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Scientists discover how misfolded proteins can damage cells’ energy-producing powerhouses

Working with yeast and human cells, researchers at Johns Hopkins say they have discovered an unexpected route for cells to eliminate protein clumps that may sometimes be the molecular equivalent of throwing too much or the wrong trash into the garbage disposal.

3 Mar 2017

Study describes method to engineer brown adipose tissue from white fat-derived stem cells

Researchers have demonstrated the potential to engineer brown adipose tissue, which has therapeutic promise to treat metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, from white adipose-derived stem cells.

3 Mar 2017

Cigarette smoke blocks lung's self-healing that can lead to COPD

Smoke from cigarettes blocks self-healing processes in the lungs and consequently can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

2 Mar 2017

Review identifies treatment methods to reduce complications in TKR patients with obesity

Obesity affects 35 percent of the adult population in the U.S. A new literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons identifies strategies to improve total knee replacement outcomes in patients with obesity.

2 Mar 2017

Study: Nonoperative management of abdominal gunshot wounds is safe option in selected patients

At one time, trauma surgeons considered an operation mandatory to treat gunshot wounds to the abdomen, but a study published online as an "article in press" on the Journal of the American College of Surgeons website has found that in selected patients, avoiding an operation--a practice known as nonoperative management--is an acceptable and effective treatment.

2 Mar 2017

Harvard researchers develop new portable device that can quickly produce highly aligned nanofibers

Harvard researchers have developed a lightweight, portable nanofiber fabrication device that could one day be used to dress wounds on a battlefield or dress shoppers in customizable fabrics.

1 Mar 2017

Using Spherical Nucleic Acids to Track and Treat Disease

Spherical nucleic acids are structures that are made by taking a nanoparticle template and using chemistry to arrange short strands of DNA or RNA on the surface of those particles. The spherical core of the nanoparticle creates a spherical arrangement of DNA or RNA, similar to tiny little balls of nucleic acids.

From Pittcon 1 Mar 2017

MGH researchers discover regulators of gene expression programs in medulloblastoma

Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have identified a mechanism that controls the expression of genes regulating the growth of the most aggressive form of medulloblastoma, the most common pediatric brain tumor. In their report published online in Cancer Discovery, the team also identifies potential targets for future treatments.

24 Feb 2017

Cocaine use by fathers may negatively impact cognitive development in male offspring

Fathers who use cocaine at the time of conceiving a child may be putting their sons at risk of learning disabilities and memory loss.

24 Feb 2017

Mayo Clinic: Surgeons complete near-total face transplant on Wyoming man

A multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians and other health professionals recently completed a near-total face transplant on a Wyoming man on Mayo Clinic's Rochester campus.

17 Feb 2017

Stem cells collected from fat more stable than previously thought, Penn study shows

Adult stem cells collected directly from human fat are more stable than other cells - such as fibroblasts from the skin - and have the potential for use in anti-aging treatments, according to researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

17 Feb 2017

Anxiety or depression may raise risk of wound-related complications after surgery

Patients' mental health may affect their risk of experiencing wound-related complications after surgery, new research indicates.

16 Feb 2017

UT professor and burn survivor develops new mobile phone app to support burn patients

Burn patients need support to transition to burn survivors. That's why Thereasa Abrams, an assistant professor in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Social Work and a burn survivor herself, has developed an app called the Bridge to help them heal faster.

14 Feb 2017

Baby’s sex linked to pregnant women's immune responses, study shows

Women have claimed for years that their bodies react differently whether they're pregnant with a male or female baby. Some studies suggest that a baby's sex could play a role in why some women report differences with morning sickness, cravings and other symptoms based on the sex of their baby.

10 Feb 2017

VA scientists reveal new theory on how aspirin may ward off cancer

Studies abound that point to a role for plain old aspirin in keeping deadly cancers at bay. While aspirin is not yet part of mainstream treatment for any cancer, it is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force for certain adults to help prevent colorectal cancer.

8 Feb 2017

Cancer drug could promote regeneration of damaged heart muscle, research shows

An anticancer agent in development promotes regeneration of damaged heart muscle 0- an unexpected research finding that may help prevent congestive heart failure in the future.

3 Feb 2017

Study finds under and misuse of adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer patients

A nationwide cancer registry of almost one million patients treated for hormone-sensitive breast cancer shows that one out of six women who should have received post-surgical treatment known as adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) did not get this recommended component of care.

3 Feb 2017

Researcher creates molecular diagnostic system that can quickly identify dangerous bacteria

A Michigan State University researcher has developed a faster way to detect the bacteria causing patients to become sick, giving physicians a better chance at saving their lives.

3 Feb 2017

Genetic makeup of social partners influences health, mice study shows

Researchers at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have shown that the health of individual mice is influenced by the genetic makeup of their partners. Their findings, published in PLOS Genetics, indicate that research into genetics and disease should include the genotypes of both individuals and their partners.

27 Jan 2017

Smartphone app reduces length of hospital stay after delivery for C-section patients

Women who used a smartphone app as part of a Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) program were released from the hospital sooner after delivering their babies via cesarean section, according to a study presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2017 meeting.

27 Jan 2017

Wound News and Research

Scientists discover how misfolded proteins can damage cells’ energy-producing powerhouses

Study describes method to engineer brown adipose tissue from white fat-derived stem cells

Cigarette smoke blocks lung's self-healing that can lead to COPD

Review identifies treatment methods to reduce complications in TKR patients with obesity

Study: Nonoperative management of abdominal gunshot wounds is safe option in selected patients

Harvard researchers develop new portable device that can quickly produce highly aligned nanofibers

Using Spherical Nucleic Acids to Track and Treat Disease

MGH researchers discover regulators of gene expression programs in medulloblastoma

Cocaine use by fathers may negatively impact cognitive development in male offspring

Mayo Clinic: Surgeons complete near-total face transplant on Wyoming man

Stem cells collected from fat more stable than previously thought, Penn study shows

Anxiety or depression may raise risk of wound-related complications after surgery

UT professor and burn survivor develops new mobile phone app to support burn patients

Baby’s sex linked to pregnant women's immune responses, study shows

VA scientists reveal new theory on how aspirin may ward off cancer

Cancer drug could promote regeneration of damaged heart muscle, research shows

Study finds under and misuse of adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer patients

Researcher creates molecular diagnostic system that can quickly identify dangerous bacteria

Genetic makeup of social partners influences health, mice study shows

Smartphone app reduces length of hospital stay after delivery for C-section patients

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