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FridayOct 21, 2022 1:53 pm

Study Finds Livers with a Cumulative Age of 100 Years

Scientists from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, and Andover, Massachusetts and TransMedics have discovered that there are transplanted livers that have a cumulative age exceeding one hundred years. The team of scientists studied those livers in order to find out why they were so resilient. They presented their discoveries at the 2022 Scientific Forum of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. For their research, the scientists used the UNOS STAR file to locate livers that had a cumulative age equal to or exceeding one hundred years. They discovered that of the total number of livers transplanted in…

ThursdayOct 20, 2022 2:35 pm

Patient Plays Sax During Lengthy Surgery to Remove Brain Tumor

Last week, a musician had his brain tumor removed while fully conscious during a nine-hour surgery that took place in Italy. During the operation, which was carried out at the Paideia International Hospital in Rome, the 35-year old musician played his saxophone. This helped the surgeon map out different functions of the brain as he operated. Dr. Christian Brogna, the neurosurgeon who performed the operation, stated in an interview that there were no negative effects observed in the patient after the tumor was successfully removed. Brogna led a team of highly qualified specialists during the operation, which used state-of-the-art technology.…

WednesdayOct 19, 2022 11:08 am

New Research Finds Gaming Can Cause Fatal Arrhythmias

A new case-series study has discovered that gaming can trigger deadly heart arrhythmias in children. Heart arrhythmias are irregular heartbeats that occur when the electrical signals coordinating the beating of an individual’s heart aren’t working properly. The researchers stated that children who fainted while they played video games needed to be evaluated. They also urged physicians to be aware of this possible risk in children with arrhythmia syndromes while gaming. Dr. Christian Turner, one of the leads of the study, stated that the population at risk was unusually small and if there was no suspicious family history, then no cardiac…

TuesdayOct 18, 2022 2:23 pm

Cancer Studies Provide Researchers with New Information on Ovarian Cancer Development, Growth

Two studies recently conducted by Cedars-Sinai Cancer scientists have discovered new information that may improve the understanding of why some patients don’t respond to treatment and what drives ovarian cancer development. Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common ovarian cancer type, developing in the epithelial tissue. It is estimated that roughly 85% of ovarian tumors are epithelial. The first study affords researchers a better understanding into how ovarian tumors develop resistance to treatment. Resistance usually develops in nearly 80% of high-grade serous tumors of patients with ovarian cancer. The co-first author for this study, Michelle Jones, stated that whole genome…

MondayOct 17, 2022 11:04 am

Researchers Develop AI Tool That Scans Retina, Detects Heart Disease in One Minute

Heart disease, which is estimated to take around 17.9 million lives annually, is among the leading causes of death across the world. This condition commonly affects people aged 20 and older across the united States, with one American suffering a heart attack every 40 seconds. In total, roughly 800,000 individuals suffer heart attacks every year. Although heart diseases such as coronary artery disease cannot be cured, early detection can allow for the management of symptoms to reduce a patient’s chances of having a heart attack. Researchers have now developed software that could allow physicians to detect heart disease in only…

FridayOct 14, 2022 12:59 pm

Allergies: How They Occur and Why They Sometimes Disappear

Allergies occur when an individual’s immune system reacts to any substance, including dust, pollen or animal fur, flagging the substance as dangerous and attacking it as a protective measure. When the body attacks the substance, referred to as an allergen, it prompts the immune system to release IgE antibodies. This in turn prompts the release of histamine, which causes an allergic reaction that results in swelling, redness and itching. In extreme cases, allergic reactions can lead to death. Pet allergies in particular are common especially in young children, with fur being enough to cause an allergic reaction. Common symptoms include…

ThursdayOct 13, 2022 11:49 am

Researchers Uncover Vital Clues on Drivers Behind Growth, Size of Brain Tumors

A new study has discovered a crucial new piece of information for the treatment and prevention of brain tumors. The study was led by Mount Sinai Hospital’s Lunenfeld-Tannenbaum Research Institute, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine and the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Its findings were reported in the Science journal. Gliomas are a type of tumor that occur in the brain and spinal cord. These tumors usually start to develop in the glial cells, which help nerve cells function. The average length of survival for patients with these tumors is estimated at eight months with…

WednesdayOct 12, 2022 1:44 pm

Study Finds Coffee Consumption Reduces Risk of Cardiac Problems

New research has found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may protect an individual from cardiovascular illness and even an early death. Peter Kistler, head of clinical electrophysiology research at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and author of the study, stated that findings suggest that the moderate consumption of instant, ground and decaffeinated coffee was part of a healthy lifestyle. Kistler explained that while coffee contained caffeine, which was well-known, it also contained more than 100 other biologically active components. Prior research has found that the mild intake of black coffee, which constitutes three to…

TuesdayOct 11, 2022 1:36 pm

New Report Praises Advances in Cancer Treatment for Preventing Millions of Deaths

A new report has highlighted that the rate of death due to cancer in America has steadily declined in the last few decades. As of January 2022, more than 18 million individuals who have survived cancer live in America. This is a new record, especially if one compares the figures against the 3 million survivors recorded in the U.S. in 1971. Researchers predict that by 2040, this number will have reached 24 million. The report, which was released late last month by the American Association for Cancer Research, notes that the number of individuals who survived after receiving their diagnosis…

MondayOct 10, 2022 12:21 pm

Helmets Will Not Protect Individuals Against Concussions, Expert Says

Concussions are a type of brain injury that occurs when the head is struck hard enough that the brain smacks against the skull and is damaged. Such injuries can also happen when the body is shaken violently enough to cause the brain to move around in the skull, such as during whiplash. As with most head injuries, concussions can have major consequences if they are severe or not treated early enough. Over the long term, some patients may develop a condition called post-concussion syndrome, which is characterized by dizziness, headaches and problems with memory and concentration. Aside from car accidents,…