CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Whether Children Receive Opioids After Surgery Varies by Hospital and Procedure Type National study highlights opportunities to improve consistency in postoperative prescribing practices Key Takeaways * Opioid medications are an important component of pain management after surgery, but children are uniquely vulnerable to dependency and medication side effects. * A national analysis found that 31% of children were discharged with more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 2 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Antenna breakthrough could unlock new generation of implantable devices * A breakthrough new development in biomedical engineering could help pave the way for tiny implantable devices capable of diagnosing, monitoring and treating a wide range of health conditions. An international team of researchers led by the University of Glasgow have created a new type of ultra-small antenna which can wirelessly transmit data through tissue to external devices.  more PR

LONDON, England, July 2 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about BMJ Military Health: * * * High-dose IV vitamin C may lower risks of death and sepsis in trauma patients Biologically plausible, but more rigorous research needed before it can be recommended - High doses of intravenous (IV) vitamin C may lower the risks of death and sepsis in trauma patients, as well as shortening hospital stay, suggests a review of the available evidence published online in the journal BMJ Military Health. Although its effects are biol more PR

LONDON, England, July 2 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about Thorax: * * * Higher vitamin A levels linked to better lung function in kids and adults with asthma Vitamin D shows similar benefits in adults with asthma, including slower biological ageing - Higher levels of circulating vitamin A are linked to better lung function in children and adults with asthma, while vitamin D shows similar benefits in adults, including slower biological ageing, finds the first study of its kind, published online in the respiratory more PR

LONDON, England, July 2 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health: * * * Lower thresholds for help seeking and/or changes in diagnostic practice may explain rise in young people's service use for mental health issues Rather than increase in worsening psychological ill health, Norwegian study suggests Strongest rise seen for symptoms of anxiety and depression, not actual disorders - Lower thresholds for seeking medical help and/or changes in diagnostic practice, rather than a t more PR

LONDON, England, July 2 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ: * * * UK-US trade deal will mean the NHS has to divert billions from other NHS services to pay more for new medicines The detrimental impact on NHS care by divesting from these services could lead to 229,000 deaths by 2036 - more deaths than the covid-19 pandemic - Around pound sterling45bn in NHS funding will be diverted from other NHS care by 2036 to pay more for new medicines under the UK-US trade deal agreed last December unless more funding  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Business School Names Ting Zhang Faculty Chair * Five-Time Teaching Award Winner Takes Leadership Role The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business announced that Dr. Ting Zhang, professor of economics and entrepreneurship, has been appointed Chair of the Faculty, effective July 1, 2026. Zhang, who holds the Harry Y. Wright Chair and serves as associate director of the Jacob France Institute, brings extensive research, teaching and le more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 3 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by senior researcher and political economist Andrew Longhurst: * * * Why are B.C. nurses on strike? As pressures mount on nurses' workloads, the government is forcing them to begin strike actions. Strategic funding to improve the system would resolve the issue. - On June 29, the B.C. Nurses' Bargaining Association gave a 72-hour strike notice. The three days came and went without a new offer from the employers' associatio more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * One Year Later - Republicans' Toxic Plan that Gutted Medicaid and Raised Costs Drags Down GOP Senate Candidates One year after Donald Trump signed Republicans' toxic plan that has gutted health care and raised costs, the Republican Senate candidates who voted for it are facing sustained backlash from voters now living with the consequences. - From Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Maeve Coyle: " more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, July 2 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Empowering remote Navajo veterans * Native Americans have long been reported to serve in the U.S. armed forces at higher rates than most other racial and ethnic groups. Several sources, including the Military Times, report that since 9/11, nearly 19% of Native Americans have served in the military, compared with about 14% of people from all other ethnic groups combined. Yet, for many who return home to the Navajo Nation-a v more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Exertion tests offer insight into recovery from youth concussions * DALLAS - July 01, 2026 - Clinical exams that incorporate gait analysis after physical exertion may provide insight into how youths are recovering after concussions to help determine whether they are ready to return to sports, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Scottish Rite for Children (SRC) researchers found. Their study, published in the Clinical Journal  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * Hawai'i patients spent $230M+ on out-of-state cancer care in 2021-2023, UH Cancer Center study finds Research underscores human toll of geographic barriers, points to need to expand local cancer care - A new study led by researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center found that at least $230 million was spent on cancer care delivered outside Hawaii between 2021 and 2023, highlighting the significant financial impact of geographic i more PR

SALINA, Kansas, July 3 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * KWU Reveals 2026 Alumni Award Winners to be Honored at Homecoming Kansas Wesleyan is proud to add four new honorees to its growing list of Alumni Award recipients. This year, the awards will go to Dr. Sharneice Pierce '11 (Alumni Achievement Award), Jakob Provo '15 (Young Alumni Award), Hannah Holt '14 G'16 (Alumni Service Award) and Mary Ann St. Clair (Alumni by Choice Award). The awards will be given at the Jerry Jones Athletic Hall of Fame Induc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Study: Cannabis Inhalation Associated With Long-Term Pain Relief, Opioid-Sparing Effects in Patients With Treatment-Resistant Lower Back Pain * Petah Tikva, Israel: Patients suffering from chronic lower back pain report sustained improvements and less reliance on prescription medications following the long-term use of cannabis, according to observational data published in the scientific journal B more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Study: Cannabis Treatment Provides "Meaningful Benefits" for Patients With Parkinson's * Ramat Gan, Israel: Patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) exhibit symptomatic improvements following the daily use of cannabis, according to data published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. Israeli and US investigators assessed the safety and efficacy of cannabis treatment in 50 pa more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 3 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Dr Cynthia Taub named president of the American Society of Echocardiography Cynthia Taub, MD, MBA, FASE, the Edward C. Reifenstein Endowed Professor and chair of Medicine at Upstate Medical University, has been appointed president of The American Society of Echocardiography, effective July 1. Taub is a nationally recognized cardiologist, educator, and researcher, and is the seventh woman to lead the society in its more PR

HAIFA, Israel, July 2 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researcher Develops Innovative Metamaterials Model - Now Wins Partnership in a $7.5 Million Grant for Its Application * Prof. Gal Shmuel from the Technion's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is part of a research team that recently won a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), led by Prof. Andrea Alu of the City University of New York. The Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program is  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Advancement in drug-resistant paediatric epilepsy treatment A new study has found cannabidiol (medicinal cannabis) to be a promising treatment for several drug-resistant forms of paediatric epilepsy, offering renewed hope to families. Purified non-psychoactive cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as an additional therapy option for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy associated more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- Wiley posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions The agreement includes full read access and unlimited publishing for hybrid journals and expands access across 16 flagship universities and 19 affiliate campuses - Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation and learning, today announced th more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 3 (TNSxrep) -- The World Heart Federation issued the following news: * * * Global experts update heart failure definition to improve prevention, diagnosis and care Updated international definition of heart failure introduces new classification system and emphasizes earlier detection and personalized treatment - DALLAS - A new international expert consensus document refines and updates how heart failure is identified and classified, aiming to improve prevention, diagnosis and management of heart failure worldwide.  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * How GLP-1s can improve patient outcomes in joint replacement surgery Some people don't qualify for joint replacement surgeries because of their weight, while others experience complications as a result of it. But weight loss medications are helping to change that. By Meg Dalton For most of her life, Susan wasn't overweight. But after she turned 50, that changed. She started gaining about 10 pounds every year. Within 10 years, she was 100 pounds ov more PR