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Novel dural puncture-sealing device decreases cerebrospinal fluid leakage

These leaks could be the cause of strong headaches that can last weeks, delaying recovery following an intervention with this anesthetic technique or making it more difficult for the mother to care for her child following childbirth with an epidural.

6 Feb 2021

Targeted pulses of ultrasound can help treat a range of brain diseases

Ultrasound is not only used as an imaging technique but targeted pulses of ultrasound can be used as a highly accurate treatment for a range of brain diseases, for which there were previously only limited treatment options.

5 Feb 2021

Fecal transplant overcomes resistance to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

Researchers at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute demonstrate that changing the gut microbiome can transform patients with advanced melanoma who never responded to immunotherapy-;which has a failure rate of 40% for this type of cancer-;into patients who do.

5 Feb 2021

Cancer patients less likely to receive life-saving therapy when suffering a heart attack

A major study of nearly 2 million heart attack patients has found that many who also had cancer were not offered a potentially lifesaving treatment, despite the fact it had major benefits.

4 Feb 2021

Researchers develop thermostable RNA vaccine delivery platform

A new study describes the production of a new RNA vaccine delivery system that promises greater ease of storage and distribution. This could help boost vaccination rates in regions without adequate infrastructure for low-temperature storage.

4 Feb 2021

Could rapid result low sensitivity SARS-CoV-2 tests improve pandemic quarantine strategies?

Researchers in the USA have re-examined current testing and quarantining regimens for SARS-CoV-2. They suggest that the RT-PCR method and 14-day isolation rule may not be the most effective approach in managing viral transmission.

3 Feb 2021

Combining PD-1 and VEGF inhibitors with chemotherapy can help control cholangiocarcinoma

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is considered as a diverse group of epithelial cancers characterized by poor outcomes. Cholangiocarcinoma can be divided into three types according to the original position: Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma (PCC), and Distal Extrahepatic Tumors (DET).

3 Feb 2021

Advances in tumor models could expand effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy

Scientists are hoping advances in cancer research could lead to a day when a patient's own immune system could be used to fight and destroy a wide range of tumors.

3 Feb 2021

Delayed time between abnormal stool-based screening and colonoscopy increases cancer risk

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality among men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. At-home tests, which measure blood in stool as a potential marker for colon cancer, are often used for colorectal cancer screening.

3 Feb 2021

Lower diagnostic threshold for fever in older people may help detect COVID-19 cases earlier

Researchers have explored heritable factors, age and body mass on temperature variation between humans. One notable finding is that the current threshold for detecting fever in older adults may be too high, precluding the ability to detect COVID-19 early on

2 Feb 2021

VirtaMed launches surgical gynecology simulation suite

VirtaMed has the world leading validated simulator for hysteroscopy training, and an innovative solution for the acquisition of laparoscopic skills.

From VirtaMed 2 Feb 2021

Young, Black patients at higher risk of death in the first year after a heart transplant

Young, Black adults are more than twice as likely to die in the first year after a heart transplant when compared to same-age, non-Black heart transplant recipients, according to new research published today in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal.

2 Feb 2021

Could ultra-low dose radiotherapy treat COVID-19-related pneumonia?

Researchers at the Department of Radiation Oncology, La Milagrosa Hospital, GenesisCare, Madrid, Spain, showed the potential benefit of treating COVID-19 pneumonia with ultra-low doses of radiotherapy.

2 Feb 2021

Albumin: The Natural Choice for Diagnostic Tests

The availability of established diagnostic kits has enabled researchers to plug-and-play in the design of COVID-19 diagnostics. Such technologies took decades to optimize, but they are now playing an important role in identifying and managing the spread of COVID-19. Recombumin® provides an enhanced solution as part of this toolbox for dealing with this disease

From Albumedix Ltd. 2 Feb 2021

Albumedix submits Drug Master Files for its products in Japan

Albumedix Ltd. (‘Albumedix’), the world leader in recombinant human albumin (rHA), announced today the submission of Drug Master Files (DMFs) to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Agency (PMDA) in Japan.

From Albumedix Ltd. 2 Feb 2021

Albumedix enters into collaboration agreement with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

Albumedix Ltd. (‘Albumedix’), an enabler of advanced therapies and the world leader in recombinant human albumin (rAlb), announced today that they have entered into a collaboration agreement with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) to investigate the use of Albumedix´ proprietary albumin-based solutions for advanced therapy applications, including viral vectors manufacturing.

From Albumedix Ltd. 2 Feb 2021

Study explores merits and risks of bariatric surgery in younger teens

Obesity and its duration are significant risk factors for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular events, multiple cancers, and decreased quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects 20.6% of adolescents ages 12-19 in the United States, meaning a potential lifetime of dealing with this condition.

2 Feb 2021

Study explains why people of African descent are less likely to find bone marrow donors

A paper by a multidisciplinary team of scientists affiliated with various Brazilian institutions, including the University of São Paulo (USP) and the National Cancer Institute (INCA), shows that people of African descent are less likely to find a donor in the National Register of Voluntary Bone Marrow Donors (REDOME) than people with predominantly European ancestry.

1 Feb 2021

Women are less likely to undergo CABG, may experience worse outcomes after surgery

Women are significantly less likely than men to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using guideline-recommended approaches, which may result in worse outcomes after surgery, according to a scientific presentation at the 57th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

31 Jan 2021

Study shows critical role of trauma and emergency surgeons in patient satisfaction

Trauma patients and patients who need emergency surgery have little to no opportunity to get acquainted with the surgeon and team that will perform their operation.

29 Jan 2021

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Novel dural puncture-sealing device decreases cerebrospinal fluid leakage

Targeted pulses of ultrasound can help treat a range of brain diseases

Fecal transplant overcomes resistance to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

Cancer patients less likely to receive life-saving therapy when suffering a heart attack

Researchers develop thermostable RNA vaccine delivery platform

Could rapid result low sensitivity SARS-CoV-2 tests improve pandemic quarantine strategies?

Combining PD-1 and VEGF inhibitors with chemotherapy can help control cholangiocarcinoma

Advances in tumor models could expand effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy

Delayed time between abnormal stool-based screening and colonoscopy increases cancer risk

Lower diagnostic threshold for fever in older people may help detect COVID-19 cases earlier

VirtaMed launches surgical gynecology simulation suite

Young, Black patients at higher risk of death in the first year after a heart transplant

Could ultra-low dose radiotherapy treat COVID-19-related pneumonia?

Albumin: The Natural Choice for Diagnostic Tests

Albumedix submits Drug Master Files for its products in Japan

Albumedix enters into collaboration agreement with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

Study explores merits and risks of bariatric surgery in younger teens

Study explains why people of African descent are less likely to find bone marrow donors

Women are less likely to undergo CABG, may experience worse outcomes after surgery

Study shows critical role of trauma and emergency surgeons in patient satisfaction

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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