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Study reveals brown fat's built-in mechanism and potential obesity treatment

Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue (BAT), is a type of fat in our bodies that's different from the white fat around our belly and thighs that we are more familiar with.

29 Apr 2024

SCA4 genetic breakthrough: Unveiling the cause of a devastating neurological disease

Some families call it a trial of faith. Others just call it a curse. The progressive neurological disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4) is a rare condition, but its effects on patients and their families can be severe.

29 Apr 2024

What Florida’s new 6-week abortion ban means for the South, and traveling patients

Monica Kelly was thrilled to learn she was expecting her second child.

29 Apr 2024

Expert warns of the continuous dangers posed by polio and other enteroviruses

Consistently high vaccination rates and global health surveillance programs have helped eliminate poliomyelitis (polio) in almost all countries of the world, except Afghanistan and Pakistan.

28 Apr 2024

Aspirin's immune-boosting effects in colorectal cancer revealed

Study reveals that aspirin helps the body’s immune system detect and target cancer cells.

27 Apr 2024

PET brain scans could reveal hidden inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis

A Brigham and Women’s Hospital study of 30 people found that, in patients with MS, advanced brain imaging could identify hidden inflammation not picked up on traditional MRIs

27 Apr 2024

Leveraging CRISPR/Cas technology to address antimicrobial resistance

In the second new research review on this subject, Assistant Prof. Ibrahim Bitar, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital in Plzen, Charles University in Prague, Plzen, Czech Republic, will give an overview of the molecular biology of CRISPR technology in explaining how it can used to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

26 Apr 2024

The role of biological age in lung cancer treatment decision making for elderly patients

The average age for a lung cancer diagnosis is 70, according to the American Cancer Society. With age, it can be harder for a person's body to tolerate cancer treatments like surgery and chemotherapy.

26 Apr 2024

Keck Medicine of USC expands to Las Vegas for transplant care

More than 660 Nevadans need an organ transplant, according to Nevada Organ Network, a federally designated organ procurement organization; but many currently struggle to access care because of limited transplant services available in Nevada.

26 Apr 2024

Study: Housing insecurity prevalent among emergency department patients

Housing insecurity is an issue for 1 in 20 patients who go to emergency departments at major medical centers in the Southeast, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) study published in JAMA Network Open.

26 Apr 2024

MD Anderson and RUSH announce partnership to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and RUSH University System for Health today announced a partnership to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center.

26 Apr 2024

Stair climbing linked to longer life

Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

26 Apr 2024

Study suggests a common brain network exists between heart rate deceleration and depression

A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests a common brain network exists between heart rate deceleration and depression.

26 Apr 2024

Scientists' strategies for improving public health communication during the pandemic

In global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vital that scientists step forward to engage with the public and help deliver medical and scientific advice in a friendly, digestible and open format.

25 Apr 2024

Study: Antibiotic use in moderate COVID-19 linked to clinical deterioration

Antibiotic treatment of adults hospitalized with moderate COVID-19 is associated with clinical deterioration, despite the drugs being given to over 40% of patients, according to new research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April)

25 Apr 2024

Study: High-risk emergency surgery poses greater risk for elderly patients

Frailty is a well-established predictor of complications and death after surgery. However, patients over 65 who undergo a high-risk operation in the emergency room are at significantly increased risk of postoperative complications and death in comparison to the same patients who are assessed solely on their level of frailty, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

25 Apr 2024

Personalized risk prediction tool helps prioritize high-risk infants for RSV prevention

A new tool to identify infants most at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness could aid pediatricians in prioritizing children under 1 to receive a preventive medication before RSV season (October-April), according to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) research published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases and to be presented at the American Thoracic Society 2024 International Conference.

25 Apr 2024

Racial disparities found in delayed COVID-19 testing among healthcare workers

At the height of the pandemic, timely access to COVID-19 testing was crucial for curbing the spread of the disease and informing treatment decisions.

25 Apr 2024

Research reveals mortality disparities among sexual minority women

Compared to heterosexual women, bisexual women died 37% sooner and lesbian women 20% sooner, according to results from one of the largest studies to examine sexual orientation-related inequities in mortality and the first to differentiate between lesbians and bisexual women.

25 Apr 2024

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

Chemokines are signaling proteins that orchestrate the interaction of immune cells against pathogens and tumors.

25 Apr 2024

Hospital News and Research

Study reveals brown fat's built-in mechanism and potential obesity treatment

SCA4 genetic breakthrough: Unveiling the cause of a devastating neurological disease

What Florida’s new 6-week abortion ban means for the South, and traveling patients

Expert warns of the continuous dangers posed by polio and other enteroviruses

Aspirin's immune-boosting effects in colorectal cancer revealed

PET brain scans could reveal hidden inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis

Leveraging CRISPR/Cas technology to address antimicrobial resistance

The role of biological age in lung cancer treatment decision making for elderly patients

Keck Medicine of USC expands to Las Vegas for transplant care

Study: Housing insecurity prevalent among emergency department patients

MD Anderson and RUSH announce partnership to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

Stair climbing linked to longer life

Study suggests a common brain network exists between heart rate deceleration and depression

Scientists' strategies for improving public health communication during the pandemic

Study: Antibiotic use in moderate COVID-19 linked to clinical deterioration

Study: High-risk emergency surgery poses greater risk for elderly patients

Personalized risk prediction tool helps prioritize high-risk infants for RSV prevention

Racial disparities found in delayed COVID-19 testing among healthcare workers

Research reveals mortality disparities among sexual minority women

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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