ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up entitled "The ASAM Weekly for August 11, 2026": * * * Street Addiction Medicine: Bringing a Patient-Centered Approach for Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder to the Unhoused By Katia Cnop, DO Barriers to care for unhoused persons are steep, multifaceted, and both individual and structural. These barriers compound into late and more severe clinical presentations with subsequent fragmented follow-up, including a more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about the Emergency Medicine Journal: * * * Nearly 500 kids injured by e-scooters since 2019, 3-centre study in England shows Average age of injured kids is 12; less than 2% reportedly wearing a helmet Clearer public health messaging and review of government legislation urgently needed - Nearly 500 children have been injured by e-scooters since 2019, with less than 2% reportedly wearing a helmet, and their average age just 12, shows a 3-centre study in Englan more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about the British Journal of Sports Medicine: * * * Prioritise routine screening and regular monitoring of elite athletes' mental health, says IOC This should be done at predefined time points, after significant events, and address full range of contributory factors in training and competition, says consensus statement Organisational culture needs to foster good mental health and wellbeing across the board - Sports bodies should prioritise routine screening a more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Sweat Sensor Enables Continuous Noninvasive Measurement of Cholesterol If you see a doctor regularly, chances are you have had a lipid panel ordered and your blood drawn at a lab. The results told your physician about your levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, factors that play a role in diagnosing conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Now, a team led by Wei Gao, a professor in Caltech's Cherng Department of more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: GOP-Created Health Care Crisis Rips Away Care Across Key Senate Battleground States GOP Senate candidates' votes to gut Medicaid and refusal to extend ACA tax credits force health care costs to skyrocket, people to lose care as midterms approach - In key Senate battleground states, voters are already feeling the pain from GOP Senate candidates' toxic agenda that's ripping away health care for mi more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Notably Higher Prostate Cancer Risks Study Snapshot: Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine analyzed nationally representative data from 17,024 U.S. men ages 18 and older who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2003 through 2023. Using two 24-hour dietary recalls and the  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU researchers: Most patients with obesity don't get the weight counseling they need By Adrienne Sylver There's no shortage of weight-loss advice on social media, TikTok, television, and AI chatbots. But the most credible source -- a patient's own primary care doctor -- is often the one they're not hearing from. Fewer than one-quarter of obese patients receive weight-reduction couns more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Gottheimer Hosts Alzheimer's Disease Roundtable with Patients, Advocates, and Medical Professionals Presses for Continued Advancement of Treatments, More Resources for Caregivers, and Federal Support to Find a Cure - WALDWICK, NJ -- Today, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia at the Waldwick Public Library, bringing together  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The George Washington University Law School issued the following news: * * * GW Law Professor Barak Richman Selected to Participate on North Carolina Health Care Cost Commission GW Law Professor Barak Richman has been selected to serve as the facilitator for a recently created Healthcare Cost Commission for the state of North Carolina. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein established the Commission with a June 30 Executive Order and to devise policies to reduce healthcare costs in North Carolina. Professor Richman, the Alex more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Indiana Department of Health, IU School of Medicine to improve rural ER obstetric, pediatric care * INDIANAPOLIS -The Indiana Department of Health and Indiana University School of Medicine are working to improve the care of mothers and children in rural emergency rooms by launching a first-of-its kind readiness program. The new initiative, one of 12 underway to improve rural life across the state, pledges $30 million over five yea more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by distinguished senior fellow Richard D. Hooker Jr.: * * * Lessons Learned From Russia's War Against Ukraine: The Case of Estonia Executive Summary: * Reconstituted Russian forces may next attack Estonia if its war against Ukraine subsides into a stalemate.Estonia's proximity to Russia, large Russian-speaking minority, and limited conventional military capabilities make it a potential target for future Russian military aggression. * Seizure  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The Institute of Cancer Research issued the following news: * * * New drug target discovered for aggressive blood cancer, acute myeloid leukaemia Researchers have identified a new target for an aggressive type of blood cancer, offering a promising treatment option that could keep patients well for longer, with fewer side effects. Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The University of Edinburgh, discovered that blocking the TUT4/7 enzymes can significantly halt growth of acute myelo more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * More leucovorin prescribed to kids after federal officials touted its unproven benefits for autism Study finds sharp increase in dispensing of rarely used medication after high profile news conference - Leucovorin prescriptions for children spiked after federal officials claimed the drug was an effective treatment for autism during a September 2025 press conference, according to a n more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Study overturns 100-year-old assumption about common bacteria in the lungs New findings raise questions about function of lung microbiome residents - Our bodies are teeming with more than 35 trillion bacteria, coexisting in microbiomes inside our guts, mouths, lungs, skin and urogenital tract. While it's now clear these microbes are associated with health and disease, scientists ha more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How to design a space habitat that supports its residents' mental health A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions. - In extreme environments, habitats are built for survival. Submarines, Antarctic bases, and postdisaster dwellings are designed to prioritize health and safety. This is especially the case for habitats in space, where room is at a minimum, more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * AI-Enabled Stethoscope Can Miss the Beat in Pets Fourth-year veterinary students matched - and experienced clinicians outperformed - an AI-enabled digital stethoscope in diagnosing heart murmurs and arrhythmias in cats and dogs, according to a new study from North Carolina State University. The study emphasizes the importance of human expertise when using AI-assisted technology, particularly with instruments that are designed more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Optica Publishing Group Announces Kartik Srinivasan as New Editor-in-Chief of Optica Quantum * 12 August 2026 # Srinivasan brings extensive expertise in quantum photonics and a distinguished record of scientific leadership to the position. WASHINGTON -Optica Publishing Group is pleased to announce that Kartik Srinivasan has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of Optica Quantum. Srinivasan is a National Institut more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine The academy brings together leaders in science, engineering, and medicine from across Virginia to provide independent expertise on issues important to the commonwealth, foster collaboration, and promote research and innovation. By Lindsey Haugh Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been elected to the 2026 class of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, more PR

STANFORD, California, Aug. 12 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * DNA replication trailblazer Teresa S.F. Wang dies at 88 Wang, who cloned the catalytic subunit of human DNA polymerase alpha, studied DNA replication, cell cycle checkpoints and genomic instability. By Krista Conger Teresa Shu-Fong Wang, PhD, professor emeritus of pathology at Stanford Medicine, died June 7 at her home in Palo Alto, California. She was 88. Wang, who joined the Stanford School of Medicine in 1969, was known for her rese more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Taylor & Francis integrates with OA Switchboard to enhance research visibility * Taylor & Francis news 12th August 2026 #Institutions and funders will receive notifications when their researchers publish in Taylor & Francis journals Image: mauritius images GmbH via Alamy Taylor & Francis, a leading knowledge publisher, has announced a new partnership with OA Switchboard, a collaborative initiative whi more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Unexpected Findings Add New Insight on Cannabis and Heart Health UCSF trial found fewer premature heartbeats after cannabis inhalation, with potential implications for atrial fibrillation risk. - Habitual cannabis users experienced about 9% fewer premature heartbeats on days they inhaled cannabis compared with days they abstained, a counterintuitive finding that adds to the complex and evolving understan more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Rural cancer patients less likely to get radiotherapy - study The first nationwide study comparing urban and rural rates of receiving radiotherapy treatment for three major cancers highlighted significant locality and equity differences. Led by the University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka, the study compared rates of rural Maori and non-Maori New Zealanders who received radiotherapy for breast, prostate and lung cancers, with their u more PR