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Health Updates

• Combining intraoperative imaging with PET scans helps surgeons remove hidden cancer cells July 27, 2017
  Surgeons were able to identify and remove a greater number of cancerous nodules from lung cancer patients when combining intraoperative molecular imaging (IMI) – through the use of a contrast agent that makes tumor cells glow during surgery – with preoperative positron emission tomography (PET) scans.
• Immune system may wage a battle in Parkinson’s disease July 27, 2017
  A new study suggests that T cells, which help the body's immune system recognize friend from foe, may play an important role in Parkinson's disease (PD).
• Atopic dermatitis can affect adults more profoundly than younger patients July 27, 2017
  Eczema is not just kids' stuff. Although the skin disease is commonly diagnosed in infancy and early childhood, it also can affect adults - sometimes more profoundly than younger patients.
• Dealing with nail fungus: Board-certified dermatologist can evaluate, recommend treatment July 27, 2017
  Nail fungus can be distressing for patients, especially during the summer sandal season when feet are exposed.
• UA researchers seek to better understand NHE8 protein’s role in GI disorders, colon cancer July 27, 2017
  About 1.6 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which encompasses several painful and complex disorders that include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Self-efficacy has positive effect on physical activity of osteoarthritis patients July 27, 2017
  Osteoarthritis patients that are more confident in their abilities in the morning go on to be more physically active throughout the day, according to a team of Penn State researchers.
• New method shows promise in viewing brain structure through the skull July 27, 2017
  The inner workings of the human brain have always been a subject of great interest. Unfortunately, it is fairly difficult to view brain structures or intricate tissues due to the fact that the skull is not transparent by design. The reality is that light scattering is the major obstacle for deep penetration into tissue.
• Researchers create unique thermal ablation system for transdermal drug delivery July 27, 2017
  Many diseases are treated with protein-based drugs. However, due to the size of the molecules, the only effective delivery method is through injection, which can suffer from low patient compliance.
• Maternal exposure to air pollution early in pregnancy linked to preterm, low birth weight babies July 27, 2017
  Exposure to air pollution early in a pregnancy could increase risk for preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a study led by researchers at NYU School of Medicine, and published on July 27 in Environmental Health Perspectives.
• States have tried versions of ‘skinny repeal.’ It didn’t go well. July 27, 2017
  Betting that thin is in — and might be the only way forward — Senate Republicans are eyeing a "skinny repeal" that rolls back an unpopular portion of the federal health law. But experts warn that the idea has been tried before, and with little success.