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Vitiligo Linked to Higher Depression Risk in Black and Hispanic Patients

Harvard Webinar: Protecting Children's Health in Heat Waves

Rethinking Genetic Mutations in ALS and FTD

Ovarian Cancer: Aggressive Return Despite Treatment

Researchers Warn: Late Nights, Alcohol, Smoking Linked to Social Apnea

Veteran Calls for Improved Access to Healthcare Benefits

Unvaccinated Child in Kootenai County Diagnosed with Measles

Sexual Health of Older Women: Growing Concern Among 65+ Adults

Impact of Thin Endometrial Lining on IVF Success

Parent-of-Origin Effects in Genetic Mutations

Asu Develops Rapid Blood Test For Covid And Other Diseases

Urgent Call: Boosting Mental Health Care for Life Expectancy

Rare Genetic Disorder Linked to Old Order Amish Ancestry

Breast Cancer Survivors: Lingering Fatigue's Impact

Key Considerations for Online Takeout Orders: Taste and Price Trump Calorie Content

Study Links Gut Bacteria to Insomnia Risk

Study: Trust in Doctors Higher with White Coats

Weight-Loss Treatment Reduces Surgery Risks

AI in Colonoscopies Reduces Precancerous Growth Detection

Adjusting Foot Angle Reduces Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis

Study Reveals Markers for Chlamydia Uterine Infection

Covid-19 Financial Toll on Patients: Research Findings

Anxiety Levels in U.S. Adults Stable Despite COVID-19

Amblyopia Research Challenges Traditional Understanding

Maternal Oral Dysbiosis Linked to Intestinal Inflammation

Women's Awareness of Nutrition's Role in Breast Cancer Risk

New Study Challenges Autism Assumptions

Understanding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Causes and Impacts

Social and Environmental Factors Impact Surgery Fitness

Gastric Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis: Survival Challenges

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Astronomers Challenge Understanding of Black Hole Matter

Florida Anglers Concerned Over Surge in Gulf Shark Activity

Young Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Journey to Pacific Delta

United Launch Alliance's First Vulcan Centaur Launch for Space Force

Liquid Metal Chemistry Kit: A Modern Perspective

Smu Researchers Solve Puzzle on Brighter Light in Medical Imaging

Skyrmions: Excitations in Materials for Information Storage

Male Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: Cultural Perspectives

Critics Slam Personalized Pricing Tactics

Return to Office Mandates Vary Among Major Companies

AI Designs Drug-like Molecules to Target Proteins

Record-Breaking Martian Meteorite Auction Sparks Ownership Debate

Intensifying Heatwaves in Europe Linked to Climate Change

Global Demand Surges: Octopus Processing in Spanish Factory

Study Reveals People Overlook Ads on Social Media

Ancient DNA Analysis Reveals West African Ancestry

New Antidote for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Developed

Nasa Astronaut Nichole Ayers Captures Stunning Photo

Growing Concern Over H5N1 Influenza Virus Spread

The Truth Behind "Made in U.S." Labeling

Study Reveals Underrepresentation of Water Storage Changes in Europe

Impact of Hurricanes on Productivity in Southeastern U.S.

California Condors Nesting in Unusual Places

Impact of Global Warming on Local Adaptation: A Case Study

Mediterranean Climate Change Threatens Balance

Beijing University Develops Acid-Stable Nanowire Catalyst

Rpi Scientists Innovate Light Matter Manipulation

Promising Compound Found in Antrodia Cinnamomea

Study Reveals Manager's Listening Style Impacts Team's Listening

Arizonan Bald Eagles Defy Migration Norms

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Families Explore Artificial Intelligence at San Francisco Museum

A new gold rush? How AI is transforming San Francisco

Study Reveals AI Web Browser Assistants Sharing Sensitive User Data

AI web browser assistants raise serious privacy concerns

Enhancing Robot Grasping: Reliable Object Handling

Robots learn human-like movement adjustments to prevent object slipping

Perplexity AI Bids $34.5 Billion for Google Chrome

Perplexity AI offers Google $34.5 bn for Chrome browser

New Security Methods Face Public Hesitancy

Trump Tariffs Prompt Factory Shutdown in Cambodia

Elon Musk Accuses Apple of Favoring ChatGPT

Passwords under threat as tech giants seek tougher security

'Stop production': Small US firms battered by shifting tariffs

Elon Musk accuses App Store of favoring OpenAI

Australian Court Rules Apple and Google Misused Market Power

Fortnite developer claims win against Apple and Google

University of Wisconsin Engineers Find Security Flaws in Automation Apps

Exposing how automation apps can spy—and how to detect it

Researchers Unveil Solar-Powered Solution for Plastic Waste Crisis

Solar-driven waste conversion via photoreforming could transform discarded plastic into hydrogen fuel

Efficient Sensor Integration in Modern Robotic Systems

Robots gain new function: Algorithm automatically recognizes sensors and their mathematical modeling

Scientists Model Micro-Sized Robots Using Sound Waves

Tiny robots use sound to self-organize into intelligent groups

Researchers Explore Solar Thermoelectric Generators for Energy Independence

Black metal could give a heavy boost to solar power generation

High-tech drones are changing warfare—terrorists may soon follow the same playbook

Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb Stuns Russian Forces

Language Models Equipped with Safety Protocols to Prevent Malicious Queries

Information sciences researchers develop AI safety testing methods

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Sunday, 4 October 2020

STOP THE BLEED training has saved lives from Sierra Leone to Connecticut

The STOP THE BLEED course teaches a skill with lifesaving potential that is easy to learn and globally relevant. Two studies presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2020 provide evidence that STOP THE BLEED training is effective and has made a lifesaving difference around the world.

