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Research finds decrease in device malfunction, reduced risk for strokes with novel heart pump

At two years of follow-up, severely ill patients with advanced heart failure who received a novel heart pump fully implantable within the chest experienced no malfunctions requiring replacement or removal of the device for blood clotting.

12 Mar 2018

Self-adhering chest patch may better detect common heart rhythm disorder than usual care

For people at heightened risk for atrial fibrillation —a common heart rhythm disorder that also carries a high risk of stroke—wearing a self-adhering chest patch that records heart patterns may better detect the condition and facilitate more timely treatment than relying on usual care, according to one-year data being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

12 Mar 2018

Heart patients experience increase in quality of life after transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Patients who undergo a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR -- a minimally-invasive surgical procedure that repairs a damaged heart valve -- experienced a significant increase in their quality of life, according to a new study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

12 Mar 2018

Inhaled therapy for heart failure fails to meet either primary or secondary endpoints

Four weeks of treatment with a novel inhaled medication failed to improve exercise capacity, daily activity levels, severity of symptoms or quality of life in patients with a type of heart failure for which no effective treatment options currently exist, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

12 Mar 2018

Study shows effectiveness of OCA transplantation for patients with femoral condyle cartilage lesions

Isolated femoral condyle lesions account for 75% of the cartilage repair procedures performed in the knee joint, and physicians have a variety of techniques to consider as part of surgical treatment.

12 Mar 2018

Researchers investigate protective systems that could reverse muscle loss in old age

A new study has helped to shed light on the process underlying muscle loss in old age, a condition that increases people’s risk of frailty and disability.

12 Mar 2018

Findings about childhood trauma could redefine schizophrenia treatment

Researchers have established a link between childhood trauma and common symptoms of schizophrenia that could lead to the development of new treatments.

12 Mar 2018

Study highlights potential of ASO therapy to treat Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy patients

A proof-of-concept study carried out at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology with funding from Fight for Sight has highlighted the potential of a targeted antisense oligonucleotide therapy to treat Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy patients with a mutation in the TCF4 gene.

12 Mar 2018

Study validates Xpresys Lung 2 for differential diagnosis of early stage lung cancer

Integrated Diagnostics today announced the e-publication of full results of a large prospective clinical trial validating its Xpresys Lung 2 in the peer-reviewed medical journal CHEST¸ the official journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, titled: Assessment of Plasma Proteomics Biomarker’s Ability to Distinguish Benign From Malignant Lung Nodules: Results of the PANOPTIC trial.

12 Mar 2018

Telemonitoring benefits remain unclear for patients with cardiac disorders

To prevent cardiac death, people with certain cardiac disorders are implanted with electronic devices designed to automatically stimulate the heartbeat or counteract serious arrhythmia if necessary.

12 Mar 2018

Poorer socioeconomic status linked to lower survival from anal cancer

If you are from a lower income area, your chances of surviving anal cancer are significantly reduced, according to a new study led by investigators at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center, and publishing online March 12, 2018 in Cancer.

12 Mar 2018

Stroke patients and their families need more emotional support, study suggests

Doctors caring for severe stroke patients need to take account of their psychological needs and help prepare families for the possibility that they may not recover, a study suggests.

12 Mar 2018

Study provides insights into difficult-to-treat liver diseases

A key cell process that could cause damage to bile ducts and help explain some liver diseases has been identified by scientists.

12 Mar 2018

Wearable defibrillator reduces overall mortality, but not sudden cardiac death

Wearing a lightweight vest equipped with a cardioverter defibrillator that detects abnormal heart rhythms in addition to taking recommended medications is associated with a reduction in the likelihood of dying during the first 90 days following a heart attack in people whose heart function was also impaired, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

12 Mar 2018

PCSK9 inhibitor reduces cardiovascular events in ACS patients with high cholesterol

Among patients with persistently high cholesterol despite high-intensity statin therapy, the proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor alirocumab reduced rates of major adverse cardiovascular events by 15 percent compared with placebo, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

12 Mar 2018

New tool predicts melanoma risk

Queensland researchers have come up with a “highly accurate” melanoma detection online tool that can help diagnose the condition within 90 seconds. The test can predict if a person would get the infection within the next three and a half years.

12 Mar 2018

Routine screenings and early detection can help protect from colorectal cancer

Having a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer is not on anyone's list of favorite activities. However, with colorectal cancer ranking as the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, undergoing the outpatient procedure as per the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) guidelines may be one of the smartest things you can do for your overall health.

9 Mar 2018

UIC researchers examine how arsenic affects development of diabetes

A five-year, $2.7 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will help researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago answer basic questions about the role of arsenic in the development of diabetes and examine the mechanisms by which selenoproteins - found in the human body in 25 different forms - counter the effects of arsenic.

9 Mar 2018

Study finds underreporting of mining-related injuries and illness in Illinois

Illnesses and injuries associated with working in Illinois mines are substantially underreported to the federal agency tasked with tracking these events, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.

9 Mar 2018

Kessler Foundation scientist wins $400,000 grant to improve spinal cord injury outcomes

Amanda Botticello, PhD, MPH, has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to observe community activity spaces in order to better understand the influence of the environment on participation behavior among people with spinal cord injury (SCI).

9 Mar 2018

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Research finds decrease in device malfunction, reduced risk for strokes with novel heart pump

Self-adhering chest patch may better detect common heart rhythm disorder than usual care

Heart patients experience increase in quality of life after transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Inhaled therapy for heart failure fails to meet either primary or secondary endpoints

Study shows effectiveness of OCA transplantation for patients with femoral condyle cartilage lesions

Researchers investigate protective systems that could reverse muscle loss in old age

Findings about childhood trauma could redefine schizophrenia treatment

Study highlights potential of ASO therapy to treat Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy patients

Study validates Xpresys Lung 2 for differential diagnosis of early stage lung cancer

Telemonitoring benefits remain unclear for patients with cardiac disorders

Poorer socioeconomic status linked to lower survival from anal cancer

Stroke patients and their families need more emotional support, study suggests

Study provides insights into difficult-to-treat liver diseases

Wearable defibrillator reduces overall mortality, but not sudden cardiac death

PCSK9 inhibitor reduces cardiovascular events in ACS patients with high cholesterol

New tool predicts melanoma risk

Routine screenings and early detection can help protect from colorectal cancer

UIC researchers examine how arsenic affects development of diabetes

Study finds underreporting of mining-related injuries and illness in Illinois

Kessler Foundation scientist wins $400,000 grant to improve spinal cord injury outcomes

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