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Overdosing on chemo: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

One January morning in 2021, Carol Rosen took a standard treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Three gruesome weeks later, she died in excruciating pain from the very drug meant to prolong her life.

26 Mar 2024

Alginate-based hydrogel developed for treatment of retinal detachment

It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea that the slippery nature of seaweed may cause people to slip and falter during the test.

25 Mar 2024

Molnupiravir influences SARS-CoV-2 evolution in immunocompromised patients

Study found that the antiviral molnupiravir affects the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in immunocompromised patients, suggesting its use modifies viral mutation patterns and may impact viral evolution.

25 Mar 2024

New method predicts sepsis and organ failure in children

University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to predict if a child is likely to develop sepsis and go into organ failure.

25 Mar 2024

Leveraging cancer therapies to combat tuberculosis

What could cancer teach us about tuberculosis? That's a question Meenal Datta has been chasing since she was a graduate student.

25 Mar 2024

Children with multiple sclerosis have better outcomes if treated early and with high-efficacy therapies

A ground-breaking study – the largest of its kind globally – has found children with multiple sclerosis (MS) have better outcomes if treated early and with the same high-efficacy therapies as adults.

25 Mar 2024

High exposure to outdoor nighttime light may be a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease

People continuously exposed to bright, artificial light at night may be at increased risk of developing conditions that affect blood flow to the brain and having a stroke, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

25 Mar 2024

Venetoclax combo opens new treatment path for incurable multiple myeloma

RCSI research has found that venetoclax, a medication currently approved for leukemia, has benefits for patients with multiple myeloma when used in combination with another drug.

25 Mar 2024

COVID-19 pandemic considerably disrupted colorectal cancer surgery, study shows

While the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer considered a public health emergency, pandemic-related stressors continue to impact cancer care across the board.

25 Mar 2024

Study reveals concerning trends in lower limb amputations related to peripheral arterial disease

Concerning trends and regional disparities for patients having lower limb amputations related to peripheral arterial disease, have been revealed in a new study.

25 Mar 2024

Latest insights on the diagnosis, treatment of ADHD can inform clinical practice

Hundreds of studies are published each year on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but more work is needed to ensure those findings improve lives.

25 Mar 2024

ANU scientists uncover gene mutation driving psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis – a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes patients to develop red, scaly and itchy patches across their body.

25 Mar 2024

Overweight and obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds has decreased after the pandemic

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of 3- and 4-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic.

25 Mar 2024

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

Many parents struggle deciding whether their middle or high school aged child should stay home from school if they don't feel well, a new national poll suggests.

25 Mar 2024

A mom’s $97,000 question: How was her baby’s air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?

Sara England was putting together Ghostbusters costumes for Halloween when she noticed her baby wasn't doing well.

25 Mar 2024

A paramedic was skeptical about this Rx for stopping repeat opioid overdoses. Then he saw it help.

Fire Capt. Jesse Blaire steered his SUV through the mobile home park until he spotted the little beige house with white trim and radioed to let dispatchers know he'd arrived.

25 Mar 2024

After Appalachian hospitals merged into a monopoly, their ERs slowed to a crawl

In the small Appalachian city of Bristol, Virginia, City Council member Neal Osborne left a meeting on the morning of Jan. 3 and rushed himself to the hospital.

25 Mar 2024

COVID-19 survivors face increased psychiatric risks, spotlight on vaccination's mental health benefits

Study utilizes UK Biobank data to explore the long-term psychiatric effects of COVID-19 and assesses the role of vaccination in mitigating mental health complications, revealing increased risks for various psychiatric disorders among survivors.

24 Mar 2024

Heart at risk from ARDS: Inflammatory responses fuel cardiovascular complications

Research highlights the inflammatory impacts of ARDS on the heart, underscoring the role of immune responses in cardiovascular complications from viral infections, including COVID-19, and emphasizes the potential of TNF-α neutralizing therapy to mitigate these effects.

24 Mar 2024

UQ researchers use new dosing technology to enhance ICU antibiotic treatment

University of Queensland researchers have used dosing software to accelerate the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated for sepsis in Intensive Care Units.

24 Mar 2024

Hospital News and Research

Overdosing on chemo: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year

Alginate-based hydrogel developed for treatment of retinal detachment

Molnupiravir influences SARS-CoV-2 evolution in immunocompromised patients

New method predicts sepsis and organ failure in children

Leveraging cancer therapies to combat tuberculosis

Children with multiple sclerosis have better outcomes if treated early and with high-efficacy therapies

High exposure to outdoor nighttime light may be a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease

Venetoclax combo opens new treatment path for incurable multiple myeloma

COVID-19 pandemic considerably disrupted colorectal cancer surgery, study shows

Study reveals concerning trends in lower limb amputations related to peripheral arterial disease

Latest insights on the diagnosis, treatment of ADHD can inform clinical practice

ANU scientists uncover gene mutation driving psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

Overweight and obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds has decreased after the pandemic

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

A mom’s $97,000 question: How was her baby’s air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?

A paramedic was skeptical about this Rx for stopping repeat opioid overdoses. Then he saw it help.

After Appalachian hospitals merged into a monopoly, their ERs slowed to a crawl

COVID-19 survivors face increased psychiatric risks, spotlight on vaccination's mental health benefits

Heart at risk from ARDS: Inflammatory responses fuel cardiovascular complications

UQ researchers use new dosing technology to enhance ICU antibiotic treatment

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