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Ochsner names Dr. Brian Moore chief physician executive and president, Ochsner Clinic, and honors Dr. Robert Hart's 32-year legacy
35+ min ago (164+ words) Robert I. Hart, MD and Brian Moore, MD Honoring Dr. Robert Hart "Dr. Hart's impact on Ochsner is lasting and profound," said Pete November, president and chief executive officer, Ochsner Health. "His legacy will live on for generations in the care…...
Cardiovascular disease risk tied to vision loss in Latino adults
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (560+ words) In the U. S. , Hispanic/Latino populations are disproportionately at risk for eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, or vision loss tied to diabetes. But the association between heart and eye health in Hispanic/Latino people remains under-researched, said Dr. Charlotte…...
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Brain Differences in Young Children
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (468+ words) Greater consumption of ultra-processed foods in early childhood is associated with lower volumes of several brain regions by age 6, according to new research led by Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition- Opens…...
Johns Hopkins Children's Center Patient Offers Hope to Others With Limb Loss
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (423+ words) Emerson Spekis was 2 years old when a lawn-mowing accident severely injured him, leaving him without an ankle and foot. Now 15 years old, Emerson enjoys outdoor activities and sharing his experience to offer education and hope to others. Newswise " It happened…...
The Case for Fewer Antibiotics in Joint Replacement Surgery
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (646+ words) Infections are leading causes of joint replacement failures, often requiring additional surgeries, prolonged hospital stays, as well as emotional and financial strain on patients. For higher risk patients, such as individuals with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or a history of…...
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Announces Class of 2026 Fellowship and Residency Program Graduates
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (149+ words) | Newswise Newswise Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Announces Class of 2026 Fellowship and Residency Program Graduates Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute has announced the graduates of its prestigious Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program and subspecialty fellowship programs. The…...
Down Syndrome Neuron Loss Contains Clue to Treat Alzheimer's
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (235+ words) Newswise " PHILADELPHIA " Researchers at the Alzheimer's Center at Temple have identified evidence of a new form of cell death known as necroptosis in the brains of individuals with Down Syndrome, with the corresponding biomarkers providing new clues to potential treatment…...
Unlocking diabetes" secrets: Pediatric organ donors help map a path to a cure and prevention
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (438+ words) While diabetic ketoacidosis, a complication of diabetes that occurs when the body lacks enough insulin to use blood sugar for energy, remains a leading cause of mortality in children at the time of diagnosis, an innovative study published in Nature…...
Attunio Health Unveils Infrastructure for Measurable Mental Healthcare
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (635+ words) Newswise " ATLANTA, June 29, 2026-- As digital health, telepsychiatry, and AI-driven mental healthcare rapidly expand, a foundational gap remains in modern psychiatry: the lack of standardized, objective measurement. The company also announced the launch of its "rst developer product built on the…...
New research looks at how asthma attacks permanently alter airway tissues
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (521+ words) Newswise " About 25 million people in the U. S. " roughly eight out of 100 " are diagnosed with asthma. Allergens, air pollution, extreme weather conditions, or other irritants can cause chronic lung inflammation, leading to coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath. For'a paper published in'Nature…...