Real-time brain stimulation improves gait for Parkinson’s patients
UC San Francisco researchers have developed a new form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) that adjusts in real…
Singer Bonnie Tyler has woken from ‘induced coma’ but remains ‘seriously ill’
“Bonnie has been put into an induced coma by her doctors to aid her recovery. We know that…
Engineered silica nanoparticles destroy prostate tumors in preclinical study
Prostate-targeted, engineered nanoparticles made of amorphous silica are effective in killing prostate tumors directly while enhancing anti-tumor immunity,…
Diabetes raises mortality risk after solid-organ transplantation
People with an organ transplant who develop or have existing diabetes are more likely to die than those without diabetes, according to a…
Novel metal-free prodrug suppresses cancer spread in preclinical models
A carefully designed metal-free carbon monoxide prodrug may help prevent some of the deadliest forms of cancer from…
Injectable wireless device offers new approach to control nerve activity
Researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, have developed a tiny, injectable medical…
Is health insurance worth it as premiums rise and surgery costs soar?
You may also find you need a horrifically expensive drug not funded by Pharmac that would be covered…
Viral DNA blood test accurately gauges post-surgery cancer recovery success
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute found that an ultrasensitive blood test called…
Tranexamic acid reduces surgical transfusions without raising clot risks
A landmark clinical trial published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine found that tranexamic acid reduced transfusions across major surgeries without increasing the risk…
New meningioma atlas uncovers clues to tumor aggressiveness
One of the most detailed maps to date of meningioma – the most common brain tumor in adults – reveals…
Advanced MRI scans predict chronic kidney disease in patients undergoing nephrectomy
An investigator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received international recognition for innovative imaging…
Traveling for cosmetic surgery may carry hidden infection risks
Traveling for cosmetic procedures may promise lower costs and convenience, but a decade-long CDC review found that serious…