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Surgeon preferences may explain differences in CABG survival rates

In patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a novel analysis evaluating surgeon preference for multi- versus single-arterial grafting may help explain the differing results between prior retrospective analyses and randomized controlled trials regarding long-term survival.

25 Jan 2025

Study shows how the sound affects balance in people with vestibular hypofunction

The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head.

25 Jan 2025

New procedure standard/practice guideline released for fibroblast activation protein PET

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) have issued a new procedure standard/practice guideline for the use of fibroblast activation protein (FAP) PET.

25 Jan 2025

AstraZeneca receives positive NICE recommendations for lung cancer treatment

AstraZeneca announced that this week it has received two positive recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for the treatment of lung cancer patients across England and Wales.

25 Jan 2025

New drug candidate shows potential to restore vision in people with MS

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found a promising drug candidate that could help restore vision in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions that damage neurons.

24 Jan 2025

University Hospitals introduces endoscopic spine surgery for back pain patients with herniated discs

University Hospitals is now offering endoscopic spine surgery for patients needing treatment for back pain due to herniated discs in their spine.

24 Jan 2025

Immune environment found to influence success of leukemia immunotherapy

A research team from Columbia Engineering and the Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics made a pivotal discovery in the field of cancer immunotherapy.

24 Jan 2025

New approach uses peptides to enhance anti-tumor drug formulations

A team of scientists has developed a groundbreaking approach using specially designed peptides to improve drug formulations.

24 Jan 2025

UH Seidman Cancer Center introduces advanced Varian Ethos 2.0 for cancer treatment

Radiation oncologists at UH Seidman Cancer Center have another powerful treatment option for patients diagnosed with many forms of cancer with the addition of Varian Ethos 2.0, capable of a new form of radiotherapy called adaptive radiotherapy.

24 Jan 2025

Researchers identify key factors for successful donor lymphocyte infusion in AML patients

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have identified factors that determine whether donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI), a standard therapy for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have relapsed after allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplant, will successfully move the patient into remission.

24 Jan 2025

Long-read sequencing revolutionizes diagnosis of rare diseases

One in every 10 people worldwide is impacted by a rare genetic disease but about 50% of them remain undiagnosed despite rapid increases in genetic technology and testing.

24 Jan 2025

Brain Bank tissue samples unlock key findings about stroke-induced damage and repair

A new study by researchers at the Department of Molecular Medicine at SDU sheds light on one of the most severe consequences of stroke: damage to the brain's "cables"-the so-called nerve fibers-which leads to permanent impairments.

24 Jan 2025

Breakthrough gene discovery offers new hope for medulloblastoma therapy

Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have identified a key gene that could lead to next-generation treatments for medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in children.

24 Jan 2025

Low-dose initiation of buprenorphine for people using fentanyl fails to deliver expected results

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when fentanyl overdoses surged, doctors were desperate to find ways of helping their patients.

24 Jan 2025

NUS researchers develop DNA barcoded nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a novel method to enhance the precision of cancer treatment using gold nanoparticles tagged with DNA barcodes.

24 Jan 2025

Review highlights the role of mitochondrial Ca2+ imbalance in neurodegenerative diseases

Mitochondria are crucial organelles for cellular homeostasis, regulating processes such as ATP production, reactive oxygen species (ROS) management and Ca2+ signaling.

24 Jan 2025

Study links circulating short-chain fatty acids to type 2 diabetes risk

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) serve as key signaling molecules linking gut microbiota and host health. Microbially produced SCFAs in the colon are generally acknowledged for their beneficial effects on cardiometabolic health, including enhancing insulin secretion, reducing plasma cholesterol and glucose levels, and controlling energy intake through the modulation of enteroendocrine hormones.

24 Jan 2025

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Medical Condition News

Surgeon preferences may explain differences in CABG survival rates

Study shows how the sound affects balance in people with vestibular hypofunction

New procedure standard/practice guideline released for fibroblast activation protein PET

AstraZeneca receives positive NICE recommendations for lung cancer treatment

New drug candidate shows potential to restore vision in people with MS

University Hospitals introduces endoscopic spine surgery for back pain patients with herniated discs

Immune environment found to influence success of leukemia immunotherapy

New approach uses peptides to enhance anti-tumor drug formulations

UH Seidman Cancer Center introduces advanced Varian Ethos 2.0 for cancer treatment

Researchers identify key factors for successful donor lymphocyte infusion in AML patients

Long-read sequencing revolutionizes diagnosis of rare diseases

Brain Bank tissue samples unlock key findings about stroke-induced damage and repair

Breakthrough gene discovery offers new hope for medulloblastoma therapy

Low-dose initiation of buprenorphine for people using fentanyl fails to deliver expected results

NUS researchers develop DNA barcoded nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy

Review highlights the role of mitochondrial Ca2+ imbalance in neurodegenerative diseases

Study links circulating short-chain fatty acids to type 2 diabetes risk

Positive mental well-being can help maintain a physically active lifestyle

Breakthrough study targets tumor cell clusters to prevent metastasis

Volunteering reduces loneliness in older adults

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

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