A screening test that measures whether a patient’s heart is healthy enough for a kidney transplant is not as dangerous as once thought, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN).
Our body's activity levels fall and rise to the beat of our internal drums-the 24-hour cycles that govern fundamental physiological functions, from sleeping and feeding patterns to the energy available to our cells. Whereas the master clock in the brain is set by light, the pacemakers in peripheral organs are set by food availability. The underlying molecular mechanism was unknown.
Medical researchers have long suspected that obscure bacteria living within the intestinal tract may help keep the human immune system in balance. An international collaboration co-led by scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center has now identified a bizarre-looking microbial species that can single-handedly spur the production of specialized immune cells in mice.
Scientists hope to create a glucose monitoring system for people who have diabetes that doesn’t require needle sticks and lasts six months or more, but they are still a long way from this. A book edited by a University of Arkansas researcher discusses current research and challenges in creating a better glucose monitor.
For the more than four million uninsured adults in the United States nearing retirement age, a serious illness often spells financial disaster, according to a recent study.
A study conducted at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, the University of Toronto, and Imperial College London, Toronto, shows that a link between a breast cancer gene mutation and heart disease could be a key in the creation of new heart disease treatments and in the treatment of patients currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
When it comes to end-of-life care for cancer patients, a new study shows blacks don’t get the treatment they prefer. Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston say blacks who chose aggressive measures like DNR or a “do not resuscitate” order in hopes of prolonging life were three-times less likely to receive them than white patients with the same preference.
A newer, less expensive drug used to suppress the immune system and prevent organ rejection in kidney and pancreas transplant patients works just as well as its much more expensive counterpart, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Surgeons from the University of Chicago Medical Center Comer Children’s Hospital have used robotic surgery to reduce both post-operative pain and recovery time following an operation to correct spina bifida-related bladder dysfunction in children. The results of this first-time application of minimally invasive robotic surgery for the affected patient population may lead to more common usage of this method.
Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles are studying the role of certain molecules in the treatment of angiogenesis in pancreatic cancer. The findings could have implications for halting the development of malignancy-nourishing blood vessels and for creating a new approach to targeting angiogenesis in a more powerful way.
Research conducted at Denver Health Medical Center and the University of Colorado, Denver, shows that although bicycling as a mode of transportation has increased, cyclists have a heightened propensity for serious injury due to a lack of both awareness and action related to urban planning. The increased severity of the injuries and the resulting increased hospital length-of-stay could be indicative of an injury epidemic.
Used to connect surgeons in far-flung locations, telemedicine may assist in the provision of trauma care in rural areas. Researchers from Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, have shown that telemedicine consultations can expedite emergency care and impact the rate of surgical errors.
A new study recently published online by the American Heart Journal shows that more than half of all randomized clinical trials, or RCTs, for cardiovascular disease are not reporting vital information about the study populations race or ethnicity. NYU School of Medicine researchers found that out of the 156 cardiovascular disease RCTs analyzed, only 35% of trials reported any information on race or ethnicity between 1970 and 2006. From 2000 to 2006, 46% of trials included that information.
Older women who receive rehabilitation services after hip surgery from a variety of health care professionals as inpatients are slightly more likely to do better than those who receive usual hospital care.
Ever wonder how your eyes adjust during a blackout? When we go from light to near total darkness, cells in the retina must quickly adjust. Vision scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified an intricate process that allows the human eye to adapt to darkness very quickly. The same process also allows the eye to function in bright light.
Attending surgeons and obstetricians/gynecologists who worked nighttime hours did not have a significantly greater rate of complications for procedures performed the next day, but having less than six hours of opportunity for sleep between procedures was associated with an increased rate of surgical complications, according to a study in the October 14 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on surgical care.
Patients who received the less-invasive endovascular repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm had a lower risk of death in the first 30 days after the procedure compared to patients who an open repair, but both procedures had similar rates of death after two years, according to a study in the October 14 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on surgical care.
New research indicates that the use of minimally invasive procedures (including the use of robotic assistance) for radical prostatectomy, which have increased significantly in recent years, may shorten hospital stays and decrease respiratory and surgical complications, but may also result in an increased rate of certain complications, including incontinence and erectile dysfunction, according to a study in the October 14 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on surgical care.
Researchers from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, are studying results from the application of an anticancer drug commonly used for treating lung and colon cancer in the treatment of invasive bladder cancer. The survival statistics revealed by the study may eventually lead to changes in the standard treatment options.
Some invasive procedures that are becoming increasingly common as a first line of treatment for patients diagnosed with narrowed arteries in and around the kidneys may not be necessary, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Surgeons from St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, and the University of Toronto have observed that sepsis and sepsis-related mortality are linked to a naturally occurring hormone found in visceral adipose tissue. The implications of the study results may assist in developing methods of both predicting and decreasing sepsis and sepsis-related complications.
