Geriatric Surgery Verification Program Can Improve Outcomes for Older Cancer Patients in Community Hospitals

Implementing the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) program leads to better postoperative outcomes and preserves independence in older cancer patients undergoing major abdominal procedures, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

تنبيهات ونصائح صحية لمساعدتك خلال موسم العطلات

سواء من حيث الإفراط في تناول الطعام، أو الإصابة بمرض أو الشعور بالتوتر أو التعب الشديد، فإن الجدول المزدحم لفعاليات العطلات قد يؤثر سلبًا على الصحة، كما صرّحت صفية ديبار، الحاصلة على بكالوريوس الطب والجراحة ممارس عام وخبير التعامل مع الضغوط في مايو كلينك هيلثكير في لندن وفي هذا التصريح، أجابت د. ديبار عن أسئلة شائعة وقدمت نصائح للمساعدة في قضاء تجمعات العطلات بصحة جيدة.

Ripening secrets: early harvested tomatoes reveal maturation mysteries

A new study has revealed that tomatoes harvested at an extremely early stage can still undergo maturation and ripening postharvest, offering a new avenue to enhance agricultural practices. The research explores the molecular and physiological changes occurring in these early-harvested fruits, demonstrating their ability to mature despite some challenges in pigment and cuticle formation. Importantly, seeds from these tomatoes remain viable, capable of germinating and growing into healthy plants. This discovery challenges conventional views on fruit development and suggests that the genetic programs governing maturation are triggered early, independent of full fruit growth or attachment to the plant.

Dicas de saúde e cuidados para ajudá-lo a enfrentar as de festas de final de ano

Seja pelo excesso de comida, ao contrair uma doença, se sentir estressado ou extremamente cansado, um calendário cheio de festas no final de ano pode afetar a sua saúde, diz Safia Debar, Bacharel em Medicina e Cirurgia, médica generalista e especialista em gestão de estresse na Mayo Clinic Healthcare em Londres. Neste alerta do especialista, a Dra. Debar responde a perguntas frequentes e oferece dicas para ajudá-lo a poder enfrentar os encontros festivos de forma saudável.

Tufts University Professor Named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Charles “Chuck” Shoemaker, a professor in the Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Election as an academy fellow is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.

Tomato’s genetic duo: boosting phosphorus efficiency and plant health

Researchers have uncovered a pivotal genetic mechanism that enables tomatoes to enhance phosphate uptake by partnering with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. This discovery opens new possibilities for improving crop yields and reducing the environmental impact of fertilizer use, marking a significant step toward more sustainable agricultural practices.

Cultivating crop success: the science of tomato branch control

A pivotal study has unveiled the genetic mechanisms that control lateral branching in tomatoes, a critical factor for improving crop productivity. By focusing on the WRKY-B transcription factor, the research identifies its central role in regulating the number and growth of lateral branches. This discovery not only enhances our understanding of plant development but also offers new possibilities for breeding strategies aimed at boosting tomato yields and ensuring more efficient agricultural practices.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Reimbursement Changes Highlight Need for HHS to Enforce ACA Provider Non-Discrimination Provision

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued ta statement in response to Kaiser Permanente’s announcement that Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc., effective November 1, 2024, will not reimburse anesthesia services when submitted without the appropriate modifiers identifying who performed the service, and that it will be reducing QZ services rendered by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists to 85% of the Physician Fee Schedule.

Chilling discovery: wild potato’s dna fights freeze

A recent study has unlocked the genetic secrets of the wild potato Solanum commersonii, revealing key genes that contribute to its remarkable ability to resist freezing temperatures. This research offers new hope for developing cultivated potatoes that can withstand extreme cold, a critical advancement for safeguarding global food supplies in the face of climate change. By identifying a key genetic segment, scientists have taken a major step toward fortifying crops against unpredictable climate shifts, ensuring long-term agricultural resilience.

Consejos de salud y cuidado para ayudarle a enfrentar las fiestas de fin de año

Ya sea por comer en exceso, contraer una enfermedad, sentirse estresado o extremadamente cansado, un calendario lleno de fiestas de fin de año puede afectar su salud, dice Safia Debar, Licenciada en Medicina y Cirugía, médica generalista y experta en gestión del estrés en Mayo Clinic Healthcare en Londres. En esta alerta del experto, la Dra. Debar responde preguntas frecuentes y ofrece consejos para ayudarle a poder enfrentar las reuniones festivas de manera saludable.

