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UrduA late-breaking study presented today at the 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting reveals that mechanical aortic valve replacements provide significant long-term survival benefits for patients aged 60 and younger compared to bioprosthetic valves.
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Anatomic Lung Resection Linked to Improved Survival for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
New research presented at the 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting reveals that anatomic lung resections, such as lobectomy and segmentectomy, are associated with improved long-term survival compared to wedge resection for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
Combination of dual-targeted therapies and chemotherapy shows high response rates in BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) harboring BRAF V600E mutations benefitted from first-line treatment with the targeted therapies encorafenib and cetuximab plus a mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy regimen, according to results from the Phase III BREAKWATER trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Blood test could guide use of anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib to reduce risk of colon cancer recurrence
A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer patients by investigators at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center found that patients with evidence of residual cancer in their blood after surgery to remove the cancer, may benefit from adding of celecoxib, to post surgery treatment.
Follow the Water: Searching for a Lunar Oasis
As humankind imagines living off-planet — on the moon, Mars and beyond — the question of how to sustain life revolves around the physical necessities of oxygen, food and water. We know there is water on the moon, but how do we find it?
National CRNA Week: The House of Representatives Recognizes the Contributions of CRNAs
In honor of National CRNA Week (Jan. 19-25, 2025), U.S. House Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) Dave Joyce (R-OH) Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) again introduced a bipartisan House Resolution on the House floor, “Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality healthcare for the public and the nation’s armed forces for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond.”
Radon: The invisible danger to homes and health
The National Cancer Institute lists radon as the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Much of Southwest Virginia is at high risk for this colorless, odorless gas, which threatens indoor air quality and poses long-term health threats.
University Hospitals Now Offering Ultra-Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery for Patients Experiencing Back Pain
University Hospitals is now offering endoscopic spine surgery for patients needing treatment for back pain due to herniated discs in their spine. Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou, MD, completed Arthrex’s Endoscopic Spine Training course to bring this advanced procedure to the health system and recently completed the first endoscopic discectomy utilizing Arthrex technology at UH.
Mount Sinai International to Address Global Healthcare Leaders at the Annual Arab Health 2025 Conference and Global Medical Expo in Dubai, UAE on January 27-30
Leaders of Mount Sinai International and the Mount Sinai Health System in New York will present at the annual Arab Health Conference and Global Medical Expo at the World Trade Center in Dubai, UAE on January 27-30, 2025.
FASEB Charts Course for Responsible AI Use in Biological and Biomedical Research: Key Stakeholder Recommendations
FASEB has released recommendations for integrating generative AI into biological and biomedical research, providing guidance on innovation, scientific integrity, data security, and workforce development.
U. of I. team develops weight loss app that tracks fiber, protein content in meals
A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed a weight management program that helps individuals plan meals with the assistance of a web application and support from a registered dietitian. In a new study, they discuss the app’s features, development, and implementation.
Bird Flu Basics From a Rutgers Health Infectious Disease Expert
The disease is decimating bird populations and spreading into mammals, but human infections remain rare.
Peeling Back the Layers: Exploring Capping Effects on Nickelate Superconductivity
A team led by researchers at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) used cutting-edge X-ray techniques to gain new insights into “infinite-layer” nickelate materials
New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit is Back!
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce that registration for the second New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit is now open. Following the outstanding success of last year’s inaugural conference, New York Valves 2025 is the world’s premier structural heart meeting and continues its mission to shape the future of structural heart care through collaboration, education, and innovation. The summit will take place June 25-27, 2025, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, North in New York City.
MSK Researchers Help To Map the Human Virome
MSK researchers are helping to map the landscape of viruses that infect us all, and to analyze the impact they have on human health and disease.
AI Predicts COVID-19 Risks, Severity, and Treatment in Hospitalized Patients
Using an AI-driven decision support system to predict the severity of COVID-19 and identify best interventions, researchers analyzed electronic health record data from 5,371 patients admitted to a South Florida hospital. The study specifically aimed to forecast the likelihood of patients requiring admission to an ICU, with or without mechanical ventilation, or an intermediate care unit (IMCU). The goal was to leverage these features to enable faster and more accurate forecasting of treatment plans, potentially preventing critical conditions from worsening.
