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CU Anschutz researchers identify new immunodeficiency disease

A new immunodeficiency disease caused by a novel genetic mutation has been identified by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus providing unique insights into cell biology.

6 May 2019

Comprehensive brain map reveals ‘hidden’ microglia that may be involved in neurodegenerative diseases

Our brains do not only contain neurons, but also a variety of immune cells that play an important role for its functioning.

6 May 2019

First-of-its-kind trial evaluates use of ultrasonic sealing for common thoracic surgical procedure

According to a new study, an ultrasonic vessel-sealing device can improve patient outcomes by reducing the incidence of thoracotomy conversion for VATS/robotic anatomical lung resection.

6 May 2019

NIH-funded trial demonstrates safety of potential treatment in lung transplant patients

A new study, presented today at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery's 99th Annual Meeting, shows that a potential treatment for ischemia- reperfusion injury is safe for humans.

6 May 2019

Study examines the effects of TAVR with balloon-expandable valve for low-risk patients

For patients with aortic stenosis that cannot be treated with medication, surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement can offer effective treatment.

6 May 2019

New nomogram shows promise for more accurate risk-stratification of esophageal cancers

Esophageal cancer patients with positive lymph nodes benefit from neoadjuvant therapy prior to surgical resection, but limitations in current clinical staging techniques mean lymph node metastases often go undetected preoperatively.

6 May 2019

Scientists discover biological barrier that keeps cancer at bay

Activins are proteins involved in a number of important biological functions, including the regulation of the menstrual cycle, cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, metabolism, homeostasis, immune response, wound repair, and endocrine function.

6 May 2019

UK Government to 'consider all options' to control measles outbreak

Like many other countries, the UK health secretary, Matt Hancock, has said that the government is being forced to “consider all options” to control the spread of measles after a rise in cases.

6 May 2019

Web-based intervention opens way to improve well-being of heart-failure patients

Many patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator(ICD) are anxious of the shock delivered by the device to stop life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia or fibrillation.

6 May 2019

Fitness may affect risk and mortality rates of lung and colorectal cancer

In a recent study, adults who were the most fit had the lowest risk of developing lung and colorectal cancer. Also, among individuals who developed lung or colorectal cancer, those who had high fitness levels before their cancer diagnosis were less likely to die compared with those who had low fitness levels.

6 May 2019

Less-invasive surgery for lung cancer reduces risk of post-operative bleeding, complications

In a large international clinical study presented at the 99th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Moishe Liberman, a thoracic surgeon and researcher at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Center, and his team showed that thoracoscopic lobectomy—video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery—combined with pulmonary artery sealing using an ultrasonic energy device reduced the risk of post-operative bleeding, complications and pain.

6 May 2019

JPND initiative releases updated global Research and Innovation Strategy

The EU Joint Program - Neurodegenerative Disease Research initiative has launched its updated global Research and Innovation Strategy, to provide a unified framework for the support of world class research into neurodegenerative diseases.

6 May 2019

Many patients and the public have low awareness of heart failure

Low awareness of heart failure among patients and the public is highlighted in surveys to be presented during Heart Failure 2019 the annual congress of the Heart Failure Association, a branch of the European Society of Cardiology, taking place in Athens, Greece from 25 to 28 May.

6 May 2019

Innovative 'gut-on-a-chip' technology will help better understand Crohn's disease

To model human health and disease, organ-on-a-chip technology mimics the human body's organ structure, functionality and physiology in a controlled environment.

3 May 2019

Drug reduces risk of relapse with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, study shows

The drug eculizumab, a synthetic antibody that inhibits the inflammatory response, significantly reduced the risk of relapse with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

3 May 2019

Researchers identify four hallmarks of cancer metastasis

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Kansas Cancer Center have identified four hallmarks of cancer metastasis -- when cancer has spread to different parts of the body from where it started. Metastasis is believed to be the cause of up to 90 percent of cancer deaths.

3 May 2019

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CU Anschutz researchers identify new immunodeficiency disease

Comprehensive brain map reveals ‘hidden’ microglia that may be involved in neurodegenerative diseases

First-of-its-kind trial evaluates use of ultrasonic sealing for common thoracic surgical procedure

NIH-funded trial demonstrates safety of potential treatment in lung transplant patients

Study examines the effects of TAVR with balloon-expandable valve for low-risk patients

New nomogram shows promise for more accurate risk-stratification of esophageal cancers

Scientists discover biological barrier that keeps cancer at bay

UK Government to 'consider all options' to control measles outbreak

Web-based intervention opens way to improve well-being of heart-failure patients

Fitness may affect risk and mortality rates of lung and colorectal cancer

Less-invasive surgery for lung cancer reduces risk of post-operative bleeding, complications

JPND initiative releases updated global Research and Innovation Strategy

Many patients and the public have low awareness of heart failure

Innovative 'gut-on-a-chip' technology will help better understand Crohn's disease

Drug reduces risk of relapse with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, study shows

Researchers identify four hallmarks of cancer metastasis

New two-tier method can enable early-stage detection of Alzheimer’s

Stop the stigma: 'HIV transmission with suppressive ART is zero'

'Don’t wash your raw chicken', warns CDC

Elderly survivors of breast, lung, and skin cancers face risk of brain metastasis later in life

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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