Newswise Feature Channel: Healthcare

American Dental Hygienists' Association Issues Statement Opposing Dental Access Model Act

American Dental Hygienists' Association — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:45:55 EST

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA(r)), issued a position statement today strongly opposing the Dental Access Model Act, developed by the American Dental Association (ADA) and adopted by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

Development of a Global Innovative Drug in Eye Drop Form for Treating Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:19 EST

The research team led by Dr. Moon-Hyeong Seo from the Natural Product Drug Development Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a new therapeutic agent for dry AMD that can be administered as eye drops.

Resolving To Exercise More In The New Year? Experts Say Ease Into It To Make It A Habit And Avoid Injury

Hackensack Meridian Health — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:55:39 EST

Hackensack Meridian Health Sports Medicine Orthopedics Offer Advice On Avoiding Injuries While Starting A New Exercise Routine

Expert Available to Discuss Report to Inform Dietary Guidelines Finding Mixed Health Outcomes Associated with Moderate Alcohol Consumption

University of Idaho — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:50:38 EST

The RELIEF Ureteral Stent, Invented by UH Urologist Dr. Lee Ponsky, Secures FDA Clearance as First and Only Stent for Prevention of Vesicoureteral Reflux

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:50:26 EST

The RELIEF(tm) ureteral stent has achieved FDA clearance as the first and only stent to have approval for the prevention of vesicoureteral reflux, a major cause of patient discomfort. RELIEF's unique suture design allows natural opening and closing of the ureteral orifice, thereby preventing vesicoureteral reflux.

Potential Culprit Identified in Lingering Crohn's Disease Symptoms

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:50:07 EST

A study from University of Michigan researchers may provide an explanation for why some patients with Crohn's disease continue to experience symptoms, even in the absence of inflammation.

Sutures and Power Tools: Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics Inspires Young Women

Cedars-Sinai — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:40:28 EST

With drills buzzing, saws slicing, and hammers pounding, Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics once again hosted The Perry Initiative--an annual program designed to inspire young women to pursue careers in orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering.

The Secret Life of ALAS1: How a Basic Science Discovery Could Pave the Way for Better siRNA Therapies

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:30:12 EST

New findings by researchers at MSK and their collaborators at the Icahn School of Medicine point to an opportunity to improve therapies that use small RNAs to silence disease-causing genes, potentially including those involved in cancer.

The Neiman Imaging Comorbidity Index Proves Effective for Risk-Adjustment Across Medicare, Medicaid and Privately Insured Populations

Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:55:00 EST

Previously in 2024, researchers at the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute published a novel risk-adjustment score--the Neiman Imaging Comorbidity Index (NICI)--predictive of patients' advanced imaging use. Now, these researchers have published more extensive validation of the NICI to test its utility in datasets other than the claims dataset from which it was developed.

AANA: Anesthesia Reimbursement Policies "Blatant, Dangerous Attack on CRNAs and Patients"

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:50:03 EST

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued the following statement following Medical Mutual's change in reimbursement policy for anesthesia:

UCSF-led Study Aims to Improve Treatment of Painful Skin Disease

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:45:42 EST

HS PROGRESS is designed to facilitate hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) research through collaboration between investigators, clinicians, patients and industry in order accelerate the development of therapies to improve the lives of people living with this skin painful condition.

First Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Implanted in a Child

UC Davis Health — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:55:49 EST

UC Davis pediatric cardiologist Dan Cortez is first in the world to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child.

Educator Offers Tips for Staying Active During Holiday Season and Making Workout Resolutions That Last

West Virginia University — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:30:21 EST

Transforming Smiles, Transforming Lives: Free Dental Care Empowers Opportunity Center Residents at Hopeful Smiles Event

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:35 EST

Helping address the unmet health care needs of underserved communities in the El Paso region. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, 34% of adults lack dental insurance. Many low-income individuals and families forgo basic oral care, leading to preventable health issues.

Older Age Linked to Increased Complications After Breast Reconstruction

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:01 EST

For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, older age is associated with small but significant increases in certain complications, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Driving Innovation in Epigenetics: EpiCypher's 2024 Impact in Chromatin Research

EpiCypher, Inc. — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:10:17 EST

AI's New Move: Transforming Skin Cancer Identification

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:37 EST

Pioneering research has unveiled a powerful new tool in the fight against skin cancer, combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence with deep learning to enhance the precision of skin lesion classification.

Nursemaid Elbow 101

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:11 EST

Nursemaid elbow has many names: pulled elbow, radial-head subluxation, annular ligament displacement. It occurs when the elbow is pulled into malalignment or partially dislocated. Children's Hospital Los Angeles orthopedic surgeon Erin Meisel, MD, explains what the injury looks like and how to treat it.

A Steady Hand Close To Home - There's No Better Gift

Hackensack Meridian Health — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:30:38 EST

The world-class Center for Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction at Hackensack University Medical Center is changing lives.

Study Uses High-Tech Golf Simulator to Determine How Joint Replacement Surgery Affects Players' Game

Hospital for Special Surgery — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:05:52 EST

A novel study at HSS Florida, the West Palm Beach location of Hospital for Special Surgery, is utilizing a high-tech golf simulator to evaluate players with arthritis both before and after joint replacement surgery.