Beaumont Health System receives a five-year National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program grant to conduct cancer research and clinical trials in Michigan communities. The program aims to reduce cancer disparities and improve patient outcomes.
A recent study published in Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography found that advanced CT scanning equipment significantly reduces patient radiation exposure. The use of newer generation, dual-source CT scanners resulted in a 61% decrease in radiation exposure compared to older scanners.
Beaumont Children's Hospital has been awarded a $20,000 grant from CureSearch to support therapeutic clinical trials for children with cancer. The hospital believes that clinical trials are essential in helping children with cancer, and this funding will enable them to open additional studies and reach more patients.
Beaumont researchers will investigate a stem cell-based technique to redirect cells to heal injuries without removing them from the patient's body. The goal is to develop new treatments for osteoarthritis and Achilles tendon ruptures.
A team of researchers identified two biomarkers that accurately predict a patient's response to radiation therapy, offering new hope for personalized treatment. The study published in the European Journal of Cancer found these markers can help avoid unnecessary side effects and reduce morbidity.
A study by Beaumont research found that minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion reduces chronic low back pain, hospital stays, complications and scarring. Patients demonstrated high satisfaction rates, being completely pain-free and returning to work and daily activities.
A study by Beaumont Health System found Gamma Knife treatment provides acceptable relief for those with severe facial pain caused by TN. Patients treated with Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery reported reduced discomfort and resumed daily activities without pain.
Beaumont Health System is part of a multicenter research study on the new AbsorbTM Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold, which helps keep arteries open after angioplasty. The device dissolves naturally in the body, reducing the need for permanent stents.
A national study led by Dr. Joseph Guettler found that youth baseball pitchers experience serious injuries 16 times more often than 30 years ago. Parents' behavior is to blame, with most leagues and coaches adhering to guidelines, yet pitchers still engaging in excessive throwing behaviors.
A three-year study published in The Journal of Urology finds that tibial nerve stimulation significantly improves symptoms of overactive bladder. Participants experienced a nearly 30% decrease in daytime trips to the bathroom and almost 40% fewer nighttime trips.
Kavitha Chinnaiyan, a Beaumont cardiologist, received the Frank J. McDevitt Award for Excellence in Health Policy Research for Physicians. Her research found that education of referring physicians improved the appropriate use of coronary CT scans in Michigan, resulting in a 60% decline in inappropriate use.
A recent study by Beaumont doctors highlights the importance of training and emergency response planning in K-12 schools to reduce sudden cardiac arrest fatalities. The study found that bystander use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) increases survival rates threefold, emphasizing the need for standardized training and drills.