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Published on February 7, 2024
A large Swedish study has shown that people undergoing surgery for cancer have an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) that persists for about two to four months postoperatively but varies by cancer type. “The results highlight the need for individualized venous thromboembolism risk evaluation and prophylaxis regimens for patients…
Published on July 17, 2023
A novel research study led by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence estimates that 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled each year due to diagnostic errors. The new findings point to the pressing need to reduce diagnostic errors and confirm the U.S. National Academy…
Published on March 15, 2023
German study data show that creating a small flap in the peritoneum during prostate cancer surgery can substantially reduce the rate of lymphoceles, a common post-operative complication where lymphatic fluid collects in the pelvis. The procedure is “safe, easy and inexpensive and should therefore be considered the new standard of…
Published on February 10, 2023
Described simply, artificial intelligence (AI) is a field that combines computer science and robust data sets, to enable problem-solving. The umbrella term encompasses the subfields of machine learning and the more recently developed deep learning, which itself is a subfield of machine learning. Both use AI algorithms to create expert…
Published on December 18, 2020
The effect of oral hormone therapy on the metabolome of postmenopausal women is profound. Different hormone therapy regimens result in discordant metabolomic effects that impact the risk for coronary heart disease, reports a study led by Raji Balasubramanian, associate professor in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University…
Published on January 4, 2023
Direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are more cost-effective than low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) injections for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis, shows a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The findings “should help policymakers and clinicians with decision-making,” when considering the most suitable treatment for these patients,…
Published on April 29, 2022
New data analysis from the Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program (MVP) has uncovered genetic links between COVID-19 severity and certain medical conditions it can cause, including venous embolism and thrombosis, type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and neutropenia. Identifying these shared variants could improve understanding of COVID-19 and point to…