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Bacteria Invade Brain After Implanting Medical Devices

Brain implants hold immense promise for restoring function in patients with paralysis, epilepsy and other neurological disorders. But a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University has discovered that bacteria can invade the brain after a medical device is implanted, contributing to inflammation and reducing the device's long-term effectiveness.

March 18, 2025

March 18 2025

• Bacteria Invade Brain After Implanting Medical Devices
• Continuous Glucose Monitors Can Optimize Diabetic Ketoacidosis Management
• Study Confirms Safety and Efficacy of Higher-Dose-Per-Day Radiation for Early-Stage Prostate Cancer
• Preparing Your Family for a Disaster
• Rutgers Launches Center to Tackle Barriers to Weight Loss and Other Causes of Disease
• Measles: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Family
• Anti-obesity medication boosts weight loss when behavioral therapy falls short
• AAPM-Commissioned Panel Addresses Implementation of New CMS Quality Measure
• Mount Sinai Researchers Find Specific Therapy That Teaches Patients to Tolerate Stomach and Body Discomfort Improved Functional Brain Deficits Linked to Visceral Disgust That Can Cause Food Avoidance
• How Seasonal Changes Can Affect Allergies in the Spring
• VA Ends Hormone Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Transgender Veterans
• Chatbots Show Signs of Anxiety, Study Finds
• Hormone Therapy May Protect Transgender Patients From Depression
• Mastery of Language Could Predict Longevity
• Sleep Experts Call for Pediatric Sleep Research, Education to Help 'Make Our Children Healthy Again'
• Artificial Intelligence Tool Helps Predict Who Will Benefit From Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer
• Prompt CPR Saves Lives, Regardless Of Who Performs It
• Probiotic Bacteria Regulate Gut Hormones
• Glucose Monitors Improve Traffic Safety For Diabetic Drivers
• Chest CT Scans Can Help Diagnose Pneumonia
• IV Bags Might Flood Bloodstream With Microplastics
• Babies With Heart Defects Also Prone To Cancer
• Makers Drag Feet Reporting Medical Device Side Effects: Study
• Improving Epilepsy Surgery by Pinpointing Where Seizures Begin
• Embryo Development Holds Key to Healthy Lifestyles

March 17 2025

• Why Research on Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment is Even More Relevant Today
• How Using Cigars, Pipes, or Smokeless Tobacco Can Harm Your Heart
• Current Antivirals Likely Less Effective Against Severe Infection Caused by Bird Flu Virus in Cows' Milk
• UNC Study Reveals Possible Effects of Air Quality Changes Associated with Global Warming on Human Airways
• Machine Learning Could Help Predict Adherence to HIV Treatment in Adolescents
• Micro Metal-Movers: MSU Biochemists Are One Step Closer to Better Cancer Treatments
• Nebraska U Salutes Grandin's Contributions to Animal Science, Autism Understanding
• Zeleny, Sanderford to Deliver Seline Lecture on March 27
• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Expands Breast Cancer Services
• Research Tip Sheet: Infant Brain Mapping and Parkinson's Awareness
• VAS101, a Novel Curcumin Transdermal Formulation, Reverses Some Clinical Hallmarks of Aging
• New Study Reveals Key Protein's Role in Preventing Bone Loss
• New ACP Guideline Recommends Combination Therapy for Acute Episodic Migraines
• Available Evidence Supports Continuing Buprenorphine During Episodes of Acute Pain for People with Opioid Use Disorder
• Bird Flu Virus May Survive Aging Process in Raw Milk Cheese
• Study Finds Organ Health May Predict Dementia, Cancer Later in Life
• First Patient Cured of Sickle Cell Anemia
• FDA Warns of Rising Injuries From Misuse of Laughing Gas
• How a First-Generation Student's Public Health Journey Led Her to a Crown
• Study: Suppressing Key Protein May Unlock Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma
• Protein Plays Dual Role in Causing, Preventing Sepsis
• Unlocking the Secrets of HBV: New Hope for Chronic Hepatitis B Cure
• Psychological Prehabilitation Improves Surgical Recovery, Study Finds
• 1 in 3 Children Now Suffer From Chronic Illness
• No Link Between COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy And Birth Defects, Study Says
• Death Risk Higher Among People With Arthritis And COPD
• Depression, Anxiety Common Among Chronic Pain Patients
• Steep Decline In Fertility Among U.S. Women Younger Than 30
• New AI Model Analyzes Full Night of Sleep With High Accuracy in Largest Study of Its Kind
• Time Of Day, Year Matters For Asthma Testing
• A Post-Treatment Blood Test Could Inform Future Cancer Therapy Decisions
• Global Warming Can Lead to Inflammation in Human Airways, New Research Shows

