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Undiagnosed Sleep Disorders Identified as Key Factor in Apparent Treatment-Resistant Depression

Undiagnosed Sleep Disorders Identified as Key Factor in Apparent Treatment-Resistant Depression

Undiagnosed sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), are being recognized as a significant contributing factor to what appears to be treatment-resistant depression (TRD). According to recent insights, OSA can cause chronic fatigue and low mood that standard antidepressant treatments cannot effectively overcome if the sleep disorder remains untreated. This issue falls under the category of 'pseudoresistance,' where modifiable factors, rather than a true biological failure to respond to antidepressants, make depression seem unresponsive to treatment. Up to half of apparent TRD cases may involve such fixable factors. Other overlooked elements contributing to pseudoresistance include adherence issues with medication, insufficient duration or dosing of antidepressants, thyroid dysfunction, bipolar spectrum disorders, ADHD, chronic pain, substance use, and comorbid anxiety.
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Rochester General Hospital Launches New Graduate Nurse Explore Program

Rochester General Hospital Launches New Graduate Nurse Explore Program

Rochester General Hospital (RGH) has introduced a new 'Explore Nursing Program' designed for new graduate registered nurses (RNs). This education-oriented program aims to support new nurses as they begin their careers, providing them with a structured environment to develop their skills and discover their professional passions. Participants in the program will engage in three rotations, each lasting two weeks, across various units such as Acute Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiac, Pulmonary Medicine, Neurology, or Oncology. During these rotations, new graduates will work alongside experienced nurse preceptors. The program also includes weekly discussions and educational meetings. Key responsibilities for these new nurses will involve patient care and service, including promoting and restoring patient health, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, performing treatment procedures, and providing physical, educational, and emotional support. They will also be responsible for developing individualized care ...
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Trump says his son told him he will repay Russian oligarch for wedding parties

Trump says his son told him he will repay Russian oligarch for wedding parties

By Jacob Bogage and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday his son, Donald Trump Jr., has told him he would pay back a Russian oligarch who bankrolled wedding celebrations for him in the Bahamas in May.
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Stratified Medicine Advances in Oncology with Focus on Rare Cancers and Drug Repurposing

Stratified Medicine Advances in Oncology with Focus on Rare Cancers and Drug Repurposing

Stratified medicine, also known as precision medicine, is evolving to tailor disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment based on an individual's genetic, protein, environmental, and lifestyle information. In oncology, a tumor budding-based grading system, proposed by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), is being utilized to stratify risk in patients with resected lung squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC). This system helps identify individuals who may benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy. Furthermore, recent advancements in precision oncology are enabling tumor-agnostic repurposing methods. These methods are crucial for identifying new therapeutic opportunities, particularly for rare and ultra-rare cancers, where traditional treatment options are often limited or non-existent. The approach involves leveraging existing genomic data from routine clinical care to find new uses for established drugs, moving beyond conventional 'on-target' approaches to explore 'off-target' vulnerabilit...
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Cleveland Clinic Joins Association of Membership Medicine Professionals as Founding Partner

Cleveland Clinic Joins Association of Membership Medicine Professionals as Founding Partner

Cleveland Clinic has become a Founding Institutional Partner of the Association of Membership Medicine Professionals (AMMP), a non-profit trade association dedicated to the membership medicine field. This partnership signifies Cleveland Clinic's commitment to shaping the future of membership-based care models, which include concierge medicine, direct primary care, and hybrid models. As a founding partner, Cleveland Clinic will contribute to AMMP's early priorities, such as establishing best practice sharing, benchmarking standards, governmental advocacy, and developing continuing medical education (CME) and educational programming. This collaboration aims to unite clinicians, health systems, and innovators across the spectrum of membership-based care, providing a shared platform for advancing the industry. The decision to join reflects a growing interest in diversified care delivery systems as a response to the challenges within the fee-for-service ecosystem, increasing patient demand for new care methods,...
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OU Health Campus Explores AI's Potential to Revolutionize Healthcare in Oklahoma

OU Health Campus Explores AI's Potential to Revolutionize Healthcare in Oklahoma

The OU Health Campus recently hosted its first AI Symposium, bringing together leaders from the university and clinical enterprise to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare, research, and education. The symposium focused on both the opportunities and risks associated with AI, particularly in the context of improving health outcomes in Oklahoma. Carlos Bustamante, Ph.D., vice dean of research at the OU College of Medicine, highlighted Oklahoma's unique position to leverage AI due to its significant health challenges, including high rates of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular conditions. AI is already being utilized for tasks such as triaging medical images and assisting clinicians with documentation, and it shows promise in predicting patient risk and hospital readmission rates. Ian Dunn, M.D., executive dean of the OU College of Medicine, emphasized the need to embrace AI while acknowledging its risks, noting that patients are increasingly using AI tools to research their own ...
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Ryan Williams, Director of Rehabilitation, Praises Mary Lanning Healthcare's Cardiac Rehab Recertification

