WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * A smarter way to find cancer-linked lymph nodes Ultraviolet-to-near-infrared imager inspired by mantis shrimp vision could enable assessment of lymph nodes during cancer surgery WASHINGTON -Researchers have developed a compact camera that captures ultraviolet, near-infrared and visible images using a single chip. Inspired by the multiwavelength vision capability of the   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Air pollution associated with increased migraine activity Highlights: * Air pollution is associated with increased migraine activity. * The study does not prove that air pollution causes migraine attacks; it only shows an association. * Both short-term and cumulative exposure to air pollution were tied to increased migraine activity. * Heat and humidity were also assoc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * New Mapping Model Can Help Cities Efficiently Deploy Blood Resources to Patients Most in Need Model identifies high-need areas for trauma care Key Takeaways * Geo-mapping is a practical method for addressing disparities in prehospital trauma care. * Statistical analysis demonstrated strong correlations between activation for massive transfusion protocol and trauma incidence wa  more

WHIPPANY, New Jersey, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, issued the following news on April 15, 2026: * * * Statement on New England Journal of Medicine Publication of Phase III OCEANIC-STROKE Study Evaluating Asundexian Today, the New England Journal of Medicine published the full results from the global, pivotal Phase III OCEANIC-STROKE study. The study evaluated the investigational Factor XIa inhibit  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release: * * * Natural Component from Licorice Alleviates Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Stem Cell-based Model and in Animals A new study published today in Stem Cell Reports demonstrates how a human stem cell-derived model of the intestine can be used to identify potential therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), highlighting glycyrrhizin as a promising candidate for redu  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Kulkarni, Rotello Inducted into American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering * UMass Amherst faculty members Ashish Kulkarni and Vincent Rotello have been inducted into the 2026 class of the College of Fellows for the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).Among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, membersh  more

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The North American Menopause Society, an organization that promotes the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging, issued the following news release: * * * Longer Reproductive Span Linked With Slower Rates of Cognitive Decline New large-scale study documented a significant association between endogenous estrogen-exposure history and better cognitive function in older women,   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern announces commencement speakers for 2026 ceremonies Singer and actress Hilary Duff will hit the commencement stage at Fenway Park to speak to undergraduate students on April 29. But commencement festivities go well beyond that.  By Cody Mello-Klein  A multiplatinum global superstar and a global entrepreneur are among the many speakers at Northeastern University commencements taking pla  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Rosenberg Dialogue Series: The Impact and Necessity of Philanthropy in Higher Education, April 16 * Higher education institutions are among the few organizations capable of producing decades-long returns on social investment. As funding models, enrollment trends and public expectations evolve, institutions face declining state support, intensified competition for students and heightened public scrut  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 17 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrapup, Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of April 10-16, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of April 10 - April 16 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, April 10, 2026. UNC research contributes to new drug for rare condition; Hillsborough boy part of  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Researchers test a two-way brain interface with wearable robotic legs that could one day restore walking and sensation after paralysis In a proof-of-concept study, a team of researchers from USC, Caltech and UC Irvine tested the full "bionic suit" with a patient for the first time, showing promising early results. * Restoring both walking and s  more

TAMPA, Florida, April 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern life Key takeaways * Scientists have solved a decades-old mystery behind reinforced rubber - a material used in everything from tires to industrial systems. * By explaining how tiny particles strengthen rubber, the research replaces trial and error with clear science, opening the door to safer, longer lasting and more eff  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 16 (TNSjou) -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Worrying About Weight Stigma at the Doctor's Office WPI researcher Angela Incollingo Rodriguez shows that stepping on the scale may be stigmatizing * A routine component of many medical appointments--stepping on the scale to be weighed--may be a stigmatizing experience that raises patients' blood pressure and potentially impacts their healthcare, accordin  more