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CHEST updates guidelines on therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension

The American College of Chest Physicians announced the publication of updates to the evidence-based guidelines on therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension

7 Feb 2019

Study finds underutilization of aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer in high risk patients

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States and advanced colorectal polyps are a major risk factor.

7 Feb 2019

Mutations in folliculin gene affect embryo implantation

New information is unfolding on the genetic controls of an early turning point in pregnancy. As the tiny, dividing cell mass, the blastocyst, travels from the oviduct and lodges in the wall of the uterus, the cells must exit their pre-implantation state and be ready for post-implantation development.

7 Feb 2019

Task force outlines strategy to address California’s shortfall of health workers

Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed bold steps to ensure more Californians have health coverage, but a new report underscores that his success may depend in part on large-scale investments to expand the state's health care workforce.

7 Feb 2019

New prostate cancer prediction tool has unmatched accuracy

A team of researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California have developed a novel machine-learning framework that distinguishes between low- and high-risk prostate cancer with more precision than ever before.

7 Feb 2019

High-risk sexually transmitted HPV may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Infection with high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus, which have been linked to cancer, might increase the risk of heart and blood vessel or cardiovascular disease, especially among women with obesity or other cardiovascular risk factors, according to new research in Circulation Research, an American Heart Association journal.

7 Feb 2019

Trump administration salutes parade of generic drug approvals, but hundreds aren’t for sale

The Trump administration has been trumpeting a huge increase in FDA generic drug approvals the past two years, the result of its actions to streamline a cumbersome process and combat anti-competitive practices.

7 Feb 2019

LABVOLUTION: A digitized lab environment to be showcased at smartLAB 2019

In 2019, networking and interaction between people, machines and systems will be the primary focus of the smartLAB showcase. For the third time in succession, this project will pose the vision of leading-edge networked laboratories that incorporate new technology, thereby extending their range of capabilities.

From LABVOLUTION 7 Feb 2019

Leviticus Cardio and Jarvik Heart reveal novel wireless heart pump system

A groundbreaking piece of medical technology was revealed to the public today at the National Research Center for Cardiac Surgery in Astana, Kazakhstan. At a press conference held at the Center, top heart failure experts from around the world announced the successful implantation of FIVAD into a human.

7 Feb 2019

New computer program may help identify and label spinal segments during real-time surgeries

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report that a computer program they designed may help surgeons identify and label spinal segments during real-time operating room procedures and avoid the costly and potentially debilitating consequences of operating on the wrong segment.

7 Feb 2019

Lowering blood pressure in the ambulance with nitroglycerin patch did not improve stroke outcomes

Lowering blood pressure in the ambulance with a nitroglycerin patch for suspected stroke didn't lessen post-stroke disability, according to late breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

7 Feb 2019

New solutions needed to improve care and reduce cost of high-need, high-cost patients

By many estimates, only 5% of U.S. patients are high-need, high-cost, yet they account for about 50% of health care spending.

7 Feb 2019

UNC-led scientists receive $5.1 million grant to combat cervical cancer in Malawi

Backed by a $5.1 million grant, University of North Carolina and University of Malawi College of Medicine physicians and scientists will launch a multi-pronged effort to combat cervical cancer in Malawi, a country in sub-Saharan Africa where cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women.

7 Feb 2019

Creative solutions to enhance patient's point of view in neuromuscular research

The old-fashioned paternalistic relationship between doctors and patients has gradually evolved into a more collaborative one in the era of patient-centered medicine.

7 Feb 2019

Researcher studies how sickle cell disease affects blood flow and oxygen delivery

Sickle Cell Disease is rare but devastating. Due to a genetic mutation affecting hemoglobin, the component of the red blood cell that carries oxygen, a reduced amount of oxygen is supplied to vital tissues and organs.

7 Feb 2019

Fibromyalgia syndrome in adults may be a consequence of childhood sexual abuse

A new Tel Aviv University study finds that fibromyalgia syndrome -- a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue and cognitive difficulties -- may be a consequence of post-traumatic physical and psychological distress associated with childhood sexual abuse.

7 Feb 2019

Zebrafish offers clue to alleviate gastrointestinal distress related to autism

University of Miami researchers have discovered a clue in the humble zebrafish's digestive tract that, one day, could help people on the autism spectrum alleviate one of the most common yet least studied symptoms of their disorder: gastrointestinal distress.

7 Feb 2019

New research sheds light on how kidney obstruction causes damage and repairs

Scientists seeking to regrow damaged kidneys have discovered that blocked kidneys in newborns have a remarkable ability to repair themselves after the obstruction is removed.

7 Feb 2019

Review: Antibiotic development has increased, but inadequate

While the pipeline of new antibiotics has improved over the past six years, momentum in the development of new infection-fighting agents remains inadequate and could take a significant downturn without new incentives, a report released in Clinical Infectious Diseases shows.

7 Feb 2019

NSAID pretreatment promotes cardiorenal syndrome in heart failure

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are widely known as pain-killers and can relieve pain and inflammation. However, prolonged use raises the risk of heart and kidney failure events. A heart attack causes death of heart muscle cells by lack of oxygen, and it also significantly injures the kidneys.

7 Feb 2019

Medicine News and Research

CHEST updates guidelines on therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension

Study finds underutilization of aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer in high risk patients

Mutations in folliculin gene affect embryo implantation

Task force outlines strategy to address California’s shortfall of health workers

New prostate cancer prediction tool has unmatched accuracy

High-risk sexually transmitted HPV may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Trump administration salutes parade of generic drug approvals, but hundreds aren’t for sale

LABVOLUTION: A digitized lab environment to be showcased at smartLAB 2019

Leviticus Cardio and Jarvik Heart reveal novel wireless heart pump system

New computer program may help identify and label spinal segments during real-time surgeries

Lowering blood pressure in the ambulance with nitroglycerin patch did not improve stroke outcomes

New solutions needed to improve care and reduce cost of high-need, high-cost patients

UNC-led scientists receive $5.1 million grant to combat cervical cancer in Malawi

Creative solutions to enhance patient's point of view in neuromuscular research

Researcher studies how sickle cell disease affects blood flow and oxygen delivery

Fibromyalgia syndrome in adults may be a consequence of childhood sexual abuse

Zebrafish offers clue to alleviate gastrointestinal distress related to autism

New research sheds light on how kidney obstruction causes damage and repairs

Review: Antibiotic development has increased, but inadequate

NSAID pretreatment promotes cardiorenal syndrome in heart failure

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