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Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Concurrent sequencing of DNA and RNA to detect the predisposition to hereditary cancer.

8 Nov 2023

AI-powered radiation therapy revolutionizes cancer treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Patients undergoing radiation therapy for certain types of cancer at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital are among the first in the country with access to a cutting-edge treatment system that increases accuracy and precision, enhances patient comfort, and minimizes side effects.

8 Nov 2023

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

The association between three clinical BA measures and neurological disease risk.

8 Nov 2023

BMI should not be used to determine eligibility for gender-affirming chest surgery

Body mass index, or BMI, is a person's mass (weight) in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters.

7 Nov 2023

Contrary evidence: Mediterranean diet may not influence cholesterol levels, study suggests

The association between Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence and lipid profiles among disease-free community residents

7 Nov 2023

AI-empowered system may accelerate laparoscopic surgery training

Trainee surgeons learning to conduct laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgery will soon be able to complete their training quicker thanks to an AI-empowered system being developed by researchers at the National Robotarium of Heriot-Watt University, in collaboration with the Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation of University of Dundee.

6 Nov 2023

Using ripretinib and surgery to manage recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumor

A new case report was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on September 20, 2023, entitled, "Multi-disciplinary management of recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumor harboring KIT exon 11 mutation with the switch-control kinase inhibitor ripretinib and surgery."

3 Nov 2023

UIC researchers receive NIH grant to study acupuncture for stable angina

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have received a $3.12 million National Institutes of Health grant to study whether acupuncture can alleviate chest pain caused by stable angina.

2 Nov 2023

New score predicts risk of postoperative liver failure with high accuracy

Surgical removal of parts of the liver remains the only curative approach for patients with liver-specific cancer.

2 Nov 2023

Science, Innovation, and Xenotransplantation: A Discussion with Dr. Wenning Qin

In this interview, we delve deep into the pioneering world of xenotransplantation and the evolving landscape of gene editing.

2 Nov 2023

Pulsed field ablation safe and effective for women with atrial fibrillation

Women with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing a procedure called pulsed field ablation (PFA) have just as good outcomes as men with AF undergoing the same procedure, according to a large-scale international study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

1 Nov 2023

Researchers identify key protein biomarkers in MS patients, paving way for personalized treatment strategies

Researchers aimed to identify dependable protein biomarkers for multiple sclerosis (MS).

1 Nov 2023

Mechanical thrombectomy found to be effective for high-risk pulmonary embolism

New research from the FLASH registry (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03761173) shines a light on the effectiveness of large-bore mechanical thrombectomy in managing high-risk pulmonary embolism.

31 Oct 2023

Higher risk of dental caries after surgical obesity treatment

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health.

31 Oct 2023

3D modeling reveals cause of balloon rupture during TAVR in patients with bicuspid aortic valves

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Balloon rupture during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a rare but serious complication.

25 Oct 2023

Older adults from disadvantaged communities less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after heart procedures

Older adults who live in disadvantaged communities are less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after common heart procedures, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.

24 Oct 2023

Viral rebound common in lung transplant recipients treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for COVID-19

Data on the viral rebound and safety of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in lung transplant (LTx) recipients are limited.

24 Oct 2023

CT-measured VAT volume key in assessing diabetes risk in prediabetic individuals

Whether visceral obesity assessment in individuals with prediabetes could help predict the future risk of developing diabetes.

24 Oct 2023

Large language models perpetuate racial bias in healthcare

The tendency of four commercial LLMs to perpetuate race-based medical misconceptions.

24 Oct 2023

Study shows TAVR as a good alternative to open-heart surgery in younger patients with aortic stenosis

Patients with a dysfunctional aortic heart valve who received a new, prosthetic valve through a minimally invasive procedure had similar outcomes at five years as those who underwent open-heart surgery, a new study shows.

24 Oct 2023

Medical Procedure News

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

AI-powered radiation therapy revolutionizes cancer treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Reversing biological age could increase longevity and lower dementia and stroke risk

BMI should not be used to determine eligibility for gender-affirming chest surgery

Contrary evidence: Mediterranean diet may not influence cholesterol levels, study suggests

AI-empowered system may accelerate laparoscopic surgery training

Using ripretinib and surgery to manage recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumor

UIC researchers receive NIH grant to study acupuncture for stable angina

New score predicts risk of postoperative liver failure with high accuracy

Science, Innovation, and Xenotransplantation: A Discussion with Dr. Wenning Qin

Pulsed field ablation safe and effective for women with atrial fibrillation

Researchers identify key protein biomarkers in MS patients, paving way for personalized treatment strategies

Mechanical thrombectomy found to be effective for high-risk pulmonary embolism

Higher risk of dental caries after surgical obesity treatment

3D modeling reveals cause of balloon rupture during TAVR in patients with bicuspid aortic valves

Older adults from disadvantaged communities less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after heart procedures

Viral rebound common in lung transplant recipients treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for COVID-19

CT-measured VAT volume key in assessing diabetes risk in prediabetic individuals

Large language models perpetuate racial bias in healthcare

Study shows TAVR as a good alternative to open-heart surgery in younger patients with aortic stenosis

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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