Long Covid, Italian scientists discovered the molecular ‘fingerprint’ of the condition in children’s blood
A study by the Università Cattolica, Rome campus – Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS and the Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù IRCCS, published in the Nature Group journal ‘Pediatric Research’, identifies the ‘protein signature’ of the condition in plasma, a group of pro-inflammatory molecules present at high concentrations in young patients with the condition.
NUS researchers pioneer DNA-tagged gold nanoparticles for targeted cancer treatment
A team of researchers from NUS has developed a novel method to enhance the precision of cancer treatment using gold nanoparticles tagged with DNA barcodes.Led by Assistant Professor Andy Tay from the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Design and Engineering and Institute of Health Innovation & Technology at NUS, the study demonstrates how gold nanoparticles of specific shapes, such as triangles, excel in delivering therapeutic nucleic acids and heating tumour cells during photothermal therapy.
Myth busted: Healthy habits take longer than 21 days to set in
We’re nearly one month into 2025, but if you’re struggling to hold onto your New Year’s resolution, stay strong, as University of South Australia research shows that forming a healthy habit can take longer than you expect.
Development of Next-Generation One-Component Epoxy with High-Temperature Stability and Flame Retardancy
Dr. Jaewoo Kim’s research team at the KIST, has developed a groundbreaking solution to overcome these limitations: the “Epoxy/MXene One-Component Solution.” This innovative material consists of epoxy resin, polymeric imidazole-based latent curing agent particles, and a two-dimensional nanomaterial called MXene.
Mining the dark sky with the Aurora exascale supercomputer
As part of the Aurora Early Science Program, an Argonne team is using the lab’s new Aurora exascale supercomputer and AI tools to perform simulations of the universe that aim to shed light on dark matter and dark energy.
Scaling up Neuromorphic Computing for More Efficient and Effective AI Everywhere and Anytime
Neuromorphic computing—a field that applies principles of neuroscience to computing systems to mimic the brain’s function and structure—needs to scale up if it is to effectively compete with current computing methods. In a review published Jan. 22 in the journal Nature, 23 researchers, including two from the University of California San Diego, present a detailed roadmap of what needs to happen to reach that goal.
DePaul University experts available to discuss President Trump’s first 100 days
Just days into his second term, President Donald Trump is working quickly to implement his agenda. DePaul University experts are available to discuss key topics surrounding Trump’s first 100 days, including foreign policy, immigration, climate policy and health care.
Why Incarcerated Firefighters Are a Major Part of Wildfire Response
When the fires engulfed Los Angeles and the Pacific Palisades this month, more than 1,000 incarcerated individuals volunteered to battle the fires. Up tp 30 percent of California’s active firefighting workforce can be incarcerated people, making them a considerable factor in the state’s firefighting strategies, according to Alexandra Nur, a criminal justice professor in the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.
What’s Next for Weight Loss in 2025? Some Say It’s Time to Say Goodbye to the BMI, Among Other Things…
This National Healthy Weight Week, there’s a growing call to overhaul the way obesity is currently diagnosed.
NYU Tandon research to improve emergency responses in urban areas with support from NVIDIA
A team of researchers from NYU Tandon’s C2SMARTER — a U.S. Department of Transportation-funded Tier 1 University Transportation Center — has received an NVIDIA Academic Grant Program award to develop an advanced simulation system aimed at improving emergency response in urban areas.
Exercise Improves Brain Function, Possibly Reducing Dementia Risk
A study led by scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain function. A recent study, published in Aging Cell, a journal focused on the biology of aging, indicates that therapies targeting this insulin action may be developed to offset or even prevent dementia progression.
Adverse Childhood Experiences Influence Potentially Dangerous Firearm-Related Behavior in Adulthood
A Rutgers-led study aims to unpack the cognitive factors through which experiences from childhood can affect gun-related behavior in adulthood.
At Least 60% of Americans To Have Heart Disease By 2050, According To Alarming Study – Cardiology Experts Offer Tips To Know This Heart Month
One in 5 deaths each year are a result of Heart Disease, and the American Heart Associations anticipates the problem to get worse in the next 25 years. An AHA report says the surge of cardiovascular risk factors, such as…
Two New Artificial Intelligence Models Seek to Make MRI More Accurate, Reliable
Two new models, developed by researchers in the lab of Li Wang, PhD, associate professor of radiology in the UNC School of Medicine, can produce more accurate and reliable analysis of brain structures, which is critical for early detection, medical diagnosis, and neurological research.
