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Study finds sex- and race-based disparities in IBS diagnosis rates among U. S. adults
57+ min ago (419+ words) A national survey study led by UCLA Health and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found significant disparities in how irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is diagnosed across sex and racial groups in the U. S. , with men and Black patients considerably less likely than…...
20 Years After Facing Retinoblastoma, a Father Fights for His Son's Sight
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (1176+ words) Jake Olson is no stranger to adversity. As a survivor of bilateral'retinoblastoma'a rare childhood cancer that took both of his eyes and his sight by age 12'he built a life defined by resilience, going on to become an athlete, motivational…...
American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (820+ words) | Newswise'Newswise American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members Jane M. Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD, will be installed as president-elect in March 2027 and hold the office of president for one year beginning March 2028. Dr. Grant-Kels is a board-certified dermatologist and was…...
Jane Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2028
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (344+ words) | Newswise'Newswise Jane Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2028 As president, Dr. Grant-Kels will lead the world's largest dermatologic society, representing more than 21, 500 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin,…...
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses selects Vanderbilt's Boehm as 2026 Distinguished Research Lecturer
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (266+ words) The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has named Leanne Boehm, Ph D, RN, ACNS-BC, FCCM, FAAN, as its 2026 Distinguished Research Lecturer. Boehm will discuss her career and research journey during AACN's National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI). AACN's…...
UT MD Anderson shares latest research breakthroughs
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (229+ words) HOUSTON, APRIL 9, 2026 " At The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, research breakthroughs are made possible through seamless collaboration between the institution's world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back. The studies below showcase…...
Should People over 75 Continue Colonoscopies?
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (208+ words) | Newswise'Newswise Should People over 75 Continue Colonoscopies? Samir Gupta, MD, gastroenterologist and professor of medicine. The American Cancer Society recommends screening for colorectal cancer in adults beginning at age 45 and continuing through age 75. However, adults over the age of 75 with a…...
Earth Day 2026
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (220+ words) On Wednesday April 22, Earth Day will be celebrated around the world. This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet" which recognizes that progress doesn't hinge on an administration or election, rather it is driven by daily actions of individuals and…...
AACR: Targeted drug delivery for colorectal cancer, COVID-19s impact on breast cancer outcomes, AI in cancer diagnosis and more
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (156+ words) Dr. Aditya Bardia, director of the Breast Oncology Program and Translational Research Integration at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, will be discussing therapeutic advances in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) during the'Clinical Trial Plenary Session'on April 19. Additionally,'Dr. Antoni Ribas,…...