News tagged with vascular malformation

Defective signaling pathway leads to vascular malformations in the brain

A disrupted signaling pathway in endothelial cells, which line the insides of blood vessels, leads to cavernomas, vascular malformations in the brain which are often dangerous. This has been published by a ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jun 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

What's the clonality status and allelotype of focal nodular hyperplasia?

Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a lesion found in an otherwise normal liver, and is considered to be parenchyma overgrowth responsive to increased blood flow secondary to vascular malformations. While its clinical outcomes ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Oct 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Genes may predict vascular malformation

A pair of studies, led by Medical College of Wisconsin scientists at Children's Research Institute in Milwaukee, may translate into rapid molecular tests to distinguish between hemangiomas and congenital blood or lymph vessel ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jan 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0




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New device uses submarine technology to diagnose stroke quickly

A medical device developed by retired U.S. Navy sonar experts, using submarine technology, is a new paradigm for the detection, diagnosis and monitoring of stroke, says a team of interventional radiologists at the Society ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Brain tumor treatment successful in healing rare heart condition

Serendipity may have saved 32-year-old Jamie Arliss’ life. A rare tumor discovered in her heart had stumped cardiologists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. They wanted to remove the mass, but traditional ...

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created Mar 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers create 'scoring system' for PTEN mutation testing

Researchers have discovered a method for more precise identification of individuals who should undergo testing for genetic mutations of the tumor suppressor gene PTEN, which associates with a variety of conditions including ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jan 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Childhood stroke study identifies the contraceptive pill and smoking as risk factors

Researchers are calling for clear guidelines on childhood stroke after a study, published in the November issue of Acta Paediatrica, found wide variations in time lag to diagnosis, investigation and treatment.

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created Nov 01, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scarless brain surgery is new option for patients

Surgeons at UW Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle and at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine have determined that transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery (TONES) is a safe, effective ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Oct 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Unique gastroenterology procedure developed in adults shows promise in pediatrics

The use of device-assisted enteroscopy, a technique that allows complete examination of the small bowel, may be just as successful pediatrics as it has been in adult medicine, according to a study from Nationwide Children's ...

Medicine & Health / Pediatrics

created Sep 27, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pediatric urologist performs innovative procedure for girls with rare vaginal defects

A pediatric urologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center has pioneered a successful surgical procedure for young girls who have absent or malformed vaginas, a condition that affects about one in 4,000 females.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Aug 18, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists find gas pedal -- and brake -- for uncontrolled cell growth

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a new way to regulate the uncontrolled growth of blood vessels, a major problem in a broad range of diseases and conditions.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 01, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

The Medical Minute: Strike back at stroke -- know your risks

The incidence of stroke is on the rise; this year more than 795,000 people will have a stroke -- a 30 percent increase from 1996. This increase is likely related to our lifestyle choices.

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created May 19, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Stopping a Stroke in its Tracks: Catheter Device Restrores Blood Flow to Brain by Suctioning Blood Clots

Bobbie Laird was suffering a life-threatening stroke triggered by a blood clot in her brain that was nearly half an inch long.

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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