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CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness

Results from a groundbreaking clinical trial of CRISPR gene editing in 14 individuals with a form of inherited blindness show that the treatment is safe and led to measurable improvements in 11 of the participants treated.

6 May 2024

Plant-based medication may be an effective therapy to help people quit vaping

Eleven million U.S. adults use e-cigarettes to vape nicotine, and about half of them say that they want to stop, but many have trouble doing so because nicotine is an addictive drug.

6 May 2024

Study identifies APOE4 homozygotes as high-risk group for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from the Research Area on Neurological Diseases, Neuroscience, and Mental Health at the Sant Pau Research Institute, led by Dr. Juan Fortea, Director of the Memory Unit of the Neurology Service at the same hospital, have found that over 95% of individuals over 65 years old who have two copies of the APOE4 gene -APOE4 homozygotes- show biological characteristics of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain or biomarkers of this disease in cerebrospinal fluid and PET scans.

6 May 2024

Durable lymph-node expansion improves vaccine responses against tumors

Each one of us has around 600 lymph nodes (LNs) – small, bean-shaped organs that house various types of blood cells and filter lymph fluid – scattered throughout our bodies.

6 May 2024

Stranded in the ER, seniors await hospital care and suffer avoidable harm

Every day, the scene plays out in hospitals across America: Older men and women lie on gurneys in emergency room corridors moaning or suffering silently as harried medical staff attend to crises.

6 May 2024

Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?

Miguel Divo, a lung specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, sits in an exam room across from Joel Rubinstein, who has asthma. Rubinstein, a retired psychiatrist, is about to get a checkup and hear a surprising pitch — for the planet, as well as his health.

6 May 2024

Rising scooter injuries: Dentists warn of growing trend in e-scooter accidents

Study found a significant rise in electric scooter-related dental injuries in the UK from 2020 to 2022, with unprovoked falls being the most common cause, and many injuries linked to lack of helmet use and intoxication.

5 May 2024

NK cells' role in cancer therapy resistance unveiled

Activated T cells that carry a certain marker protein on their surface are controlled by natural killer (NK) cells, another cell type of the immune system.

3 May 2024

New studies underscore the importance of inclusive approaches in peripheral artery disease treatment

New clinical results highlight the need for inclusive approaches and comprehensive examinations of treatment options for peripheral artery disease (PAD), including endovascular therapy and revascularization.

3 May 2024

Novel dual-action thrombectomy device shows promise in treating acute pulmonary embolism

Late-breaking data from the ENGULF trial showed that a novel dual-action thrombectomy device was effective and safe in treating acute pulmonary embolism (PE).

3 May 2024

Transparent nanostructured copper surface: A breakthrough in antimicrobial touch screen technology

The interest in antimicrobial solutions for personal and multi-user touch screens, such as tablets and mobile devices, has grown in recent years.

3 May 2024

New method monitors pediatric diabetes patients' health with breath sampling

A special bag is all that is needed to sample the air exhaled by hospitalized children. Scientists have been able to use this new, non-invasive method to monitor young diabetes patients.

3 May 2024

Research shows disparity in pediatric hospital access between rural and urban areas

Children in rural areas were more than six times as likely to check into a hospital without pediatric services compared to children in urban areas, a new study found.

3 May 2024

Rotavirus vaccine in NICUs does not lead to outbreaks, study shows

Rotavirus vaccines do not cause significant outbreaks of the disease in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), according to a new national study.

3 May 2024

Umbilical cord milking safe for newborns' neurodevelopment, study finds

An alternative method of transferring blood cells to weakened newborns through their umbilical cord does not carry long-term neurodevelopmental risks compared to standard practice, a recent study found.

3 May 2024

Study shows benefits of multicomponent lipid emulsions for preterm brain development

Preterm infants supported with a multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion saw improved brain development compared to those given a single-fat source, a new study finds.

3 May 2024

Eye ultrasound method may rapidly detect shunt failure in children

Use of an eye ultrasound may quickly and safely identify children with brain drainage tube failure in the emergency department, according to a new study.

3 May 2024

High blood pressure in youth linked to elevated risk of heart conditions

Youth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including stroke and heart attack, according to a new study.

3 May 2024

Researchers find association between bacteremia and probiotics

Probiotics offer a range of health benefits, but their adverse effects can occasionally lead to bacteremia, wherein bacteria circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body.

3 May 2024

Study reveals crucial insights into how the Warburg effect causes dedifferentiation of cancer cells

Researchers have revealed crucial insights into how the Warburg effect causes the dedifferentiation of cancer cells through epigenetic reprogramming.

3 May 2024

Hospital News and Research

CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness

Plant-based medication may be an effective therapy to help people quit vaping

Study identifies APOE4 homozygotes as high-risk group for Alzheimer's disease

Durable lymph-node expansion improves vaccine responses against tumors

Stranded in the ER, seniors await hospital care and suffer avoidable harm

Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?

Rising scooter injuries: Dentists warn of growing trend in e-scooter accidents

NK cells' role in cancer therapy resistance unveiled

New studies underscore the importance of inclusive approaches in peripheral artery disease treatment

Novel dual-action thrombectomy device shows promise in treating acute pulmonary embolism

Transparent nanostructured copper surface: A breakthrough in antimicrobial touch screen technology

New method monitors pediatric diabetes patients' health with breath sampling

Research shows disparity in pediatric hospital access between rural and urban areas

Rotavirus vaccine in NICUs does not lead to outbreaks, study shows

Umbilical cord milking safe for newborns' neurodevelopment, study finds

Study shows benefits of multicomponent lipid emulsions for preterm brain development

Eye ultrasound method may rapidly detect shunt failure in children

High blood pressure in youth linked to elevated risk of heart conditions

Researchers find association between bacteremia and probiotics

Study reveals crucial insights into how the Warburg effect causes dedifferentiation of cancer cells

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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