Ryan Williams, Director of Rehabilitation, Praises Mary Lanning Healthcare's Cardiac Rehab Recertification

Ryan Williams, the Director of Rehabilitation at Mary Lanning Healthcare (MLH), has expressed pride in the MLH Cardiac Rehabilitation team following their recent recertification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This recertification acknowledges MLH's dedication to improving patient quality of life through enhanced care standards. The MLH Cardiac Rehabilitation team, comprising registered nurses, dietitians, a pharmacist, and a mental health practitioner, is recognized for creating personalized programs tailored to meet individual patient needs and goals. Williams highlighted that the AACVPR Program Certification is the sole peer-reviewed recertification process designed to evaluate facilities for adherence to national standards and guidelines. The program at MLH incorporates monitored exercise and heart-health education, aiming to slow disease progression, reduce the risk of future cardiac events, and support long-term wellness for patients.
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Ayurveda Day 2026 to Emphasize Evidence-Based Research and Global Integration

Ayurveda Day 2026 to Emphasize Evidence-Based Research and Global Integration

Ayurveda, a traditional Indian healing system, is advancing with a focus on evidence-based research and innovation. The 11th Ayurveda Day, scheduled for September 23, 2026, will be celebrated under the theme "Ayurveda for a Healthy Future." This event aims to connect Ayurveda with modern research, quality standards, and international healthcare frameworks. For the first time since its inception in 2016, Ayurveda Day will be observed on a fixed date, September 23rd, annually, as notified by the Government of India in March 2025. This decision marks a significant shift from its previous observance on Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras), providing Ayurveda with a universal calendar identity and fostering greater global participation and credibility. The initiative seeks to raise awareness that Ayurveda is an evidence-based scientific medical system and to promote its integration into global healthcare.
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Northeast Georgia Health System Recognized by Anthem for Top 1% Provider Performance

Northeast Georgia Health System Recognized by Anthem for Top 1% Provider Performance

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has been acknowledged by Anthem as one of the nation's top 1% of healthcare providers. This recognition is part of Anthem's Care Provider Recognition Program, which aims to identify and commend providers who excel in delivering coordinated, personalized care. The program specifically highlights organizations that demonstrate success in improving health outcomes for patients, enhancing the overall patient experience, and contributing to lower healthcare costs. Anthem's evaluation process involves a comprehensive analysis of various performance data points. These include crucial metrics such as preventive care screenings, immunization rates, patient adherence to medication regimens, and effective management of chronic diseases. Additional quality measures are also factored into this rigorous assessment to ensure a holistic view of provider performance. Amanda Free, president of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Georgia, lauded NGHS for its exemplary commitment to a 'whol...
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WilmerHale Advises Thermo Fisher Scientific in Biomedical Data Venture with Mayo Clinic

WilmerHale Advises Thermo Fisher Scientific in Biomedical Data Venture with Mayo Clinic

WilmerHale Advises Thermo Fisher Scientific in Biomedical Data Venture with Mayo Clinic
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Wake Forest University School of Medicine Develops 3D-Printed Pancreatic Tissue for Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

Wake Forest University School of Medicine Develops 3D-Printed Pancreatic Tissue for Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have developed a novel 3D-printing method aimed at improving cell-based treatments for Type 1 diabetes. This method focuses on maintaining the health and function of insulin-producing cells. In laboratory tests, donated human pancreatic islets, embedded within the 3D-printed tissue, remained viable and responsive to glucose for 21 days. This significantly outperforms conventional laboratory culture methods, which show a rapid decline in islet function. The 3D-printed tissue is created using a specialized printer and a bioink composed of alginate (derived from seaweed) and material from donated human pancreatic tissue. This bioink is designed to mimic the natural pancreatic environment, providing structural support and preserving proteins. The printing process was also optimized to minimize stress on the islets. After printing, over 85% of the islet cells remained viable and continued to release insulin in response to glucose changes, even at high con...
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Adaptogenic Drinks Gain Popularity as Health-Conscious Consumers Seek Stress Relief and Energy Alternatives

Adaptogenic Drinks Gain Popularity as Health-Conscious Consumers Seek Stress Relief and Energy Alternatives

Adaptogenic Drinks Gain Popularity as Health-Conscious Consumers Seek Stress Relief and Energy Alternatives