TUCSON, Arizona, June 3 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Adverse Effects of COVID Vaccine on Musculoskeletal Conditions Need Research, according to the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons The contentious issue of musculoskeletal adverse effects of COVID-19 vaccines arises in the context of the collapse of public trust in academic expertise, writes Jane M. Orient, M.D., in the summer issue of the Journal of American Physici  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Genetics for high pulse pressure associated with higher risk of dementia-related death When looking at genetic variants in a person's DNA that predispose them to disease, a new study has found having a higher number of genetic variants for increased pulse pressure is associated with a small, increased risk of dementia as a contributing cause of death. The study was published J  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Living in rural areas associated with worse health for people with epilepsy Highlights: * People with epilepsy living in the most rural U.S. counties had nearly twice the odds of dying in the hospital as people living in the most urban counties. * Researchers analyzed 841,445 epilepsy hospital admissions, grouping participants by their county's level of rurality, ranging fro  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 3 [Category: Medical] (TNSjou) -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society Warns of Increase in U.S. Food Swamps; No Substantial Progress Reducing Food Deserts for Millions of People * Imagine not having access to affordable, healthy food. For many Americans, it's a reality. A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that between 2003 and 2023, nearly five million people in the United Stat  more

TUCSON, Arizona, June 4 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Physicians Warned against Indemnification Clauses in Contracts Physicians who are contracting with a hospital, multispecialty group, or other organization need to be aware of potential traps, writes Jeffrey Segal, M.D., J.D., in the summer issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Segal is the founder of Medical Justice. The "standard" pro-forma agreemen  more

LONDON, England, June 4 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about British Journal of Sports Medicine: * * * 90-120 weekly minutes of strength training may be optimal for lowering death risk Specifically tied to significantly lower risks of cardiovascular and neurological disease deaths Effects amplified by aerobic exercise, but no further risk reduction above 120 minutes - Clocking up 90 to 120 weekly minutes of strength (resistance) training may be the sweet spot for l  more

LONDON, England, June 4 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine: * * * GLP-1 agonists linked to significantly lower long term risk of knee replacement Greatest effect seen with sustained use and newer agents semaglutide and tirzepatide - GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, used for the treatment of diabetes, and more recently, weight loss, are associated with a significantly lower long term risk of knee replacement surgery as a result of o  more

NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Engineered Gut Bacteria Therapy Emerges as Scalable Potential Alternative to Fecal Microbiota Transplants Following Clinical Trial * Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a new manufacturing platform for producing targeted mixtures of beneficial gut bacteria, an approach that could help expand access to microbiome-based therapies for patients with  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 4 -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release: * * * The ISSCR Celebrates Martin Pera for Transformative Leadership and Lasting Contributions to Stem Cell Reports as he Steps Down from the Journal's Editorial Team The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) and Stem Cell Reports are celebrating the remarkable contributions of Martin Pera as he concludes his long tenure with the journal following years of leadershi  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Rosen Introduce Legislation to Help NV Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Sergeant Dave Crete, Chairman of The Invisible Enemy, a veterans-rights organization composed of veterans and downwinders fighting for the thousands of military personnel who suffered or died from exposure to toxic radiation  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic study finds new post-liver transplant protocol results in 0% heavy alcohol relapse rate * PHOENIX -In a study published in the Liver Transplantation journal by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, Mayo Clinic researchers found that a new proactive treatment protocol for alcohol use disorder after liver transplant resulted in a 0% heavy alcohol rela  more

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, June 3 (TNSrpt) -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release: * * * Infertility May Lead to Earlier Menopause A new study suggests that women with primary infertility have an increased risk of early menopause and collectively underwent menopause 1 year earlier - CL  more

GALVESTON, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * New research examines how mild brain injury sparks early immune response * Scientists at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have published a study in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) about the discovery of a biological pathway that helps explain how mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) triggers an inflammation response in the bra  more

NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Newfound 'Switchboard' Helps the Brain Form New Memories Without Forgetting Older Ones * T he brain may reuse some cells to store many different memories without mixing them up with or erasing older memories, a new study in mice suggests. Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, the study revealed that about one in four memor  more

TUCSON, Arizona, June 3 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Physicians Must Be Good Stewards of Their Practice, States the President of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) Maintaining a successful medical practice requires careful stewardship, writes George L. Smith, III, M.D., in the summer issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. The 3 A's--affability, ability, and availability--are essential  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Find Older Adults Rarely Discuss Cannabis Use With Clinicians Most older adults report that they don't receive drug screenings, according to a Rutgers Health study By Nicole Swenarton Fewer than one in five adults older than 65 report discussing their cannabis use with clinicians, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their study, published in the American Journal of Preventiv  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for June 2, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -June 2 Using Human-in-the-Loop AI to Understand Stigma During the Deployment of Addiction Evidence-Based Practices in the HEALing Communities Study By Nabila El-Bassel, PhD, James David, MS, Eric Aragundi, MS, Tim Hunt, PhD, MSW, Louisa Gilbert, PhD, Dawn Goddard-Eckrich, EdD, Elwin Wu, PhD, Dan Feaster  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Zach Nunn * "Whether it's as an ally to Kim Reynolds, or a 'yes-man' to his Washington bosses, Zach Nunn has 'gone Washington' - trading on special interest cash and political favors to further his political career at the expense of Iowa families. Nunn claimed it was a 'myth' his Medicaid cuts would close down rural health care clinics - and now Iowans are dealing w  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 4 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Torrey McClary Named "Leaders of Influence: M&A" by Los Angeles Business Journal Health care partner Torrey McClary was recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 "Leaders of Influence: M&A" list. This prestigious recognition highlights exceptional leadership, knowledge, skill and achievements across the spectrum of M&A and fiscal guidance. Torrey was recognized for structuring and nego  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Invests Nadir Sharawi, M.D., in Dola Thompson, M.D., Professorship in Anesthesiology The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Nadir Sharawi, M.D., an associate professor and vice chair of Faculty Affairs in the UAMS Department of Anesthesiology, in the Dola Thompson, M.D., Professorship in Anesthesiology during a May 19 cerem  more

IRVINE, California, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine study identifies serious infection risks linked to targeted cancer therapies Proactive monitoring, management of antibody-drug side effects needed * A UC Irvine-led study analyzed 3,511 cancer patients across six UC medical centers to examine infection-related side effects to antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs. * Researchers found some ADC therapies were linked  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Wearable device can continuously monitor blood pressure without the pesky cuffs Electrical engineers and mathematicians team up to develop and test a smartwatch that tracks electrical properties of pulsating blood. - Blood pressure is a key metric of cardiovascular health, but standard methods for measuring it rely on occasional readings using inflatable cuffs, usually in a clinic  more

SYRACUSE, New York, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate's Andrew Craig, PhD, named incoming editor of flagship behavior analysis journal Written by Jean Albanese Upstate Medical University's Andrew Craig, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, chair and associate professor of behavior analysis studies in the College of Health Professions, whas been named incoming editor for the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behav  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Hydrogel Relieves Pain and Repairs Cartilage in Osteoarthritis By John Ready, MS For millions of people living with osteoarthritis, daily life can involve a frustrating cycle of pain and stiffness. While current treatments like over-the-counter medications or steroid injections can temporarily dull the ache, they do not stop the joint from deteriorating. A Yale study published in the journal Bioacti  more