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A heat-sensitive calcium channel gets positive feedback

Researchers at Osaka University discovered that mutant variants of the RyR1 calcium channel protein are more sensitive to heat than normal proteins, leading to a cycle of activation that can cause malignant hyperthermia. This finding provides new insight into the condition and could lead to preventive and treatment strategies.

SourceOsaka University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 8, 2022
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Magnetic nanoparticles in biological vehicles individually characterized for the first time

A multidisciplinary research group uses magnetotactic bacteria to create nanomagnetic structures, which can be steered through the human body via external magnetic fields. They have developed a new method to measure the magnetic properties of individual nanomagnets in biological entities, enabling precise control over these structures.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 17, 2022

Greater effectiveness in the treatment of arrhythmia with radio frequency energy and catheterization

Researchers have developed a new, high-power short-duration (HPSD) protocol for treating cardiac arrhythmias using radiofrequency energy and catheterization. The study shows this protocol is more effective than conventional ones in achieving shallower but extensive lesions, minimizing clinical complications.

SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalInternational Journal of Hyperthermia·DateMay 6, 2021
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Magnetic material attracts attention for cancer therapy

Researchers have discovered a magnetic material that can heat cancer cells to high temperatures without harming healthy tissue. This breakthrough material uses a unique Curie temperature-dependent heating effect that stops quickly and cannot get hotter.

SourceMonash University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateMar 5, 2015
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Flower-like magnetic nanoparticles target difficult tumors

Dartmouth College researchers create a new class of flower-shaped magnetic nanoparticles that heat at low field strengths, showing improved performance compared to commercially available counterparts. This breakthrough could enable treatment of deep-seated tumors like pancreatic cancer.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateMar 3, 2015

Researchers identify brain circuits involved in stress-induced fevers

The study found that inhibiting neurons in specific brain regions eliminated stress-induced heat production and increased body temperature in rats. Stimulating these neurons caused the opposite effect, highlighting a key neural circuit connection in the development of psychological stress-induced hyperthermia.

SourceCell Press·JournalCell Metabolism·DateJun 26, 2014

Treatment of malignant glioma using hyperthermia

Researchers found that hyperthermia treatment completely destroyed the blood-brain barrier surrounding tumors, allowing chemotherapy drugs to target and kill cancer cells. Additionally, hyperthermia combined with radiotherapy showed synergistic benefits in treating brain gliomas.

SourceNeural Regeneration Research·JournalNeural Regeneration Research·DateNov 29, 2013
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Virginia Tech engineers introduce thermotherapy as a chemotherapy alternative

Researchers have developed a new method to target and destroy cancerous cells using hyperthermia, which elevates the temperature of tumor cells while keeping surrounding healthy tissue at a lower degree of body heat. The technique uses ferrofluids to induce hyperthermia and has been shown to be biocompatible with iron oxide nanoparticles.

SourceVirginia Tech·DateNov 23, 2010

Rare genetic syndrome may hold key to cure for heat stroke

A genetic disorder linked to fatal muscle contractions during anesthesia may also be connected to heat stroke, according to new research. The study found that antioxidants could protect against heat stroke in genetically prone individuals.

SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·JournalCell·DateApr 3, 2008

Co-operation between GSF and clinic improves outlook for sarcoma patients

A phase III study of 341 high-risk patients with deep, local sarcomas shows significant improvement in tumour response and survival rates when treated with a combination of chemotherapy and local, deep hyperthermia. The combined therapy has been applied to patients before surgery, demonstrating its effectiveness.

SourceHelmholtz Munich (Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH))·DateJul 13, 2007
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Early promise of simple test for diagnosing malignant hyperthermia

Researchers propose a new test for diagnosing malignant hyperthermia by measuring carbon dioxide pressure after caffeine injection, showing increased CO2 levels in susceptible individuals. Further testing is needed to define sensitivity and specificity of the test before it can be used for diagnosis.

SourceThe Lancet_DELETED·JournalThe Lancet·DateMay 2, 2002