Fast treatment via mobile stroke unit reduced survivor disability

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2020 — Treating stroke patients in specialized ambulances speeds treatment and reduces patients’ disability, according to late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2020. The conference, Feb. 19-21 in Los Angeles, is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of…

Details

Follow-up study suggests brain stents are safe and effective for reducing recurrent stroke risk

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2020 — A brain stent appears safe and effective for reducing the risk of recurrent stroke in patients with cholesterol-clogged brain arteries, according to late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2020. The conference, Feb. 19-21 in Los Angeles, is a world premier meeting for…

Details

Wearable brain stimulation could safely improve motor function after stroke

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2020 — A non-invasive, wearable, magnetic brain stimulation device could improve motor function in stroke patients, according to preliminary late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2020. The conference, Feb. 19-21 in Los Angeles, is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to…

Details

Lower dose of newer clot-buster may be appropriate for some stroke patients

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2020 — New research confirms that the lower 0.25mg/kg dose of the clot-busting agent tenecteplase is appropriate for eligible stroke patients and can reduce the need for mechanical clot removal, according to late breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2020. The conference, Feb. 19-21 in…

Details

Huntsman Cancer Institute to host 7th Annual Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Conference

The 7th annual Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Conference will be hosted by Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and Theresa’s Research Foundation on September 10 and 11, 2020. Participants from around the world are invited to discuss metastatic breast cancer including ongoing…

Details

Researchers develop label-free microscopic techniques to visualize extracellular vesicles

The Biophotonics Imaging Lab at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology has developed imaging techniques that investigate tissues without using any staining or labels. The researchers created a unique system using a laser source that can capture more information about a tissue compared to traditional imaging techniques. That system provides better visualization of…

Details