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The path to a better tuberculosis vaccine runs through Montana

A team of Montana researchers is playing a key role in the development of a more effective vaccine against tuberculosis, an infectious disease that has killed more people than any other.

18 Apr 2024

Breakthrough imaging method enhances precision in prostate cancer treatment

A novel SPECT/CT acquisition method can accurately detect radiopharmaceutical biodistribution in a convenient manner for prostate cancer patients, opening the door for more personalized treatment.

17 Apr 2024

GPT-4 matches radiologist accuracy in spotting errors, cuts time and costs dramatically

Researchers found that GPT-4 effectively identified and corrected errors in radiology reports, demonstrating comparable accuracy to human radiologists but with increased time efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

17 Apr 2024

Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, study shows

Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, according to a new University of Bristol-led analysis published in Addiction today [18 April] and by Public Health Scotland.

17 Apr 2024

Antipsychotics for dementia associated with elevated risks of serious adverse outcomes

Antipsychotic use in people with dementia is associated with elevated risks of a wide range of serious adverse outcomes including stroke, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia, and acute kidney injury, compared with non-use, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

17 Apr 2024

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

One in every 10 individuals above the age of 65 develops an age-related neurological disorder like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, yet treatment options remain sparse for this population.

17 Apr 2024

Phase 3 trial shows overall survival benefit from adjuvant therapy in kidney cancer patients

For the first time in fifty years, results from a phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial have shown an overall survival benefit from an adjuvant therapy in patients with kidney cancer.

17 Apr 2024

Experts recommend shortening the blanking period after atrial fibrillation ablation

New evidence-based research calls into question the conventional three-month blanking period immediately after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, when early occurrences of AF are thought not to predict long-term AF recurrence.

17 Apr 2024

Universities collaborate on $15 million project investigating inflammation's role in cardiac and brain diseases

Research teams from Northwestern University Chicago Campus, University of Michigan and University of Pittsburgh will lead a $15 million project dedicated to studying inflammation's role in cardiac and brain diseases.

17 Apr 2024

Discovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and premature aging.

17 Apr 2024

Nursing resources key to improving patient experience ratings

The nursing work environment, nurse education, and staffing levels are independent factors affecting hospital scores on a key measure of patient-centered care – with significant implications for reimbursements, reports a study in Medical Care.

17 Apr 2024

Bidirectional Mendelian randomization uncovers link between plasma metabolites and heart attack risk

Myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Biomarkers called plasma metabolites may play a key role in the physiological pathways involved in myocardial infarctions.

17 Apr 2024

Triple-negative breast cancer patients with high immune cell levels have lower relapse risk after surgery

Women with triple-negative breast cancer, and high levels of immune cells in the tumors, have a lower relapse risk after surgery, even without chemotherapy.

17 Apr 2024

Study highlights how age affects nasal cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reveal age-related differences in nasal epithelial cell responses to SARS-CoV-2, showing variations in cell types and viral dynamics across pediatric, adult, and older adult groups.

16 Apr 2024

Global HIV epidemic cannot be ended without keeping former prisoners, other patients engaged in care

New data from an implementation programme to be presented at this year's the ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) stress that the global HIV epidemic cannot be ended without keeping former prisoners and other patients engaged in care, and outlines the efforts made by HIV care clinics in Chicago to locate formerly incarcerated individuals living with HIV who dropped out of care and to reconnect them with treatment services.

16 Apr 2024

Hospital News and Research

The path to a better tuberculosis vaccine runs through Montana

Breakthrough imaging method enhances precision in prostate cancer treatment

GPT-4 matches radiologist accuracy in spotting errors, cuts time and costs dramatically

Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, study shows

Antipsychotics for dementia associated with elevated risks of serious adverse outcomes

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

Phase 3 trial shows overall survival benefit from adjuvant therapy in kidney cancer patients

Experts recommend shortening the blanking period after atrial fibrillation ablation

Universities collaborate on $15 million project investigating inflammation's role in cardiac and brain diseases

Discovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy

Nursing resources key to improving patient experience ratings

Bidirectional Mendelian randomization uncovers link between plasma metabolites and heart attack risk

Triple-negative breast cancer patients with high immune cell levels have lower relapse risk after surgery

Study highlights how age affects nasal cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Global HIV epidemic cannot be ended without keeping former prisoners, other patients engaged in care

New research shows the feasibility of improving early detection and prevention of pancreatic cancer

Study identifies the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis

AI facilitates collaboration between physicians and nurses for improved patient care

Study reveals human gut plasmid with biomarker potential

The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission: Tackling inequalities, hidden costs, and empowering patients

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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