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Study opens new avenue to make ECGi a routine clinical application tool for detecting cardiac arrhythmia

For almost a hundred years, the primary way to diagnose a patient with cardiac arrhythmia has been using a standard electrocardiogram (ECG).

30 Jan 2023

Study finds link between tumor microbiome and immune system in sarcoma patients

In a significant new study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have uncovered a link between a patient's microbiome and their immune system that can potentially be used to improve the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma.

30 Jan 2023

New biomaterial allows for treating damaged tissue from the inside out

A new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue and promotes cell and tissue repair.

30 Jan 2023

New insights on bile duct and gallbladder cancers

Bile duct and gallbladder cancers are uncommon, with an estimated 12,130 new cases diagnosed this year according to the American Cancer Society.

30 Jan 2023

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., and a type of heart attack called myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), which predominantly affects women, is garnering increased attention.

30 Jan 2023

New discovery about microglia heralds myriad possibilities for treating neurodegenerative diseases

Combating Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases by inserting healthy new immune cells into the brain has taken a leap toward reality.

30 Jan 2023

Researchers discover mechanism underlying the development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

A combination of chemotherapy and drugs that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer is increasingly used to control progression of the disease in patients.

30 Jan 2023

Liver cancer treatment can place significant financial burden on patients, analysis shows

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, can place a significant financial burden on patients, according to an analysis led by a researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

30 Jan 2023

Guidance for diagnosing and managing migraine

Migraine is a major cause of disability, affecting about 12% of people. A 2-part series published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) on diagnosing and managing the condition with both acute and preventive therapy provides guidance for clinicians.

30 Jan 2023

Scientists explore potential new ways to prevent and treat optic nerve hypoplasia

As the number of children born with a vision-impairing condition known as optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) increases, scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are investigating potential ways to prevent and treat the disease.

30 Jan 2023

Incidence of sports-related sudden cardiac arrest is rare among older adults

The annual incidence of sports-related sudden cardiac arrest in older adults is rare: 2 to 3 cases per 100,000 people.

30 Jan 2023

Cancer treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term cardiac damage

While cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation are critical to treating cancers, research shows that some of these treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term heart damage.

30 Jan 2023

Experts share top tips for cancer prevention

Many forms of cancer are preventable. Although risk factors such as age or genetics cannot be changed, other risk factors for cancer including healthy lifestyle choices are within your control.

30 Jan 2023

Young adults with depression and poor mental health more likely to develop cardiovascular disease

Young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) and have poor heart health, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers who analyzed data from more than a half million people between the ages of 18 and 49.

30 Jan 2023

Medical Condition News

Study opens new avenue to make ECGi a routine clinical application tool for detecting cardiac arrhythmia

Study finds link between tumor microbiome and immune system in sarcoma patients

New biomaterial allows for treating damaged tissue from the inside out

New insights on bile duct and gallbladder cancers

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

New discovery about microglia heralds myriad possibilities for treating neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers discover mechanism underlying the development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

Liver cancer treatment can place significant financial burden on patients, analysis shows

Guidance for diagnosing and managing migraine

Scientists explore potential new ways to prevent and treat optic nerve hypoplasia

Incidence of sports-related sudden cardiac arrest is rare among older adults

Cancer treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term cardiac damage

Experts share top tips for cancer prevention

Young adults with depression and poor mental health more likely to develop cardiovascular disease

New research changes the paradigm of how people think about graft-versus-host disease

A neural interface to detect and alleviate symptoms of neurological disorders

Researchers design contact lens prototype to prevent dry eye syndrome

Study aims to better understand the effect of spinal cord stimulation on chronic pain and sleep

Study shows how arthritis affects people's working lives

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