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Improving optical tissue clearing method for better cancer diagnosis

When it comes to cancer, clarity is key. The ability to visualize cancerous tumors and metastatic tissue three dimensionally (3D) can help clinicians diagnose the precise type and stage of cancer, while also informing the best treatment methods.

16 Sep 2021

When covid deaths are dismissed or stigmatized, grief is mixed with shame and anger

Months after Kyle Dixon died, his old house in Lanse, Pennsylvania, is full of reminders of a life cut short.

16 Sep 2021

Research reveals vital role of protein-coding gene in tumor development and immune therapy response

Researchers from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center uncovered the potentially important role of the protein-coding gene, MYO10, in tumor development and immune therapy response. Their findings were published today in Science Advances.

16 Sep 2021

Study identifies factors that may influence patient's likelihood to get bariatric surgeries

According to the World Health Organization, four million people die from obesity-related causes annually. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery is an effective, lifesaving intervention for patients with obesity, however the majority who are eligible for the procedure never advance to surgery.

16 Sep 2021

Biden releases a new plan to combat covid, but experts say there’s still a ways to go

On the campaign trail last year, Joe Biden promised that, if elected president, he would get covid-19 under control. Since assuming office in January, Biden has continued to pledge that his administration would do its best to get Americans vaccinated against covid and allow life to return to some semblance of normal.

15 Sep 2021

Dynamics of healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 infections revealed with whole genome sequencing

In a recent paper, the researchers study the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infections on a geriatric hospital ward by whole genome sequencing.

13 Sep 2021

Guidelines: Summer camp returns to normal during COVID-19

A new report describes measures to ensure that youth activities can continue safely, based on sound epidemiological and infectious disease guidelines.

13 Sep 2021

Electroconvulsive therapy reduces deaths by suicide among depressed elders

Electroconvulsive therapy reduces deaths by suicide among older adults with depression in the months immediately following hospitalization, researchers report in the 10 September issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry.

12 Sep 2021

Study compares three types of state legislations aimed at ensuring adequate nurse staffing

Across the nation, states are grappling with alternative approaches to address the heightened problem of low nurse staffing in hospitals.

10 Sep 2021

Brown researchers receive $4.9 million to study COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in older adults

To address the pressing issue of diminishing immunity among older adults to COVID-19 as well to vaccines designed to protect against the virus, a $4.9 million award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will fund a two-year project led by Brown University researchers and conducted by a team spanning multiple institutions.

10 Sep 2021

Study documents the added value of hospitals employing inpatient nurse practitioners

According to a new study published today in Medical Care, hospitals that employ more inpatient nurse practitioners (NPs) have lower surgical mortality, higher patient satisfaction, and lower costs of care.

10 Sep 2021

Laws designed to aid at-risk women may help catch breast cancer earlier

Laws designed to help women with increased risk for missed breast cancer diagnoses may help catch the disease earlier, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. They studied how notification and insurance coverage legislation for women with dense breast tissue affects the stage at which their cancer is diagnosed.

9 Sep 2021

Measurement of brain function shows benefits of virtual reality in creative arts therapies

Virtual reality (VR) continues to expand its uses in medicine, specifically in treatments for psychological conditions like trauma, phobias and eating disorders. The technology is also emerging as a tool in creative arts therapies.

9 Sep 2021

New study provides stark statistics about care availability for dementia patients

A new study provides stark statistics about a reality that 6 million Americans with dementia and their families live every day: one where people with dementia receive hundreds of hours a month in unpaid care from spouses, adult children and other relatives, and where some rely on paid help including nursing home care.

9 Sep 2021

Study investigates the obstacles faced by undocumented immigrants in accessing health services

A study by the UPV/EHU has found that undocumented immigrants encounter structural and individual barriers linked to their social vulnerability when accessing public health services in the Basque Autonomous Community.

6 Sep 2021

Practical solutions in shoulder arthroplasty for patients with glenoid bone loss

Today, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2021 annual meeting, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) sports medicine surgeon David M. Dines, MD, participated in an instructional case lecture on practical solutions in shoulder arthroplasty for patients with substantial shoulder socket bone loss known as glenoid bone deficiency.

4 Sep 2021

Study highlights the impact of Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 Remote Patient Monitoring Program

A study by Mayo Clinic investigators highlights the development and implementation of Mayo Clinic's large-scale COVID-19 Remote Patient Monitoring Program, which has served more than 7,000 patients across 41 states.

4 Sep 2021

New online tool to help medical staff quickly support COVID-19 patients

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an online tool to help medical staff quickly determine which COVID-19 patients will need help breathing with a ventilator.

3 Sep 2021

Researchers assess robotic and navigation assisted pedicle screw placement in degenerative spinal surgery

The use of robotics and computer navigation in spinal surgery is rapidly expanding. Increasing numbers of hospitals and spine surgeons are adopting the technology, which aims to enhance precision, accuracy and predictability, according to Darren R. Lebl, MD, MBA, a spine surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery.

2 Sep 2021

Jail decarceration leads to community-wide public health benefits, study shows

How can government slow the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.? Look to America's unique epidemic engines: jails and prisons in America.

2 Sep 2021

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Improving optical tissue clearing method for better cancer diagnosis

When covid deaths are dismissed or stigmatized, grief is mixed with shame and anger

Research reveals vital role of protein-coding gene in tumor development and immune therapy response

Study identifies factors that may influence patient's likelihood to get bariatric surgeries

Biden releases a new plan to combat covid, but experts say there’s still a ways to go

Dynamics of healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 infections revealed with whole genome sequencing

Guidelines: Summer camp returns to normal during COVID-19

Electroconvulsive therapy reduces deaths by suicide among depressed elders

Study compares three types of state legislations aimed at ensuring adequate nurse staffing

Brown researchers receive $4.9 million to study COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in older adults

Study documents the added value of hospitals employing inpatient nurse practitioners

Laws designed to aid at-risk women may help catch breast cancer earlier

Measurement of brain function shows benefits of virtual reality in creative arts therapies

New study provides stark statistics about care availability for dementia patients

Study investigates the obstacles faced by undocumented immigrants in accessing health services

Practical solutions in shoulder arthroplasty for patients with glenoid bone loss

Study highlights the impact of Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 Remote Patient Monitoring Program

New online tool to help medical staff quickly support COVID-19 patients

Researchers assess robotic and navigation assisted pedicle screw placement in degenerative spinal surgery

Jail decarceration leads to community-wide public health benefits, study shows

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