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Protein Shakeup: Researchers Uncover New Function of a Protein That May Unlock Age-Related Illnesses

McMaster University — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:35:42 EST

McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier aging overall.

Rutgers Jewish Film Festival Announces Lineup for 25th Year, Nov. 7-2

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:05:18 EST

Twelve films will be screened at the Regal Cinema Commerce Center, North Brunswick (November 7-17), and five films will be available virtually (November 15-21). In-theater and virtual tickets are $15; Discount passes are available. Sponsored by Rutgers' Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life, the festival is made possible by a grant from the Karma Foundation.

How Chain IVF Clinics Improve Infertility Treatment

University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:55:58 EST

In the U.S., demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) increased almost 140% between 2004 and 2018. Among other things, this trend suggests a business opportunity; in that same span of time the market share of for-profit chain clinics grew from 5% to 20%, with chains now performing over 40% of IVF treatment cycles nationwide.

Study Shows That Rett Syndrome in Females Is Not Just Less Severe, but Different

UC Davis Health — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:55:54 EST

Symptoms progression of Rett syndrome are different in females than males. A new MIND Institute study shows why it is important to understand these differences to develop better treatments.

Sight-saving Eye Injections May Make Cataract Surgery More Risky

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:15:06 EST

New study finds people treated with anti-VEGF eye injections for retinal conditions are at higher risk of complications following cataract surgery.

Study Seeks Rapid, Paper-Based Test to Detect Cancer Cells in Cerebrospinal Fluid

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:10:18 EST

With time being of the essence for patients facing one of cancer's most dire complications, UCLA researchers are working to create a new test to detect cancer's spread to the central nervous system on the same day as the doctor's visit.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches Two New Thoracic Surgery Risk Calculators

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:45 EST

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches New Thoracic Surgery Risk Calculators

Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, Named Inaugural William N. Hait Director at Rutgers Cancer Institute

Rutgers Cancer Institute — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:20:51 EST

Today, the Rutgers Board of Governors appointed Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, as the inaugural William N. Hait Director of Rutgers Cancer Institute, a position named in honor of the institute's founding director.

Unpaid Caregiving Is Undervalued by Society

American Psychological Association (APA) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:00:00 EST

Americans believe volunteering to help strangers contributes more to society than providing care for family or friends, even though they contribute billions of dollars' worth of labor in unpaid caregiving every year, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Case Closed: Study Shows Vitamin D Supplementation Doesn't Cut Cardiac Risk

Beth Israel Lahey Health — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:50:34 EST

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of death among adults over age 65 years. Seniors are also likely to have low blood levels of Vitamin D, which has been linked to cardiovascular disease. Despite this, many observational trials have not demonstrated that Vitamin D supplementation reduces cardiovascular disease risk.

NIH Study Explores Pollution Exposure and Birth Outcomes in Pregnant Women Living in Historically Redlined Neighborhoods

Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes NIH — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:10:46 EST

Sleep Experts Advocate for Permanent Standard Time Ahead of Fall Time Change

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:20:54 EST

Soon, most of the U.S. will gain an hour as we "fall back" to standard time. But in a survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 6 in 10 (64%) Americans support eliminating seasonal time changes.

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine Receive $4.5 Million Grant from Department of Defense to Study Neck Injuries

Wake Forest University School of Medicine — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:05:09 EST

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have received a three-year, $4.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to study cervical spine injuries in military personnel.

Study Suggests a Healthy Diet May Help Keep Low Grade Prostate Cancer from Progressing to More Dangerous States During Active Surveillance

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:00:12 EST

In a peer-reviewed study believed to be the first of its kind published, a research team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine provides scientific evidence that a healthy diet may reduce the chance of low risk prostate cancer progressing to a more aggressive state in men undergoing active surveillance -- a clinical option in which men with lower risk cancer are carefully monitored for progression in lieu of treatments that could have undesired side effects or complications.

Fine-Tuning the Tools That Enhance Reproducibility

SLAS — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:10:40 EST

Fine-tuning the Tools that Enhance Reproducibility

New Ovarian Cancer Drug Can Affect the Eyes, Suggests First Real-World Study

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:10:08 EST

The first real-world study on mirvetuximab ocular toxicity shows more than 55 percent of patients experienced decreased vision due to corneal damage.

New Study Highlights the Dangers of Handheld Cellphone Use Among Teen Drivers

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:42 EST

A new study, conducted by a group of researchers led by Penn Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine and funded by the Centers for Disease Control, found a strong association between handheld cellphone use and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers. The study, published online first in JAMA Open, used a smartphone telematics application to track the driving habits of hundreds of teens and identify potential safety risks.

'A Different Way of Perceiving the World'

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:16 EST

A new study reveals children with autism have a keen interest in letters and numbers - something their parents don't always spot.

Morgane Schambourg: A Veterinarian Dedicated to Advancing Equine Medicine

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:10 EST

UdeM's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Morgane Schambourg, a specialist in equine surgery and sports medicine who honed her skills in the United Arab Emirates caring for endurance racehorses.

WashU Researchers Use Genetics to Find Psychopathology Risks

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:35:58 EST

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in youth

Astrocytes and Epilepsy: Dr. Peter Bedner

International League Against Epilepsy — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:25:20 EST

Previously thought to be mere connective tissue and support for neurons, astrocytes are now understood to have many functions in the nervous system that are linked with seizures and epilepsy.

American Society of Anesthesiologists Marks a Decade of Collaboration with Medtronic as an Industry Supporter

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:25:14 EST

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is pleased to announce that Medtronic, a global leader in health care technology, is an ASA Industry Supporter for the 10th year, supporting the work of the Society and anesthesiologists to improve patient safety and outcomes.

General Surgeon Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, of Texas Named 2024-2025 ACS President

American College of Surgeons (ACS) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:50:32 EST

Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, a general surgeon who has spent much of her career balancing private practice with leadership roles at the American College of Surgeons (ACS), will become the 105th president of the ACS.

Teal Health is Awarded a $1.68 Million SBIR Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening

Teal Health — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:25:51 EST

Teal Health, a woman-led company on a mission to get all women and people with a cervix in the US screened for cervical cancer, has been awarded a $1.68 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Mount Sinai Health System Leaders to Speak on AI Innovation and Global Collaborations at Upcoming HLTH Vegas 2024 Conference

Mount Sinai Health System — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:10:59 EST

Mount Sinai Health System leaders will present on AI innovations and global collaboration at the upcoming HLTH Vegas conference from Sunday-Wednesday, October 20-23, in Las Vegas.