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Newswise — By pre-ordering lipid panels—the tests that can indicate high cholesterol and help predict stroke and heart disease risk—clinicians could significantly improve the rate of patients who get the tests done. After patients were prompted in a study conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania to schedule…
Newswise — Boston – A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer patients by investigators at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center found that patients with evidence of residual cancer in their blood after surgery to remove the cancer, may benefit from adding of celecoxib, to post surgery treatment. The analysis showed…
BYLINE: Eva Cornman Newswise — Nearly half of all adults in the United States are living with hypertension, or blood pressure above 130/80 mmHg. Despite its prevalence, managing high blood pressure remains a major challenge in healthcare settings. Hypertension management can be challenging for a number of reasons, explains Benjamin Gallagher, MD, a hypertension specialist and…
Newswise — Osteoporosis is a major health concern worldwide, particularly in aging populations. Despite pharmacological advancements, challenges like side effects, costs, and limited accessibility reduce adherence to treatments. Recently, the gut microbiome has gained attention for its potential role in bone metabolism. Yet, aging complicates its stability and influence, raising the need to explore alternative…
Newswise — Three faculty members at Sanford Burnham Prebys are among the most influential scientists worldwide in the 2024 rankings by the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate. Clarivate publishes the Highly Cited Researchers list each year to recognize individuals demonstrating significant and broad scientific influence. David A. Brenner, MD, president and CEO of the…