Sickle cell anemia is a potentially debilitating disease, but according to a Geisinger physician targeted treatments and coping methods are available to ease the pain and reduce the chance for complications.
Women abused by intimate partners suffer higher rates of a wide variety of doctor-diagnosed medical maladies compared to women who were never abused, according to a new study of more than 3,000 women.
A new mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) closely resembles humans with the paralyzing disorder, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report.
A Florida State University College of Medicine biomedical sciences professor has been recognized as having one of the most influential structural biology laboratories in the world.
The results from a current study, published in the Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, suggest that premature aging of the immune system appears to play a role in the development of ALS. The researchers found that thymic malfunction occurs simultaneously with motor neuron dysfunction, both in laboratory mice bred to mimic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and in humans suffering from the disease.
Scientists at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee have successfully produced liver cells from patients’ skin cells opening the possibility of treating a wide range of diseases that affect liver function. The study was led by Stephen A. Duncan, D. Phil., Marcus Professor in Human and Molecular Genetics, and professor of cell biology, neurobiology and anatomy, along with postdoctoral fellow Karim Si-Tayeb, Ph.D., and graduate student Ms. Fallon Noto.
Getting off the couch could lead to a longer life for kidney disease patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that, as in the general population, exercise has significant health benefits for individuals with kidney dysfunction.
The antidote for acute liver failure caused by acetaminophen poisoning also can treat acute liver failure due to most other causes if given before severe injury occurs, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and their colleagues at 21 other institutions have found.
Patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can benefit from triple therapy that includes a long-acting β-agonist (LABA), an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and an anti-muscarinic agent, according to researchers in Germany.
Before and after delivery, the mothers of unborn babies prenatally diagnosed with severe birth defects want doctors to walk a fine line between giving them realistic information—no matter how grim the prognosis—and giving them hope for the best possible outcome.
Grappling with the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy is nothing new for postmenopausal women. More fuel to the fire: evidence that HRT could play a role in incontinence.
A relatively new ultrasound probe procedure has the highest success rate for breaking down kidney stones in the lower “funnel” area of the kidney, rather than the shock wave treatment used for many years, according to a review of studies.
Although most people with bulimia and binge eating disorders wait many years before seeking help, a new review shows that talk therapy can make a large difference.
Hooked on your cell phone and cigarettes? Fortunately, your mobile device could help you kick the nicotine habit, according to a new review from New Zealand.
Brushing removable dentures with a paste product might be the best way to keep them clean, better than soaking in effervescent or enzyme cleaning solutions, suggests a new review.
When teenagers receive health education and information about contraception, the number of them having unintended pregnancies decreases, finds a large new review.
Very low birth-weight newborns who received the milk protein lactoferrin alone or in combination with a probiotic had a reduced incidence of late-onset sepsis, according to a study in the October 7 issue of JAMA.
It can happen in an instant: a father grabs his daughter’s arm before she runs out into traffic, and the sudden pull produces sharp pain and loss of movement in her arm.
Many U.S. children face a terrible burden of stressors that can harm the development of their brains and nervous systems, ultimately causing some to die prematurely, a CDC study finds.
Cigarette smoking leads to rheumatic disease and makes treatment less successful, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.
UVA professor of neurosurgery Neal Kassell believes that MRgFUS - the technological marriage of magnetic resonance imaging and focused ultrasound - may be the most important therapeutic development since the scalpel. That notion will soon be explored by dozens of his colleagues from nine specialties who will engage in a robust program of research projects and clinical trials at UVA's new Focused Ultrasound Center, which was dedicated on September 14.
Researchers map common brain wave spikes in dying patients. What do the findings suggest about the workings of our brains as we die.
As bariatric surgical procedures (BSPs), or weight loss surgeries, have become increasingly common, so have their associated neurological complications. However, for patients with a pre-surgical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the benefits of the bariatric surgery may actually help improve the painful symptoms of CTS.
If you are experiencing pain in your arms, based on individual risk factors, there may be an increased likelihood you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). According to a team of researchers, certain factors can play a role in your prevalence to developing this painful syndrome.
Burns are a common cause of pediatric injury worldwide, typically resulting from hot water, flames, hot surfaces, chemicals and electrical appliances. A recent study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, found that from 1990-2006 more than 2 million children younger than 21 were treated in hospital emergency departments for burn-related injuries.
Two interactive computer tools released today will help emergency planners and responders select and run alternate care facilities during disaster situations.
For men with type 2 diabetes, a cell type linked to allergic inflammation is closely linked to a key indicator of diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy), suggests a study in the November Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN).
The number of hospital stays for women who had a normal or uncomplicated birth decreased by 43 percent between 1997 and 2007 – from 544,000 to 312,000 stays.
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that a program of pelvic floor muscle exercises, combined with pelvic health education, can be an effective way to manage urinary incontinence in elderly women.
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