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New surgical technique could lead to better dialysis outcomes

A new technique developed by a Yale-led research team improves blood flow in surgically made blood vessels used in dialysis, enables them to last longer, and results in fewer complications than the standard technique.

20 Aug 2020

New treatment increases the speed of nerve regeneration for trauma patients

A University of Alberta researcher has found a treatment that increases the speed of nerve regeneration by three to five times, leading to much better outcomes for trauma surgery patients.

19 Aug 2020

Researchers establish lung cancer public health screening guidelines for African Americans

Public health screening guidelines for lung cancer followed by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) undercount African Americans, contributing to disparities in lung cancer screening and treatment, according to a study published today in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.

19 Aug 2020

Ratio of two proteins in urine could help identify deceased donor kidneys suitable for transplant

Earlier this year, a study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine provided strong evidence that hundreds of deceased donor kidneys with acute kidney injury (AKI) -- traditionally discarded as unsuitable for transplantation -- could be safely and successfully used.

18 Aug 2020

Study finds optimal timing for patient telephone calls after Mohs micrographic surgery

Phone calls after Mohs micrographic skin surgery can address patient concerns and quickly identify complications.

18 Aug 2020

New test provides information on immune response to Sars-Cov-2 in transplant patients

Even patients with suppressed immune systems can achieve a strong immune response to Sars-Cov-2. A test helps to adapt therapy following an infection.

17 Aug 2020

Back to life: COVID lung transplant survivor tells her story

Mayra Ramirez remembers the nightmares. During six weeks on life support at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Ramirez said, she had terrifying nightmares that she couldn't distinguish from reality.

14 Aug 2020

Radiation therapy delay for prostate cancer patients offers room for flexibility during the pandemic

For cancer patients receiving radiation treatment during a surge in COVID-19 cases, adhering to the stay-at-home orders of quarantine is not always an option.

13 Aug 2020

Diet, not gastric bypass surgery, accounts for improved health

In many studies, bariatric surgery has been highlighted as an almost magical method for weight loss and reversing type 2 diabetes.

13 Aug 2020

Study: Screening women aged 40-49 reduces breast cancer mortality

Breast screening women aged 40-49 reduces breast cancer mortality, with minimal increased overdiagnosis, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London that looked at data from 160,000 women.

13 Aug 2020

Acupuncture can tame cytokine storm in mice with systemic inflammation

A team of researchers led by neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School has successfully used acupuncture to tame cytokine storm in mice with systemic inflammation.

12 Aug 2020

Hip replacement surgeries at safety net hospitals linked to higher complications, mortality

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) – or hip replacement – is one of the most widely performed surgical procedures in the United States. It is used to manage severe arthritis and can greatly improve quality of life for patients suffering from this debilitating disease.

12 Aug 2020

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New surgical technique could lead to better dialysis outcomes

New treatment increases the speed of nerve regeneration for trauma patients

Researchers establish lung cancer public health screening guidelines for African Americans

Ratio of two proteins in urine could help identify deceased donor kidneys suitable for transplant

Study finds optimal timing for patient telephone calls after Mohs micrographic surgery

New test provides information on immune response to Sars-Cov-2 in transplant patients

Back to life: COVID lung transplant survivor tells her story

Radiation therapy delay for prostate cancer patients offers room for flexibility during the pandemic

Diet, not gastric bypass surgery, accounts for improved health

Study: Screening women aged 40-49 reduces breast cancer mortality

Acupuncture can tame cytokine storm in mice with systemic inflammation

Hip replacement surgeries at safety net hospitals linked to higher complications, mortality

Study identifies factors that influence women's decisions regarding therapy options

Simple process could enhance personalization of cancer therapy

Study may help optimize materials used in implants, enhance their safety

Clot perviousness associated with first-attempt success in patients treated with aspiration thrombectomy

First clinical trial could become an effective way to deliver chemotherapy to abdominal cancer patients

Study highlights the importance of skilled professionals in medical imaging and radiation therapy

Researchers discover dose threshold that improves delivery of cancer-fighting drugs into a tumor

TAU researchers reduce colorectal cancer metastases after tumor removal surgery

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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