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Research conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has made significant advancements in liver fat volume fraction (FVF) assessment using dual-energy computed tomography (CT). The study aimed to analyze the relationship between FVF and Hounsfield units (HU) in unenhanced fatty lesions and identify optimal settings to minimize FVF quantification errors. The findings
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A recent study published in NMR in Biomedicine has shed light on a new method for assessing lower back pain using quantitative chemical exchange saturation transfer (qCEST) imaging in a porcine model. The research team from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, used a permuted random forest (PRF) model
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Froedtert ThedaCare Health, a leading health care delivery network in Wisconsin, has achieved significant recognition in the 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. Five of its hospitals have been recognized for demonstrating excellence in delivering high-quality care. This achievement reflects the organization's commitment
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Researchers at NYU Langone Health, in a study published in JAMA Oncology, have found that 27 species of bacteria and fungi in the oral microbiome are associated with a 3.5 times greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer. The study analyzed data from 122,000 healthy individuals and identified 445
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To break the geographical barriers of high-quality medical resources and enable grassroots people to enjoy high-level health services without traveling, the Provincial Women and Children's Medical Center has selected key pediatricians to be stationed in the County Maternal and Child Health Hospital. Dr. Li Xin, a pediatrician assigned
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Research conducted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center has revealed a crucial link between the use of cetuximab, an antineoplastic monoclonal antibody, and hypersensitivity reactions in patients with asymptomatic alpha-gal sensitization. According to the study, a 66-year-old patient with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma experienced severe allergic reactions after receiving cetuximab, highlighting
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Stanford Medicine has been recognized among the top academic medical centers in the United States by Vizient, a national health care performance improvement organization. For the third time in its history, Stanford Health Care was a five-star performer in the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study, ranking fifth out of 118
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University Hospitals has launched its Connected Care Team initiative at UH Lake West, making it one of the first hospitals in the nation to go live with a whole-hospital virtual nursing program. The initiative, powered by Vitalchat's AI-driven audio and video platform, builds on a successful initial phase
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Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center have made a breakthrough in the treatment of FUS-ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease, using an antisense oligonucleotide called jacifusen. The study, published in The Lancet, involved an expanded access program where 12 participants received serial intrathecal injections of jacifusen over a period of
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The Medical Center at Russellville has taken a significant step towards providing exceptional care to its community, having been awarded the Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission. This prestigious certification recognizes healthcare organizations that prioritize patient safety and quality of care. The Medical Center at Russellville demonstrated
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Four UCHealth hospitals have received national recognition for high-quality patient care in the Vizient, Inc. Quality and Accountability ranking. UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central was named a 2025 Rising Star for exemplary performance across six patient care domains, while UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies and UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital both
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Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have published a review highlighting the limitations of current treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and exploring the potential of nanomedicine and drug delivery systems to enhance therapeutic efficacy and minimize adverse effects. Despite significant advancements in chemotherapeutic regimens and targeted therapies,
