As a nationally recognized healthcare organization, home to one of the most advanced vascular interventional practices in the country, Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) handles approximately 3,300 cath lab patients annually. Patients…
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30% of older patients with vulvar cancer die from treatment complications, ICD
Research by the American Academy of Family Physicians demonstrates that vulvar cancer occurs most frequently in women age 65 to 75 years of age. Thirty percent of patients with vulvar cancer are…
New laser device fights cellulite from under the skin
Over 80% of women today live with the reality of having cellulite, making it one of the biggest cosmetic problems plaguing doctors and patients alike. And while there is everything from quick…
DNA sequencing of maternal blood plasma can accurately detect trisomy 21
According to New Study Published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. In 1980 in the United States, approximately 4.5% of all pregnant women were of advanced maternal age. By 2007…
Breakthrough in cancer research can help reduce heart failure, increase survival rates
A breakthrough by scientists at Queen’s University Belfast could help reduce heart failure in cancer patients around the world, and ultimately increase survival rates. Scientists at Queen’s Centre for Vision and Vascular…
Luciferase enzyme offers promise for improved monitoring of heparin therapy: New study
The enzyme that makes fireflies glow is lighting up the scientific path toward a long-sought new medical imaging agent to better monitor treatment with heparin, the blood thinner that millions of people…
New rotary-powered device for bone marrow aspiration, biopsy yields superior samples with less pain
For many cancer patients, a bone marrow biopsy and/or aspiration is one of the most dreaded aspects of their diagnosis and treatment plan. The traditional method for gaining bone marrow involves grinding…
Women with high folic acid levels may impact child’s risk of developing asthma
Recent Norwegian research suggests that there may be a connection between high levels of folic acid in pregnant mothers and the development of asthma in their children. However, the researchers stress that…
Patients with sensorineural hearing loss can benefit from mucosa-derived stem cell transplant
Stem Cell scientists in Australia have found that patients suffering from hearing problems which began during infancy and childhood could benefit from a transplant of stem cells from their nose. The research,…
People with memory problems may face high risk of stroke
People who have memory problems or other declines in their mental abilities may be at higher risk for stroke, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American…
Mg significantly reduces neonatal brain injury linked with maternal inflammation, infection
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that showed that in rats,…
L-methylfolate in combination with antidepressant drug helps major depressive disorder patients
Data published in the January issue of Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, suggest when L-methylfolate, a medical food available commercially as Deplin®, and by prescription, is used for dietary management of depression in…
FDA grants Neuralstem orphan drug designation for treatment of ALS with spinal cord stem cells
Neuralstem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CUR) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Orphan Products Development has granted it orphan drug designation for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)…
Liquidia to explore PRINT particle technology with PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative
Liquidia Technologies today announced a collaboration with the PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI) to explore the use of the company’s PRINT® particle technology to design next generation malaria vaccines. PRINT technology offers…
HIV-negative babies born to HIV-positive mothers have lower antibody levels for some infections, study finds
“Babies who are exposed to HIV at birth but don’t become infected with the virus have lower levels of antibodies to diseases such as whooping cough, tetanus and pneumococcus,” according to a…