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Many historically “redlined” California communities have higher COVID-19 incidence and mortality

American Thoracic Society
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One of the legacies of “redlining” may be higher incidence and mortality rates of COVID-19 affecting the largely minority and poor residents of these neighborhoods, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference. ” Redlining is a Great Depression-era federal policy in which neighborhoods with large ethnic/racial minority groups were denied federal resources.

Meeting: ATS 2022 International Conference

International conference brings together diverse voices

Staffordshire University
Meeting Announcement

A virtual event celebrating diverse voices in art, film, theatre and games is being hosted by Staffordshire University this week – and there's still time to book your place! The second edition of interdisciplinary conference and festival ‘Communities and Communication 2022 takes place over two days from Thursday 19 to Friday 20 June, bringing together creators, academics and researchers from across the globe. The conference received more than 3,000 submissions from nearly 130 countries and the programme features contributions from musicians, artists, filmmakers and researchers from a range of disciplines. The event comprises eight panel discussions and numerous film screenings, including presentations on indigenous film production, deaf communities, virtual worlds, and much more.

Landmark patient-focused drug development meeting on schizophrenia will spotlight urgent need for new, better treatments

Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance
Meeting Announcement

May 17, 2022 – People living with schizophrenia and other psychosis spectrum disorders are too often misunderstood or ignored – by the public, by the healthcare system – and current treatments are outdated and often cause significant side effects. On Nov. 2, the schizophrenia community will finally have the spotlight, as those living with the condition and their family members share their treatment needs and concerns with drug developers and FDA staff who review new drug applications. The Externally-Led Patient Focused Drug Development (PFDD) meeting – “Reimagine Schizophrenia: Transforming How We Are Treated, Function and Thrive” – offers the chance to make what matters to those living with the neurobiological brain disease a higher priority in drug development and the FDA review process.

Nearly half of patients at high risk for lung cancer delayed screening follow-up

American Thoracic Society
Meeting Announcement

The first study to look at follow-up for patients deemed at high risk for lung cancer after CT screening found that 47 percent delayed follow-up care, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference.

Meeting: ATS 2022 International Conference

Marking World Hypertension Day and emerging data on renal denervation: Three renal denervation trials point to effective long-term treatment of hypertension

PCR
Meeting Announcement

Paris, France. 17 May 2022. May 17th is World Hypertension Day whose theme “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” is aimed at increasing awareness of hypertension worldwide. Besides awareness, effective control of hypertension remains low in the general population. At EuroPCR 2022, the Global SYMPLICTY Registry and 3 ongoing trials – SPYRAL-HTN ON MED, RADIANCE-HTN SOLO and TRIO – will further focus on expanding experience in effective device-based treatments for hypertension using renal denervation.

Climate action, pandemic preparedness and One Health: Science academies present statements for G7 summit

Leopoldina
Meeting Announcement

At the Science7 Dialogue Forum in Berlin/Germany on Tuesday, 31 May, the science academies of the G7 states will publish science-based statements on topics on this year's agenda of the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau/Germany. Key topics of the statements prepared under the leadership of the Leopoldina are the effects of climate change on polar regions and ocean, measures for decarbonisation, the development of antiviral drugs for pandemic preparedness and the need for a One Health approach to address zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance. Representatives of the national science academies will hand over the statements to the German government during the Science7 Dialogue Forum. Media representatives are invited to attend the event and the associated science conference. Prior registration is required.

Updates on gene therapy for ‘bubble boy’ disease and cellular immunotherapy at ASGCT

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Meeting Announcement

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists will discuss research on cellular therapies for pediatric cancer and more at the annual gathering of the professional society for gene and cellular therapy researchers.

NAVIGATOR data show half of patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma improved with tezepelumab therapy

American Thoracic Society
Meeting Announcement

A greater proportion of patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma had more significant clinical responses to tezepelumab than placebo, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference. The study showed that nearly half of those enrolled achieved complete response to treatment across measures of exacerbation reduction, asthma control, lung function, and clinician assessment.

Impact Journals to present scientific integrity process at 2022 SSP Annual Meeting

Impact Journals LLC
Meeting Announcement

Impact Journals is a supporter and exhibitor at the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) 44th Annual meeting—taking place from June 1–3, 2022, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago.

Children in underserved communities are at increased risk of being admitted to the pediatric ICU and of dying there; black children at most risk

American Thoracic Society
Meeting Announcement

Hospitalized children covered by Medicaid who reside in the poorest neighborhoods are at increased risk of being admitted to the hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and of dying while there, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference. The researchers also found higher mortality rates among Black children treated in PICUs.

The future is simulation: Staffordshire University’s Centre for Health Innovation set to host inaugural simulation conference in June

Staffordshire University
Meeting Announcement

Simulation facilitators, educators, technologists, clinicians, and academics will be joining forces to debate the latest trends in simulation and immersive technologies in health and social care. Staffordshire University’s inaugural Simulation conference ‘Linking Safety, Education and Practice’’ takes place on Wednesday 8 June 2022. Pre-conference activities and practical workshops including a session on ‘The art of moulage’ will take place on Tuesday 7 June 2022.

Meeting: Simulation conference - ‘Linking Safety, Education and Practice’

Staffordshire University to host international workshop on footwear for people with diabetes

Staffordshire University
Meeting Announcement

Researchers who want to learn more about therapeutic footwear for people with diabetes are being invited to take part in a free two-day workshop at Staffordshire University. Staffordshire University is partnering with PFH Private Hochschule Göttingen, University of applied sciences in Germany, to host the British Council funded workshop at Staffordshire University’s Stoke-on-Trent campus. Taking place on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 June 2022, the workshop is open to researchers and academics at recognised research institutions in the UK or Germany with an interest in therapeutic footwear. Where applications are successful, travel and accommodation costs will be covered

Meeting: Meeting the Challenges of Providing Therapeutic Footwear for People with Diabetes Mellitus

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