NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A single nucleotide polymorphism in the tumor suppressor TP53 gene appears to be a risk factor for glioblastoma multiforme at an earlier age…
This minimally invasive procedure connects electrodes to the brain and places a pacemaker-like device under the skin. When activated, electrical impulses minimize shaking due to "dyskinesia syndrome" in…
As one of the first pediatric centers in the United States to use a new state-of-the-art MRI machine designed especially for kids, Children’s Hospital of Michigan continues to…
This revolutionary new procedure is generally recommended for patients with hip arthritis who are less than 60 years old. ~ Detroit Medical Center Submitted by Detroit Medical Center
"Targeted" radiation therapy goes right to the problem, not throughout your system. Moreover, discomfort is minimal. ~ Detroit Medical Center Submitted by Detroit Medical Center
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The prevalence of obstetric complications resulting in severe maternal morbidity — particularly pulmonary embolism and need for blood transfusions — increased significantly in…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Despite frequent insulin use, glucose control is “suboptimal” among patients hospitalized in US academic medical centers, according to a study published in the…
Re-educating the legs to walk again is the ultimate goal of this therapy for those who have suffered a stroke. ~ Detroit Medical Center Submitted by Detroit Medical…
By Anthony J. Brown, MD NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – New research suggests that more than 92% biventricular pacing provides optimal outcomes for heart failure patients who receive…
About 15 minutes of vibration produces similar results to an hour of conventional resistance therapy, and produces less stress on joints, ligaments and tendons. ~ Detroit Medical Center…
This high technology apparatus for the forearm is helping to restore hand movement in stroke patients. ~ Detroit Medical Center Submitted by Detroit Medical Center
Less pain and no incisions are just two benefits of robotically assisted surgery thanks to the da Vinci Surgical System. ~ Detroit Medical Center Submitted by Detroit Medical…
