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Jersey Shore University Medical Center celebrates the opening of new Pulmonary Hypertension Center

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently celebrated the opening of a new, specialized Pulmonary Hypertension Center.

28 Feb 2023

New clinician toolkit aims to close the gaps in diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases

The expert steering committee for Bridging Specialties: Timely Diagnosis for ILD is encouraging primary care and pulmonary clinicians to come together on Rare Disease Day (February 28) to explore ways to shorten the time to diagnosis for pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases.

28 Feb 2023

Cedars-Sinai receives $2 million CIRM grant to combat lower back pain

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have received a $2 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to develop a new cell therapy that helps improve quality of life for patients with degenerated discs and chronic lower back pain.

28 Feb 2023

Latest treatments for cardiac emergencies to be revealed at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023

The latest evidence on the treatment of urgent heart problems will be revealed at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

27 Feb 2023

The natural history of tau accumulation and the impact of disease stage and reference region on the magnitude and effect size of regional change

Researchers performed serial tau imaging with 18F-MK6240 to detect tau accumulation in cognitively unimpaired beta-amyloid negative Alzheimer’s disease patients as well as those with mild cognitive impairment who were Aβ+ at baseline.

27 Feb 2023

California explores private insurance for immigrants lacking legal status. But is it affordable?

A doctor found cysts in Lilia Becerril's right breast five years ago, but the 51-year-old lacks health insurance. She said she can't afford the imaging to find out if they're cancerous.

27 Feb 2023

Cedars-Sinai addresses life-threatening aorta condition

Her husband and their five children call Rosa Wernher "the Energizer bunny" because she is always on the go. For decades, not even her genetically inherited Marfan syndrome could keep her off her feet to prevent her from oil painting or from gliding down a ski slope--until it did.

25 Feb 2023

Synthetic hydrogels enable neuronal tissue growth in areas of brain damage

Synthetic hydrogels were shown to provide an effective scaffold for neuronal tissue growth in areas of brain damage, providing a possible approach for brain tissue reconstruction.

24 Feb 2023

Cryo-EM imaging reveals molecular machine’s secret weapon

RNAs are having a moment. The foundation of COVID-19 vaccines, they've made their way from biochemistry textbooks into popular magazines and everyday discussions. Entire companies have launched dedicated to RNA research.

24 Feb 2023

Are boys and girls wired differently when it comes to thinking?

Scientists have wondered whetherboys and girls think differently because their brains are different. A recent paper presents evidence that, indeed, girls do show meaningful differences in their brain circuits that could explain why their cognitive functions differ from those of boys.

23 Feb 2023

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

Experiencing lasting symptoms months after catching COVID-19, also known as long COVID, was found to more than double a person's likelihood of developing cardiovascular issues, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Study identifies placental growth factor as a biomarker for vascular cognitive impairment

Measuring a key blood molecule may help doctors diagnose whether or how much impaired blood flow to a patient's brain is contributing to dementia or cognitive problems, according to a new study led by a UCLA Health researcher.

23 Feb 2023

Minimally invasive focused ultrasound treatment improves symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease

Patients with Parkinson's disease achieved a significant improvement in their tremors, mobility, and other physical symptoms after having a minimally invasive procedure involving focused ultrasound, according to a new study today published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

23 Feb 2023

Custom, 3D-printed robotic heart could help doctors to tailor patient-specific treatments

No two hearts beat alike. The size and shape of the the heart can vary from one person to the next. These differences can be particularly pronounced for people living with heart disease, as their hearts and major vessels work harder to overcome any compromised function.

22 Feb 2023

Imaging News and Research

Jersey Shore University Medical Center celebrates the opening of new Pulmonary Hypertension Center

New clinician toolkit aims to close the gaps in diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases

Cedars-Sinai receives $2 million CIRM grant to combat lower back pain

Latest treatments for cardiac emergencies to be revealed at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023

The natural history of tau accumulation and the impact of disease stage and reference region on the magnitude and effect size of regional change

California explores private insurance for immigrants lacking legal status. But is it affordable?

Cedars-Sinai addresses life-threatening aorta condition

Synthetic hydrogels enable neuronal tissue growth in areas of brain damage

Cryo-EM imaging reveals molecular machine’s secret weapon

Are boys and girls wired differently when it comes to thinking?

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

Study identifies placental growth factor as a biomarker for vascular cognitive impairment

Minimally invasive focused ultrasound treatment improves symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease

Custom, 3D-printed robotic heart could help doctors to tailor patient-specific treatments

Researchers unlock the molecular basis behind fastest biological movement of single-celled eukaryotes

Researchers estimate the environmental impacts of prostate MRI and biopsy

When cancer research turns to the immune system – the critical role of peptides and immunopeptidomics

EIT-based imaging technology for non-invasive anisotropic transmembrane transport of cell-spheroid

Researchers provide a framework for unifying and categorizing neurodegenerative diseases based on eight hallmarks

Adverse muscle composition can predict mortality risk in people with fatty liver disease

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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