Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a nanoparticle that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Their goal is to kill primary breast cancer tumors and brain metastases in one treatment.
A utilização de uma nova ferramenta que utiliza dados tridimensionais, fez com que pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic descobrissem uma série de alterações cerebrais na doença de Alzheimer caracterizadas por aspectos clínicos únicos e comportamentais das células imunológicas.
باستخدام أداة جديدة تكرس بيانات ثلاثية الأبعاد، اكتشف باحثو مايو كلينك سلسلة من التغيرات الدماغية يسببها داء الزهايمر تتسم بخصائص سريرية وسلوكية فريدة للخلايا المناعية.
How well a newly minted doctor scores on their medical board exam appears linked to patients’ odds of dying or being readmitted to the hospital. Findings offer reassurance that certification exams, which aim to demonstrate the competence of physicians, capture critical knowledge and clinical judgment skills for physicians.
Two leaders from Hackensack Meridian Health will be honored by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP) at an upcoming event.
The TCT Geoffrey O. Hartzler Master Operator Award will be presented to Jeffrey W. Moses, MD, during Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF). TCT will take place October 27-30, 2024, in Washington, DC, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
El uso de una nueva herramienta que utiliza datos tridimensionales, hizo que los investigadores de Mayo Clinic descubrieran una serie de cambios cerebrales en la enfermedad de Alzheimer caracterizadas por aspectos clínicos únicos y conductuales de las células inmunitarias.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—hosts an oncology policy summit focused on how sexual and reproductive health can impact people with cancer before, during, and after treatment.
David Wetter, PhD, has been honored for pioneering cancer health equity strategies, transforming research into practical solutions, and fostering vital community partnerships for underserved populations and rural communities.
In research that may be a step forward toward finding personalized treatments for Tourette disorder, scientists at Rutgers University–New Brunswick have bred mice that exhibit some of the same behaviors and brain abnormalities seen in humans with the disorder. As reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers, using a technique known as CRISPR/Cas9 DNA editing, inserted the same genetic mutations found in humans with Tourette disorder into the corresponding genes in mouse embryos.
The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the premier global, molecular diagnostic professional society, will host a free webinar on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) final rule that seeks to regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices.
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Penn Nursing is proud to launch a groundbreaking new online course – Educating Nurses in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy – via Open Canvas.
The Society for Clinical Trials (SCT) is pleased to announce that the prestigious David Sackett Trial of the Year Award will be presented to the ”Randomized Trial of Early Detection and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage (E-MOTIVE).”
Investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have examined the historical evolution of Community Outreach and Engagement initiatives at both the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers (NCI-DCCs).
Rutgers Health trial shows mindfulness training during treatment reduces dropouts and relapses.
A cancer diagnosis scares most people. Those outside of large population centers like Albuquerque have the additional concern of having to travel to get timely, specialized medical treatment. Now, a new program at The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center aims to streamline the process for all New Mexicans, regardless of where they live in the state.
More people are using online patient portals to view their information while in the emergency room, but access is challenging for members of medically underserved communities and the elderly, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and national colleagues found in a new study.
University of Delaware students had the ability to get a first-time, hands-on encounter with anatomy thanks to new virtual anatomy tables that can isolate ligaments, tissues, and arteries in the hand. UD is one of few schools in the country to offer this cutting-edge tech.
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) proudly joins the nation in celebrating the dedication, compassion, and expertise of all nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6- 12, 2024. During this week, AANA recognizes the invaluable contributions of all nurses, particularly highlighting the essential role played by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, in delivering quality patient care.
A new study led by University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center researchers identifies novel biomarkers in renal cell carcinomas.
WellSpot is the first voluntary designation program of its kind in Louisiana, encouraging organizations and individuals to make small, healthy lifestyle changes in spaces where residents spend most of their time.
Laurence Belfer, on behalf of Robert Belfer and the Belfer family, today announced a $20 million gift to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to strengthen neurodegeneration research through the Belfer Neurodegeneration Consortium (BNDC), a transformative multi-institutional initiative to advance the study and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
As a parent, you want your child to be inclusive and accepting of the people they encounter—including those with autism spectrum disorder. Approximately 95% of children with disabilities enroll in regular schools. That means your child is likely to meet someone with autism in class or extracurricular activities, whether they realize it or not.
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A study led by Yale scientists, published April 25 in the journal Science Immunology, investigated the potential causes associated with T cell exclusion using a genome-wide screen of more than 1,000 human proteins.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced an innovative set of initiatives to support underserved communities in New York City who lack access to cancer screening and early detection. With critical support from longtime MSK Board Member Bruce Ratner, the Ratner Early Detection Initiative (REDI) draws from MSK’s deep experience in cancer science and discovery, community engagement, and compassionate patient care.
Study reveals VR's potential in revolutionizing depression treatment, offering hope to millions worldwide.
ORNL researchers Vandy Tombs and Robert Bridges have developed a new method that improves on the standard method of differential privacy to allow healthcare data sharing while maintaining patient privacy.
Research to Prevent Blindness is pleased to announce that it has opened a new round of grant funding for high-impact vision research, including research related to glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal diseases, myopia, amblyopia, low vision and many more.
Researchers from University of California San Diego have developed a new AI tool to that generate new drug candidates for cancer, which could help streamline the typically laborious drug discovery process.
Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have unveiled a technology that promises to improve cancer treatment decisions based on a patient's biopsy.
A national survey led by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that parents have insufficient knowledge of newborn screening in general and of cystic fibrosis (CF) in particular.
The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) today announced its publishing partnership with Oxford University Press (OUP). OUP will publish the AAI journals, The Journal of Immunology (The JI) and ImmunoHorizons (IH), beginning in 2025.
Today the American Association of Immunologists (AAI), one of the world’s largest organizations of immunologists and scientists in related disciplines, is proud to announce the launch of its new brand identity.
Cal State Fullerton’s nursing-anesthesia program ranks No. 1 in California and No. 7 in the nation, and its nursing-midwifery program is ranked No. 2 in California and No. 35 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings
Wellesley, Mass. – New research by Wellesley College professor Jeremy Wilmer and colleagues has produced an accurate and inclusive test of mindreading, or theory of mind.
The company’s revolutionary technology – NAQI Neural Earbuds, featuring NAQI’s Invisible User Interface – enables individuals to easily interact with digital devices through simple gestures, such as eye blinks or head tilts.
Rutgers Health researchers examine connections between mental health wellness education among correctional officers and support for at-risk incarcerated individuals
Follow-on analysis of results from the phase 3 PSMAfore study, along with the overall study results, support the consideration of 177Lu-PSMA-617 as a new standard treatment approach for this prevalent population of patients with mCRPC. Research led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and others.
The Wistar Institute assistant professor Dr. Filippo Veglia has discovered a key mechanism of how glioblastoma — a serious and often fatal brain cancer — suppresses the immune system so that the tumor can grow unimpeded by the body’s defenses.
Pitch of experts and patients regarding mental health awareness month
The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot called ChatGPT is a powerful way for Black women to educate themselves about HIV prevention, as it provides reliable and culturally sensitive information, according to a study in The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (JANAC), the official journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care.
Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news.
A new approach to gene therapy resets cell homeostasis. Clinical trials to treat the retinal disorders Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stargardt's, and Geographic Atrophy (late dry macular degeneration) are underway and showing promise.
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