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DZHK study shows physical stress as risk factor for broken heart syndrome

The loss of a loved one, a dispute with your neighbor, infections or a fall - mental and physical stress can be triggers of a broken heart (broken heart syndrome). What is more, physical stress seems to be more dangerous than emotional stress, a study of the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research shows.

20 Jun 2017

New laser imaging 'bowl' could reduce stages involved in spotting breast cancer

In a bid to make the world's first while-you-wait test for breast cancer, European scientists are developing a comfortable hemispherical bowl lined with laser sources and ultrasound detectors with the potential to reduce the stages in spotting the disease into a single appointment.

20 Jun 2017

KU Leuven research reveals mechanism behind post-operative ileus

In the days following abdominal surgery, patients' intestinal contents pass more slowly or not at all. New research at KU Leuven, Belgium, has now shown that this phenomenon -- known as post-operative ileus or bowel paralysis -- is not caused by the cells previously identified as the main players.

20 Jun 2017

Research findings lay groundwork for developing more targeted treatments for deadly neuroblastomas

Genetic variations appear to pre-dispose children to developing certain severe forms of neuroblastoma, according to new research by the University of Chicago Medicine. The findings lay the groundwork for developing more targeted treatments for particularly deadly variations of the cancer.

20 Jun 2017

Study finds that protocol of rTMS reduces spasticity in spinal cord injury patients

Spasticity, uncontrolled muscle contractions, is a common disorder experienced by patients with spinal cord injuries.

20 Jun 2017

SDSU neuroscientist explores how the brain works to retrieve correct word from memory

When you look at a picture of a mug, the neurons that store your memory of what a mug is begin firing. But it's not a pinpoint process; a host of neurons that code for related ideas and items--bowl, coffee, spoon, plate, breakfast--are activated as well.

20 Jun 2017

Combination of immunotherapies effective against mouse model of rhabdomyosarcoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer made up of cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles, is the most common soft tissue cancer in children. If it is detected early and localized in certain areas, rhabdomyosarcoma is usually curable with traditional therapies like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

20 Jun 2017

New trial shows ReCell medical device hastens healing in skin donor sites

Deploying a suspension of cells generated from a ReCell® medical device onto a skin donor site can speed up healing by 30.7% and deliver a superior final outcome, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial involving 106 patients who received skin grafts, Avita Medical, said today.

19 Jun 2017

Researchers examine antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties of coffee beans at different roasting levels

Researchers compared the caffeine and chlorogenic acid components of coffee beans at different roasting levels and tested the protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the different coffee extracts in human cell models.

19 Jun 2017

Yoga may be helpful in treating chronic low back pain

Physical therapy has been recommended as part of treatment for low back pain for a very long time. Low back pain affects millions worldwide and may be short lasting or chronic or longer in duration for some individuals. Long term or intermittently occurring low back pain is referred as chronic low back pain.

19 Jun 2017

Firearm-related deaths third leading cause of death overall among US children, CDC study

A new report has shown that nearly 1,300 children in the United States die due to firearm injuries annually and 5,790 children survive gunshot injuries occurring from rifles and shotguns as well as hand-held guns.

19 Jun 2017

Study highlights critical gap in addiction treatment for young people with OUD

Only one in four young adults and teens with opioid use disorder are receiving potentially life-saving medications for addiction treatment, according to a new Boston Medical Center study published online in JAMA Pediatrics.

19 Jun 2017

Research findings could guide more personalized therapies for lung cancer patients

Scientists have discovered a new type of immune cell that could predict which lung cancer patients will benefit most from immunotherapy treatment, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study published today (Monday) in Nature Immunology.

19 Jun 2017

Major study to examine clinical outcomes of children infected with Zika virus after birth

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Baylor College of Medicine will join with Guatemalan investigators in a major study examining the clinical outcomes of children infected with the Zika virus after being born, focusing on long-term brain development.

19 Jun 2017

Scientists develop new technique to study longevity of airborne viruses

Cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing and wash your hands. Queensland University of Technology and The University of Queensland scientists have developed a new technique to study how some common disease-causing bacteria can spread up to 4m and remain alive in the air for up to 45 minutes.

19 Jun 2017

High-tech vest could be new way to prevent repeated trips to hospital for people with heart failure

Doctors at The Ohio State University Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital are testing a high-tech vest which measures fluid inside the lungs from outside a person's clothing. It could be a new way to prevent repeated trips to the hospital for the nearly six million Americans living with heart failure.

19 Jun 2017

Hospital News and Research

DZHK study shows physical stress as risk factor for broken heart syndrome

New laser imaging 'bowl' could reduce stages involved in spotting breast cancer

KU Leuven research reveals mechanism behind post-operative ileus

Research findings lay groundwork for developing more targeted treatments for deadly neuroblastomas

Study finds that protocol of rTMS reduces spasticity in spinal cord injury patients

SDSU neuroscientist explores how the brain works to retrieve correct word from memory

Combination of immunotherapies effective against mouse model of rhabdomyosarcoma

New trial shows ReCell medical device hastens healing in skin donor sites

Researchers examine antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties of coffee beans at different roasting levels

Yoga may be helpful in treating chronic low back pain

Firearm-related deaths third leading cause of death overall among US children, CDC study

Study highlights critical gap in addiction treatment for young people with OUD

Research findings could guide more personalized therapies for lung cancer patients

Major study to examine clinical outcomes of children infected with Zika virus after birth

Scientists develop new technique to study longevity of airborne viruses

High-tech vest could be new way to prevent repeated trips to hospital for people with heart failure

Researchers urge for improved and consistent reporting of electronic health record studies

Study: Combination of nutritional, physical and cognitive interventions can reverse frailty in elderly people

New survey reveals that high levels of uncontrolled disease exist among severe asthma patients

Six in ten mothers criticized about parenting skills, new report finds

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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