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The horrors of TMJ: Chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatments

A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw.

4 Apr 2024

UC San Diego researchers secure NIH grants to develop noninvasive immune cell imaging technology

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have been awarded two new grants by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), totaling $6.7 million, to develop and clinically test technologies that can noninvasively examine and quantify immune cells found in tumors.

1 Apr 2024

Understanding the genetics behind thyroid cancer to prevent unnecessary invasive treatments

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine are hopeful new research could prevent up to 130,000 unneeded fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies of thyroid nodules and subsequent surgeries each year in the United States by better understanding the genetic risk associated with thyroid cancer.

1 Apr 2024

Stem cell therapy safe and potentially beneficial for spinal cord injury patients

A Mayo Clinic study shows stem cells derived from patients' own fat are safe and may improve sensation and movement after traumatic spinal cord injuries.

1 Apr 2024

Uncovering gender-specific genetic alterations in cancer

Recent research spearheaded by Chunmei Cui at the State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, China, casts a new light on the nuanced interplay between gender and cancer, uncovering significant sex-specific disparities in copy number alterations (CNA) across various cancer types.

29 Mar 2024

Skin biopsy test shows promise in diagnosing Parkinson's disease and synucleinopathies

In a paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), neurologists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) showed that a simple skin biopsy test detects an abnormal form of alpha-synuclein, the pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease and the subgroup of neurodegenerative disorders known as synucleinopathies, at high positivity rates.

20 Mar 2024

Study reports rising rates of craniofacial injuries related to exercise and weightlifting

Numbers of craniofacial injuries related to exercise and weightlifting have increased sharply over the past decade, reports a study in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

20 Mar 2024

Ultrasound technology shows promise in detecting thoracic surface vibrations

The thorax, the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, provides medical professionals with a valuable window into a patient's respiratory health.

19 Mar 2024

Common domestic pets in Australia responsible for 53% of injury hospitalizations in 2021–22

Cats and dogs, the most common domestic pets in Australia, were responsible for over half (53%) of all injury hospitalizations related to contact with animals in 2021–22.

18 Mar 2024

Soft, stretchy throat patch empowers speech in people with voice disorders

People with voice disorders, including those with pathological vocal cord conditions or who are recovering from laryngeal cancer surgeries, can often find it difficult or impossible to speak. That may soon change.

15 Mar 2024

Transformational $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin to boost Sylvester's research footprint

The University of Miami today announced a transformational $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Citadel and Founder of Griffin Catalyst, to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine.

6 Mar 2024

NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth

More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

6 Mar 2024

Researchers discover a noninvasive, low-cost test to detect oral cancer

Oral cancers and precancerous mouth lesions are considered especially difficult to diagnose early and accurately.

4 Mar 2024

Newly identified Enterococcus species shed light on antibiotic resistance spread

Antibiotic-resistant infection is projected to catch up to cancer as the leading cause of death by 2050, making understanding and limiting the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria a priority worldwide.

29 Feb 2024

UCLA researchers uncover dual role of GAN gene in neurological disorder, head and neck cancer

Researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center show for the first time that a gene usually linked to giant axonal neuropathy, a rare and severe neurological condition, also plays a role in inhibiting aggressive tumor cell growth in head and neck cancers.

29 Feb 2024

Neck News and Research

The horrors of TMJ: Chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatments

UC San Diego researchers secure NIH grants to develop noninvasive immune cell imaging technology

Understanding the genetics behind thyroid cancer to prevent unnecessary invasive treatments

Stem cell therapy safe and potentially beneficial for spinal cord injury patients

Uncovering gender-specific genetic alterations in cancer

Skin biopsy test shows promise in diagnosing Parkinson's disease and synucleinopathies

Study reports rising rates of craniofacial injuries related to exercise and weightlifting

Ultrasound technology shows promise in detecting thoracic surface vibrations

Common domestic pets in Australia responsible for 53% of injury hospitalizations in 2021–22

Soft, stretchy throat patch empowers speech in people with voice disorders

Transformational $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin to boost Sylvester's research footprint

NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth

Researchers discover a noninvasive, low-cost test to detect oral cancer

Newly identified Enterococcus species shed light on antibiotic resistance spread

UCLA researchers uncover dual role of GAN gene in neurological disorder, head and neck cancer

Research finds link between unhealthy eating and chronic pain severity, calls for comprehensive dietary support

Research finds link between unhealthy eating and chronic pain severity, calls for comprehensive dietary support

New approach detects T cells in "cold" tumors, paves way for broader immunotherapy

Secondhand smoke exposure reduces chemotherapy effectiveness in head and neck cancer patients

Study demonstrates a feasible way to expand germline genetic testing for cancer patients

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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