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases
Released: 26-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Nickolas to lead Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases
Washington University in St. Louis

Thomas Nickolas, MD, has been named the next director of the Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He comes to WashU Medicine from Columbia University and will begin his new role in January.

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Released: 26-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
The Cost of Unhealthy Aging
Hevolution Foundation

With a rapidly aging global population, investing in longevity science can bridge the 10–year gap between lifespan and healthspan. A breakthrough could save trillions in healthcare costs, improving health outcomes and economic resilience for all, writes Dr. Mehmood Khan.

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Released: 26-Sep-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Leads the Launch of IGNITE Consortium to Eradicate Health Inequities in Pediatric Cancer Care
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

In a bold step toward addressing the stark disparities in pediatric cancer care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is taking the lead in launching IGNITE—the first national, pediatric hematology-oncology health equity research consortium. This groundbreaking initiative aims to eradicate inequities for children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders via the rapid development and evaluation of policy-relevant, evidence-based and community informed health equity interventions.

Newswise: Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Released: 26-Sep-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Florida Atlantic University

Since 1990, childhood obesity has nearly doubled globally, with the U.S. at the forefront. In Southern Europe, 10-15% of children are obese, while Asia has nearly half of all overweight kids under 5. Nearly 70% of the average U.S. child's diet consists of ultra-processed foods, which are increasingly consumed by children under 24 months, raising obesity risks and reducing immunological protection. Addressing pediatric obesity requires a multifaceted approach from tackling the influence of social media and advertising on children’s food choices to increasing physical activity.

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Released: 26-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Hurricane Impacts on Mosquito Populations
University of Miami

University of Miami health geographer Imelda Moise led a study that found mosquito populations in Miami-Dade County increased dramatically after Hurricane Irma.

Released: 26-Sep-2024 6:00 AM EDT
Uso De Tesoura Molecular Para Aprimorar a Terapia Com CéLulas CAR-T
Mayo Clinic

Pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic investigaram as bases moleculares do câncer e descobriram uma nova razão pela qual o receptor de antígeno quimérico (terapia com células CAR-T) não funciona em alguns pacientes. Essa descoberta estimulou novas estratégias que incorporam anticorpos e edição genética para melhorar os resultados desse tratamento inovador para os pacientes. Esta pesquisa do Dr. Saad Kenderian, consultor em hematologia da Mayo Clinic, foi publicada na Nature Communications.

Released: 26-Sep-2024 6:00 AM EDT
Uso De Tijeras Moleculares Para Mejorar La Terapia Con CéLulas CAR-T
Mayo Clinic

Investigadores de Mayo Clinic investigaron las bases moleculares del cáncer y descubrieron una nueva razón por la cual el receptor de antígeno quimérico (terapia con células CAR-T) no funciona en algunos pacientes. Este hallazgo estimuló nuevas estrategias que incorporan anticuerpos y edición genética para mejorar los resultados de este tratamiento innovador para los pacientes. Esta investigación del Dr. Saad Kenderian, consultor en hematología de Mayo Clinic, fue publicado en Nature Communications.


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