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New Model Identifies Best Candidates for Epilepsy Surgery

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:05:17 EST

A simple scoring system from Rutgers Health experts and others predicts outcomes of minimally invasive procedures, potentially expanding treatment options.

Wider Use of Convalescent Plasma Might Have Saved Thousands More Lives During Pandemic

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:30:39 EST

A new study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health estimates that thousands of lives could have been saved during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic if convalescent plasma had been used more broadly, particularly in outpatients at high risk for severe disease and in hospitalized patients during their first few days of admission.

New Imaging Technique Accurately Detects Aggressive Kidney Cancer

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:05:18 EST

A new study led by investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has demonstrated a new, non-invasive imaging technique can accurately detect clear-cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common form of kidney cancer.

Curious by Nature: Dr. Bruce Greyson - Lessons from Near-Death Experiences

Newswise — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:05:27 EST

Dr. Bruce Greyson is a distinguished professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Virginia. With an academic journey spanning over half a century, Dr. Greyson has dedicated a significant portion of his career to the study of near-death experiences (NDEs).

Video and Transcript Available: Obesity Management and Kidney Health: Live Expert Panel

Newswise — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 EST

Reporters are invited to this live event on Obesity Management and Kidney Health. Experts from the American Society of Nephrology will take questions on the inaugural Kidney Health Guidance on managing obesity in kidney disease patients

Widespread disparities exist in treating advanced cancers

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:05:39 EST

A study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center reveals significant disparities across the country in the use of immunotherapy for patients with advanced kidney and bladder cancers.

A Tribute: George Berci, MD, 1921-2024

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:05:01 EST

George Berci, MD, led an improbable and monumental life. As a young man, he survived the Holocaust and went on to become an internationally renowned surgical pioneer who developed many of the minimally invasive tools and techniques that are used in operating rooms and procedure suites around the world today.

Curious by Nature: The Robotic Revolution of Knee Replacements with Dr. Marc Hungerford

Newswise — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:05:02 EST

Dr. Marc Hungerford, the director of the Joint Journey Program and Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy Medical Center, explains the use of robotic technology in orthopedic surgeries. The robots, particularly haptic robots, assist surgeons by guiding them during the surgery to make precise cuts on the bones.

Study Finds No Link Between Migraine and Parkinson's Disease

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 EST

Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study is published in the August 21, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Gut microbial pathway identified as target for improved heart disease treatment

Cleveland Clinic — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:05:49 EST

Cleveland Clinic researchers have made a significant discovery about how the gut microbiome interacts with cells to cause cardiovascular disease.

Number of Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Beds in the U.S. Did Not Increase 2017-2020 Despite Youth Mental Health Crisis

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EST

U.S. pediatric inpatient psychiatric bed capacity did not change 2017 - 2020, despite increases in pediatric mental health emergency visits, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Phase 1 BAFF CAR T clinical trial for patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma underway at UH Seidman Cancer Center

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:05:09 EST

University Hospitals (UH) Seidman Cancer Center hematologist-oncologist Leland Metheny, MD, is leading the trial. He says in the two years since the foundational pre-clinical work was completed, the team has shown that it's feasible to manufacture BAFF CAR T-cells for human subjects.

New research led by UTHealth Houston sheds light on the behavioral and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:05:19 EST

A study offering insights into understanding and managing the behavioral and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias led by a team of UTHealth Houston researchers has been published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, the journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

Patterns of Intelligence

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:05:31 EST

The coordinated activity of brain cells, like birds flying in formation, helps us behave intelligently in new situations, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators.

New Public Service Announcement Shines a Spotlight on Expert Retina Specialist Care

American Society of Retina Specialists — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:05:44 EST

The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) has released new national television and radio public service announcements (PSAs) to highlight the critical role of retina specialists in preventing blindness in millions of Americans who experience retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal conditions.

Study by Cleveland Clinic, Tufts University Highlights Potential for Using TMAO -- a Digestive By-Product -- to Predict Heart Failure Risk

Cleveland Clinic — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:05:21 EST

New Cleveland Clinic and Tufts University research shows that elevated levels of the gut microbiome trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) pathway led to a higher risk of heart failure independent of other risk factors, according to a study of two large National Institutes of Health cohorts. The study was recently published in the journal Circulation: Heart Failure.

New research explores the urea cycle's strong connection to fatty liver disease

Indiana University — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:00:32 EST

An Indiana University School of Medicine physician scientist is making strides in understanding the molecular origins of fatty liver disease, a leading cause of liver failure in the United States.

Electric Scooter-related Injuries Are Becoming More Frequent and Costly

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:00:27 EST

The introduction of publicly shared electric scooters ("escooters") in Denver, Colorado has resulted in a steady increase in injuries and hospital admissions, according to research led by Alexander Lauder, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Denver Health Medical Center.

MSK Research Highlights, August 13, 2024

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:05:38 EST

New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) found patients with non-small cell lung cancer brain metastases may benefit from up-front stereotactic radiosurgery; identified a connection between antibiotic use and autoimmune diseases; and uncovered a previously unknown structural role for messenger RNAs in the cytoplasm of cells.

Decoding calcifications in breast cancer: towards personalized medicine

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:05:11 EST

A pivotal study uncovers the molecular signatures of mammographic calcifications in hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.