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1:04pm, 8th May, 2019

VA researchers develop biomarkers, blood test that shows MS patients in relapse

(TechLink) VA funded researchers develop and patent protein biomarkers blood test technology for patients with multiple sclerosis, which could replace more costly tests for diagnosing a relapse, ie, an MRI scan.

Novel therapies slow CKD progression in patients with diabetes

2:26am, 26th April, 2019

Humans

Novel therapies slow CKD progression in patients with diabetes

(ERA-EDTA) The recently published CREDENCE study showed that SGLT2 inhibitors can slow progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in diabetes patients in addition to the effects seen with RAAS blockade. Canagliflozin was associated with a 34% risk r...

Pain Patients Get Relief from War on Opioids

7:43am, 19th April, 2019

Humans

Pain Patients Get Relief from War on Opioids

U.S. agencies warn doctors not to abruptly cut off the medications for long-time users-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

'Superbugs' found on many hospital patients' hands and what they touch most often

12:53am, 13th April, 2019

Humans

'Superbugs' found on many hospital patients' hands and what they touch most often

(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) For decades, hospitals have worked to get staff to wash their hands and prevent the spread of germs. But a new study suggests they may want to expand those efforts to their patients, too. Fourteen percent...

9:58pm, 10th April, 2019

Tech

New technology to empower Parkinson's patients

(University of Plymouth) People with Parkinson's could see their care transformed thanks to a new service involving wearable technology. The project, entitled Developing Home-based Parkinson's Care, is led by the University of Plymouth and...

Researchers test new imaging method for first time on human patients

2:15pm, 3rd April, 2019

Tech

Researchers test new imaging method for first time on human patients

(University of Arkansas) A new study by researchers at the University of Arkansas could significantly improve methods for detecting and diagnosing congenital heart disease in infants and small children. Researchers used vector flow imaging to create...

Evidence for link between 'leaky gut' and autoantibody production in HIV-positive patients

9:46pm, 1st April, 2019

Physics

Evidence for link between 'leaky gut' and autoantibody production in HIV-positive patients

(Medical University of South Carolina) Investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina report in Microbiome that autoantibody production in HIV-positive patients who have undergone antiretroviral therapy is linked to levels of Staphylococcu...

UBC researchers develop new heart valve aimed at high-risk patients

8:54am, 25th March, 2019

Humans

UBC researchers develop new heart valve aimed at high-risk patients

(University of British Columbia Okanagan campus) Researchers at UBC have created the first-ever nanocomposite biomaterial heart-valve developed to reduce or eliminate complications related to heart transplants. By using a newly developed technique, t...

In study, TAVR is superior to surgery for low-risk patients with aortic valve stenosis

3:51pm, 16th March, 2019

Humans

In study, TAVR is superior to surgery for low-risk patients with aortic valve stenosis

(Columbia University Irving Medical Center) A large clinical trial has found that a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed heart valve performed better than surgery in patients who were good candidates for surgery.

Study suggests hip replacement patients can skip hip precautions

10:17pm, 12th March, 2019

Humans

Study suggests hip replacement patients can skip hip precautions

(Hospital for Special Surgery) Low-risk patients undergoing a total hip replacement with a posterior approach can skip the standard hip precautions currently recommended for post-surgical recovery, according to a study conducted at Hospital for Speci...

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VA researchers develop biomarkers, blood test that shows MS patients in relapse

Novel therapies slow CKD progression in patients with diabetes

Pain Patients Get Relief from War on Opioids

'Superbugs' found on many hospital patients' hands and what they touch most often

New technology to empower Parkinson's patients

Researchers test new imaging method for first time on human patients

Evidence for link between 'leaky gut' and autoantibody production in HIV-positive patients

UBC researchers develop new heart valve aimed at high-risk patients

In study, TAVR is superior to surgery for low-risk patients with aortic valve stenosis

Study suggests hip replacement patients can skip hip precautions

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