Program to improve outcomes for geriatric surgery patients shows promise

People age 65 years and older account for 40 percent of inpatient operations and one-third of outpatient procedures, and these older patients are more vulnerable to longer hospital stays and other complications after surgery than younger patients. A beta test of a program for older adults who undergo major surgery has resulted in shorter hospital stays and lower rates of post-surgery delirium, among other improved outcomes, according to research presented at the virtual American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2020.

Pregnant women have better outcomes after immediate surgery for complicated appendicitis

Pregnant women who underwent immediate surgery to treat a ruptured or abscessed appendix and their fetuses had significantly better outcomes than those whose condition was managed without an operation. Results from a nationwide study presented at the virtual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2020 form the basis for the potential development of a consensus on optimal management of complicated appendicitis in pregnancy.

Transportation barriers to care may increase likelihood of emergency surgical intervention

Transportation barriers, such as personal access to a vehicle or public transportation, disproportionally affect minority communities, according to results of a new study presented at the virtual American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2020.

Female Spanish-only speakers get screening mammograms less often than other women

Limited English-language proficiency (LEP) is a risk factor for getting potentially lifesaving screening mammograms less often, according to new study results using national data. These findings, from women aged 40 and older living in the United States, are presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2020.

Surgery for benign breast disease does not impair future breastfeeding capability

Young women with benign breast conditions may undergo surgery without jeopardizing their ability to breastfeed later on. One of the first studies to specifically evaluate the effects of surgery on breastfeeding outcomes and lactation capability reveals that more than 80 percent of young women successfully breast-fed or bottle-fed breast milk, including those with a history of a prior breast operation. Findings from the study were presented as a clinical poster at the virtual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2020.

Hospitals serving minority patients follow breast cancer recommendations at similar rate

Among accredited U.S. cancer centers, hospitals serving primarily minority patients are as likely as other hospitals to offer the standard of surgical care for early-stage breast cancer, according to results presented at the virtual American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2020.

All members of military surgical teams can benefit from military-civilian partnerships

Military surgical teams face unique demands on and off the battlefield. Combat trauma represents 0.5 percent of the 1 million annual military health system hospital admissions, presenting a challenge for military surgical teams to remain combat ready. Previous research has established the many benefits of military-civilian partnerships for training military surgeons prior to deployment and retaining critical skills during deployment. However, there exists a lack of data about the readiness and case volumes of other members of Army Forward Resuscitative Surgical Teams (FRSTs). Researchers who studied clinical practice patterns in non-physician members of Army FRSTs, particularly comparing the experience of active duty and Army reservist team members, presented their findings during the virtual American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2020.

Study shows need for balance in post-surgery opioid prescribing guidelines

To address the opioid epidemic, surgeons have embraced guidelines to reduce the number of opioid pills they prescribe to patients after surgery, and the efforts have helped to significantly reduce the number of opioids in circulation. But new research presented at the virtual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2020 reports that these guidelines may be missing a small group of patients that need a greater level of pain control.

New artificial intelligence models show potential for predicting outcomes

New applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care settings have shown early success in improving survival and outcomes in traffic accident victims transported by ambulance and in predicting survival after liver transplantation, according to two research studies presented at the virtual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2020.

Researchers zero in on genetic connection to postpartum hemorrhage

Researchers have identified genetic mutations that appear to protect women from severe bleeding after childbirth, a leading cause of maternal death. A preliminary study of the findings is being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2020 annual meeting.

Black children more than twice as likely to die after surgical complications

When it comes to surgery, minority children lag far behind white children, according to two analyses of large national databases being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2020 annual meeting. One found Black children are more than twice as likely as white children to die following surgical complications that require an unplanned additional operation. Another study determined Black, Asian and Hispanic children are about half as likely to have surgery as white children.

COVID-19 testing of children before anesthesia saves PPE

Universal COVID-19 testing of children who are having procedures requiring anesthesia promotes efficient use of personal protective equipment (PPE), according to research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2020 annual meeting.

Significant decline in prescription opioid abuse seen among Americans at last

Almost 20 years into the opioid epidemic, there finally is evidence of significant and continual decreases in the abuse of these risky pain medications, according to an analysis of national data being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2020 annual meeting.

Treating DCIS with surgery and radiotherapy lowers cancer risk but benefits drop over time

A major study of women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) - a breast condition that can become invasive cancer—has shown that surgery to remove the tissue followed by radiotherapy offers better protection compared to surgery alone.

Virtual follow-up care is more convenient and just as beneficial to surgical patients

Surgical patients who participate in virtual follow-up visits after their operations spend a similar amount of time with surgical team members as those who meet face-to-face. Moreover, these patients benefit by spending less time waiting at and traveling to the clinic for in-person appointments, according to research findings presented at the virtual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2020.