Eight Psychiatric Disorders Share the Same Genetic Causes, Study Says
Building off previous groundbreaking research, a new study identifies genetic variants that have significant impacts on brain development and are shared across eight different psychiatric disorders.
Transportation insecurity in Detroit and beyond
More than a third of Detroit residents (36%) can’t get from place to place in a safe or timely manner.
More acidic oceans may affect the sex of oysters
How exactly does ocean acidification impact animals whose genetic makeup can shift depending on environmental cues? A study published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology addresses this question through the “eyes” of oysters.
Study Provides Evidence of Amyloidosis in the Brains of Some WTC Responders
The results of a new brain imaging study led by researchers at Stony Brook Medicine indicates a link between World Trade Center (WTC) exposure duration and the presence of amyloid in the brain. The findings are published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
L.A. Wildfires: After Trauma, Steps Toward Healing
Some of the Los Angeles wildfires may be waning, but in their aftermath, emotional and mental health concerns are growing.
FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food: Expert shares what you need to know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, decades after concerns that it is a significant cancer risk and contributes to hyperactivity in children. Virginia Tech food safety expert Melissa Wright says manufacturers will now have to find suitable alternatives that maintain the quality customers expect.
Cellphone bans spread in schools amid mental health concerns
More school districts across the country are making the decision to ban cellphones. …
TikTok Ban is Still ‘Fair Game,’ Says Expert on Chinese Business and Government
After TikTok briefly barred U.S. users from its platform on Jan. 19—only to restore access 12 hours later—questions have surfaced about the app’s future. In this Q&A, Victor Shih, director of the School of Global Policy and Strategy’s 21st Century China Center, explores the reasons behind the scrutiny of the app and the potential consequences of a permanent ban.
Expert Available: Health Agency Reports Frozen by Trump Administration
An immediate pause has been issued on many health agency communications with the public. This freeze by the Trump Administration is expected to last through February first. …
Expert Available: FDA Approves Nasal Spray to Treat Depression
The nasal spray, Spravato has been approved by the FDA for treating depression. …
Orchestrating the nanoscale: exploring light and matter for quantum science
As part of the Q-NEXT quantum research center, Randall Goldsmith of the University of Wisconsin–Madison studies the interplay of light and matter, harnessing it for quantum information technologies.
Cedars-Sinai Welcomes New Director of Hip Preservation
Cedars-Sinai has appointed orthopedic surgeon-scientist Patrick Whitlock, MD, PhD, as director of Hip Preservation in the Department of Orthopaedics and as an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s.
Cedars-Sinai High-Risk Pregnancy Experts at Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Meeting
High-risk pregnancy specialists from Cedars-Sinai will share research and patient care insights during the Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Pregnancy Meeting Jan. 27 through Feb. 1 in Denver.
Being born into poverty negatively affects children’s behavior
Children born into poor families are more likely to exhibit aggressive, impulsive behaviors throughout childhood, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Amanda Shrout Named as Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services at Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center
Amanda Shrout Named as Chief Nursing Officer and
Vice President of Patient Care Services at Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center
LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI
LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI Anatoliy GruzdProfessor and Co-Director of the Social Media Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)Contact: [email protected]: Social media, social media policy, business of social mediaBio: experts.torontomu.ca/anatoliy-gruzd
Mood disorders drive feelings of cognitive decline in former college athletes
Former college athletes with a history of concussions were more likely to perceive themselves as cognitively impaired later in life if they had mood disorders such as depression and anxiety – even when testing showed no such decline in mental acuity, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has found.
Press registration open for ACS Spring 2025
Press registration is now open for the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). ACS Spring 2025 will be held in San Diego, in addition to the ACS Spring 2025 Digital Meeting, on March 23-27. Cutting-edge developments on a range of scientific topics will be featured, and embargoed press releases will be available in advance.
Return to Office Mandates: Top 3 Challenges for Employers and Employees
Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have made headlines and caused consternation among remote and hybrid employees. Management expert Sara Jansen Perry, Ph.D., highlights the three top challenges that arise with RTO and with remote/hybrid arrangements.
Smoking Cannabis in the Home Increases Odds of Detectable Levels in Children
Researchers at University of California San Diego analyzed cannabis smoking practices in San Diego County to assess whether in-home smoking was associated with cannabis detection in children.