Patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for Crohn's disease experienced reduced hospital stays, quicker return to regular diets, and lower narcotics use compared to open procedures. The study also found significant cost savings of nearly $3,400.
A study of over 44,000 children found a significant link between DDT exposure and preterm birth. Higher maternal DDE concentrations were associated with an increased risk of preterm births and babies born small for gestational age.
A study in Calicut, India found no instances of misuse or diversion of oral morphine over 2 years. The research shows that opioids can be dispensed safely for home use with proper controls in place, overcoming regulatory barriers.
Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a new radiation-targeting system that uses advanced imaging and optic guidance techniques to precisely target tumors. The system, now commercially available, aims to minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissues and potentially improve cure rates.
Researchers found that survival rates for primary eye cancer treatments are essentially the same, with a five-year survival rate of 82% for both radiation therapy and eye removal. The study's findings expand the capability of doctors to provide accurate diagnoses and state-of-the-art treatments.
Researchers used SAGE technique to identify 2016 genes active exclusively in dauer, a non-reproductive, long-lived form of C. elegans. Chromosome stability and structure are linked to dauer biology, with tts-1 gene playing a crucial role.
Gladstone researchers identified a key protein on cells that can be targeted to block Ebola and Marburg virus entry. This finding offers new hope for developing treatments against these deadly viruses.
Researchers have isolated a new version of a herpesvirus that kills cancer cells but spares normal tissue, dramatically reducing prostate cancer tumors in mice. The new virus contains an extra genetic mutation that enables more robust reproduction and prevents the cell from mounting a response to stop viral replication.
Researchers found that warmer temperatures will allow the Asian tiger mosquito to breed faster and potentially spread farther north, possibly surviving year-round in areas where winter freezes now kill it off. The study also suggests that global warming may alter the distribution of other mosquito species, with potentially severe conse...
Scientists have identified small blood vessels as a key target of radiation therapy, allowing for higher doses with minimal side effects. The discovery could lead to improved treatment options for cancers treated with abdominal radiation therapy.
A unique experiment studying chemical activity in human brains while experiencing sustained pain revealed long-suspected connections between pain-dampening changes in brain chemistry and sensory/emotional responses. The findings may help researchers better understand prolonged pain and find more effective ways to relieve it.
A recent study by Ohio State University found that survival rates are similar for patients with choroidal melanoma who undergo radiation therapy or have their affected eye removed. The study, which involved 1,317 patients, showed that both treatment options result in high five-year survival rates.
A large-scale study evaluated community-based treatment programs for adolescents, finding significant reductions in drug use and improved mental health outcomes. The study also identified the importance of minimum length of stay in treatment for optimal results.
The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute has received a $12 million grant to examine innovative detection and treatment strategies for patients with early- to late-stage lung cancer. The grant will focus on improving survival outcomes and quality of life through the use of newest diagnostic tools and latest treatments.
A new University of Michigan study confirms that the utilization of prescription drugs, especially newly introduced ones, is the biggest reason for double-digit increases in overall prescription drug costs. Managed care insurance plans saw a 35% jump in prescription costs due to their members' rush on existing and new drugs.
Research finds that fathers' alcohol abuse and depression are associated with emotional and behavioral problems in children, including anxiety and depression. The study also highlights the importance of considering maternal depression when evaluating the effects of paternal alcohol abuse.
Two fatal cases of haemorrhagic fever associated with yellow fever 17DD substrain vaccine were reported in Brazil, highlighting the need to review the vaccine's safety. The cases led Philippe Marianneau and colleagues from Institut Pasteur to emphasize the importance of investigating mechanisms of attenuation of yellow-fever virus.
A recent study published in The Lancet found a link between DDT use in the US and an increase in premature births in the 1960s. Researchers analyzed stored blood serum from thousands of mothers, revealing elevated levels of DDT's breakdown product, DDE, in mothers of pre-term infants.
The lab is developing new catalysts to optimize chemical reactivity and selectivity, while exploring electric charge transfer at the nanoscale to create more efficient energy-conversion devices. These studies could lead to advances in solar-to-electricity conversion and molecular electronics for faster computer circuits.
A team of astronomers has confirmed a key aspect of Einstein's general theory of relativity by measuring the precise orbit of a pulsar. The study used sophisticated instruments to record over 50,000 Gigabytes of data and demonstrated the predicted delay in radio pulses traveling through curved space-time.