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AANA Recognizes National Rural Health Day, Calls for Better Care and Access for Rural Communities

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:10 EST

As often the sole provider of anesthesia care to rural communities, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) understand the unique challenges rural communities face to get and stay healthy.

FDA Approves Kedrion's Bolognana Facility for Production of First and Only Treatment for PLGD-1, Ryplazim(r)

Kedrion Biopharma — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:20:34 EST

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is pleased to announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the company's manufacturing facility in Bolognana, Italy, to produce RYPLAZIM(r).

Applications Open for APE Award for Innovation in Scholarly Communication

Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:20 EST

Digital Science is pleased to announce its continued support of the APE Award for Innovation in Scholarly Communication, which is currently open for applications.

Nerve Damage Reduced in Prediabetic Mice with Diet, Exercise

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:05:30 EST

A low calorie diet and high intensity exercise can reduce nerve damage in prediabetic mice, according to a Michigan Medicine study. Researchers say findings reinforce the potential of lifestyle factors to treat peripheral neuropathy, a prevalent and painful complication of obesity, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Kettlebell Training May Help Maintain Muscle Strength in Older Adults

American Physiological Society (APS) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST

Kettlebell training may help reduce inflammation and increase muscle strength as we age, even in people who have not been physically active in the past. The findings from a new study will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20-22, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Hot Water Immersion Better than Cold to Maintain Exercise Performance

American Physiological Society (APS) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST

Soaking in a hot tub may be preferable to an icy cold bath after exercise if the goal is to maintain optimum performance, according to a new study. This is especially true for those competing in back-to-back races in a short time span. The research will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20-22, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Females Heal More Quickly than Males after Muscle Injuries

American Physiological Society (APS) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST

Females may begin to recover twice as fast as males when it comes to muscle injuries, according to a new study in mice. The findings support the idea of forming individualized treatment plans based on a person's biological sex. The research will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20-22, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Parkinson's Drug Changes the Gut Microbiome for the Worse Due to Iron Deficiency

University of Vienna — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:00:56 EST

In a groundbreaking new study, conducted within the framework of the FWF-funded Cluster of Excellence "Microbiomes drive Planetary Health", scientists from the University of Vienna, in collaboration with the University of Southampton, Aalborg University and Boston University, have revealed that the widely prescribed Parkinson's disease drug entacapone significantly disrupts the human gut microbiome by inducing iron deficiency. The study, published in Nature Microbiology, provides new insights into the often-overlooked impact of human-targeted drugs on the microbial communities that play a critical role in human health.

12-Month Prospective Study Finds Improved Outcomes for Patients Receiving Fast-Acting Subperception Therapy (FAST)

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:20:00 EST

Chronic pain patients using spinal cord stimulators experienced pain relief, improvement in disability and sleep, and reduction in opioid use with fast-acting subperception therapy (FAST). The positive findings continued over a 12-month period.

Sylvester Cancer Tip Sheet - Nov 2024

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:25:10 EST

Dozens of physician-scientists will share research insights at ASH 2024, a breast-cancer survivor chronicles her journey, researchers seek answers for gastric cancer disparities, and taking major steps to reduce lung cancer's lethal burden are in this month tip sheet from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

AI Speaks Volumes When It Comes to Detecting Parkinson's Disease

University of South Australia — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:20:02 EST

Algorithms that can detect subtle changes in a person's voice are emerging as a potential new diagnostic tool for Parkinson's disease, according to researchers from Iraq and Australia.

New Program Launches to Empower Faculty in Integrating Psychedelic Therapy Knowledge into Curriculum

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:38 EST

The University Psychedelic Education Program (U-PEP) is now LIVE. This program, funded through philanthropic support, aims to broaden access to education about the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicines. U-PEP achieves this by equipping university faculty, particularly in nursing and social work, with the essential knowledge and resources they need to develop and integrate evidence-based, culturally responsive psychedelic content into their curriculum.

