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Study investigates prevalence and causes of multiple pregnancies after single embryo transfer

It has been known for some time that it is better to transfer a single embryo to a woman's womb during assisted reproduction treatment (ART) rather than several embryos in order to avoid a multiple pregnancy and the risks associated with it such as fetal deaths, miscarriage, premature delivery and low birthweight.

8 Oct 2018

Beyond BRCA: Epigenetic Silencing in Breast Cancer

An interview with Professor William Newman, discussing his recent discovery in the field of breast cancer research, and the options that this will provide for women who have a family history of breast cancer but test negative for BRCA1/2 mutations.

8 Oct 2018

Intact Vascular to present TOBA II pivotal clinical trial data at VIVA Conference

Intact Vascular, Inc., a developer of medical devices for minimally invasive peripheral vascular procedures, today announced that data from its Tack Optimized Balloon Angioplasty II pivotal clinical trial will be presented at the 15th Annual VIVA Conference in Las Vegas, NV on November 5-8.

8 Oct 2018

Damage to small nerves shown to be cause of chronic pain following knee surgeries

Patients frequently experience severe chronic pain following knee operations. Although the pain is thought to be due to damage to small nerves, it was hitherto impossible to demonstrate this by imaging.

8 Oct 2018

Frequent surveillance imaging not associated with improved overall postoperative survival

Cancer treatment continues to improve for many types of cancer, leading to increased life expectancy for many survivors.

5 Oct 2018

Study identifies risk factors of maternal mortality in mechanically ventilated pregnant patients

Researchers in Columbia, South America, conducted a retrospective observational study within six hospitals to identify risk factors of maternal mortality in mechanically ventilated pregnant patients.

5 Oct 2018

Study shows adherence to annual lung cancer screening is not optimal

A study from the Thoracic Oncology Research Group (TORG), Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Medical University of South Carolina, aimed to examine the adherence to annual low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening after baseline LDCT within the Veteran Health Administration Lung Cancer Screening Demonstration Project (LCDSDP).

5 Oct 2018

Study demonstrates benefits of using triple dual therapies in patients with COPD

The InforMing the PAthway of COPD Treatment study was conducted to assess the benefits of triple versus dual therapy in patients with COPD.

5 Oct 2018

Study: Chemotherapy drugs may promote muscle mitochondrial dysfunction

Chemotherapy drugs to treat breast cancer may promote muscle mitochondrial dysfunction, according to new research. Dysfunctional mitochondria, the energy centers of the cells, may contribute to fatigue and weakness that some people with breast cancer experience through the course of disease treatment.

5 Oct 2018

Gut microbiome appears to play key role in heart transplant outcomes

In a new study, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have found that the gut microbiome appears to play a key role in how well the body accepts a transplanted heart. The scientists found a causal relationship between the presence of certain microbes and transplant outcome.

4 Oct 2018

Two-pronged approach represents potential strategy for targeting latent reservoir of HIV

With more than 35 million people worldwide living with the virus and nearly 2 million new cases each year, the human immunodeficiency virus remains a major global epidemic.

4 Oct 2018

Experts call for more transparency about joint-venture ownership of dialysis clinics

Penn Medicine experts in nephrology and health policy call for more transparency about joint-venture ownership of dialysis clinics to better understand what impact these arrangements may have on patient referrals and clinical outcomes.

4 Oct 2018

New method based on artificial intelligence may help predict epilepsy outcomes

Medical University of South Carolina neurologists have developed a new method based on artificial intelligence that may eventually help both patients and doctors weigh the pros and cons of using brain surgery to treat debilitating seizures caused by epilepsy.

3 Oct 2018

New way of using natural killer cells makes immunotherapy viable to more patients

Immunotherapy is making headlines for saving the lives of hundreds of cancer patients including former President Jimmy Carter. But many of these therapies, only work for a small portion of people who have a specific molecule called PDL1 in their cancer makeup.

3 Oct 2018

Hopkins gastroenterologists use endoscopic procedure to deliver therapeutic genes to the liver

Fixing or replacing faulty genes has emerged as a key to unlocking cures for numerous devastating diseases. But if the new, engineered genes can't find their way into the patient's genomic sequence, they won't help.

3 Oct 2018

Human clinical trial of investigational calcification inhibitor generates promising results

Cardiovascular calcification is a major health concern in patients with kidney failure undergoing hemodialysis.

3 Oct 2018

Liver transplant and weight-loss surgery combination offers long-term benefits to obese patients

Obese patients who underwent a life-saving liver transplant and weight-loss surgery at the same time were better able to keep the weight off long term and had fewer metabolic complications than those who lost weight on their own before undergoing a liver transplant, Mayo Clinic research shows.

3 Oct 2018

CBT for insomnia may slow or reverse cortical atrophy in patients with co-morbid fibromyalgia

Preliminary findings from a pilot study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia may slow or even reverse the atrophy of cortical gray matter in patients who have co-morbid fibromyalgia.

3 Oct 2018

Specific details of PT interventions may be key determinants of knee replacement patient’s outcome

In an analysis of 112 records from 30 physical therapy sites regarding care for patients who had undergone total knee replacement surgery, investigators found that the content and amount of specific exercises varied widely.

3 Oct 2018

Single ovary removal for fertility preservation in girls causes no complications

In the first publication from the U.S. on surgical techniques and outcomes of single ovary removal for fertility preservation in girls, surgeons from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago report that the procedure caused no complications and can be performed laparoscopically, on an outpatient basis, without delaying treatment for cancer or other therapies posing high risk of infertility.

1 Oct 2018

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Study investigates prevalence and causes of multiple pregnancies after single embryo transfer

Beyond BRCA: Epigenetic Silencing in Breast Cancer

Intact Vascular to present TOBA II pivotal clinical trial data at VIVA Conference

Damage to small nerves shown to be cause of chronic pain following knee surgeries

Frequent surveillance imaging not associated with improved overall postoperative survival

Study identifies risk factors of maternal mortality in mechanically ventilated pregnant patients

Study shows adherence to annual lung cancer screening is not optimal

Study demonstrates benefits of using triple dual therapies in patients with COPD

Study: Chemotherapy drugs may promote muscle mitochondrial dysfunction

Gut microbiome appears to play key role in heart transplant outcomes

Two-pronged approach represents potential strategy for targeting latent reservoir of HIV

Experts call for more transparency about joint-venture ownership of dialysis clinics

New method based on artificial intelligence may help predict epilepsy outcomes

New way of using natural killer cells makes immunotherapy viable to more patients

Hopkins gastroenterologists use endoscopic procedure to deliver therapeutic genes to the liver

Human clinical trial of investigational calcification inhibitor generates promising results

Liver transplant and weight-loss surgery combination offers long-term benefits to obese patients

CBT for insomnia may slow or reverse cortical atrophy in patients with co-morbid fibromyalgia

Specific details of PT interventions may be key determinants of knee replacement patient’s outcome

Single ovary removal for fertility preservation in girls causes no complications

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