It's been found that before families of deceased relatives can make a positive transition to discussions about organ donation, they first must be comfortable with the doctor's explanation of brain death. A training program has been developed at Ohio State to improve how physicians address this topic with families.
A new Ohio State University Medical Center study debunks the widely held belief that engaging in sexual intercourse during the final weeks of pregnancy can hasten labor and delivery.
Members of the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers (ADCC) will brief members of Congress, their staffs and members of the Bush administration on the impact of planned cuts to the budget of the National Institutes for Health on Tuesday, June 13, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in room HC-6 of the Capitol Building.
Leaders from the worlds of science, industry, law and government will converge on the campus of the Ohio State University Medical Center on Monday, Dec. 4, for a symposium designed to explore opportunities for university-industry collaboration and to showcase emerging biomedical technologies in search of commercial partnerships.
Listing of key physician/media contacts from The Ohio State University Medical Center who will be attending the American Society of Hematology annual meeting in Orlando, Dec. 9-12, or the San Antonio Breast Symposium, Dec. 14-17
An Ohio State University Medical Center surgeon predicts that within 10 years, mechanical support devices for the heart will be put to use temporarily to allow a damaged heart to rest and recover itself.
A researcher at Ohio State University Medical Center reviewed more than 25 years' worth of studies, examining the relationship between oral contraceptives and libido, and concluded the pill has little, if any, effect on a woman's sex drive.
New research led by an Ohio State University Medical Center vascular medicine specialist suggests that gene therapy is a safe treatment method to explore in patients whose lower limbs are at risk for amputation because of poor circulation caused by blocked blood vessels.
Scientists at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center have been researching the anticancer properties of berries for nearly 20 years. Dr. Gary Stoner, a leading researcher in chemoprevention, is currently conducting several trials evaluating black raspberry supplements as a way to prevent or slow the growth of colon and other cancers.
Inherent gender differences "“ instead of more sun exposure "“ may be one reason why men are three times more likely than women to develop certain kinds of skin cancer, say researchers at Ohio State University Medical Center.
Breast cancer patients are using personal digital assistants to record their levels of pain, fatigue and depression and watch patient communication videos as part of a pilot study launched by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Surgeons at the Ohio State University Medical Center have performed the first incisionless operations in the United States using a device recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to stop gastroesophageal reflux disease.
A new study suggests that a type of acute leukemia may occur in part because abnormally low levels of one small molecule result in the over-activity of genes important to the disease. The research involved patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and a gene mutation called NPM1, an alteration seen in about one-third of adult AML cases.
Many people may not realize that the federal government, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supports two-thirds of the cancer research in the United States. Most of this funding is provided as grants through the NIH's National Cancer Institute (NCI). The grants pay for experiments and laboratory overhead, and cover the salaries of investigators and the cost of training the fellows and post-doctoral and doctoral students who will become the next generation of scientists. Many people may also not realize that Congress cut the NIH budget in 2006 and 2007. The NCI has lost the most: $70 million since 2005.
A novel electronic device designed to "zap" away migraine pain before it starts has proven to be the next form of relief for those suffering from the debilitating disease, according to a study conducted at The Ohio State University Medical Center.
A team of researchers from the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University's College of Veterinary Medicine have received a $10.9 million, five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to further their studies of retrovirus-associated cancer.
Data from 260 hospitals across the United States has led to the creation of a new method for physicians to more accurately determine the severity of heart failure in patients upon hospital admission, with a goal of reducing in-hospital mortality and more quickly identifying triage methods and treatment decisions. The model is discussed in the July 29 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
The Ohio State University Medical Center has invited experts from across the country to discuss translating scientific breakthroughs in the laboratory to clinical health care practice during the national Personalized Health Care Conference on Oct. 16-17.
A drug once dismissed as ineffective in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has shown promising results in two phase I and II clinical trials, according to researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center "“ James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
Older patients with acute myloid leukemia (AML) who were once told that nothing could be done for them are finding new hope "“ and life "“ through a clinical trial at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center "“ James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
With obesity reaching epidemic levels, researchers at the Ohio State University Medical Center are studying a potentially long-term treatment that involves injecting a gene directly into one of the critical feeding and weight control centers of the brain.
New research demonstrates the importance of treating pregnant women with even the mildest forms of gestational diabetes to reduce healthcare risks for both infants and mothers.
During a five-hour surgery last October at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Kathy Sanford became the first Alzheimer’s patient in the United States to have a pacemaker implanted in her brain. She is the first of up to 10 patients who will be enrolled in an FDA-approved study at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center.
Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Nisonger Center are trying to determine if teaching strategies based on Shakespeare texts can help children with autism become better communicators.