MD Anderson Receives Nearly $8 Million in CPRIT Funding for Screening and Early Detection Programs, Faculty Recruitment

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:36 EST

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded nearly $8 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in support of faculty recruitment as well as lung and colorectal cancer screening and early detection programs to address cancer incidence rates across Texas.

Carin & Roger Ehrenberg Continue Foundational Support for the Human Dimension Program at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine with $3 Million Gift

Hackensack Meridian Health — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:15:54 EST

Carin & Roger Ehrenberg Continue Foundational Support for the Human Dimension Program at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine with $3 Million Gift

Breaking Research Could Help to Advance Care for Overdose Patients Who've Taken Xylazine

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:15:27 EST

A novel study published today in ADLM's journal, Clinical Chemistry, has found that it takes the human body much longer than previously thought to clear xylazine -- one of the most popular emerging drugs of abuse in the U.S. This much-needed insight into how the body processes xylazine could improve treatment of overdose patients who've taken it.

How Long Does It Take to Recover from "Brain on Fire" Disorder?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 EST

Recovery from an autoimmune inflammation of the brain may take three years or more, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Study Finds Disparities in Telemedicine Use for Neurological Conditions

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 EST

For people seeing a neurologist, their age, race, ethnicity and neighborhood may play a role in whether they do so in person or virtually, via telemedicine, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r) Clinical Practice , an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

More Than Half of U.S. Adults Could Benefit From GLP-1 Medications, Researchers Find

Beth Israel Lahey Health — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:45:33 EST

In a new analysis of national data, researchers at the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) estimated that 137 million U.S. adults, more than half of all adults, are eligible for semagludtide for weight loss, diabetes management, or prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events.

Innovative Procedure Removes GI Tumors with Precision, No Incisions

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:30:44 EST

As a young man in his mid-20s, Jorge Gomez was one of thousands of Cuban citizens who fled Communism and the island country on a raft in 1994. He would spend 11 months living in a tent city at Guantanamo Bay before being granted asylum into the U.S., where he overcame countless obstacles to build a better life as an engineer and father of four boys. Patience, perseverance, and an eternal sense of optimism sustained him throughout his journey, he says. And it served him well in 2021 when, during a routine visit to his primary care physician, a cancerous growth in his esophagus was discovered. Heeding his doctor's recommendation, he sought the help of Markus Goldschmiedt, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, who was building a reputation as one of only a handful of specialists in Dallas-Fort Worth who could offer a highly complex procedure known as endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD).

Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Initiation for Patients With Hair Loss An International Modified Delphi Consensus Statement

George Washington University — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:55:05 EST

Guenther Offers Food Safety Advice for Successful Thanksgiving

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:25:43 EST

Guenther offers food safety advice for successful Thanksgiving

UChicago Medicine Expands in Hinsdale with New Salt Creek Clinic

University of Chicago Medical Center — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:24 EST

UChicago Medicine's current clinic on Salt Creek Lane in Hinsdale will close Nov. 21, and open across the street in a new, larger facility Dec. 2.

Over 4 Million US Adults with Chronic Liver Disease Can Be Grouped Into Unique Risk Groups Based on Barriers to Care

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:00 EST

People with chronic liver disease can be categorized into four distinct risk groups based on the different barriers they face in obtaining outpatient care, barriers that increase their odds of requiring hospitalization.

Kappelman Leads Landmark Study Revealing That 100,000 American Youth Are Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:15:16 EST

A comprehensive analysis published in the journal Gastroenterology and led by Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MPH, at the UNC School of Medicine reveals that U.S. pediatric IBD rates have increased, ranking among highest globally.

Do This, Not That: How to Care for Your Child's Cast

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:40:09 EST

Physician Assistant Allison Tarrasch of CHLA's Fracture Clinic explains how to keep that protective fiberglass shell from getting wet, causing skin eruptions, or driving your kid mad from itching.