HONG KONG, May 19 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * AI-empowered wearable rehabilitation device: PolyU develops closed-loop sensory wristband to enable personalised rehabilitation for stroke patients * Stroke ranks as the fourth leading cause of death in Hong Kong. Between 2001 and 2021 there was a distinct trend towards younger onset ages of stroke, which has exerted a profound impact on the public health system and the families of patients. To  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Where You Have Rectal Cancer Surgery May Affect Whether the Cancer Comes Back Hospital accreditation by the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer linked to better care and outcomes for patients with rectal cancer Key Takeaways * Having surgery for rectal cancer at a hospital accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer   more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 20 -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * BAXFENDY approved in the US as the first and only aldosterone synthase inhibitor treatment for adults with hypertension Approval based on BaxHTN Phase III results showing statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in systolic blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension BAXFENDY 2mg lowered systolic blood pressure by 15.7 mmHg (9.8 m  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by Vice President Christopher Walker: * * * The Putin-Xi 'Shared Consciousness' Requires a Robust Western Response The debate about the China-Russia relationship is over. It's clear the two are locked into an intimate and dangerous quest to change the world in ways inimical to the West. * The thing about dictators is that they can hang around for an awfully long time. The septuagen  more

COVENTRY, England, May 19 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Clinical trial offers hope of better recovery for intensive care survivors * A UK-wide trial, managed by Warwick Medical School, finds that online rehabilitation at home can meaningfully improve quality of life for some intensive care survivors. The iRehab Trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), tested an online rehabilitation programme for people recovering   more

PERTH, Australia, May 20 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * COVID racism driven by more than fear of infection * Anti-Asian discrimination and violence increased during COVID, and new research from Murdoch University has revealed one key psychological driver. Rather than being driven by a fear of infection, aggressive forms of discrimination appeared to be more strongly associated with anger. Dr Amy Lim from Murdoch University's School of Psychology said that while conc  more

NEW YORK, May 20 -- The City University of New York issued the following news: * * * CUNY Celebrates Class of 2026 Graduates Across 28 Commencement Ceremonies Speakers and Honorees Include Actress Jane Fonda, Historian Louise Mirrer, Philanthropic Leader Elizabeth Alexander, Former Ambassador Patrick Gaspard, Lawyer Maya Wiley, Deputy Mayor Helen Arteaga and Astrophysicist David N. Spergel * The City University of New York will honor the Class of 2026 beginning this week with 28 commencemen  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Demand FDA Reverse Dangerous Authorization Of Flavored E-Cigarettes Recent FDA authorization of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes enables & encourages youth tobacco use  * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with six of their Senate colleagues, in   more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 19 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Extreme Weather Events Accelerating Tidal Wetland Loss * Tidal wetlands are critical, yet vulnerable ecosystems. Tidal marshes, mangrove forests, and tidal flats support biodiversity, protect against flooding and storm surges, sequester carbon, and improve water quality. Due to human development and climate change, tidal wetland areas have been shrinking globally. A new study using 40 years of sat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * SoReMo Puts Student Research into Action The SoReMo Initiative at Illinois Tech invited 11 student fellows to conduct six semester-long research projects during the 2025-26 academic year by using data science to solve real-world problems in public spaces, optimization, and public policy. SoReMo allows Illinois Tech students to apply their technical knowhow to unlock burdens to   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 19 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2026 Health Journalism Fellows * AHCJ is excited to announce the 2026 Health Journalism fellows. This group is a dynamic and diverse mix of passionate and dedicated journalists committed to illuminating the complexities of health care in today's world. This year, more than 60 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend Health Journ  more

LONDON, England, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Millions of people face life-altering barriers to their medical records, banks and other services * Book publication announcement 19th May 2026 Inaccessible technology is creating life-altering and life-threatening barriers for millions of people worldwide. Picture from Alamy In an increasingly digital world, millions of disabled people are being systema  more

WACO, Texas, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * National Cancer Research Month: Baylor Researchers at Forefront of New Discoveries Novel approaches could provide effective cancer therapies for some of the most aggressive cancers By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations May is National Cancer Research Month, which highlights the importance of lifesaving research to the millions of people around the world affected by cancer. Thanks to spectacular advances   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 19 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New smart technology in a wearable wristband may detect cardiac arrest * Research Highlights: * A small study of adults in the Netherlands found that a smart technology-based wristband may accurately detect cardiac arrest during routine medical procedures. * The research focused on data from 49 adults with abnormal heart rhythms who had a medical procedure in which a lif  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 19 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Outstanding members of W&M community honored at Commencement * Several awards are presented annually to graduates, staff and faculty members during the William & Mary Commencement ceremony. Below is a list of the awards that were presented during this year's ceremony on May 15. - Ed. * The Lord Botetourt Medal * James Frederic Carr Memorial Cup * Sullivan Awards * Graves Award * Thatcher Prize   more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 18 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Why babies are dying and how we can stop It * New post-portem study reveals over 80% of infection-related neonatal deaths in South Africa are preventable. A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal has identified that the vast majority of neonatal (newborn infant in the first 28 days of life) deaths caused by infections in South Africa and other low-and  more