Researchers are testing two applications in new ways in an attempt to improve mobility in stroke survivors. One combines electrical muscle stimulation with active biking motion. The other uses wireless sensors to track and measure mobility.
Athletes with a vocal cord disorder that restricts breathing are more likely to be misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated for exercise-induced asthma.
A new study is challenging a long held belief among speech therapists and audiologists that bad behavior in young children with hearing implants is an indicator of device failure and a predictor of poor language development.
A multi-disciplinary group of researchers from around the world are gathering today at The Ohio State University Center for Microbial Interface Biology (CMIB) to discuss ongoing research of infectious disease threats ranging from flu to HIV, tuberculosis to drug-resistant bacteria.
A newer class of medications used to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics may also improve cardiovascular health, researchers from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reported.
If you want to improve your health, doctors often suggest making changes to your diet or exercise routine. But what about making changes to your house? A compelling new study is underway at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to see how your home may impact your health. For several weeks experts will analyze 100 homes, taking note of everything from the types of food people keep in their cupboards to the layout of the houses themselves. They will also track the physical well-being of patients, charting height and weight, stress and cholesterol levels.
Stroke is the country’s leading cause of disability, leaving millions with residual arm and leg weakness. However, efforts have usually focused on stroke prevention and acute care. Now, two new studies suggest that stroke survivors left weakened or partially paralyzed may be able to regain more arm and hand movement even years after a stroke - information that clinicians may not know or pass on to their patients.
Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have developed a therapeutic at-home gaming program for stroke patients who experience motor weakness affecting 80 percent of survivors.
Hip pain is no longer reserved for older adults. More and more young, active people are developing this problem, which often requires surgery to repair. Hip preservation specialists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center see patients from their teens through their sixties who have femoral acetabular impingement, or FAI. "FAI has become much more common in the last 10 years, and in younger people these injuries tend to be sports-related,” said Dr. Thomas Ellis, vice chair of the department of Orthopaedics at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center.
A new study by a movement disorder neurologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that depression improved among patients with Parkinson’s disease who participated in a long-term group exercise program.
Prescribing both a stimulant and an antipsychotic drug to children with physical aggression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), along with teaching parents to use behavior management techniques, reduces aggressive and serious behavioral problems in the children, according to esearchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
A national study is underway to better understand how to help asthma patients reduce their medications, when appropriate, while controlling the disease and its costs.
Pass codes, phone numbers and addresses. We all have a lot of numbers in our heads, but heart experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say there are 5 more you need to know to help keep your heart healthy.
Spring allergies aren't the only thing to worry about these days. More people are developing an itchy, painful rash in an effort to stay clean. An Ohio State dermatologist says a preservative in many pre-moistened wipes is linked to a dramatic rise in allergic reactions.
When an unmanned supply mission launched into space today, bound for the International Space Station, it meant something extraordinary to Dr. Peter Lee, a cardiothoracic surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. That’s because his research experiment is on board.
The smallest heart pacemaker available is about the size of a vitamin pill and now Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center is among the few, and the first in Ohio, to test this emerging technology.
Outdoor pollen might have you running for cover behind closed windows and doors, but allergists at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center say indoor allergens are just as much trouble. One expert discusses 3 allergy misconceptions that could be making things worse.
Doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are the first in the country to begin treating some heart failure patients with a new wireless, implantable hemodynamic monitor that was just approved by the FDA.
A new, implantable device to control heart failure is showing promising results in the first trial to determine safety and effectiveness in patients, according to lead researcher Dr. William Abraham of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
A new treatment board which allows patients to lie on their stomach in the prone position during radiation treatment is proving more effective for breast cancer patients at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
Most Americans who spend part of the year on daylight saving time look forward to the extra hour of sleep when it’s time to “fall back” to standard time. We are a nation of sleep-deprived people, and experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say all ages suffer in various, unhealthy ways.
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James) is dedicating its new 1.1-million-square-foot, 21-floor freestanding cancer hospital on Nov. 7. It's the third-largest cancer hospital in the country, and the most innovative cancer hospital to date.
Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are trying to help patients who have suffered a stroke to improve arm movement by stimulating the brain using a device called a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator (TMS).
Early use of available heart failure drugs slows the progressive decline in heart function before symptoms are apparent in boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to a new study published online by The Lancet Neurology.
When a person’s heart stops beating, every second counts. However, bystanders often fear giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a victim. Dr. Ruchika Husa, a cardiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, studies resuscitation science and also teaches CPR.
It’s the hottest topic among allergy experts. It’s showing up more and doctors don’t yet know why. Allergy specialists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are seeing more people with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammatory response in the esophagus that makes it hard to swallow food.
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