The ASHP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), which shares and supports ASHP’s vision that medication use will be optimal, safe, and effective for all people all of the time. The foundation invites applications for its Pharmacy Resident Research Grant program, which...

ASHP Foundation invites applications for pharmacy resident research

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The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation has announced the 2024-25 No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund grantees. Eight community-based organizations that provide services and resources to help support human trafficking survivors will receive grants totaling $1 million. This year’s recipients include 3 Strands Global, Empowered Network, New Friends New Life, Rebecca Bender Initiative, Restore NYC, and University of Maryland SAFE Center.

AHLA Foundation awards $1 million in support of trafficking survivors

Every August, gastrointestinal care providers and patient advocacy groups celebrate Gastroparesis Awareness Month, an annual campaign focused on improving understanding of gastroparesis and promoting preventive strategies. “Awareness of the needs of gastroparesis patients can lead to better management strategies and improved quality of life,” Ceciel T. Rooker, president of International...

Gastroparesis Awareness Month empowers patients to share their stories, make a #GPimpact

This rarely diagnosed condition involves a blood clot in one of the veins running through the sole of your foot. It may be misdiagnosed at times as plantar fasciitis. Plantar vein thrombosis (PVT) is an uncommon but potentially very painful condition affecting the bottom of the foot. It means that you have a blood clot in one of the veins that carry blood from the sole of the foot back toward the heart.

What to Know About Plantar Vein Thrombosis

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Patients experienced a significant reduction in pain, improved their quality of life, and even showed signs of cartilage regrowth.

Stem cell shot reverses osteoarthritis, repairs knee cartilage, cuts pain by 58%

Dr. Qin Rao, an ABMS board certified internal medicine physician specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology, spoke with Healthline about when people with ulcerative colitis (UC) might consider biologic therapy to manage their condition. What are biologics, and how do they work for ulcerative colitis?. Biologics are medications, usually given as...

An Expert Explains When to Consider Biologics for Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

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The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a “historic” rain storm for the next several days. Cities and counties throughout Coastal Georgia, plus the State of Georgia, have declared a State of Emergency. The Current staff is keeping track of emergency information and passing it to you. Click on your county below to get updated info.

TS Debby: Find updates for your county here

(HealthDay News) — For patients with essential tremor, staged, bilateral magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy improves tremor/motor scores, according to a study published online July 29 in JAMA Neurology. Michael G. Kaplitt, MD, PhD, from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, and colleagues examined the safety and efficacy...

MR-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy beneficial for essential tremor

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope for Tuesday, August 6th

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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It’s also shaped like a butterfly (if you squint).

This Small Organ Is Very Important, But You Might Not Know Much About It

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Norfolk, VA

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Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

MedwireNews: Findings from the Cancer of the Pancreas Screening program in the USA support the use of annual endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for patients with a familial or genetic predisposition for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). “Surveillance of high-risk individuals for PDAC using EUS and MRI within...

Annual screening supported for people at high-risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Statin use was linked with increased glaucoma likelihood in the overall adult All of Us Research Program population with hyperlipidemia, in individuals with optimal or high LDL-C levels, and in individuals from 60 to 69 years old. A team of researchers has investigated links between statin use and glaucoma in...

Study links statin use to higher risk of glaucoma

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Advancements in periodontal disease could make way for expansions in the dental space and other medical fields. Editor’s note: This interview has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. Periodontal disease is widespread in the United States but often receives inadequate attention in the medical field. At the BIO...

The Future of Periodontal Treatment

Study shows patients 80 years and older with atrial fibrillation treated with a lower dose of edoxaban experienced fewer major gastrointestinal bleeding events for each additional ischemic stroke. Patients aged 80 years and above with atrial fibrillation (AF) may gain a benefit from treatment with lower-dose anticoagulants regardless of existing...

Phase III Trial Shows Older Patients with Atrial Fibrillation May Benefit From Lower-Dose Anticoagulants

The following is a summary of “Comparative effectiveness of endovascular treatment modalities for de novo femoropopliteal lesions at long-term follow-up: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials,” published in the June 2024 issue of Cardiology by Zhou et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study of RCTS to identify...

Long-Term Comparative Effectiveness of Endovascular Treatments for De Novo Femoropopliteal Lesions

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Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDMedically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDThe sciatic nerve is the body’s largest and longest nerve, running from the lower back down through the back of each leg. This nerve stimulates leg muscle movement and carries sensory signals from the legs to the spine, helping you complete daily functions like walking and standing. Irritation of or damage to the sciatic nerve can lead to multiple health conditions, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and more.Anatomy of the Sciatic NerveThe sciatic nerve is a part of your peripheral nervous system, which is made up of the nerves that exist...

A Complete Guide to Your Sciatic Nerve

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American Gastroenterological Association Foundation invites applications for Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award

The American Gastroenterological Association Foundation invites applications for its AGA-R. Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer. A grant of $50,000 per year for...

American Gastroenterological Association Foundation invites applications for Robert & Sally Funderburg Research Award

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