Entries by aaron

Liver transplantation: Normothermic regional perfusion tied to better DCD liver allograft outcome, study reveals

USA: A recent study published in JAMA Surgery reports US liver transplant outcomes after normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) versus standard super rapid recovery. The findings suggest that NRP improves controlled donation after circulatory death (DCD) liver allograft outcomes and holds the potential to increase DCD organ use. “The multicenter cohort study comprisng136 livers recovered with […]

MRI imaging in prostate cancer screening reduces number of unnecessary prostate biopsies: JAMA

Austria: Findings from a recent meta-analysis published in JAMA Oncology support the integration of prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in prostate cancer (PCa) screening to improve the balance of patient harms and benefits. The systematic review and meta-analysis of 80 114 screened men from 12 studies revealed that MRI-based screening is associated with a reduced […]

Cannabis use during pregnancy may increase risk of ADHD, autism and intellectual disability in children: Study

A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disability (ID). Cannabis remains by far the most consumed illicit drug in Europe. […]

Pilocarpine may prevent radiation-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients: Study

Pilocarpine may prevent radiation-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients suggests a study published in the Oral Diseases. To assess long-term efficacy and side effects of pilocarpine on irradiated head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in both for prevention and treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia (RIX). Retrospective observational study was conducted. Eligibility criteria included irradiated […]

Vitamin C Supplementation in Pregnancy Linked to Reduced Wheeze in Offspring: JAMA

Maternal smoking during pregnancy is known to have detrimental effects on offspring respiratory health, including an increased risk of wheeze. A recent secondary analysis of clinical trial data investigated the association between vitamin C supplementation during pregnancy and wheeze occurrence in children exposed to maternal smoking. This study was published in the JAMA Pediatrics journal. […]

Cardiology team performs transcatheter edge-to-edge repair with newly approved device

UC Davis Health cardiology team members are among the first in the country to treat patients with tricuspid regurgitation, or a leaky heart valve, by using a groundbreaking catheter. The minimally invasive procedure, a transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), is made possible with a new medical device called the Abbott TriClip™ system. UC Davis Medical Center […]

Smartphone app reliable aid for detection of frontotemporal lobar degeneration: JAMA

UCSF-led research shows smartphone cognitive testing is comparable to gold-standard methods; may detect FTD in gene carriers before symptoms start. A smartphone app could enable greater participation in clinical trials for people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a devastating neurological disorder that often manifests in midlife. Research into the condition has been hampered by problems with […]