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New workflow could significantly reduce wait time for urgent palliative radiation therapy

Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce the time some people spend waiting for urgent treatment, improving the patient experience, a new study suggests.

4 Oct 2023

Measuring ctDNA may lead to alternative treatment options for BRAF wild-type melanoma

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is emerging as a blood-based biomarker for many solid tumor types, including melanoma.

4 Oct 2023

A better method to predict polygenic inheritance across multiple ancestries

Researchers report the results obtained from the use of a new PRS calculator called CT-SLEB on a multi-national GWAS database.

2 Oct 2023

Neoadjuvant immunotherapy shows promise in multiple cancer types

Treating cancer with immunotherapies known as an immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) prior to surgery (so-called neoadjuvant immunotherapy) has been a rapidly growing area of research, but the scientific community is just scratching the surface of what is possible, according to a review article co-authored by several current and former investigators from the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

28 Sep 2023

Can AI outperform radiologists in detecting lung issues? New study weighs in

New study in Radiology evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of four AI tools in detecting common acute findings on chest radiographs. While AI tools showed moderate to high sensitivity and strong negative predictive values, they had higher false-positive rates compared to traditional radiology reports.

28 Sep 2023

Self‐administration of investigational intranasal spray may be a new option to treat rapid heartbeat

A fast-acting medication delivered as a nasal spray may someday allow patients with intermittent rapid heartbeats to treat it themselves as soon as they develop symptoms, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

27 Sep 2023

Target: BP initiative helps reduce number of adult patients with uncontrolled blood pressure

The American Heart Association and American Medical Association (AMA) nationally recognized 1,709 health care organizations (HCOs) -; 400 more than in 2022 -; for their efforts to prioritize control of their patients' blood pressure (BP), a leading preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke and premature death.

27 Sep 2023

New imaging agent predicts early metabolic response to HER2-targeted therapy in metastatic breast cancer

A new imaging agent, 68Ga-ABY-025, can predict early metabolic response to human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted treatment in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients, according to new research published in the September issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

27 Sep 2023

Genetic markers could help identify people at risk for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

An astounding 30% of Americans currently have metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, which is formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD.

27 Sep 2023

New method for multiancestry polygenic prediction holds promise for reducing health care disparities

A team led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the National Cancer Institute has developed a new algorithm for genetic risk-scoring for major diseases across diverse ancestry populations that holds promise for reducing health care disparities.

25 Sep 2023

One gene variant could be a shield against severe COVID-19 lung damage

Researchers identify a specific genetic variant, rs2204985, linked to less severe lung involvement and a stronger immune response in COVID-19 patients with severe pneumonia. The study suggests that understanding this genetic marker could help identify high-risk individuals and enhance strategies for prevention and treatment.

25 Sep 2023

UCSF Health named as Vizient Top Performer for high-quality patient care

Vizient Inc. has named UCSF Health as a Top Performer for its high-quality patient care in the 2023 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking.

22 Sep 2023

Cough analysis as a tool to predict severe pneumonia in COVID-19 patients

While most individuals impacted by COVID-19 experience milder symptoms and recover within a few weeks, the global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to pose a significant health challenge.

21 Sep 2023

AI slashes stroke treatment time and saves lives in new study

AI-driven software significantly speeds up the detection of large vessel occlusion in stroke patients, reducing treatment time and potentially improving outcomes. The automated system was linked to a 60% drop in mortality rates in a clinical trial across four comprehensive stroke centers.

21 Sep 2023

Study offers new insight into immune cells critical to successful vaccination against SARS-CoV-2

A study has revealed new details about a key population of immune system cells critical to successful vaccination against the pandemic virus, SARS-CoV-2.

21 Sep 2023

Study sheds light on potential mechanism by which psoriasis increases cardiovascular risk

In the largest study to date exploring the relationship between severe psoriasis and coronary microvascular dysfunction, researchers have found further evidence that patients with severe psoriasis are at higher cardiovascular risk.

20 Sep 2023

Study reveals link between oral health and survival among head and neck cancer patients

An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

19 Sep 2023

Men exposed to job stressors have twice the risk of heart disease

Men who say they have stressful jobs and also feel they exert high efforts for low reward had double the risk of heart disease compared to men free of those stressors, according to new research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

19 Sep 2023

Using both cannabis and tobacco linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety

People who use both cannabis and tobacco have significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety than those who use either substance alone or not at all, according to a new study by UC San Francisco researchers.

19 Sep 2023

Telecare improves outcomes for patients with dementia and lightens the load for unpaid caregivers

A UCSF telecare program that improves outcomes for patients with dementia and lightens the load for unpaid caregivers also has the surprising bonus of cutting Medicare costs, according to UC San Francisco research.

19 Sep 2023

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New workflow could significantly reduce wait time for urgent palliative radiation therapy

Measuring ctDNA may lead to alternative treatment options for BRAF wild-type melanoma

A better method to predict polygenic inheritance across multiple ancestries

Neoadjuvant immunotherapy shows promise in multiple cancer types

Can AI outperform radiologists in detecting lung issues? New study weighs in

Self‐administration of investigational intranasal spray may be a new option to treat rapid heartbeat

Target: BP initiative helps reduce number of adult patients with uncontrolled blood pressure

New imaging agent predicts early metabolic response to HER2-targeted therapy in metastatic breast cancer

Genetic markers could help identify people at risk for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

New method for multiancestry polygenic prediction holds promise for reducing health care disparities

One gene variant could be a shield against severe COVID-19 lung damage

UCSF Health named as Vizient Top Performer for high-quality patient care

Cough analysis as a tool to predict severe pneumonia in COVID-19 patients

AI slashes stroke treatment time and saves lives in new study

Study offers new insight into immune cells critical to successful vaccination against SARS-CoV-2

Study sheds light on potential mechanism by which psoriasis increases cardiovascular risk

Study reveals link between oral health and survival among head and neck cancer patients

Men exposed to job stressors have twice the risk of heart disease

Using both cannabis and tobacco linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety

Telecare improves outcomes for patients with dementia and lightens the load for unpaid caregivers

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