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FDA-approved focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor now in use as primary treatment for Parkinson’s
Barely an hour after being wheeled into a clinical space at Oregon Health & Science University on Aug. 27, an Arkansas woman emerged with vastly improved symptoms of the Parkinson’s disease that had plagued her for the past seven years.
Stem cell therapy linked to lower risk of heart failure after a heart attack
Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are at lower risk of developing heart failure and related hospital stays compared with standard care, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.
Tiny 3D printer reconstructs tissues during vocal cord surgery
After vocal cord surgery, many patients develop stiff vocal folds that impact their ability to speak. Hydrogels can help prevent this by promoting healing, but delivering hydrogels to the vocal cords is difficult.
Implantable ‘CANDI’ wafer shows promise for preventing glioblastoma recurrence
Now, researchers have developed a biodegradable implant that can be placed directly into the brain cavity after tumor removal
MAGIC: AI-assisted ‘laser tag’ illuminates cancer origins
Chromosomal abnormalities—numerical and structural defects in chromosomes—are a common first step in this process, often contributing to normal cells turning cancerous.
New technology restores chemotherapy effectiveness against resistant cancer cells
Scientists from King’s College London have successfully applied a new technology that disarms one of the most potent weapons cancer cells use to weaken the effects of chemotherapy drugs.
Online tool identifies and ranks community factors that predict cancer disparities
A new study published in JAMA Network Open by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute reveals poverty, environmental risks, housing issues, and physical inactivity are top-ranking community-level predictors of disparities in cancer screening, prevalence, and deaths across U.S. counties.
Computational model helps personalize neurostimulation therapy for atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a cardiac disorder in which the chambers of the heart beat rapidly and irregularly. It’s the most common type of arrhythmia and the leading cardiac cause of stroke.