PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 19 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Causes of traumatic brain injury vary widely worldwide, study finds * Tens of millions of people worldwide suffer from traumatic brain injury every year, with almost 5 million deaths. Yet when it comes to improving clinical outcomes, new research suggests the solution lies far outside hospital operating rooms. The first-of-its-kind global study, led by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, was published today in the journal Natur more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * New Roadmap Aims to Transform Stroke Recovery Through Personalized Rehabilitation An international task force co-led by a Georgetown University stroke expert has outlined a bold new roadmap for stroke recovery, positioning genetic and blood biomarkers to drive the next generation of precision neurorehabilitation and biotherapy. The framework aligns with Georgetown's strategic focus on advancing brain health and accelerating discoveries that resto more PR

HONG KONG, Aug. 18 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKUMed reveals rising global infertility burden during advanced maternal age, advocates for early fertility planning and assessment * A research team from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has revealed that the number of women aged 35 to 49 worldwide affected by infertility is expected to rise from 53.6 million in 2023 to 79.64 million in 2036, repr more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * How People Consume Cannabis May Signal Risk for Heavy Use and Addiction * Nearly half of adults in the United States who use cannabis mainly smoke it, but about 1 in 7 use it in nearly every form available, a behavior tied to daily cannabis use and increased addiction risk, a new study shows. Cannabis can be consumed through smoking, vaping, eating, or dabbing, in which pe more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rethinking how clinicians learn to feel disease A rheumatologist creates a hand simulation model to teach medical providers how to recognize swelling in the joints - For most physicians, learning to recognize swollen joints begins in the classroom. Students study anatomy, learn examination techniques, observe experienced clinicians, and gradually gain experience examining patients  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Osteopathic medical students at MSUCOM and LECOM earn AOA grant to drive their racing research Two osteopathic medical students - one at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) and the other at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) - received a grant from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to explore how osteopathic medicine can support the health and performance of p more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 19 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Study finds sustained benefit for people using Oregon psilocybin services * People participating in an Oregon Health & Science University-led study of state-regulated psilocybin services reported relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder -with almost two-thirds declaring the experience to be among the most meaningful of their life. The findings, published today in the journal JAMA Network Open, represent t more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researcher recognized for work on innovative chatbot SnehAI, designed, implemented and evaluated between 2018-2021, preceded generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude  By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Helen Wang, PhD, a professor of communication in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, is part of an international team of researchers and technology developers that received an innovatio more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrap-up Newsworthy for Week of Aug. 14-20, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of Aug 14 - Aug 20 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, August 14, 2026. Get Real and Heel: A transformative exercise program for cancer survivors (https://www.wral.com/video/unc-get-real-and-heal-program-august-2026/) - Carly Bailey (W more PR