March 16 2025

• Early Detection of Colon Cancer Is Critical for Women

March 15 2025

• Scientists Develop Rapid Bird Flu Detector for Airborne Test

March 14 2025

• Small Incentives Drive Lasting Seatbelt Habits, Cut Unbuckled Trips by a Third
• A Physical Therapist's Best Advice on Foot Pain
• Prevention is the Strongest Antidote for Poisoning
• Immunotherapy May Boost KRAS-Targeted Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer
• Preschoolers Can Reason Better Than We Think
• From Part-Time Job to Long-Term Career: College Students Explore the Medical Field Through Work-Study Jobs at CHLA
• Two NJIT Faculty Elected as National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
• Open-Source AI Matches Top Proprietary Model in Solving Tough Medical Cases
• Harvard Profs Sue Trump Administration Over Removal of LGBTQ Research From Website
• White House Pulls CDC Nominee Dr. Dave Weldon Before Senate Hearing
• Dr. Oz Accused of Underpaying Medicare Taxes Ahead of Nomination Hearing
• Defensive Firearm Use Is Far Less Common Than Exposure to Gun Violence
• Therapy for Perinatal Asphyxia Does Not Benefit Preterm Infants, UNC Study Finds
• Stem Cell Trial for Early Alzheimer's Disease Begins at UTHealth Houston
• Low Birth Weight Kids Lag In School Readiness
• Playing With Dogs Relieves Stress In Humans And Canines Alike
• Nostalgic? It's Better For Friendships, Mental Health
• Implant, Robotics Can Ease Paralysis From Spinal Cord Injuries
• AI-Written Doctor's Notes? Patients Don't Mind, Study Says
• Sugar-Free Slushies Can Make Kids Seriously Ill, Experts Warn

March 13 2025

• UWF Studies Positive Impacts of Dance for Individuals with Dementia
• Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Method to Identify Dormant Cells That Carry HIV
• Chocolate -- with Potential Health Benefits
• UTEP Researchers Develop Portable, Blood-Based Device that Detects Colon Cancer
• Q&A: Advancing Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Urology
• Mayo Clinic Researchers Identify Proteins Linked to Immunotherapy Resistance in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
• Using Nanotech as a Way of Differentiating Cells From One Another
• Study Highlights Noninvasive Hearing Aid
• Re-Purposed FDA-Approved Drug Could Help Treat High-Grade Glioma
• Moffitt Study Finds New Immunotherapy Strategy for Enhancing Melanoma Treatment
• Wayne State University Research Reveals New Data in How the Brain Learns New Information
• Cellular Circuit Controls How DNA Damage Is Repaired, Affecting Risk of Disease as We Age
• The Pandemic: A Pause in Research or a Springboard?
• Patent Issued for Variable-Dimension Fixation Rod and Implantable Stabilization System Including a Variable-Dimension Fixation Rod
• Federal Addiction and Mental Health Agency Faces Major Staff Cuts
• Girl Scouts Say Cookies Are Safe Despite Lawsuit Claiming They Contain Heavy Metals
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Downplays Measles Vaccine as Cases Surge
• Red Wine Protects Against Cancer? Maybe Not
• Weed Use During Pregnancy Triples Risk Of Behavioral Problems In Kids
• Concussion Damage Lingers In Athletes' Brains Up To A Year
• Turning Off TV Better For Heart Health Of Folks Predisposed To Diabetes
• Pandemic Set Kindergarteners Back Developmentally
• OB/GYNs Walk Away From Anti-Abortion States
• Researchers at Case Western Reserve University Identify RNA Molecule as Possible Driver of Gastric Cancer
• Nature Relieves Physical Pain: Pain-Related Signals in the Brain Are Reduced
• Depressing Findings for Those Suffering From Eating Disorders

