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Smart stitches could improve surgery outcomes and patient's quality of life

A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could provide a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches.

1 Feb 2023

Study shows COVID-19 induces body fat and other metabolic changes

In a recent study published in the journal Cureus, researchers explored the relationship between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and levels of serum insulin, body fat distribution, and insulin resistance (IR) estimated by homeostasis model assessment (HOMA).

29 Jan 2023

$Clear-cut treatment routine could reduce surgically treated ankle fractures$

Clear-cut treatment routine could reduce surgically treated ankle fractures

It has been shown that the percentage of ankle fractures that undergo surgery could be substantially reduced, from more than 30 per cent to 10 in the most common type of fracture.

24 Jan 2023

Transient gut infection influences hosts’ adaptation to nutrient restriction

Transient gut infection not only promotes white adipose tissue expansion and host weight gain but also optimizes host metabolism for carbohydrates.

23 Jan 2023

RUSH aims to deliver top-quality care with plans for new cancer treatment center in Lisle

RUSH is advancing its mission of delivering seamless, top-quality care with plans for a new cancer treatment center in Lisle, Illinois, that will strengthen the health of the community by increasing access to care where and when patients need it most.

20 Jan 2023

New community diagnostic center set to benefit thousands of patients in Stockton-on-Tees

Thousands of patients in Stockton-on-Tees are set to benefit from quicker access to tests, checks and scans - with a new community diagnostic center set to open later this year.

16 Jan 2023

Ringlike peripheral high iodine concentration for differentiating pulmonary metastasis from lung cancer

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), ringlike peripheral high iodine concentration maps from dual-energy CT (DECT) can help guide management in patients with known lung cancer and an indeterminate solitary nodule.

11 Jan 2023

Fluid on the lungs associated with open water swimming

Fluid on the lungs, or pulmonary edema as it's formally known, is a relatively little known hazard associated with open water swimming, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports after treating a woman with the condition.

10 Jan 2023

Wearable skin patch could help clinicians diagnose tumors, organ malfunction and more

Novel skin patch capable of deep detection of hemoglobin and core temperature.

22 Dec 2022

Microscopy techniques reveal a trail of destruction in bone collagen caused by high energy X-rays

A team of medical researchers at Charité has analyzed damage by focused high energetic X-rays in bone samples from fish and mammals at BESSY II.

22 Dec 2022

3D neutron tomography reveals water diffusion across the bone material

What keeps bones able to remodel themselves and stay healthy? A team from Charité Berlin has discovered clues to the key function of non-collagen protein compounds and how they help bone cells react to external load.

22 Dec 2022

Analysis highlights substantial cost savings by reducing sedation for pediatric brain MRI examinations

Findings from an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology have highlighted potentially substantial cost savings by reducing the use of sedation for pediatric brain MRI examinations.

21 Dec 2022

Study highlights the lag in screening and treatment of osteoporosis

A new perspective article published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has highlighted that screening and treatment of osteoporosis lags behind other diseases, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic costs.

20 Dec 2022

Inside a children’s hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

Waiting for their turn in the emergency room, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounced crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr. Erica Michiels. Us! Pick us next! they seemed to plead with tired eyes.

20 Dec 2022

New electronic patch can monitor biomolecules in deep tissues

A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed an electronic patch that can monitor biomolecules in deep tissues, including hemoglobin.

16 Dec 2022

AI-based neural network can detect early knee osteoarthritis from x-ray images

Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä and the Central Finland Health Care District have developed an AI based neural network to detect an early knee osteoarthritis from x-ray images.

16 Dec 2022

Extraordinary plasticity of the glucocorticoid receptor revealed

Glucocorticoids —such as cortisone— are among the most widely used anti-inflammatory drugs, and are used to treat asthma, psoriasis, organ transplantation and even COVID-19.

15 Dec 2022

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

Vaping can lead to exposure to metals, with lead levels exceeding tolerance limits in most of the analyzed samples.

9 Dec 2022

What is the prevalence of pulmonary tissue injury among hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

Researchers identified risk factors for and the prevalence of persistent pulmonary tissue alterations among hospitalized coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

7 Dec 2022

Using DECT-derived metrics to definitively diagnose incidental adrenal adenomas

According to an open-access Editor's Choice accepted manuscript published in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology, for adrenal lesions evaluated by single-phase dual-energy CT (DECT), fat fraction had higher sensitivity than virtual non-contrast attenuation at both the clinically optimal threshold and at the traditional ≤10 HU threshold.

1 Dec 2022

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Smart stitches could improve surgery outcomes and patient's quality of life

Study shows COVID-19 induces body fat and other metabolic changes

Clear-cut treatment routine could reduce surgically treated ankle fractures

Transient gut infection influences hosts’ adaptation to nutrient restriction

RUSH aims to deliver top-quality care with plans for new cancer treatment center in Lisle

New community diagnostic center set to benefit thousands of patients in Stockton-on-Tees

Ringlike peripheral high iodine concentration for differentiating pulmonary metastasis from lung cancer

Fluid on the lungs associated with open water swimming

Wearable skin patch could help clinicians diagnose tumors, organ malfunction and more

Microscopy techniques reveal a trail of destruction in bone collagen caused by high energy X-rays

3D neutron tomography reveals water diffusion across the bone material

Analysis highlights substantial cost savings by reducing sedation for pediatric brain MRI examinations

Study highlights the lag in screening and treatment of osteoporosis

Inside a children’s hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

New electronic patch can monitor biomolecules in deep tissues

AI-based neural network can detect early knee osteoarthritis from x-ray images

Extraordinary plasticity of the glucocorticoid receptor revealed

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

What is the prevalence of pulmonary tissue injury among hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

Using DECT-derived metrics to definitively diagnose incidental adrenal adenomas

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