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Blood transfusion linked to increased risk of spontaneous brain hemorrhage

A major study published in JAMA led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet suggests that a possible cause of spontaneous brain hemorrhage could be transmitted via blood transfusion.

13 Sep 2023

New MRI technology promises to revolutionize understanding of iron homeostasis in the brain

Research team led by Shir Filo and Prof. Aviv Mezer of the Safra Center for Brain Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (ELSC) and Dr. Tal Shahar currently, Director of the Neurosurgical Oncology Unit at the Neurosurgery Department, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, have unveiled a groundbreaking magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology that promises to revolutionize our understanding of iron homeostasis in the human brain.

12 Sep 2023

New test could detect brain tumors using cerebrospinal fluid

Researchers with the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and four other institutions have developed a molecular test to identify the presence of brain tumors by measuring abnormal genetic material shed by tumors and circulating in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

7 Sep 2023

New device can help test treatments in patients with gliomas

The shape and size of a grain of rice, the new device can conduct dozens of experiments at once to study the effects of new treatments on some of the hardest-to-treat brain cancers.

7 Sep 2023

NHS hospitals may prioritize meeting 18-week target over clinical need, analysis shows

There's strong evidence of a 'threshold effect' in English hospitals' efforts to comply with the 18-week referral to treatment standard, concludes a long term data analysis of performance against the target, published online in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety.

5 Sep 2023

New research could help improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy for people with brain tumors

A study led by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds new light on why tumors that have spread to the brain from other parts of the body respond to immunotherapy while glioblastoma, an aggressive cancer that originates in the brain, does not.

1 Sep 2023

Asian Americans have the highest PFAS exposure, study finds

Asian Americans have significantly higher exposure than other ethnic or racial groups to PFAS, a family of thousands of synthetic chemicals also known as "toxic forever" chemicals, Mount Sinai-led researchers report.

24 Aug 2023

"Visual-movement" neurons in the brain help individuals to stay focused on rewarding tasks

Trying to finish your homework while the big game is on TV? "Visual-movement" neurons in the front of your brain can help you stay focused, according to a new study from neuroscientists in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

9 Aug 2023

Novel neuromodulation approach leads to gait improvements in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Gait-related disturbances adversely affect the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition affecting millions worldwide.

8 Aug 2023

NYU Langone Health included on the 2023-24 Honor Roll of top 20 hospitals

NYU Langone Health once again stands out in U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Hospital" rankings for its unwavering commitment to exceptionalism, with its inclusion on the 2023-24 Honor Roll of the top 20 hospitals.

1 Aug 2023

UCSF Medical Center named to Honor Roll of nation's top hospitals

U.S. News & World Report ranks UCSF Health adult care among nation's top 10 hospitals in 7 specialties, Best in the West for neurology/neurosurgery and rheumatology.

1 Aug 2023

Early antiplatelet medication linked to improved stroke recovery

Administering antiplatelet medication within 24 hours of mechanical thrombectomy, an effective procedure for stroke, may help patients more successfully recover and prevent high-risk individuals from experiencing additional strokes, according to a study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting.

31 Jul 2023

Tobacco dependence more likely in cigarette smokers, study reveals

Cigarette smokers have higher odds of tobacco dependence than those who vape or use a variety of types of tobacco products, according to a Mount Sinai study published in July in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

27 Jul 2023

Fathers' mental illness linked to increased risk of preterm birth

Babies are more likely to be born prematurely when either their father or mother has had a psychiatric diagnosis, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Karolinska Institutet and published July 20 in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

21 Jul 2023

Penn state researchers receive $2 million NIH grant to develop new bioprinting technology

Developing technology to quickly and efficiently bioprint human tissues at scale is the goal of a new project led by Penn State researchers.

21 Jul 2023

Study: Many older adults with mild cognitive impairment are still driving

The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment are still driving, despite concerns raised by caregivers and others, a Michigan Medicine study in a South Texas community finds.

20 Jul 2023

Opioid addiction linked to neural differences in response to drug cues

An Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai study sheds new light on some of the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of opioid addiction, which accounted for three-quarters of the more than 100,000 fatal drug overdoses in the United States in 2021.

18 Jul 2023

Study shines light on genetic differences among children with rare neurodevelopmental condition

New research led by the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai has illuminated genetic differences among children with a rare neurodevelopmental condition and could point the way toward a precision medicine approach to caring for these children.

17 Jul 2023

New precision medicine trial shows promise for treating rare brain tumors

Papillary craniopharyngiomas (PCPs) are a rare type of brain tumor that cause substantial morbidity for patients.

13 Jul 2023

Mount Sinai's new cardiac catheterization lab brings life-saving care to western Queens

Mount Sinai Queens today announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization lab that will provide rapid and comprehensive care to hundreds of heart patients every year for life-threatening emergencies and scheduled cardiac procedures.

11 Jul 2023