Medical News Archives

Robotic lung transplantation: A paradigm shift in surgical approach

While debating the pros and cons of robotically assisted lung transplantation, Albert Jauregui, MD, PhD told attendees at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart…

Study reveals how DNA gyrase resolves DNA entanglements

June 30, 2024Medical News

Picture in your mind a traditional "landline" telephone with a coiled cord connecting the handset to the phone. The coiled telephone cord and the DNA double helix that stores the…

AI program can help identify signs of childbirth-related PTSD

Researchers have adapted an artificial intelligence (AI) program to identify signs of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) by evaluating short narrative statements of patients who have given birth. The program…

ERC Advanced grant awarded to crack the code of cartilage repair

In our aging society, healing joint problems is becoming increasingly important. To do this, cartilage damage must become repairable. But so far it has proven impossible to recreate the intricate…

SMART trial shows comparable outcomes of two common TAVR devices in small aortic annulus patients

People with a small aortic annulus, a part of the heart's anatomy where the left ventricle meets the aorta, who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with a supra-annular self-expanding…

SGLT2 inhibitors: A game-changer in preventing heart failure and sudden cardiac deaths

June 30, 2024Medical News

In a trial-level meta-analysis published in the journal Circulation, researchers assessed the effects of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors (SGLT2i) on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) across three patient populations:…

Study shows association between childhood loneliness and first-episode psychosis

A new study suggests that children who felt lonely for more than 6 months before the age of 12 are more likely to experience an episode of psychosis than children…

Cancer risk elevated in families with male infertility

In a recent study, researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) found a surprising trend in families with male infertility: an increased risk of certain cancers. This discovery could lead to…

Avian flu’s leap to humans: Understanding risks and prevention strategies

In a recent scientific report published in the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) journal, a large team of researchers from the EFSA and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control…

Congress likely to kick the can on covid-era telehealth policies

Nearly two hours into a Capitol Hill hearing focused on rural health, Rep. Brad Wenstrup emphatically told the committee's five witnesses: "Hang with us." Federal lawmakers face a year-end…

New evidence-based strategy for surgeons to sustain lifelong competency

As millions of Americans approach age 66, they face the inevitable question, is it time to retire? The physician population is aging alongside the general population – more than 40%…

New machine learning model achieves breakthrough in heart disease prediction with over 95% accuracy

June 30, 2024Medical News

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers developed a machine learning-based heart disease prediction model (ML-HDPM) that uses various combinations of information and numerous recognized categorization methods. Study: Comprehensive…

Robotic lung transplantation: A paradigm shift in surgical approach

Study reveals how DNA gyrase resolves DNA entanglements

AI program can help identify signs of childbirth-related PTSD

ERC Advanced grant awarded to crack the code of cartilage repair

SMART trial shows comparable outcomes of two common TAVR devices in small aortic annulus patients

SGLT2 inhibitors: A game-changer in preventing heart failure and sudden cardiac deaths

Study shows association between childhood loneliness and first-episode psychosis

Cancer risk elevated in families with male infertility

Avian flu’s leap to humans: Understanding risks and prevention strategies

Congress likely to kick the can on covid-era telehealth policies

New evidence-based strategy for surgeons to sustain lifelong competency

New machine learning model achieves breakthrough in heart disease prediction with over 95% accuracy

Unraveling the complex web of rectal infections and the microbiome in MSM

UK Government donates £2 million worth of medical equipment to Ukraine

Annual COVID-19 vaccine proves to be a wise investment for personal health and pocketbook