MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 26 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Continuum(R) announces new editor-in-chief The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has named a new editor-in-chief of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology(R), its official continuing medical education (CME) journal. A. Gordon Smith, MD, FAAN, will succeed Continuum(R) Editor-in-Chief Lyell K. Jones, Jr, MD, FAAN, on May 1, 2027, when Jones departs from the position to serve as the next president of the American Academy of Neurol more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Genetic testing projected to increase ALS clinic visits over next decade Study predicts a substantial increase in need for specialized care - The availability of genetic testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for people with a family member diagnosed with the disease is expected to greatly increase the number of clinic visits to specialized ALS centers over the next decade, according to a study published June 24,  more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, June 25 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * Australia's social media age restrictions show limited early impact, new research finds * New research examining the early implementation of Australia's world-first social media age restrictions for under 16s has revealed little change in adolescence use of the platforms. Published today in the British Medical Journal, the University of Newcastle study found age assurance measures were not consistently experienced, with many young people reportin more PR

LONDON, England, June 24 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ on June 23, 2026: * * * NHS trusts have failed to account for over pound sterling400m to train future doctors Concerns that money is being used to prop up frontline care Medical leaders urge trusts to stop treating universities like a "cash cow" - Hundreds of millions of pounds given to NHS trusts for educating future doctors is falling into a "black hole" and the majority of trusts have failed to explain how they are spending it all, reveals a  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Joseph A. Hill, M.D., Ph.D., receives American Heart Association's Gold Heart Award * DALLAS - June 25, 2026 - Joseph A. Hill, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, Professor of Molecular Biology, and Director of the Harry S. Moss Heart Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has received the Gold Heart Award, the American Heart Association's (AHA) highest volunteer honor. "I have al more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Making Personal Health a Priority: An Up-Close Look at the Impact of Medical Leave Policy * Work-life balance has been widely studied and discussed yet can still remain difficult to achieve. It's often thought of as a balancing act between time spent on work tasks and family or household tasks, but as Liza Barnes, PhD, assistant professor of management, has explored, it can encompass much more. "Not every person has a family more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 24 -- The American Board of Family Medicine issued the following commentary on June 23, 2026, by President and CEO Warren Newton: * * * President's Message: Professionalism - Shared Commitments, For A Stronger Future The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) supports family physicians who pursue excellence through continuous board certification throughout their career. We commit to supporting Diplomates and our specialty as we serve patients, communities and society. With the increasing presence of social media, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Texas Supreme Court Unanimously Revives Detransitioner Lawsuit Paving the Way for Accountability in Pediatric Gender Medicine * AUSTIN, TX -In a landmark decision with implications for detransitioners pursuing legal action, the Texas Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Independent Women ambassador and detransitioner Soren Aldaco today, allowing her medical malpractice claims against her former therapist and Thre more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following transcript of a podcast involving moderator Ben Haynes and Brendan Jackson, acting director of the Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology: * * * Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response - 6/24/26 Please Note: This transcript is not edited and may contain errors. Operator Mr. Haynes, you may begin. Ben Haynes, CDC Moderator Thank you Julie, and thank you all for joining us today as w more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 24 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following Newsworthy for Week of June 19-25, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of June 19 - June 25 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, June 19, 2026. * The lasting impact of PTSD (https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/06/19/unc-tests-sleep-therapy-to-prevent-ptsd.html) - Dr. Sam McLean (Triangle Business Journal more PR

NICOSIA, Cyprus, June 26 -- The University of Nicosia issued the following news: * * * Faculty member contributes to international recommendations on drug-resistant fungus in children Zoi Dorothea Pana, Professor of Paediatric Epidemiology and Associate Dean for Research, recently contributed to the development of the new international recommendations on the prevention and control of the fungus Candida auris in paediatric settings. Professor Pana was selected by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), one of the world's l more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, June 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Young New Zealanders waiting too long for bowel cancer diagnosis - study Younger people with bowel cancer in Aotearoa are waiting months for a diagnosis, are frequently misdiagnosed, and often receive little information and support, according to the largest nationwide study of its kind published in today's New Zealand Medical Journal. Researchers from the University of Otago Faculty of Medicine - Christchurch Otautahi, working with Bow more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 27 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * People with Disabilities Often Overlooked in Orthopedic Research By John Ready, MS More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States have some type of disability as of 2026, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A Yale study published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science found that patients with disabilities are almost entirely unrepresented in orthopedic research. "When we look at how health care disparities are studied, we  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 22 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Will GLP-1s Lead to Fewer Prescriptions for Older Adults? By Amy Anderson As people age, they often develop chronic conditions, many of which need to be managed with multiple prescription medications. While medications are important for disease management, polypharmacy poses an increased risk for harmful side effects and contraindications. In a new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, Yale researchers sought to understand i more PR