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New monoclonal antibody shows promise in treating mucormycosis

Mucormycosis, a fungal infection caused by Mucorales, has high mortality rates in people with weakened immune systems and those suffering from severe trauma like burns, blast injuries or victims of natural disasters.

22 Mar 2025

Concierge approach enables more people to receive kidney transplants and erases disparities

Patients hoping for a kidney transplant must first undergo a battery of medical tests to determine whether they are suitable candidates for the procedure and healthy enough to take post-transplant immunosuppressant drugs to prevent organ rejection.

22 Mar 2025

New drug combination shows promise in treating melanoma brain metastasis

A federally funded research team led by Sheri Holmen, PhD, investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah (the U), is testing a new combination drug therapy that could both treat and prevent melanoma metastasis, or spreading from its original site, to the brain.

21 Mar 2025

Regaining some weight after bariatric surgery still offers health protection

Having lost a great deal of weight appears to offer some protection against ill health even for those who have regained some of their weight loss.

21 Mar 2025

New MRI technology enables life-changing surgery for epilepsy patients

A new technique has enabled ultra-powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to identify tiny differences in patients' brains that cause treatment-resistant epilepsy.

20 Mar 2025

Children with complicated appendicitis can safely recover at home after surgery

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study.

20 Mar 2025

T-shirt monitor helps patients recover at home after urological surgery

A t-shirt that monitors a patient's vitals after urological surgery for cancer could help people return from hospital sooner to recover at home.

20 Mar 2025

Deep brain stimulation shows promise for reducing self-injurious behavior in children with autism

Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury.

20 Mar 2025

New targeted therapy shows early success in treating pediatric high-grade gliomas

An international team of clinical collaborators, led by physician scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, performed a first-ever clinical test of the targeted therapy avapritinib in pediatric and young patients with a form of high-grade glioma.

20 Mar 2025

Breast cancer survivors face accelerated aging tied to tumors and treatment

Accelerated aging in breast cancer survivors is linked to treatments and tumor characteristics, with implications for long-term care and quality of life.

20 Mar 2025

Low dietary omega-3 intake linked to increased ischemic heart disease burden

Researchers determine the role of dietary omega-3 fatty acids in the development of ischemic heart disease throughout the world.

20 Mar 2025

Pitt researchers develop a new way to profile pediatric brain tumors

Researchers and pediatric neurosurgeons at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh developed a new way to profile brain cancers in children, paving the way for improved diagnostics and treatments.

19 Mar 2025

Scientists uncover hints of a potential new cause of stomach cancer

For the first time, scientists have systematically analyzed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to cancer.

19 Mar 2025

CB1R inhibition shows promise in protecting gut barrier from alcohol damage

Heavy alcohol consumption is a leading cause of gastrointestinal diseases, with binge drinking linked to increased intestinal permeability-a condition commonly known as "leaky gut."

19 Mar 2025

Altered knee joint movement after ACL surgery could contribute to early-onset knee osteoarthritis

Some individuals who have had anterior-cruciate-ligament reconstruction (ACLR), the kind of surgery often performed on athletes' knees, may develop early-onset knee osteoarthritis.

19 Mar 2025

Plant-based diets and IBD

This study highlights the link between plant-based diets and reduced IBD risk, suggesting dietary choices play a crucial role in managing chronic inflammation.

19 Mar 2025

Cambridge and London hospitals to pioneer brain implants to combat alcohol and opioid addiction

People suffering from severe alcohol and opioid addiction are to be offered a revolutionary new technique involving planting electrodes in the brain to modulate brain activity and cravings and improve self-control.

19 Mar 2025

GP reveals seven ways to relieve endometriosis symptoms

In the UK, one in 10 women has Endometriosis. With March marking Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr Bhavini Shah, a GP from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, reveals ways to relieve endometriosis symptoms.

19 Mar 2025

Moffitt researchers discover new vaccine strategy for treating specific type of breast cancer

Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered a promising new vaccine strategy for treating a specific type of breast cancer.

18 Mar 2025

New study challenges traditional view of functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis

Functional dyspepsia (FD) and gastroparesis (GP) are gastrointestinal disorders often managed as separate conditions.

18 Mar 2025

Surgery News and Research

New monoclonal antibody shows promise in treating mucormycosis

Concierge approach enables more people to receive kidney transplants and erases disparities

New drug combination shows promise in treating melanoma brain metastasis

Regaining some weight after bariatric surgery still offers health protection

New MRI technology enables life-changing surgery for epilepsy patients

Children with complicated appendicitis can safely recover at home after surgery

T-shirt monitor helps patients recover at home after urological surgery

Deep brain stimulation shows promise for reducing self-injurious behavior in children with autism

New targeted therapy shows early success in treating pediatric high-grade gliomas

Breast cancer survivors face accelerated aging tied to tumors and treatment

Low dietary omega-3 intake linked to increased ischemic heart disease burden

Pitt researchers develop a new way to profile pediatric brain tumors

Scientists uncover hints of a potential new cause of stomach cancer

CB1R inhibition shows promise in protecting gut barrier from alcohol damage

Altered knee joint movement after ACL surgery could contribute to early-onset knee osteoarthritis

Plant-based diets and IBD

Cambridge and London hospitals to pioneer brain implants to combat alcohol and opioid addiction

GP reveals seven ways to relieve endometriosis symptoms

Moffitt researchers discover new vaccine strategy for treating specific type of breast cancer

New study challenges traditional view of functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis

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