ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society Announces New Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Journal; Names Editor-in-Chief * ATLANTA, April 7, 2026 -The American Cancer Society (ACS) today announced the launch of its fourth medical journal, Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer. This international, multidisciplinary publication will feature peer-reviewed original research and so  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Many Patients with Firearm Injuries Are Treated at Hospitals with Violence Intervention Programs, but Few Ultimately Receive These Services Violence intervention programs are reaching at-risk trauma patients, but only about 1 in 5 eligible patients receive these services when available Key Takeaways * Violence intervention programs identify patients at risk of repeat violent inju  more

AMES, Iowa, April 7 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Future-proofing livestock vaccines by anticipating viruses' next moves The wave-shaped chart Ratul Chowdhury pulls up on a computer monitor in his office captures the evolutionary cat-and-mouse game his research lab is up against. The undulating curves track variants of the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus, which causes a swine disease that annually costs the global pork industry m  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 7 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Historian Robert Cohen and philanthropist Melanie Lundquist named USC Rossier 2026 commencement speakers * USC Rossier is pleased to announce its keynote speakers for this year's commencement ceremonies. New York University Professor of History and Social Studies Robert Cohen will deliver remarks at the doctoral hooding ceremony, scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wedne  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Intelligent monitoring pipe detects and predicts 3D soil settlement * 07 April 2026 Researchers combine optical sensing and machine learning to identify early risks to buildings, pipelines and other infrastructure WASHINGTON -Researchers have developed an intelligent monitoring pipe that combines optical sensing with machine learning algorithms to monitor and predict   more

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Undergrad research featured in American Chemical Society journal The special issue highlighted a project by Penn State Brandywine students By Christina Billie Undergraduate students at Penn State Brandywine developed an environmentally friendly and easy method to synthesize compounds from plant-derived molecules for potential use in therapeutics. Their work, conducte  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 8 -- The University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * Schaeffer Research Featured in Special Journal Issue on Alzheimer's Care and Caregiving Researchers at the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics contributed multiple studies to a special issue of Alzheimer's & Dementia titled Advancing Dementia Care and Caregiving Science in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. Several o  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * New Spine Surgery Chief Shapes UCSF's Status as Global Leader Rajiv Sethi, MD, PhD, has been appointed chief of the UCSF Division of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, one of the nation's premier spine programs. He has also been named co-director of the UCSF Spine Center and UCSF system medical director of Value-Based Musculoskeletal Initiatives. He assumed his new  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Engineering the future using nature's design Texas A&M's biomedical engineering department's scaffolded, inquiry-based biomimicry course inspires students to design solutions by learning from nature. By Bailey Noah, College of Engineering Research and innovation in Texas A&M University's biomedical engineering department often centers around clinical impact on patien  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Students prefer AI chatbots, until they know it is one University of Cincinnati nursing professor studies AI chatbots in higher education advising By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Do chatbots have a role in higher education? It's a question Joshua Lambert, PhD, an associate professor and biostatistician in the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, is pondering. He's   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 7 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * CU Denver Rankings * CU Denver is committed to helping students meet their moment, graduate, and pursue meaningful careers that contribute to the communities they live in. Our students change the world by changing their own lives because we are a highly accessible institution that propels students into higher earnings. That means students who might not otherwise have access to higher education are able  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 7 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Eleven faculty earn professorships * Eleven University of Nebraska-Lincoln professors have been awarded professorships from the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor. Of the 11 awarded, two faculty members received University Professorships, which recognize those who have shown an extraordinary level of scholarly or creative achievement and clear potential for continuing accomplishments: * Joy Ca  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio researchers report breakthrough findings significantly reducing symptoms for combat PTSD victims An advanced version of a procedure using magnetic fields to stimulate brain nerve cells in treating depression was significantly effective for 85% of active military and veterans suffering from combat post-traumatic stress disorder enrolled in a recent s  more

PULLMAN, Washington, April 8 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * Turmeric/ginger extract shows benefits for bone implants By Shawn Vestal, WSU News & Media Relations An extract of turmeric and ginger helps bone implants bond strongly while killing bacteria and cancer cells, according to new research from Washington State University with implications for millions of patients with joint replacements and bone cancer. In early tests, the extract roughly doub  more