Clinical Research

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Focused ultrasound may alleviate pain without drugs, study finds

Researchers from Virginia Tech uncovered physiological changes from altering the way the brain perceives pain.

February 16, 2024
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Artifacts from hair on X-rays shed light on health equity gap

Do radiologists see how the hair styles of Black and brown people impact imaging exams? 

February 16, 2024
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Microrobots guided by an MRI eradicate liver cancer

The technique was successful in a proof-of-concept animal study, but human trials are a long way off. 

February 15, 2024
A transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure being performed at Intermountain Healthcare. Image from Intermountain Healthcare. Sex differences in TAVR one-year mortality.

Anticoagulants after TAVR: 5-year survival data favor DOACs over VKAs

However, that one finding does not tell the whole story. Researchers also found that DOACs may increase a TAVR patient's risk of a disabling stroke.

February 15, 2024
Michael Garshick, MD, director of the cardio-rheumatology program, cardiologist and assistant professor, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explains the role of inflammation in coronary disease development and how this risk factor can be detected and treated.

Targeting coronary inflammation helps cardiologists provide better care

Michael Garshick, MD, examines the role of inflammation in coronary disease development, detailing how this risk factor can be detected and treated.

February 15, 2024
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Low field 0.55T MRI images as diagnostically useful as 1.5T for abdominal scans

Researchers from the University of Michigan scanned 52 patients at multiple field strengths to make the comparison.

February 14, 2024

Micro-CT used to scan mysterious wormlike reptiles

The underground life of an Amphisbaenia has not been easy to study.

February 13, 2024
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New American College of Cardiology registry focuses on data from outpatient ambulatory surgical centers

The ACC launched its latest registry knowing that volumes at these outpatient facilities are expected to rise in the years ahead. 

February 13, 2024