Articles tagged with Nerve Tissue
A pilot study found cryoablation to be an effective treatment for cancer patients' severe pain, providing relief until the end of life. The procedure involves freezing tumor tissue and surrounding areas to kill cancer cells and ease pain, with most patients tolerating it well despite some nerve damage in one patient.
A new technique improves survival rates and quality of life for the youngest heart patients by eliminating initial open-heart surgery. The hybrid procedure, pioneered by Dr. Bacha and Dr. Hijazi, reduces risk of neurological damage and enables children to grow before follow-up operations.
Damage to the parasympathetic nervous system may account for nearly half of symptoms such as gallbladder disease and depression in Gulf War syndrome veterans. The parasympathetic system regulates automatic bodily functions like digestion and sleep, which was found to be impaired in veterans.
A recent study by Takayuki Onai et al. reveals that XsalF, the Xenopus homolog of spalt, regulates forebrain and midbrain-specific gene expression. The research demonstrates direct linkage between XsalF expression and forebrain/midbrain identity.
Researchers found that benzene derivatives have higher neurotoxic potency than previously thought. The study suggests related aromatic chemicals may also damage the nervous system, with potential applications as a biological marker of exposure.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have engineered a new type of cell that can develop into various tissues, overcoming drawbacks that limited hPSCs for disease therapy. The embryoid body derived cells (EBDs) reproduce readily and are easily maintained, eliminating the need for fetal tissues.
Researchers induced human adult stem cells to develop into various tissues, including bone, cartilage, and muscle, when transplanted into fetal sheep. The transplanted cells persisted for over a year without rejection, suggesting potential for tissue repair and regeneration.
Researchers at Ohio State University have made a breakthrough discovery that may lead to a new therapy for patients who suffer from heart attacks. The study shows that blood-derived cells called monocytes can create tunnels in damaged heart tissue, which can potentially be used to grow new blood vessels.
A new study reveals that reprogrammed adult neural stem cells can differentiate into various cell types, including heart, liver, muscle, and intestine cells. This breakthrough adds to the growing evidence suggesting that adult stem cells may be more versatile than previously thought.
Researchers at Northwestern University have halted motor neuron destruction and slowed ALS progression using GDNF gene therapy in laboratory mice. The approach may one day prove effective in treating humans with ALS.
Capsule removal is crucial during breast implant removal to prevent complications such as abnormal masses on mammograms. The expert recommends removing the capsule when there's a risk of implant rupture, contraction, or infection, adding that capsulectomy should be performed in conjunction with implant removal for optimal results.
Researchers developed a non-invasive method to detect early signs of cancer and heart attacks using optical coherence tomography (OCT). OCT produces a clear picture of tissue without damaging it, allowing visualization of individual cells.