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Douglas J. Mathisen receives Distinguished Service Award from Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Douglas J. Mathisen, MD was awarded a Distinguished Service Award by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons on Monday evening at the Society's 50th Annual Meeting.

29 Jan 2014

Study outlines agenda to help direct future caffeine dependence research

"I'm a zombie without my morning coffee." "My blood type is Diet Coke." "Caffeine isn't a drug, it's a vitamin." Most people make jokes like these about needing a daily boost from their favorite caffeinated beverage-whether first thing in the morning or to prevent the after-lunch slump.

29 Jan 2014

Scientists develop monoclonal antibodies that may lead to new, innovative treatments for cancer patients

Using monoclonal antibodies to fight cancer is a complex, yet promising area of study. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, physician-scientists have focused their attention on expanding the current therapeutic antibody repertoire, and believe a newly developed platform will do just that - ultimately leading to new and innovative treatments for cancer patients with a broad range of malignancies.

29 Jan 2014

Conflicting news about health benefits of certain foods results in confusion against nutrition

Exposure to conflicting news about the health benefits of certain foods, vitamins and supplements often results in confusion and backlash against nutrition recommendations, finds a recent study in the Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives.

29 Jan 2014

Study shows aortic valve replacement have improved with availability of TAVR technology

The introduction of minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for treatment of aortic stenos not only has increased the number of patients eligible for aortic valve replacement (AVR), but also has led to a decrease in patient mortality, according to a study released today at the 50th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

29 Jan 2014

Saudi Aramco, Johns Hopkins Medicine partner to strengthen health care services in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Aramco, a fully integrated global energy and chemicals enterprise, and Johns Hopkins Medicine, a leading U.S. academic health system with extensive experience in elevating care delivery worldwide, today inaugurated a first-of-its-kind health care joint venture in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

29 Jan 2014

UCSF awarded grant of $2.7M for collaborative project aimed at reducing premature births

UC San Francisco has been awarded a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant of $2.7 million over three years for a collaborative project aimed at reducing premature births.

29 Jan 2014

G. Alexander Patterson honored with 2014 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons today awarded G. Alexander Patterson, MD with the 2014 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award during the Society's 50th Annual Meeting.

28 Jan 2014

59% of college students are at high levels of "food insecurity", shows study

One of the few studies of its type has found that a startling 59 percent of college students at one Oregon university were "food insecure" at some point during the previous year, with possible implications for academic success, physical and emotional health and other issues.

28 Jan 2014

New approach for reversing hair loss uses stem cells to regenerate missing hair follicles

If the content of many a situation comedy, not to mention late-night TV advertisements, is to be believed, there's an epidemic of balding men, and an intense desire to fix their follicular deficiencies.

28 Jan 2014

Children who undergo heart transplantation experience good outcomes

Infants and children who undergo heart transplantation are experiencing good outcomes after surgery and may expect to live beyond 15 years post-surgery with reasonable cardiac function and quality of life, according to a study released today at the 50th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

28 Jan 2014

CDC recommends effective tips to help families stay healthy during peak flu activity

With outbreaks of cold and flu on the rise across the U.S., Americans are facing a seemingly impossible task of helping their families stay healthy this winter. As of last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 47 states have declared the incidence of flu to be regional or widespread in their communities and nearly 10,000 cases of H1N1 have been documented.

28 Jan 2014

Specific compounds found in exhaled breath may help diagnose lung cancer in early stages

Specific compounds found in exhaled breath may help diagnose lung cancer in its early stages, according to a study released today at the 50th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

28 Jan 2014

Number of serious traumatic spinal cord injuries is on the rise in US, shows study

The number of serious traumatic spinal cord injuries is on the rise in the United States, and the leading cause no longer appears to be motor vehicle crashes, but falls, new Johns Hopkins research suggests.

28 Jan 2014

Robotic surgery holds promise for patients with infective endocarditis

A potentially fatal bacterial disease of the heart, infective endocarditis frequently affects the heart's tricuspid valve, often resulting in permanent tissue damage.

28 Jan 2014

Researchers discover association between spatial neglect post stroke and long-term recovery of mobility

Stroke rehabilitation researchers at Kessler Foundation report an association between acute, severe spatial neglect post stroke and long-term recovery of mobility. This new study indicates that severity of spatial neglect during the acute inpatient rehabilitation for right brain stroke may predict functional mobility in the community after discharge.

28 Jan 2014

Temple University Hospital to test multilayer stent in patients suffering from aortic aneurysm

Temple University Hospital (TUH) could be among the first U.S.-based hospitals to test a new device known as a multilayer stent in patients suffering from aortic aneurysm, a condition characterized by the formation of a potentially life-threatening bulge in the aorta.

28 Jan 2014

Study provides possible clue to high rate of preterm labor after human fetal surgery

As a fetal surgeon at UC San Francisco, Tippi MacKenzie, MD, has long known that conducting surgery on a fetus to correct a problems such as spina bifida often results in preterm labor and premature birth.

28 Jan 2014

Research helps identify stroke patients at risk for mortality and treatments to reduce death rate

For patients who have experienced a large stroke that cuts off blood supply to a large part of the brain, the use of standardized medical management protocol and surgery to decompress swelling can improve life expectancy, Mayo Clinic researchers found in a recent study.

28 Jan 2014

Capella University offers online degree programs for Registered Nurses

Capella University, a regionally accredited online university* that offers online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers, has announced two new educational options for Registered Nurses who want to expand their health care career options.

28 Jan 2014

Education News and Research

Douglas J. Mathisen receives Distinguished Service Award from Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Study outlines agenda to help direct future caffeine dependence research

Scientists develop monoclonal antibodies that may lead to new, innovative treatments for cancer patients

Conflicting news about health benefits of certain foods results in confusion against nutrition

Study shows aortic valve replacement have improved with availability of TAVR technology

Saudi Aramco, Johns Hopkins Medicine partner to strengthen health care services in Saudi Arabia

UCSF awarded grant of $2.7M for collaborative project aimed at reducing premature births

G. Alexander Patterson honored with 2014 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award

59% of college students are at high levels of "food insecurity", shows study

New approach for reversing hair loss uses stem cells to regenerate missing hair follicles

Children who undergo heart transplantation experience good outcomes

CDC recommends effective tips to help families stay healthy during peak flu activity

Specific compounds found in exhaled breath may help diagnose lung cancer in early stages

Number of serious traumatic spinal cord injuries is on the rise in US, shows study

Robotic surgery holds promise for patients with infective endocarditis

Researchers discover association between spatial neglect post stroke and long-term recovery of mobility

Temple University Hospital to test multilayer stent in patients suffering from aortic aneurysm

Study provides possible clue to high rate of preterm labor after human fetal surgery

Research helps identify stroke patients at risk for mortality and treatments to reduce death rate

Capella University offers online degree programs for Registered Nurses

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