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The World’s Largest Brain Research Prize Awarded for Groundbreaking Discoveries on How We Sense Touch and Pain
1+ week, 5+ day ago (160+ words) Newswise " The Brain Prize 2026 is awarded to Professors David Ginty (US) and Patrik Ernfors (Sweden) for their pioneering discoveries on how the nervous system detects and processes touch and pain. Their work has rewritten textbooks and opened new avenues for…...
Autoimmune Awareness Month: Why Awareness Matters
1+ week, 4+ day ago (715+ words) Autoimmune disease is not only widespread; in fact,it is increasing at an alarming rate. Globally, autoimmune disease incidence is rising by an estimated312% each year.In the United States, one of the most concerning trends is the surge in biomarkers…...
Custom Surgical Partners & Ambulatory Strategies Unite: Decades of ASC Expertise
1+ week, 4+ day ago (319+ words) Custom Surgical Partners & Ambulatory Strategies Unite: Decades of ASC Expertise'Newswise Custom Surgical Partners & Ambulatory Strategies Unite: Decades of ASC Expertise Unified organization has served 800+ clients, developed 150+ centers, and supports ambulatory surgery growth across all 50 states and internationally Newswise " BEL AIR,…...
How lactate rewrites cartilage genes to attenuate post-traumatic osteoarthritis
1+ week, 4+ day ago (124+ words) KG induces a relatively reductive state within chondrocytes, promotes the extracellular lactate shuttle into the cells and H3K56 lactylation modification, and positively regulates the expression of HIF-1 and type II collagen synthesis within chondrocytes. This work was supported by the Integration…...
Managing Severe Scoliosis With Halo Gravity Traction
1+ week, 5+ day ago (609+ words) Michael Heffernan, MD, pediatric spine surgeon in the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Newswise " Children's Hospital Los Angeles'is one of the highest-volume centers in the country for children with complex and severe'scoliosis.'A key…...
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group Welcomes Mikhail Khaimov, D.O.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (414+ words) Mountainside Medical Group is proudly announces the addition of Mikhail Khaimov, D.O., an orthopedic surgeon board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Khaimov specializes in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, bringing advanced expertise in hip and knee surgery to…...
Therapeutic Applications of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Pain Management: A Narrative Review of Emerging Evidence and Future Directions
2+ week, 3+ day ago (305+ words) Pain remains a major clinical challenge because current therapies often have limited efficacy and substantial adverse effects. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) are emerging as promising candidates with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective actions. Preclinical studies show that MSC-EVs alleviate…...
Scientists Discover Why We Know When to Stop Scratching an Itch
3+ week, 1+ day ago (430+ words) TRPV4, an ion channel, is found in neurons classically associated with touch, called A" low-threshold mechanoreceptors. New research indicates that TRPV4 can generate itch, but it also helps trigger a negative feedback signal, a neural message that tells the spinal cord and…...
Cannabis: What Is the Profile of Adults at Low Risk of Dependence? | Newswise
3+ week, 3+ day ago (417+ words) The study, of which Guillaume Dub" is the lead author, analyzed data from 731 Quebec adults in their mid-thirties. The results show that among the 44% of participants who used cannabis in the past year, 63% presented a low risk of developing cannabis…...
New Dynamic Knee Anatomy Model Helps Athletic Training Students Identify Meniscus Injuries
3+ week, 6+ day ago (899+ words) A new 3D-printed dynamic knee anatomy model created by Iowa State professors is helping athletic training students better visualize the knee joint and learn how various types of meniscus tears impact the mobility of individual patients. Newswise " AMES, Iowa " A…...