Post-bariatric patients often require more extensive body contouring procedures due to permanently damaged tissue. Plastic surgeons must re-contour the entire upper and lower body trunks to achieve a successful outcome, as the skin's natural tightness is compromised.
Researchers found that turning off a single cancer-causing gene can eliminate aggressive liver tumors in mice within four weeks. The discovery involves manipulating the Myc protein, which drives cancer cell division, and has potential applications for treating common types of cancer.
A large study found that teenagers with insulin resistance are at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure as adults. Insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes, was linked to increased systolic blood pressure and obesity in the long-term study.
African-American communities benefit from education programs that lower blood pressure readings. Researchers also found that changing sleeping positions can alter blood pressure, with stomach-lying positions leading to a significant drop in systolic blood pressure. Furthermore, impaired kidney function significantly increases the risk ...
A study by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found that the protein Mrp4 limits penetration of topotecan into the brain, which could improve treatment for brain cancer. Over-expression of Mrp4 in tumors contributes to topotecan resistance in patients.
A study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual scientific meeting found that Botox injections significantly decreased muscle spasms and pain after breast reconstruction with tissue expanders. Patients who received Botox used 89% less morphine and had shorter hospital stays compared to those in the control group.