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Early diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis critical to avoid disability, deformity

While lab tests and imaging can sometimes help diagnose juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a physical examination and thorough patient history are the most valuable tools in identifying this disease. According to a new literature review from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), the rate of false positives in laboratory evaluations and imaging studies meant to screen for juvenile arthritis makes their value limited.

3 Mar 2011

Alternative intraoral appliance to treat obstructive sleep apnea

AZ-TMJ is once again leading the way in innovative and effective treatments for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Approximately one in five adults have at least mild sleep apnea, and one in 15 are classified as moderate sleep apnea sufferers. Sleep apnea is a disorder where a person's ability to breathe is impaired, resulting in a restless sleep and oftentimes snoring.

3 Mar 2011

Genetic variants determine severity of HCV-related graft disease and antiviral treatment response

3 Mar 2011

Breast Health Center receives three-year accreditation from NAPBC

The Breast Health Center at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island recently earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

3 Mar 2011

Genetic variants determine severity of HCV-related graft disease and antiviral treatment response

German researchers have found a significant association of IL28B genotypes to interferon-based antiviral treatment outcome, and to graft inflammation caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). The study determined that the presence of G-allele serves as a marker for severe HCV-induced graft inflammation, as well as a predictor for unsuccessful treatment. Study findings—the largest to report on the role IL28B variants in a transplant cohort with recurrent HCV—are published in the March issue of Liver Transplantation, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

2 Mar 2011

SCAI statement highlights multiple recommendations for evaluating PCI quality at cardiac facilities

Today the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions announced the publication of recommendations for assessing and improving program quality at percutaneous coronary intervention programs at cardiac facilities.

2 Mar 2011

UH Ahuja Medical Center officially opens its doors to patients on March 2

University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center – the first new stand-alone hospital in Cuyahoga County in 30 years –officially opens its doors to patients on March 2.

2 Mar 2011

DMC CVI completes the first two transcatheter aortic valve implants in Michigan

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) has completed the first two transcatheter aortic valve implants (TAVI) ever achieved in Michigan. The procedures are a part of CVI's participation in the Medtronic CoreValve® U.S. Clinical Trial. This multi-state trial will evaluate a new, non-surgical alternative to open-heart surgery for patients with severe aortic stenosis.

2 Mar 2011

Recent ACGME limits aimed to enhance patient safety may compromise quality of doctors' training

Recent Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education limits aimed to enhance patient safety may compromise the quality of doctors' training, according to a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in the March issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

2 Mar 2011

Robotic surgery offers better results than laparoscopic procedures for kidney disease

Robotic surgery offers the same or better results than minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for treating kidney disease, and can potentially help more patients because it is not as difficult for surgeons to learn, according to a new study led by Henry Ford Hospital specialists.

2 Mar 2011

Pluristem's PLX cells exhibit potential to treat accidental and intentionally induced muscle injuries

Pluristem Therapeutics, Inc. and the Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies (BCRT), in cooperation with the Charite - University of Medicine in Berlin,today announced the results of a pre-clinical study demonstrating that the local administration of PLX cells following muscle injury resulted in significant improvement in the recovery of muscle function when compared with the control group. This

2 Mar 2011

'Prehabilitation' exercise program can improve strength, functional ability before knee replacement surgery

A comprehensive "prehabilitation" exercise program for patients with severe knee arthritis can improve strength and functional ability before knee replacement surgery, reports a study in the February issue of The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, official research journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

2 Mar 2011

Additional pathology tests can improve survival rates in patients with oesophageal cancer

A University of Adelaide medical researcher says current treatment for people diagnosed with oesophageal cancer could be improved with additional pathology tests.

2 Mar 2011

Robotic surgery offers favourable outcomes in patients with kidney disease

2 Mar 2011

New discovery in tendon injury

Scientists have discovered how tendons - the fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone - become damaged through injury or the ageing process in what could lead to new treatments for people with tendon problems.

From The University of Manchester 2 Mar 2011

Market demands shape health sector growth

The Wall Street Journal reports on how a string of recent acquisitions are being spurred by an increased demand for outpatient facilities and senior care. However, The Washington Post reports that some specific facilities — those that are doctor-owned, for instance — are sparking criticism.

1 Mar 2011

Surgery News and Research

Early diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis critical to avoid disability, deformity

Alternative intraoral appliance to treat obstructive sleep apnea

Genetic variants determine severity of HCV-related graft disease and antiviral treatment response

Breast Health Center receives three-year accreditation from NAPBC

Genetic variants determine severity of HCV-related graft disease and antiviral treatment response

SCAI statement highlights multiple recommendations for evaluating PCI quality at cardiac facilities

UH Ahuja Medical Center officially opens its doors to patients on March 2

DMC CVI completes the first two transcatheter aortic valve implants in Michigan

Recent ACGME limits aimed to enhance patient safety may compromise quality of doctors' training

Robotic surgery offers better results than laparoscopic procedures for kidney disease

Pluristem's PLX cells exhibit potential to treat accidental and intentionally induced muscle injuries

'Prehabilitation' exercise program can improve strength, functional ability before knee replacement surgery

Additional pathology tests can improve survival rates in patients with oesophageal cancer

Robotic surgery offers favourable outcomes in patients with kidney disease

New discovery in tendon injury

Market demands shape health sector growth

New study: Enzyme that metabolizes vitamin D can predict lung cancer survival

IRX Therapeutics signs research collaboration agreement with world's leading pharma companies

International conference to address pediatric congenital cataract treatment in New York City

Scientists receive $2 million NIH grant to improve orthopedic surgery using biomimetic patch

Industry Focus eBook - Forensics & toxicology (2nd edition) eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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