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Pathology is the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and whole bodies (autopsies). The term also encompasses the related scientific study of disease processes, called General pathology. Medical pathology is divided in two main branches, Anatomical pathology and Clinical pathology. Veterinary pathology is concerned with animal disease whereas Phytopathology is the study of plant diseases.

MPFL reconstructions safe and effective for treating patients with trochlear dysplasia, study shows

While a first time kneecap dislocation can usually be treated non-surgically, recurring dislocations often necessitate surgical intervention. MPFL (medial patellofemoral ligament) reconstructions have become a common surgical option and have seen improved outcomes and a high rate of return to sport.

16 Mar 2017

Study shows how immune cells drive heart damage in mice

A new study in mice reveals that eosinophils, a type of disease-fighting white blood cell, appear to be at least partly responsible for the progression of heart muscle inflammation to heart failure in mice.

16 Mar 2017

Study provides insights into genetic, neuronal circuit mechanisms linked to autism's impaired sociability

Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have gained new insight into the genetic and neuronal circuit mechanisms that may contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

16 Mar 2017

Study provides new insights into biological mechanisms underpinning type 2 diabetes pathology

It has been estimated that the number of people with diabetes worldwide reached 422 million in 2014, boosting prevalence to 8.5% among adults over 18 years of age. This figure is expected to rise to 642 million people by 2040.

16 Mar 2017

CUMC researchers discover common genetic variant that impacts brain aging

Columbia University Medical Center researchers have discovered a common genetic variant that greatly impacts normal brain aging, starting at around age 65, and may modify the risk for neurodegenerative diseases.

15 Mar 2017

Researchers aim to identify biomarkers that may point to blood clot risk

Cancer is one of the hardest medical conditions to overcome, and for those who do so, the battle often does not stop at remission. Many cancers predispose patients to develop blood clots, particularly patients who are diagnosed at a late stage, which often complicates their treatment and reduces survival rates.

15 Mar 2017

Antibody treats pediatric brain tumors safely and effectively in mice

Five types of pediatric brain cancer were safely and effectively treated in mice by an antibody that causes immune cells to engulf and eat tumors without hurting healthy brain cells, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

15 Mar 2017

Drug combination delivered by nanoparticles may keep melanoma from becoming resistant to treatment

The first of a new class of medication that delivers a combination of drugs by nanoparticle may keep melanoma from becoming resistant to treatment, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

15 Mar 2017

Researchers suggest potential new way to restore healthy intestinal function in older people

Intestinal stem cells rejuvenate daily so bowels will stay healthy and function normally, but a new study in Cell Reports suggests they also age along with people and lose their regenerative capacity.

15 Mar 2017

Heroin use linked to epigenetic alterations in the brain

The past few years have seen an explosion of heroin abuse and deaths from opiate overdose. But little is known about the molecular underpinnings of heroin addiction.

14 Mar 2017

New approach shows promise to prevent, treat cholesterol gallstone disease

According to current estimates, 20 to 25 million Americans have or will develop gallstones, representing almost 15% of adults. Although only a small percentage of individuals with gallstones develop symptoms, more than 700,000 individuals annually undergo surgical gallbladder removal and many more take medications to manage the condition or undergo stone-dissolving procedures.

13 Mar 2017

Endostatin can decrease proliferation of castration-resistant prostate cancer cells

Failure of hormone deprivation therapy, which is used to slow prostate cancer in patients, leads to castration-resistant prostate cancer, a lethal form of advanced disease with limited treatment options.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers discover genetic bases of Opitz C syndrome

Opitz C syndrome is a genetic disease that causes severe disabilities in patients and has been diagnosed in three people in the Iberian Peninsula, and sixty people in the world.

10 Mar 2017

New test measures blood concentrations of plasma ceramides to predict risk for heart attacks, strokes

A new type of blood test may help physicians identify which patients with and without evidence of coronary blockages are at risk for heart attacks and strokes.

10 Mar 2017

Combination therapy that targets immune-busting cells effective in treating advanced prostate cancer

Advanced prostate cancer resistant to castration therapy appears to respond well to a combination of immune checkpoint blockades and treatments that target certain immune-busting cells commonly associated with poor patient prognosis and therapy resistance.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers identify new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people

Researchers from Canada, South Africa and Italy have identified a new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people and athletes.

10 Mar 2017

Study identifies therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy

Specific cells in the retina trigger inflammation and vision impairment associated with diabetes, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

9 Mar 2017

Daily consumption of dairy products during pregnancy reduces risk of having low birth weight babies

A study led by the University of Granada has linked the consumption of dairy products (milk, fresh cheese, yogurt or cottage cheese) during pregnancy with a lower risk of having a low birth weight newborn.

9 Mar 2017

Widely adopted blood transfusion practice may not benefit non-trauma patients, MGH study suggests

A study from investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital finds that a blood transfusion practice previously studied only in patients with severe traumatic injuries has been widely adopted within the hospital for surgical patients without traumatic injuries.

9 Mar 2017

Mice study shows role of yeast in aggravating IBD symptoms

During the past decade, the gut has experienced a renaissance as investigations focus on the role of the microbiome on human health.

8 Mar 2017

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MPFL reconstructions safe and effective for treating patients with trochlear dysplasia, study shows

Study shows how immune cells drive heart damage in mice

Study provides insights into genetic, neuronal circuit mechanisms linked to autism's impaired sociability

Study provides new insights into biological mechanisms underpinning type 2 diabetes pathology

CUMC researchers discover common genetic variant that impacts brain aging

Researchers aim to identify biomarkers that may point to blood clot risk

Antibody treats pediatric brain tumors safely and effectively in mice

Drug combination delivered by nanoparticles may keep melanoma from becoming resistant to treatment

Researchers suggest potential new way to restore healthy intestinal function in older people

Heroin use linked to epigenetic alterations in the brain

New approach shows promise to prevent, treat cholesterol gallstone disease

Endostatin can decrease proliferation of castration-resistant prostate cancer cells

Researchers discover genetic bases of Opitz C syndrome

New test measures blood concentrations of plasma ceramides to predict risk for heart attacks, strokes

Combination therapy that targets immune-busting cells effective in treating advanced prostate cancer

Researchers identify new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people

Study identifies therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy

Daily consumption of dairy products during pregnancy reduces risk of having low birth weight babies

Widely adopted blood transfusion practice may not benefit non-trauma patients, MGH study suggests

Mice study shows role of yeast in aggravating IBD symptoms

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