An investigation of tumor biology presented at ASCRS 2018 clearly shows the relationship of age with disparate neoplastic pathways, and with left- vs. right-sided tumors.
Read MoreNew Algorithm Offers Less Invasive Method for Distinguishing Brain Tumor Recurrence from Radiation Necrosis
Jennifer Yu, MD, PhD, is developing easier methods of distinguishing between tumor recurrence and radiation necrosis when looking at scans of brain cancer patients.
Further Evidence of Clinical Inertia in T2D Management
Cleveland Clinic researchers look more closely at real-world data to understand therapy practices for patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.
Diffuse Skin Thickening, Joint Stiffness, Myalgias: What Is the Diagnosis?
A man presents with myalgias, skin thickening in his arms, legs and abdomen and stiffness in his joints. The Director of the Scleroderma Program develops the differential.
Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health Institute Creates Executive Position to Lead Diversity Efforts
As a leader in Ob/Gyn and women’s health, taking a leadership role in diversity and inclusion is critically important too.
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Study Probes Why Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy Doesn’t Reduce Rectal Cancer Metastasis
A new study presented at ASCRS 2018 is the first to show that radiated CAFs can promote tumor progression in colorectal cancer and how this occurs. Dr. David Liska explains.
Endometriosis and Oral Contraceptive Use Linked to Higher Asthma Risk
Sex hormones have a wide variety of effects on the lungs. Dr. Zein’s NHLBI-funded research advances understanding of the mechanisms linking sex and asthma.
Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Hospitalization Rates in Patients with Sarcoidosis
A study of 2773 patients found that male gender, lower self-reported income, older age and longer disease duration independently predicted increased hospitalization rates in patients with sarcoidosis.
Shared Decision-Making for Stable Angina: What the COURAGE Trial Can Teach Us
A cardiologist makes the case for a balanced approach to patient counseling that includes pros and cons of both optimal medical therapy and a PCI-first strategy.
NIH Award Bolsters Cleveland Clinic Investigations of DBS for Stroke Rehabilitation
The team conducting the first-in-human clinical trial of deep brain stimulation for stroke recovery garnered $2.5M to continue parallel preclinical studies of the underlying mechanisms.