New treatment target verification for myelodysplastic syndrome
Credit: Dr. Goro Sashida A research group from Kumamoto University, Japan analyzed the pathophysiology of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a blood ...
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A newly discovered disease may lead to better treatment of cystic fibrosis
Better understand cystic fibrosis / Study in 'Journal of Medical Genetics'Credit: J. Park et al. 2020/ Journal of Medical Genetics ...
Largest ever study of radiosurgery for brain metastases from small cell lung cancer
Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Center The international First-line Radiosurgery for Small-Cell Lung Cancer (FIRE-SCLC) analysis led by University of ...
Uncuffing nitric oxide production: Beta-arrestin2 complexes regulate NO levels
Beta-arrestin2 is a critical protein that regulates the activity of endothelial nitric oxide synthase and the subsequent production of nitric ...
New clues on how lipid emulsions prevent liver disease in preterm babies
Credit: National Human Genome Research Institute. Infants born prematurely may require parenteral or intravenous nutrition to provide the necessary nourishment, ...
Interventional radiologists modify protocol for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
Chief among the myriad practical updates to minimize risks for patients and imaging personnel alike is a tiered approach for ...
Cardiologist investigates why TAVR might not work for some heart patient
Observational study at the University of Cincinnati planned for patients receiving aortic valve replacementCredit: Colleen Kelley/UC Creative + Brand A ...
New guidelines for assessment of bone density and microarchitecture in vivo with HR-pQCT
IOF-ASBMR-ECTS endorsed guidelines support standardization of techniques and terminology in the use of high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography, while providing ...
Four of ten adults worldwide have functional gastrointestinal disorders
Credit: Photo by Cecilia Hedstrom For every ten adults in the world, four suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders of varying ...
The AGA Research Foundation provides over $2 million in funding to promising researchers
The AGA Research Foundation funded 17 awards in the 2020 awards cycleCredit: American Gastroenterological Association Bethesda, MD (May 27, 2020) ...
Teleradiology enables social distancing during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
Remote reading of imaging studies on home PACS workstations helps protect vulnerable staff and patients alike, while ensuring seamless interpretation ...
Some patients with bladder cancer ‘can’t wait’ for treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Writing in Bladder Cancer, researchers outline recommendations for treatment as surgical proceduresCredit: Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC Amsterdam, May 21, ...
Machine that oxygenates blood may help critically ill COVID-19 patients, according to WVU study
Credit: West Virginia University When COVID-19 patients are critically ill, the biggest threat to their lives is lung dysfunction. If ...
COVID-19: Lessons to learn about the first 4.0 pandemic
A conjunction of biological and social factorsCredit: Jordi Serra-Cobo (UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA-IRBio) Although the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak was officially presented suddenly ...
First screening test for detecting lymph node metastasis in pancreatic cancer patients
A City of Hope molecular researcher has identified a biomarker panel that appears to reveal when pancreatic cancer has spread ...
AJR details COVID-19 infection control, radiographer protection in CT exam areas
Radiologists from Shanghai discuss modifying exam process and disinfecting exam room, while outlining personal protection measures during the coronavirus disease ...
IU School of Medicine study tracks COVID-19 spread in pediatric dialysis unit
Credit: IU School of Medicine INDIANANAPOLIS--As COVID-19 continues its sweep around the globe, dialysis units have continued to be hotspots ...
University of Cincinnati researchers look at how COVID-19 affects the heart
Mini grant from the UC College of Medicine helps team investigate pathogen's mechanisCredit: Colleen Kelley/UC Creative + Brand Researchers are ...
Developing microbeam radiation therapy (MRT) for inoperable cancer
Credit: Canadian Light Source, University of Saskatchewan SASKATOON - An innovative radiation treatment that could one day be a valuable ...
Illuminating the impact of COVID-19 on hospitals and health systems
A comparative study of revenue and utilizationCredit: www.fairhealth.org NEW YORK, NY--May 12, 2020--In the third week of March 2020, as ...