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Simple step reduces bladder cancer recurrence

Flushing the bladder with a common chemotherapy drug immediately after surgery significantly reduces the chances of bladder cancer returning, according to a major study by SWOG, an international clinical trials network funded by the National Cancer Institute. The research was led by Edward M. Messing, MD, a SWOG investigator and professor of urology, and a […]

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Blood stored longer may be less safe for patients with massive blood loss and shock

Human blood from donors can be stored for use up to 42 days, and it is a mainstay therapy in transfusion medicine. However, recent studies looking back at patient records have shown that transfusion with older, stored blood is associated with adverse effects. For severely injured patients who have massive bleeding and receive many transfusion […]

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Unlocking potential for next-generation medical scanning

Researchers have developed a new way to magnetise molecules found naturally in the human body, paving the way for a new generation of low-cost magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology that would transform our ability to diagnose and treat diseases including cancer, diabetes and dementia. While still in the early stages, the research reported has made […]

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Using AI to detect heart disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the U.S., one in every four deaths is a result of heart disease, which includes a range of conditions from arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms, to defects, as well as blood […]

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Machine learning model accurately predicts most likely to benefit from prostate multiparametric MRI

A newly developed machine learning model can accurately predict which patients are most likely to benefit from prostate multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), according to a study. With mpMRI increasingly used for prostate cancer detection, this machine learning model can aid in patient selection to optimize resource utilization and reduce unnecessary costs, according to Zachary Nuffer of […]

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Acupuncture relieves pain in emergency patients: study

The world’s largest randomized controlled trial of acupuncture in emergency departments has found the treatment is a safe and effective alternative to pain-relieving drugs for some patients.Led by RMIT University, the study found acupuncture was as effective as pain medicine in providing long-term relief for patients who came to emergency in considerable pain.  But the […]

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In Huntington’s disease, heart problems shed light on disease process

Researchers investigating a key signalling protein in Huntington’s disease describe deleterious effects on heart function, going beyond the disease’s devastating neurological impact. By adjusting protein levels affecting an important biological pathway, the researchers improved heart function in experimental animals, shedding light on the biology of this fatal disease.“Heart disease is the second leading cause of […]

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New way to fight sepsis: Rev up patients’ immune systems

A small clinical trial led by Richard S. Hotchkiss, MD, at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows that a drug that revs up the immune system holds promise in treating sepsis. The approach goes against the grain of earlier strategies that have relied on antibiotics and inflammatory medications to tamp down the […]

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2018 IHF Awards entry submissions now open

Entry submissions for the 2018 International Hospital Federation Awards is now open. Hospitals and healthcare organizations that have innovations, outstanding achievements and best practices can enter their projects and programs in one of the four categories. The IHF/Dr Kwang Tae Kim Grand Award is open only to IHF Full and Associate Members. This Award honors […]

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MRI ‘glove’ provides new look at hand anatomy

A new kind of MRI component in the shape of a glove delivers the first clear images of bones, tendons and ligaments moving together, a new study finds. Led by NYU School of Medicine, the study shows how a new MRI element design woven into garment-like detectors can capture high-quality images of moving joints for […]