March 12 2025

• MSU Study Reveals Dopamine's Unexpected Role in Memory Devaluation
• Faster clot-busting drug works as well as traditional drug for stroke
• New Clinical Trial at UTHealth Houston Tests Gene Therapy Vector That Delivers Drug Aimed at Stopping Overactive Bladder in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
• HIV Not Associated with Higher Risk for Coronary Artery Disease in Uganda, Challenging Prior Notions of Health Risks Among Regional Populations with HIV
• Spotiphy Integrative Analysis Tool Turns Spatial RNA Sequencing Into Imager
• Breakthrough Study Led by CHLA Neurologists Links Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction and Inflammation With Down Syndrome Regression Disorder
• Managing Your Diabetes Can Help Prevent Associated Vision Loss
• The Medical Minute: Why Am I Always So Tired?
• New Guideline on Gastric Premalignant Cancer Published by the American College of Gastroenterology
• Summit Supercomputer Draws Molecular Blueprint for Repairing Damaged DNA
• Researchers Develop Conductive Gel to Improve Study of Spinal Cord Injuries
• American College of Radiology to Launch Early Lung Cancer Detection Registry
• Cancer Interception: The First HPV Antiviral Treatment Fights Pre-Cancers
• OrthoPitch Champion: VISIE, Inc. Takes Top Honors at AAOS 2025
• AAN, AES and EFA Issue Position Statement on Seizures and Driving Safety
• Do Brain Changes Remain After Recovery From Concussion?
• Dozens of Laid-Off CDC Workers Push to Get Their Jobs Back
• RFK Jr. Pushes for Stricter Oversight of Chemicals in Food
• USDA Disbands Two Key Food Safety Committees
• A Michigan Medicine Dosimetry Code Ready for Widespread Use in Software
• MD Anderson Research Highlights for March 12, 2025
• America's Well-To-Do Have Less Heart Disease Risk
• Splash Your Way To Weight Loss Through Water Aerobics
• More Children Accidentally Poisoned By Fentanyl
• Responsive Parenting Can Help Counter Childhood Obesity
• Spouses Also Benefit From Partner's Knee/Hip Replacement
• Pickleballers Bounce Back After Joint Replacement
• Blind to the Burn: Misconceptions About Skin Cancer Risk in the U.S.
• First National Perception Survey of Food Is Medicine Programs Shows Strong Public Support
• Advancing the Economics of Mental Health: A Global Perspective

March 11 2025

• Socioeconomically Disadvantaged People Still Underusing Emergency Department Services in the Wake of the COVID Pandemic
• `I died twice that day': Country Rap Superstar Colt Ford on Surviving a Near-Fatal Heart Attack
• Advancing AI-Powered Breast Health Solutions to Transform Global Healthcare
• Drug Building Blocks Pave Path to New Sepsis Treatments
• UT Southwestern Scientists Develop 'Self-Driving' Microscope
• Discovery of Mosquito Molecular Mechanism Opens Door to New Antimalaria Strategies
• Medical Infusion Bags Can Release Microplastics, Study Shows
• Meningococcal Vaccine Found to be Safe and Effective for Infants in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Proposed Legislation Would Provide Crucial Funding for Endometriosis Research
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Preclinical Study Demonstrates Improved Gene Therapy Approach to Treating Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
• HHS Employees Offered as Much as $25K to Leave Jobs
• Free COVID-19 Test Program Stops Taking Orders
• NIH Cuts Funding for Studies on Vaccine Hesitancy and Acceptance
• New ACS Led Study Finds Wildfires Pose Challenges to Cancer Care
• Good Parenting Helps, but Has Limits Under Major Deprivation
• LGBTQ+-Affirming Care Lacking in U.S. Primary Care Clinics
• Nose Cartilage Can Help Repair Knee Injuries, Researchers Say
• Doomscrolling in a Time of Tariffs: Expert Insights on the News Cycle and Mental Health
• Body Image Problems Start In Childhood, Researchers Say
• Good Sleep Accelerates Kids' Concussion Recovery
• Rule Change Reduced Concussion Risk For Soccer Kids
• 3D Imaging Unveils Age-Driven Nerve and Vessel Changes in the Skull
• Brain Tumors In Firefighters Linked To Flame Retardant Chemical
• Enhancing Neural Signal Fidelity: Controlling Ultramicroelectrode Tip Exposure for Single-Cell Recording
• Next-Gen Drug Testing: Automated Zebrafish Screening System for Precise Cardiac Toxicity Assessment
• Children Who Lack Fish in Their Diets Are Less Sociable and Kind, Study Finds
• Most Americans Don't Know About Medical Aid in Dying Options

