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New NCCN patient guidelines on anemia and neutropenia published

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network announced today the publication of new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Anemia and Neutropenia, Low Red and White Blood Cell Counts funded by the NCCN Foundation and endorsed by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

3 May 2021

Chemotherapy drugs delivered via nanoparticles could improve bowel cancer survival rates

Bowel cancer survival rates could be improved if chemotherapy drugs were delivered via tiny nanoparticles to the diseased organs rather than oral treatment.

3 May 2021

New gene therapy restores dystrophin protein in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

UT Southwestern scientists successfully employed a new type of gene therapy to treat mice with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), uniquely utilizing CRISPR-Cas9-based tools to restore a large section of the dystrophin protein that is missing in many DMD patients.

3 May 2021

Pulmonary endarterectomy improves outcomes in patients with segmental disease

A new study, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, found that patients treated surgically for segmental Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) had excellent outcomes with the vast majority doing very well in the long term without any additional treatment other than surgery.

3 May 2021

Atrial fenestration during atrioventricular septal defect repair is linked to higher mortality rate

A new study, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, shows an association between decreased survival at five years and leaving an atrial communication at biventricular repair of unbalanced AVSD after adjusting for other known risk factors.

3 May 2021

Study finds one-third of COVID-19 patients experience neurological symptoms

The research on the short and long-term effects of COVID-19 disease is ongoing. Still, scientists have found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) affects the brain causing loss of smell and taste, dizziness, muscle pain, fatigue, and other cognitive impairments. However, it remained unknown why certain people developed neurological symptoms while others did not.

3 May 2021

Majority of patients who needed surgery after failed TEER required mitral valve replacement

A new study, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, and simultaneously published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, finds that patients suffering from severe mitral regurgitation should be carefully screened and counselled before undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral repair (TEER).

3 May 2021

Low-profile thoracic aortic endograft minimizes complications, increases patient pool

Preliminary results of a clinical trial, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, showed that a new, low-profile thoracic aortic endograft is safe and effective in the treatment of descending thoracic aortic aneurysm or penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (PAU) diseases.

3 May 2021

Study quantifies the true incidence of venous thromboembolism post esophagectomy

A new study presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, found that the percentage of patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer who suffer Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) post-operatively is much higher than previously reported, with as many as 24 percent suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

3 May 2021

Antiviral T cells safe, effective as off-the-shelf therapy for painful complication after stem cell transplants

A Phase II trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that BK virus (BKV)-specific T cells from healthy donors were safe and effective as an off-the-shelf therapy for BKV-associated hemorrhagic cystitis (BKV-HC), a painful complication common after allogeneic stem cell transplants for patients with leukemia or lymphoma.

30 Apr 2021

Arresting tumor growth for a variety of cancers through T cell engineering

Through T cell engineering, researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center show that it's possible to arrest tumor growth for a variety of cancers and squash the spread of cancer to other tissues.

30 Apr 2021

FDA approves new drug for treatment of adults with chronic kidney disease

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Farxiga (dapagliflozin) oral tablets to reduce the risk of kidney function decline, kidney failure, cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease who are at risk of disease progression.

30 Apr 2021

Novel technology can be effective non-surgical treatment option for congenital heart disease patients

New study results validate the effectiveness of the Medtronic Harmony™ transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) system for patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and severe pulmonary regurgitation (PR).

30 Apr 2021

Cell-free DNA tests can reduce the need for biopsies to detect rejection after heart transplant

A new study, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, shows that non-invasive cell-free DNA tests can reduce the need for regular surveillance biopsies to detect early rejection in heart transplant patients. The study was the first of its kind to be performed on both adult and pediatric patients.

30 Apr 2021

Friendly gut bacteria emerged as an invaluable ally in the battle against malnutrition

Treating malnutrition by boosting gut microbes produces better results than traditional nutritional supplements.

30 Apr 2021

Analysis reveals benefits of using longer covered stent in patients with rare congenital heart disease

An analysis of a new international registry reveals benefits of using a longer covered stent for interventional procedures in congenital heart disease patients with Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect (SVASD).

30 Apr 2021

Researchers develop novel algorithm for the diagnostics of dementia

Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu in collaboration with an international team have created a new diagnostic biomarker-based algorithm for the diagnostics of dementia.

30 Apr 2021

Abbott’s new imaging platform powered by Ultreon 1.0 Software launches in Europe

Abbott today announced that its new imaging platform powered by Ultreon 1.0 Software, is now CE Marked in Europe.

30 Apr 2021

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust first to offer treatment in cancer patients’ homes

One of Europe’s largest cancer centres, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, has become the first in the country to provide a treatment called Phesgo for breast cancer patients in their own homes. Phesgo is a combination of Herceptin

30 Apr 2021

Study shows how tau spreads to four distinct patterns leading to different Alzheimer's symptoms

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the abnormal accumulation and spread of the tau protein in the brain. An international study can now show how tau spreads according to four distinct patterns that lead to different symptoms with different prognoses of the affected individuals.

30 Apr 2021

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New NCCN patient guidelines on anemia and neutropenia published

Chemotherapy drugs delivered via nanoparticles could improve bowel cancer survival rates

New gene therapy restores dystrophin protein in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Pulmonary endarterectomy improves outcomes in patients with segmental disease

Atrial fenestration during atrioventricular septal defect repair is linked to higher mortality rate

Study finds one-third of COVID-19 patients experience neurological symptoms

Majority of patients who needed surgery after failed TEER required mitral valve replacement

Low-profile thoracic aortic endograft minimizes complications, increases patient pool

Study quantifies the true incidence of venous thromboembolism post esophagectomy

Antiviral T cells safe, effective as off-the-shelf therapy for painful complication after stem cell transplants

Arresting tumor growth for a variety of cancers through T cell engineering

FDA approves new drug for treatment of adults with chronic kidney disease

Novel technology can be effective non-surgical treatment option for congenital heart disease patients

Cell-free DNA tests can reduce the need for biopsies to detect rejection after heart transplant

Friendly gut bacteria emerged as an invaluable ally in the battle against malnutrition

Analysis reveals benefits of using longer covered stent in patients with rare congenital heart disease

Researchers develop novel algorithm for the diagnostics of dementia

Abbott’s new imaging platform powered by Ultreon 1.0 Software launches in Europe

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust first to offer treatment in cancer patients’ homes

Study shows how tau spreads to four distinct patterns leading to different Alzheimer's symptoms

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