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Researchers identify sex-based differences in utilization, safety outcomes of CDT for treatment of DVT

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, often in the deep veins of the legs, thigh or pelvis. Those clots can break loose, travel to the lungs and block blood flow, causing a pulmonary embolism.

21 Mar 2017

Penn scientists discover method that appears to provide early warning of transplant rejection

Approximately 30,000 organ transplants occur in the United States each year. However, between 20 and 50 percent—depending on the organ type—of the transplanted organs fail within five years, most often because the recipient's immune system attacks, or "rejects," the donated organ.

21 Mar 2017

New portable camera can photograph the retina without need for pupil-dilating eye drops

It's the part of the eye exam everyone hates: the pupil-dilating eye drops. The drops work by opening the pupil and preventing the iris from constricting in response to light and are often used for routine examination and photography of the back of the eye.

21 Mar 2017

Scientists identify molecules that may be key to drug resistance in estrogen-driven breast cancers

Three-quarters of all breast cancer tumors are driven by the hormone estrogen. These tumors are frequently treated with drugs to suppress estrogen receptor activity, but unfortunately, at least half of patients do not respond to these treatments, leaving them with drug-resistant tumors and few options.

20 Mar 2017

Modern guidelines may miss some African-Americans eligible for statin therapy

African Americans experience a disproportionately high risk of cardiovascular disease, and statin treatment can be an important tool to lower the risk of plaque building up in the arteries.

20 Mar 2017

Study finds little clinical benefit in placing nasogastric tube for treating upper GI bleeds

For many of the millions of patients treated annually in hospitals for upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, there is little value in placing a nasogastric (NG) tube in patients to determine the source of that bleeding or size of a lesion, report investigators in an article published online ahead of print on January 9, 2017 by the Journal of Investigative Medicine.

20 Mar 2017

Study finds low utilization rates of life-saving medications for high-risk PE patients

Pulmonary embolism (PE), a blood clot in the lungs which causes shortness of breath and chest pain, is the third leading cardiovascular cause of death in the United States with more than 100, 000 lives taken each year.

20 Mar 2017

Palliative care consults for advanced cancer patients linked to improvement in multiple quality measures

Cancer patients admitted to the hospital with advanced stages of disease who were referred early to palliative care had decreased health care utilization and increased use of support services following discharge, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. c

17 Mar 2017

Mount Sinai researchers review progress made in using ketamine and other therapies to treat depression

Major depressive disorder (MDD) impacts 15 million Americans and is the leading cause of disability, yet current treatments possess limited efficacy.

17 Mar 2017

Why don’t patients always discuss hyperglycemia with their doctor?

Hyperglycemia occurs when a patient has higher than normal blood sugar levels. If the levels are very high, consistently 13-14 or above, the patient will start to feel tired, thirsty and feel the urge to go to the toilet frequently to pass urine (micturition).

17 Mar 2017

Penn studies provide new understanding of lung cancer progression and prevention

Treating the brain with a preventative course of radiation may help Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) patients - whose tumors often spread to their brain -- live longer, according to a new study from researchers in the Abramson Cancer Center and Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

16 Mar 2017

HSS surgeon wins prestigious award for orthopedic research

Scott Wolfe, MD, chief emeritus of the Hand and Upper Extremity Service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, has received the prestigious Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award.

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

Drug or alcohol problems among veterans may increase risk of suicide, study finds

Veterans who have drug or alcohol problems are more than twice as likely to die by suicide as their comrades, a new study finds. And women veterans with substance use disorders have an even higher rate of suicide -- more than five times that of their peers, the research shows.

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

Research findings advance development of HIV vaccines that induce broadly neutralizing antibodies

A Duke Health-led research team has described both the pathway of HIV protective antibody development and a synthetic HIV outer envelope mimic that has the potential to induce the antibodies with vaccination.

16 Mar 2017

Frequent interactions with family members can impact age of autism diagnosis, research reveals

Children who have older siblings or frequent interaction with grandparents are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) earlier than those who do not, according to new research conducted at The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai, and published in the journal Autism.

15 Mar 2017

Pre-surgery information can help predict cognitive decline after postoperative delirium, study finds

Evidence suggests that experiencing delirium after surgery can lead to long-term cognitive decline in older adults.

15 Mar 2017

Loyola study assesses emotional intelligence skills in pediatric residents

Among the qualities that go into making an excellent physician is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others and to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships.

15 Mar 2017

Shared decision making leads to better patient outcomes, higher satisfaction rates

Well-informed patients who decide with their orthopaedic surgeon what treatment is best for them have better outcomes and higher patient satisfaction rates, according to new study presented today at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

14 Mar 2017

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Researchers identify sex-based differences in utilization, safety outcomes of CDT for treatment of DVT

Penn scientists discover method that appears to provide early warning of transplant rejection

New portable camera can photograph the retina without need for pupil-dilating eye drops

Scientists identify molecules that may be key to drug resistance in estrogen-driven breast cancers

Modern guidelines may miss some African-Americans eligible for statin therapy

Study finds little clinical benefit in placing nasogastric tube for treating upper GI bleeds

Study finds low utilization rates of life-saving medications for high-risk PE patients

Palliative care consults for advanced cancer patients linked to improvement in multiple quality measures

Mount Sinai researchers review progress made in using ketamine and other therapies to treat depression

Why don’t patients always discuss hyperglycemia with their doctor?

Penn studies provide new understanding of lung cancer progression and prevention

HSS surgeon wins prestigious award for orthopedic research

Study shows how immune cells drive heart damage in mice

Drug or alcohol problems among veterans may increase risk of suicide, study finds

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

Research findings advance development of HIV vaccines that induce broadly neutralizing antibodies

Frequent interactions with family members can impact age of autism diagnosis, research reveals

Pre-surgery information can help predict cognitive decline after postoperative delirium, study finds

Loyola study assesses emotional intelligence skills in pediatric residents

Shared decision making leads to better patient outcomes, higher satisfaction rates

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