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Clinical trial to examine stem cell therapy for treatment, prevention of complications after traumatic injury

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has received funding through a public/private partnership for the first-ever clinical trial investigating a stem cell therapy for early treatment and prevention of complications after severe traumatic injury.

23 Apr 2018

Targeted radiotherapy found to be a good option for women with early breast cancer

Quality of life for women treated with a more targeted radiotherapy treatment - called accelerated partial breast irradiation - is at least as good as quality of life for women treated with standard radiotherapy, according to research presented at the ESTRO 37 conference and published simultaneously in The Lancet Oncology.

23 Apr 2018

Slight changes in patient's position during radiotherapy may impact survival chances

Very small differences in the way a patient lies during radiotherapy treatment for lung or oesophageal cancer can have an impact on how likely they are to survive, according to research presented at the ESTRO 37 conference.

23 Apr 2018

Study shows no increased risk of breast cancer recurrence after DIEP flap reconstruction

After surgery for breast cancer women who have undergone breast reconstruction using abdominal tissue do not have a higher risk of recurrence than women who have not undergone breast reconstruction. This has been shown by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in a study published in the British Journal of Surgery.

23 Apr 2018

Shorter courses of radiotherapy found to be safe, effective for prostate cancer patients

Radiotherapy given in high doses over a shorter period of time is safe and effective for prostate cancer patients, according to research presented at the ESTRO 37 conference today.

23 Apr 2018

Mayo Clinic study provides valuable information about impact of pediatric anesthesia

A Mayo Clinic study of children who received one or more exposures to anesthesia before the age of 3 has provided valuable information about the potential neurological and behavioral impact of general anesthesia on very young children, according to the International Anesthesia Research Society and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia.

20 Apr 2018

Study may explain how chemoresistance evolves over time in some triple-negative breast cancers

Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of the disease accounting for 12 to 18 percent of breast cancers. It is a scary diagnosis, and even though chemotherapy can be effective as standard-of-care, many patients become resistant to treatment.

20 Apr 2018

DePuy Synthes announces clinical results related to use of CORAIL Hip System Femoral Stems

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, announced today clinical results associated with the use of its CORAIL Hip System Femoral Stems.

From DePuy Synthes 20 Apr 2018

New non-invasive nerve stimulation may offer relief for people with hand tremor

People with tremors in their hands from a condition called essential tremor may find some relief from a new, non-invasive type of nerve stimulation, according to a preliminary scientific abstract released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 70th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 21 to 27, 2018.

20 Apr 2018

Opioid pain medications may not be safe for hemodialysis patients

A new analysis indicates that opioid pain medications may not be as safe for hemodialysis patients as recommendations suggest, and therefore, their use should be limited when possible. The analysis appears in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

20 Apr 2018

Biofeedback-assisted relaxation may help children during medical procedures

A new Pain Practice study indicates that biofeedback-assisted relaxation may help manage pain and anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures.

19 Apr 2018

Study shows clinical benefit and monetary gains of weight-loss surgery

A new BJS (British Journal of Surgery) study indicates that weight-loss surgery is cost-effective over 10 years and can save healthcare systems money over a lifetime. Researchers used a decision-analytic model to come to their conclusion.

19 Apr 2018

Brief bedside visual art intervention reduces pain, anxiety in cancer patients

A brief bedside visual art intervention (BVAI) facilitated by art educators improved mood and reduced pain and anxiety in a study of inpatients with haematological cancers.

19 Apr 2018

Triple-negative breast cancer found to be chemoresistant prior to treatment

Difficult to treat and aggressive "triple-negative" breast cancer is chemoresistant even before chemotherapy begins, a new study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reports. The findings, which are published in the journal Cell, may lead to better and more personalized treatments for breast cancer.

19 Apr 2018

Novel stem cell therapy may transform current paradigms for treating heart failure patients

Clinical trial planning is underway at MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute to determine whether a novel stem cell therapy will improve heart function for patients with heart failure.

18 Apr 2018

Nanodisc-delivered cancer treatment helps eliminate tumors

In the wrestling match with cancer, chemoimmunotherapy is the new strong arm, and it is building muscle with a nanodisc disguised as "good cholesterol."

18 Apr 2018

Study: Transplanted livers have a protective effect and reduce potential for organ rejection

Transplanted livers change the profile of blood cells in the recipients, reducing the potential for organ rejection, Mayo Clinic research shows.

18 Apr 2018

Deep brain stimulation offers relief to UTHealth patient with treatment-resistant depression

For Shannon Paige McCann, the thought of having brain surgery – which would frighten most – paled in significance to the depression that had dragged her down most of her life.

18 Apr 2018

Study finds no evidence of lower intelligence in young children who had anesthesia

A Mayo Clinic study finds no evidence that children given anesthesia before their third birthdays have lower IQs than those who did not have it. A more complex picture emerges among people who had anesthesia several times as small children: Although their intelligence is comparable, they score modestly lower on tests measuring fine motor skills, and their parents are more likely to report behavioral and learning problems. The findings are published in Anesthesiology.

18 Apr 2018

New study maps links between 625 genes and different chemotherapy treatments

Despite the great successes of targeted cancer drugs and the promise of novel immunotherapies, the vast majority of people diagnosed with cancer are still first treated with chemotherapy. Now a new study by UCSF researchers using techniques drawn from computational biology could make it much easier for physicians to use the genetic profile of a patient's tumor to pick the chemotherapy treatment with the fewest side effects and best chance of success.

18 Apr 2018

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Clinical trial to examine stem cell therapy for treatment, prevention of complications after traumatic injury

Targeted radiotherapy found to be a good option for women with early breast cancer

Slight changes in patient's position during radiotherapy may impact survival chances

Study shows no increased risk of breast cancer recurrence after DIEP flap reconstruction

Shorter courses of radiotherapy found to be safe, effective for prostate cancer patients

Mayo Clinic study provides valuable information about impact of pediatric anesthesia

Study may explain how chemoresistance evolves over time in some triple-negative breast cancers

DePuy Synthes announces clinical results related to use of CORAIL Hip System Femoral Stems

New non-invasive nerve stimulation may offer relief for people with hand tremor

Opioid pain medications may not be safe for hemodialysis patients

Biofeedback-assisted relaxation may help children during medical procedures

Study shows clinical benefit and monetary gains of weight-loss surgery

Brief bedside visual art intervention reduces pain, anxiety in cancer patients

Triple-negative breast cancer found to be chemoresistant prior to treatment

Novel stem cell therapy may transform current paradigms for treating heart failure patients

Nanodisc-delivered cancer treatment helps eliminate tumors

Study: Transplanted livers have a protective effect and reduce potential for organ rejection

Deep brain stimulation offers relief to UTHealth patient with treatment-resistant depression

Study finds no evidence of lower intelligence in young children who had anesthesia

New study maps links between 625 genes and different chemotherapy treatments

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