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University Hospitals receives $15 million from Iris S. and the late Bert L. Wolstein to advance academic mission

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:05:02 EST

A $15 million gift from Iris S. and the late Bert L. Wolstein will advance the University Hospitals mission - To Heal. To Teach. To Discover - and give rise to the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center, a state-of-the-art education and conference center at UH Cleveland Medical Center. Iris's visionary lead gift launches a campaign to fully philanthropically fund the new center, estimated to cost $30 million.

Texas Tech Health El Paso Researchers Named on World's Top 2% of Scientists List

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:05:34 EST

Seven of our researchers named in the top 2% we're demonstrating Texas Tech Health El Paso's commitment to groundbreaking research and reinforcing our status as a global leader in health care.

VIDEO and TRANSCRIPT: RSV Risk And Undertreated Asthma: Expert Panel Q&A

Newswise — Tue, 21 May 2024 14:15:00 EST

Doctors with the American Thoracic Society will discuss new research about the potential effect of estrogen on hypertension for women in menopause, and the link between hormone replacement and breast cancer risk. How can patients and doctors weigh the risks and benefits and decide whether or not estrogen is right for them?

Study Suggests Racial Discrimination During Midlife Associated with Alzheimer's Disease Pathology Later in Life

Wake Forest University School of Medicine — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:00 EST

Racial discrimination experienced during midlife is associated with Alzheimer's disease pathology, according to a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of Georgia. The findings appear online today in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

Expert Shares Advice for Dealing with Seasonal Allergies This Spring

Virginia Tech — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:05:50 EST

Many who suffer from seasonal allergies might be experiencing more severe symptoms this year due to the early start of spring. Rebecca Schapira, D.O., an assistant professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and an allergist with Carilion Clinic, provides insight on how to detect early allergy symptoms and prepare for their impact on your overall health.

Popular Obesity Drugs May Lead to Medical Procedure Complications

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:05:55 EST

New research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight loss drugs in the days or weeks prior to avoid complications.

Filters, Coupled with Digital Health Program, Reduced Arsenic Levels by Nearly Half in Study Participants in Households Relying on Well Water in American Indian Communities

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:05:27 EST

A community-led water-testing project made up of households that rely on private well water with high arsenic levels saw on average a 47 percent drop in participants' urinary arsenic levels after filters were installed and a digital health program was implemented, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Over the two-year study period, participating households received phone calls to encourage use of the filter and a reminder to replace the filter cartridge.

Combining Epigenetic Cancer Medications May Have Benefit for Colorectal Cancers and Other Tumor Types

Van Andel Institute — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:00:00 EST

A pair of medications that make malignant cells act as if they have a virus could hold new promise for treating colorectal cancers and other solid tumors, reports a study published today in Science Advances.

FSMB, Intealth, ACGME Establish Advisory Commission to Guide Alternate Pathways for State Licensure of International Medical Graduates

Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:05:35 EST

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), Intealth(tm), and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) announced today they have established a new "Advisory Commission on Alternate Licensing Models" to provide guidance on alternative pathways for state licensure of physicians who have completed training and/or practiced outside of the United States. The majority of these physicians are international medical graduates (IMGs), encompassing both foreign nationals and U.S. citizens who completed their medical education and training outside the United States and Canada.

Babies Attend to Clues of Meaning as They Take in Complex Visual World

NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:05:37 EST

Findings from a National Eye Institute-supported study show for the first time that when babies look at photos of unfamiliar everyday scenes, such as an office or a lab, they tend to fixate on the same regions where adults find meaning. This inclination to home in on what's interesting or meaningful grows more pronounced as babies age. The findings, published in Infancy, provide a more nuanced understanding of visual development, which may lead to earlier detection of brain-based causes of vision problems, such as cerebral/cortical visual impairment.

Biden and Trump's Mental and Physical Health Raises Concerns for Voters

George Washington University — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:05:46 EST

Cdc Urges Vaccination Amid Rise in Measles Cases in the US and Globally

George Washington University — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:05:18 EST

Nearly One-Third of Patients with TBI Have Marginal or Inadequate Health Literacy

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:20 EST

Low health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to research published in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR). The official journal of the Brain Injury Association of America, JHTR is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Dr. Vishal Uppal Named Presidential Scholar Award Recipient

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:05:41 EST

Dr. Vishal Uppal is an associate professor and the director of the regional anesthesia fellowship program at Dalhousie University, located in Halifax, Canada.

International Graduate and Postdoctoral Trainees in Biomedicine Are Struggling with Career Confidence, Study Says

University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:05:48 EST

A new study, led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and collaborators from the NIH Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (NIH BEST) consortium, examined career confidence in graduate and postdoctoral trainees and explored how to better support international trainees across a diverse array of career paths.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Honors 18 Acute and Critical Care Nurses With Circle of Excellence Award

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:05:18 EST

AACN recognizes 18 exceptional nurses -- each nominated by colleagues -- with the 2024 Circle of Excellence award. They will be honored during AACN's 50th National Teaching Institute, to be held in Denver, May 20-22.

SLAS Announces $100,000 Graduate Education Fellowship Grant Awarded to Lan Mi of the University of Massachusetts Amherst

SLAS — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:00:04 EST

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is pleased to announce Lan Mi, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst

Slu Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Named Society of Hospital of Medicine's 'Unsung Hero'

Saint Louis University — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:05:14 EST

Farzana Hoque, M.D., associate professor of internal medicine and acting internship co-director at Saint Louis University's School of Medicine, is the president of SHM's St. Louis Chapter. The Unsung Hero award is given to a chapter leader who has positively influenced SHM behind the scenes with a positive attitude and a willingness to support other chapter members.

Long COVID can happen to anyone. Keep up with the latest research on Long COVID on Newswise

Newswise — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:05:03 EST

Stay informed! These are the latest research articles on "Long COVID" from the Coronavirus News Source on Newswise.

Don't wait for an emergency to get the latest emergency medicine news

Newswise — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:05:25 EST

Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.