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Researchers identify a potential therapeutic target for advanced multiple sclerosis

Researchers from Kyushu University have identified a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of advanced multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling condition associated with the central nervous system.

25 Jul 2024

Research reveals Medicare's inadequate payments for lifesaving stroke procedures

Despite thrombectomy's high success rate in saving the lives of stroke patients, Medicare is paying lower rates over time for the procedure, according to research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 21st Annual Meeting.

25 Jul 2024

Closing the radiology gender gap: Progress and challenges ahead

The radiology gender gap is decreasing, but there remains work to be done, according to an editorial published today in RadioGraphics, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

25 Jul 2024

MD Anderson and Summit Therapeutics partner to accelerate ivonescimab development

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Summit Therapeutics, Inc. today announced a strategic five-year collaboration agreement for the purpose of accelerating the development of ivonescimab.

25 Jul 2024

Texas Heart Institute and BiVACOR achieve milestone with total artificial heart implantation

The Texas Heart Institute (THI) and BiVACOR, a clinical-stage medical device company, announced today the successful first-in-human implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) as part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Early Feasibility Study (EFS) on July 9, 2024.

25 Jul 2024

Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences in air pollution-related deaths in the United States

Disparities in mortality rates by ethnicity, race, educational attainment, social vulnerability, and rurality, ascribed to differences in susceptibility and exposure to particulate matter up to 2.5 millimeters in diameter (PM2.5).

25 Jul 2024

Montana looks to become latest state to boost nonprofit hospital oversight

Montana's proposal to increase oversight is part of a national trend by states to ensure nonprofit hospitals act as charitable organizations as they claim tax-exempt status.

25 Jul 2024

Study highlights infection as major post-CAR-T therapy challenge

In patients with diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (DLBCL), the two hallmark post-chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T therapy toxicities are extremely rare after two weeks, supporting a shorter, more flexible toxicity monitoring period, according to a study published in Blood Advances.

25 Jul 2024

Cognitive decline persists in older adults long after severe COVID-19 recovery

Older adults recovering from COVID-19 experience varying degrees of cognitive decline over 2.5 years, with severe cases showing the most significant impact. Early cognitive care and monitoring are crucial for improving outcomes.

24 Jul 2024

Retinoblastoma therapy evolves with higher success rates and lower complications

The evolution of retinoblastoma treatment over the past 15 years has resulted in a higher likelihood of vision preservation without compromising survival, according to research released today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 21st Annual Meeting.

24 Jul 2024

Breakthrough gene therapy restores dystrophin protein in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new gene therapy approach that restores full-length dystrophin protein, which could lead to new treatments for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

24 Jul 2024

CHEST releases new clinical guideline for managing central airway obstruction

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on central airway obstruction (CAO).

24 Jul 2024

New study helps better understand the pathology of fatty liver disease MASH

A new study brings researchers closer to better understanding the pathology of the fatty liver disease MASH, which stands for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.

24 Jul 2024

Study links social vulnerability to mental health and substance use disorders

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry uncovers significant associations between social vulnerability - a measurement that aggregates social determinants of health like socioeconomic status, housing type, education and insurance coverage - and the prevalence and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in the United States.

24 Jul 2024

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

A recent study found that lifestyle and socioeconomic factors influence the negative impact of ultra-processed foods (UPF) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Higher UPF intake is linked to poorer physical health, especially among women, smokers, and those with low socioeconomic status.

24 Jul 2024

WVU researchers explore immune cell interactions in multiple sclerosis

A West Virginia University immunologist is exploring how the interaction between two types of immune cells within the central nervous system covering causes multiple sclerosis to develop.

24 Jul 2024

$ActiveHip+ enhances recovery for elderly hip fracture patients$

Education News and Research

Researchers identify a potential therapeutic target for advanced multiple sclerosis

Research reveals Medicare's inadequate payments for lifesaving stroke procedures

Closing the radiology gender gap: Progress and challenges ahead

MD Anderson and Summit Therapeutics partner to accelerate ivonescimab development

Texas Heart Institute and BiVACOR achieve milestone with total artificial heart implantation

Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences in air pollution-related deaths in the United States

Montana looks to become latest state to boost nonprofit hospital oversight

Study highlights infection as major post-CAR-T therapy challenge

Cognitive decline persists in older adults long after severe COVID-19 recovery

Retinoblastoma therapy evolves with higher success rates and lower complications

Breakthrough gene therapy restores dystrophin protein in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

CHEST releases new clinical guideline for managing central airway obstruction

New study helps better understand the pathology of fatty liver disease MASH

Study links social vulnerability to mental health and substance use disorders

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

WVU researchers explore immune cell interactions in multiple sclerosis

ActiveHip+ enhances recovery for elderly hip fracture patients

Chronic and new anxiety tied to increased dementia risk

UCSF study reveals doubling of injuries and hospitalizations from micromobility vehicles

How bedtime screen use affects sleep in early adolescents

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