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WUSTL's Igor Efimov studies new potential treatment for irregular heartbeat

Although an irregular heartbeat is a common malady in the United States, affecting an estimated 5 million people, the treatments for it are limited in scope and effectiveness.

29 Oct 2013

Penn Medicine researchers show predictive power of overlooked lymph nodes

For the first time, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have shown the predictive power of a group of overlooked lymph nodes--known as the posterior intercostal lymph nodes--that could serve as a better tool to stage and ultimately treat patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

29 Oct 2013

Loyola researchers publish first ever study of moral distress experienced by nurses in burn ICU

Loyola University Medical Center researchers have published the first ever study of emotional and psychological anguish, known as "moral distress," experienced by nurses in an intensive care unit for burn patients.

29 Oct 2013

Physiological processes in soft tissue pain explored using PET imaging

Physiological processes in soft tissue pain such as chronic tennis elbow can be explored using diagnostic imaging methods. This is demonstrated by researchers from Uppsala University and the results are now being published in the prestigious journal PLOS ONE.

29 Oct 2013

One in six fatal traffic accidents results from drowsy driving, show reports

Many of us make light of that relatively short drive home. But getting behind the wheel when you're sleepy can cost lives and lead to imprisonment and a hefty fine.

29 Oct 2013

Phase 3 study shows STELARA inhibits structural damage in patients with active psoriatic arthritis

New findings from two integrated Phase 3 Janssen Research & Development, LLC (Janssen)-sponsored studies showed treatment with STELARA- (ustekinumab) resulted in significantly greater inhibition of structural damage in patients with active psoriatic arthritis compared with placebo.

29 Oct 2013

Study: Liposomal bupivacaine can provide longer-lasting nerve blocks

Can a new liposomal bupivacaine product provide long-lasting nerve block with a single injection? An initial study in humans shows promise-but also some "confusing results," reports the November issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society.

29 Oct 2013

Loyola hospital uses new 3-D vision technology for minimally invasive lung surgery

Loyola University Medical Center is the first Illinois hospital to use new 3-D vision technology for minimally invasive lung surgery.

29 Oct 2013

New research reveals iron deposits in brain play a role in pathology of MS

While it's been known for over a century that iron deposits in the brain play a role in the pathology of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), new imaging research from Western University (London, Canada) helps to answer the question of whether these accumulations are a cause or consequence of the disease.

29 Oct 2013

New unique nanostructure to target drug-delivery treatment of cancer cells

A unique nanostructure developed by a team of international researchers, including those at the University of Cincinnati, promises improved all-in-one detection, diagnoses and drug-delivery treatment of cancer cells.

29 Oct 2013

Subtle warning signs of autism may warrant referral to developmental specialist before age 18 months

How early can you diagnose autism? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends screening children beginning at 18 months, but research suggests subtle warning signs may be apparent even earlier, according to Patricia Manning-Courtney, MD, FAAP, who delivered a plenary address at 11:10 a.m. ET Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in Orlando.

29 Oct 2013

Study finds high rate of lower back injuries in athletes under age 18

Lower back injuries are the third most common injuries suffered in athletes under age 18, according to a study presented by Loyola University Medical Center sports medicine physician Neeru Jayanthi, MD.

29 Oct 2013

Lipid secreted by tumors inhibits immune response against cancer

Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered how a lipid secreted by cancer tumors prevents the immune system from mounting an immune response against it. When lysophosphatidic acid binds to killer T cells, it acts almost like an "invisibility cloak," preventing T cells from recognizing and attacking nascent tumors.

29 Oct 2013

Study shows how wrong levels of protein linked with AD can lead to dangerous blockages in brain cells

Scientists have known for some time that a protein called presenilin plays a role in Alzheimer's disease, and a new study reveals one intriguing way this happens.

29 Oct 2013

Beta-blockers increase risk of adverse cardiac event during noncardiac surgical procedure

A recent study shows that patients given beta-blockers may actually be at increased risk of having an adverse cardiac event during a noncardiac surgical procedure. Risk of irregular heartbeat and worsening of symptoms in patients with existing heart disease also seemed to increase, but to a lesser degree.

29 Oct 2013

New and more expensive helmets may not reduce concussion risk in adolescent athletes

While many football helmet and mouth guard manufacturers claim that their equipment will lessen impact forces and reduce concussion risk, neither a specific brand nor a higher cost were associated with fewer concussions in adolescent athletes, according to an abstract presented Monday, Oct. 28 at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in Orlando.

29 Oct 2013

Patients with psoriatic arthritis benefit from early aggressive drug treatment, says study

People with a type of arthritis affecting the skin and joints respond significantly better to early, aggressive drug treatment compared to standard care, according to preliminary results presented by a University of Leeds lecturer to a major US conference.

29 Oct 2013

Study finds links between breast cancer radiation and long-term cardiovascular-related deaths

Among patients with early stages of breast cancer, those whose hearts were more directly irradiated with radiation treatments on the left side in a facing-up position had higher risk of heart disease, according to research letter by David J. Brenner, Ph.D, D.Sc, of Columbia University Medical Center, New York, and colleagues.

29 Oct 2013

FDA approves use of Botox Cosmetic to treat crow's feet

The FDA approved the use of Botox Cosmetic to treat crow's feet on September 11th, 2013 after a trial of 833 adults showed the treatments reduced the appearance of wrinkles.

29 Oct 2013

Regular cannabis users have increased levels of impulsive behaviour, reveals research

New cocaine and cannabis research reveals that regular cannabis users have increased levels of impulsive behaviour. It had previously been argued that this increased impulsivity after cannabis administration was only experienced by occasional users, but that regular users were no longer affected in this way.

29 Oct 2013

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WUSTL's Igor Efimov studies new potential treatment for irregular heartbeat

Penn Medicine researchers show predictive power of overlooked lymph nodes

Loyola researchers publish first ever study of moral distress experienced by nurses in burn ICU

Physiological processes in soft tissue pain explored using PET imaging

One in six fatal traffic accidents results from drowsy driving, show reports

Phase 3 study shows STELARA inhibits structural damage in patients with active psoriatic arthritis

Study: Liposomal bupivacaine can provide longer-lasting nerve blocks

Loyola hospital uses new 3-D vision technology for minimally invasive lung surgery

New research reveals iron deposits in brain play a role in pathology of MS

New unique nanostructure to target drug-delivery treatment of cancer cells

Subtle warning signs of autism may warrant referral to developmental specialist before age 18 months

Study finds high rate of lower back injuries in athletes under age 18

Lipid secreted by tumors inhibits immune response against cancer

Study shows how wrong levels of protein linked with AD can lead to dangerous blockages in brain cells

Beta-blockers increase risk of adverse cardiac event during noncardiac surgical procedure

New and more expensive helmets may not reduce concussion risk in adolescent athletes

Patients with psoriatic arthritis benefit from early aggressive drug treatment, says study

Study finds links between breast cancer radiation and long-term cardiovascular-related deaths

FDA approves use of Botox Cosmetic to treat crow's feet

Regular cannabis users have increased levels of impulsive behaviour, reveals research

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