Health tips and lookouts to help you power through the holiday season

Whether it’s overeating, catching an illness or feeling stress or sheer exhaustion, a busy calendar of holiday festivities can take a toll on health, says Safia Debar, MBBS, a general practitioner and stress management expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.

Indiana Dental Hygienists’ Perceptions, Willingness, and Challenges of Administering Vaccines

Abstract Purpose Immunization rates can be influenced by community access to immunizations and vaccine promotion from eligible providers. The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions, willingness, and challenges of vaccine administration among Indiana dental hygienists. Methods This cross-sectional study…

The best AI strategy to recognize multiple objects in one image

Image classification is one of AI’s most common tasks, where a system is required to recognize an object from a given image. Yet real life requires us to recognize not a single standalone object but rather multiple objects appearing together in a given image.

This reality raises the question: what is the best strategy to tackle multi-object classification? The common approach is to detect each object individually and then classify them. But new research challenges this customary approach to multi-object classification tasks.

In an article published today in Physica A, researchers from Bar-Ilan University in Israel show how classifying objects together, through a process known as Multi-Label Classification (MLC), can surpass the common detection-based classification.

New targets for diabetic kidney disease could prevent end stage kidney failure

New potential therapeutic targets have been identified for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) – the leading cause of kidney failure in the world – that could see patients treated with new gene and drug therapies preventing the disease’s progression into end stage kidney failure.

ASH Presentation: Study Shows That Genetic Mutations Accumulate in Smokers with Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Worsen Outcomes

Smokers with myelodysplastic syndromes or a precursor condition had elevated levels of genetic mutations linked to the disease. The study also found that heavier smokers accumulated more mutations, and long-term smokers were more likely to show disease progression.

EMBARGOED: Dozens of Presentations Advance Multiple Myeloma Research at the 2024 American Society for Hematology (ASH) Meeting

Patients with multiple myeloma are living longer thanks to a host of new immunotherapies and targeted drugs. But there is still no cure for the disease. Physician-scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are working to change that, and will present research findings at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).

ASH: Triplet combination regimens demonstrate high response rates in multiple leukemias

Three clinical trials led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated significant positive results from novel triplet therapies in the treatment of relapsed or refractory and newly diagnosed leukemias. The results were presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition. More information on all ASH Annual Meeting content from MD Anderson can be found at MDAnderson.org/ASH.

Could Venetoclax Improve Outcomes of CAR T for Patients with Resistant B-Cell Lymphomas? New Insights at ASH

About a third of patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), a fast-growing form of lymphoma, will see their disease advance or recur following treatment. Seeking a new treatment strategy that might boost the effectiveness of existing DLBCL therapies, a team from Roswell Park has been working to understand the underlying mechanisms of the targeted chemotherapy venetoclax. Their findings, to be presented during a talk today at the 66th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in San Diego, California, provide strong preclinical evidence that adding venetoclax to standard treatment may improve outcomes in patients with treatment-resistant B-cell lymphomas.

ASH: Monoclonal antibody therapy improves survival in cancer-associated hyper-inflammatory disorder

Adult patients with newly diagnosed malignancy-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (mHLH) – a rare, aggressive hyperinflammatory condition – who were treated with the first-in-class monoclonal antibody, ELA026, experienced a 100% response rate and an improved survival rate at two months, according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Lighting Campus for Hope: A Winter Wonderland of Resilience and Community

More than just a holiday gathering, this free, family-friendly event marked the culmination of a year-long appeal that raised $255,000 to provide 1,350 life-saving cancer screenings in our Borderplex community. Every dollar from event sponsorships will directly support cancer screenings and diagnostics, emphasizing the transformative impact of early detection and care.

Experts debate management of patient with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms

In a new Annals “Beyond the Guidelines” feature, two physicians, a primary care practitioner and a gastroenterologist, discuss the management of a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. GERD is a common medical condition presenting with heartburn, regurgitation, cough, hoarseness and/or wheezing.

The VR Technologist Will See You Now

If your heart rate increases each time you hear the word “injection,” you’re not alone. Every 1 in 4 adults has a fear of needles—a fear that most attribute to an experience they had when they were children.For kids who visit the hospital frequently, anxiety around even routine procedures might interfere with each visit and even lead to long-term trauma.