SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Aug. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * Aficamten trial brings positive news for patients living with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy * Key takeaways * There are currently no approved treatments for symptomatic non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). * The ACACIA-HCM trial compared the cardiac myosin inhibitor, aficamten, with placebo in patients with symptomatic non-obstructive HCM. * The trial met dual primary endpoin more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Reduced brain volume may act as a clock for progression to early-onset dementia In people diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, a biomarker tool that detects shrinkage of the brain's gray matter may predict how quickly someone may progress from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia, according to a new study published August 26, 2026, in Neurology(R), an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * Temperature Extremes Can Increase Risk of Heart Failure Hospitalization Study shows environmental stressors can lead to acute increase in illness severity - MUNICH - Heart failure hospitalization risk increases after short-term exposure to cold spells, lower ambient temperatures and higher ambient temperatures, according to a study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and simultaneously prese more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Book, News, and Journal Publishers File Amicus Brief in In Re Mosaic LLM Litigation * Today, the Association of American Publishers (AAP), News/Media Alliance (N/MA), and International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM) filed an amicus brief in In Re Mosaic LLM Litigation. This case was brought in March 2024 by a group of authors alleging, among other things, that the defendants, Mosaic and Da more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 28 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Dilmore, Walters join MC history, political science faculty * The Department of History and Political Science at Mississippi Christian University has welcomed two new members to its full-time faculty. Jessica Dilmore, an attorney and MC paralegal studies alumna with nearly a decade of litigation experience, has joined the department as director of pre-law and paralegal studies, while Nick Walters, an MC alum and founder of Stone-Adams Financi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * AI Can Now Bioengineer Viruses. Should We Let It? This story is a part of our Ask a Professor series, in which Georgetown faculty members break down complex issues and use their research to inform trending conversations, from the latest pop culture hits to research breakthroughs and critical global events shaping our world. - AI can draft your emails, plan an itinerary for your next vacation or drum up inspiration for your home renovat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Health care spending gap between high- and low-income Americans widens, study finds * A new study led by a University of Chicago researcher finds health care spending in the United States has increasingly diverged between high- and low-income Americans over the past two decades. The analysis shows that through 2023, spending has grown faster for high-income Americans, particularly in outpatient care and prescription drugs. This gap may signal growing  more PR

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Aug. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * Heart, body and mind - the first ESC Guidelines highlight the many benefits of cardiac rehabilitation * Key takeaways * The first dedicated ESC Guidelines on cardiac rehabilitation have been published today in the European Heart Journal. * The new guidelines highlight how cardiac rehabilitation can improve quality of life, physical fitness, confidence and mental wellbeing, while reducing the risk of futur more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * New Study Examines Black Male Students' Premed Experiences Ginny Greenberg Gina M. Sandoval, adjunct assistant professor of writing studies and rhetoric and senior assistant dean in Hofstra University's Center for University Advising and , has published a new study examining the experiences of Black male undergraduates pursuing medical careers. The article, "Journey Toward Medical School: A Case Study of the Premed Experiences of Black Male Undergr more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Innovative Professional Development Program for Early Childhood Teachers Helps Tackle Education Disparities in New York City * Only half of all teacher training programs in the United States offer any formal instruction on how to engage with students' families-despite evidence that a strong school-home partnership is critical to boosting children's well-being and success in more PR

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Aug. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * Major changes made to the ESC Guidelines on heart failure * Key takeaways * The 2026 ESC Guidelines on heart failure have been published today in the European Heart Journal. * New classifications for heart failure stages, types and therapies are included. * The recommendations cover the latest knowledge and treatment advances in order that patients receive care according to the best available evidence.  more PR

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Aug. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * New ESC Guidelines recommend all patients with heart disease are tested for kidney disease * Key takeaways * The first dedicated ESC Guidelines on managing cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease have been published today in collaboration with the European Renal Association. * Recent trial data demonstrates that simple treatments can greatly reduce the risk of kidney and cardiovascular complicat more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Aug. 25 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Nine McMaster faculty members inducted into Canadian Academy of Health Sciences The induction is among the highest recognitions of excellence in Canadian academic health sciences. By Adam Ward, Faculty of Health Sciences Nine faculty members from McMaster University will be inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows. The induction is among the highest recognitions of excellence in Canadian academic health sciences. CAHS is a di more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 28 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU, UNLV study: GLP-1s do not cause major psychiatric harm * There is no link between the widely used diabetes and obesity medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists and increased suicidal thoughts, depression or other serious psychiatric harm based on an integrative review of current scientific evidence conducted by researchers at New Mexico State University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The review, published in the journ more PR

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Aug. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * People with atrial fibrillation at intermediate risk of stroke benefit from oral anticoagulants * Key takeaways * Previously, blood thinners called direct oral anticoagulants have not been studied in a randomised trial in people with atrial fibrillation at intermediate risk of stroke. * In the SINGLE-AF trial, anticoagulants lowered the risk of adverse clinical outcomes by 69% at 24 months compared with n more PR

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Aug. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * Reducing antibiotic courses by two weeks could be possible in patients with infective endocarditis * Key takeaways * The POET-II study investigated whether shorter courses of antibiotic therapy could be used in patients with left-sided infective endocarditis based on their initial response. * A tailored strategy shortened antibiotic duration by two weeks vs. standard therapy, with no major safety concerns more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The Term 'Plant-Based' Diet Is Ambiguous Among U.S. Adults; Its Interpretation Differs Significantly Between Older and Younger Adults, New Study Finds * Washington, D.C. -When referring to diet, the term "plant-based" has mixed interpretations among U.S. adults, and its meaning varies significantly among demographic groups, according to new research published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. " more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 27 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T chemist Doug Stephan awarded 2026 Davy Medal by the U.K.'s Royal Society * With his discovery of the concept of "frustrated Lewis pairs," University of Toronto researcher Doug Stephan unearthed a way to potentially transform industries ranging from food production to drug development by eliminating the need for toxic or expensive metal catalysts. That was two decades ago. Now Stephan, a University Professor in the department of chemistry in the F more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 28 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Ultra-tiny diamond sensors could offer a more precise look inside living cells * A research team co-led by the University of Iowa has developed a new approach that uses ultra-tiny diamond sensors to detect temperature changes in cells, which could lead to better diagnosis of diseases such as cancer. The sensors are based on physics at the quantum level, the unseen world where atoms and even smaller constituents act in s more PR

NORWICH, England, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * Swimming in rivers and lakes linked to higher risk of stomach bugs and rashes People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Researchers found that people who swam in rivers and lakes were more than twice as likely to develop skin problems, while higher levels of bacteria linked to faecal pollution were associated  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Hidden hormone spikes may reveal high blood pressure condition, study shows * Researchers publish study of a common but often overlooked cause of high blood pressure * They used data from a pioneering wearable device * patients with the disorder experienced bursts of hormone production during the day as well as in the night while asleep - A common but often overlooked cause of high blood pressure may be hiding in plain sight - a more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Lack of data contributing to 'women's health gap' Chronic health conditions that primarily affect women are under recognised and are not prioritised for funding because of New Zealand's failure to record and collect diagnostic information across the health system, a researcher at the University of Otago, Wellington - Otakou Whakaihu Waka, Poneke, says. Dr Fiona Imlach, a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Public Health, says m more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Survey gives politicians 'public mandate' on cancer action New Zealanders overwhelmingly back evidence-based cancer policies - from prevention and screening to early detection, treatment and care - no matter which party they vote for, a new national survey has found. The survey results from Te Ropu Rangahau o te Kahui Matepukupuku (TRRKM), a collaboration between University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka cancer researchers and the Can more PR