A study presented evidence that a next-generation cardiac pump device not only improves long-term outcomes but may also decrease the cost of care over time for heart failure patients. The research team analyzed results from the MOMENTUM 3 trial, which compared two devices: The HeartMate II (current generation) and HeartMate 3 (a novel, centrifugal-flow pump).
Leptospirosis, which affects more than one million people worldwide each year, is known to be transmitted to humans from a wide range of animals. Now, researchers reporting in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases have discovered that more than 7% of the cattle and 1% of sheep and goats in local slaughterhouses in northern Tanzania are infected with Leptospira bacteria.
Lifestyle-related cancers, such as lung, colorectal, and skin cancers, have increased globally over the past decade, according to the most comprehensive analysis of cancer-related health outcomes and patterns ever conducted.
Foam rollers have become more prevalent in gyms, exercise classes and therapy clinics over the last 10 years. Many physical therapists use foam rollers to help patients recover from injuries – and for good reason. This flexible piece of equipment can help to increase the range of motion, shorten recovery time, and enhance healing.
Neighborhood characteristics such as racial composition and poverty rates are associated with increased risks of late-stage breast cancer diagnoses and higher mortality rates among urban black women, a new analysis of recent breast cancer research shows.
Researchers determined dozens of terminally ill patients in California who counted on using the state's medical aid-in-dying law may be in limbo for a month after a court ruling that suspended the 2016 measure.
A study found that Hospitals that allow family members of critically ill patients to attend rounds in the intensive care unit (ICU) may improve healthcare quality by enhancing communication and satisfaction.
According to a study, researchers examined engaging in ultraviolet (UV) indoor tanning is associated with increased use of skin cancer examinations. The study was published online in JAMA Dermatology.
A new equation for estimating future risk for cardiovascular events appears to give more accurate results than does the existing equation currently recommended and this has major implications for selecting patients eligible for statins, aspirin, and antihypertensive therapy. The study was published online in Annals of Internal Medicine.
According to new study, researchers examined the molecular mechanism of activation of the GPCR-arrestin complex. The effectiveness of new drugs depends crucially on a fundamental understanding of the complex processes within the cells of the body. They have deciphered an important molecular step of cellular signal transmission. Their findings could help the development of specific drugs against various diseases, such as asthma and high blood pressure. The study was published in the journal Nature.
According to a new study, researchers showed that Liposomal bupivacaine use in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty is not associated with clinically meaningful reductions in inpatient opioid use, resource utilization, or opioid-related complications. The study was published online in Anesthesiology. Although some trials suggest benefits of liposomal bupivacaine, data on real-world use and effectiveness is lacking.
Researchers believe that the molecular "code" that unleashes this more violent variety of cell death. Dying cells generally have two options: go quietly, or go out with a bang. The latter, while more conspicuous, is also mechanistically more mysterious. The study was published in Molecular Cell.