March 10 2025

• AANA Responds to ASA's Amicus Curiae Brief
• Pediatric Chronic Disease Prevalence Has Risen to Nearly 30% in the Last 20 Years
• Beyond Eggs: Protein Sources That Strike the Right Balance
• Prostate Cancer Is Not a Death Knell, Study Shows
• GLP-1 Use Before Endoscopy, Resuming Blood Thinners after ESD, and More in the March Issue of AJG
• Inhaled COVID Vaccine Begins Recruitment for Phase-2 Human Trials
• Team Designs Groundbreaking Leadless Pacemaker for Kids and Adults
• 5 Years After COVID Pandemic Shutdown The World, New Jersey Research Institute Instrumental In Preparation For Pandemics Of The Future
• Intranasal Herpes Infection May Produce Neurobehavioral Symptoms, UIC Study Finds
• Pioneering Animal Scientist Grandin to Attend Documentary Screening
• Cedars-Sinai Expands Use of New Robot-Assisted Microsurgery
• MSU Liquid Foam Innovation Designed to Protect the Brain Now Tested on Internal Organs
• Early-Life Responsive Parenting Intervention Yields Lasting but Diminishing Benefits on Child Weight
• Rutgers Researchers Revive Decades-Old Pregnancy Cohort With Modern Scientific Potential
• Worldwide Study Finds High Rates of Depression and Anxiety in People with Chronic Pain
• What Women Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
• Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation's Dr. Sara Cuccurullo Inducted As Secretary/Treasurer
• Precision Medicine Uses AI to Predict Protein Kinase Treatment Targets
• Updated Chronic Kidney Disease Management Guidelines Recommend SGLT2 Inhibitors Regardless of Diabetes or Kidney Disease Type
• Review Highlights the Need to Improve Receipt of Preventive Services for People with Disabilities
• CDC to Study Vaccines and Autism, Despite Much Research Showing No Link
• New Medicare Rules Aim to Cut Radiation Exposure From CT Scans
• Reproductive Justice-Driven Pregnancy Interventions Can Improve Mental Health
• Common Vaginal Infection Should Be Treated as an STI, Study Says
• Neighborhood Factors Affect Rehab Services After Traumatic Brain Injury
• Female Sex Hormone Protects Against Opioid Misuse, Rat Study Finds
• Upper Urinary Tract Cancer Drug May Offer Long-Term Benefits
• Chronic Stress and Obesity Work Together to Accelerate Pancreatic Cancer Development and Growth, Study Finds
• What to Know Before, and After, You Get Dental Implants
• Improving Child Health: Insights From Pediatric Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
• Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk
• Hormone Therapy For Menopause Linked To Alzheimer's Hallmark
• Sleepy Nurses Vulnerable To Common Cold, Other Infectious Diseases
• 1 In 15 Americans Have Survived A Mass Shooting, Survey Says
• At-Home LED Therapy Effective Against Acne
• Walking Can Save Cancer Survivors From Heart-Related Death
• Wireless Ingestible Capsule Detects 'Leaky Gut' in Real-Time
• Headways and Hurdles: How AI is Shaping the Future of Medicine
• From Sound to Structure: How Acoustic Technologies Are Shaping the Future of Tissue Engineering
• Study: Florida Leukemia Rates Rising Rapidly as Population Ages
• Majority of Racket Sport Players Able to Return to Play at Similar Skill Level After Joint Arthroplasty
• Header Restriction Policy in Youth Soccer Shows Promising Impact on Concussion Rates
• New Study Uses Apple Health Mobility Data to Evaluate Outcome Measures Following Lower Extremity Surgery
• Data Shows Quality of Life Improves for Spouses of Hip and Knee Replacement Patients
• New Study Shows Prior Authorization Does Not Reduce Costs for Total Hip Arthroplasty, Delays Patient Care
• Orthopaedic Surgery Trends in Gender Diversity
• New Study Recommends Stopping GLP-1 Agonists 14 Days Before Total Joint Arthroplasty to Reduce Anesthesia Risks
• Less Than Half of Parents Think They Have Accurate Information About Bird Flu

March 9 2025

• 1 in 3 Kids Has Dental Problems, Poll Finds

March 8 2025

• What Is Cardiovascular Disease?

March 7 2025

• Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Establishes New Record
• Effort Seeks to Increase Cancer-Gene Testing in Primary Care
• Can a Little-Known Cell Type Lead to New Treatments for IBD?
• Illinois Researchers Spearhead Efforts to Establish Guidelines for Personalized Nutrition Approaches
• An Aerosol Test for Airborne Bird Flu
• Genomic Sequencing, a Powerful Ally Against Rare Diseases
• Could Your Cup of Tea Help Remove Lead From Drinking Water?
• Makers of Wegovy & Zepbound Cut Prices for Those Without Insurance
• Stillbirth Rates Are Highest in the South
• This Score Can Predict Risk of Early Colon Cancer
• Music Soothes Depression In Dementia Patients
• Select Vitamins, Minerals During Pregnancy Protect Heart Health Later
• Poor Sleep Drives High Blood Pressure In Teens
• Parkinson's Cases Expected To Double In Coming Decades
• Butter Is A Deadly Delight, Study Says
• Uncovering Dementia's Environmental Triggers
• The Challenges and Support Needed for Families Living with Noonan Syndrome
• Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, Assumes Presidency of the American Academy of Dermatology
• American Academy of Dermatology Installs New Officers, Board Members
• Transform Your Skin Health: Diet and Lifestyle Take Center Stage at 2025 AAD Annual Meeting

March 6 2025

• FDA Approves TNKase for Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Study Reveals Widening Heart Disease Disparities in the US
• Neurostimulation Shows Promise as Potential Alzheimer's Treatment
• Closely Monitoring Blood Pressure of Post-Partum Mothers Can Sharply Reduce ER Visits
• Chemo-Immunotherapy Approach Shows Potential Benefit in Patients with Advanced HPV-Negative Head and Neck Cancer
• Q&A: What's New in Pediatric Concussion Care?
• Memory Is Impaired in Aged Rats After 3 Days of High-Fat Eating
• "Harmonizing" the MRIs
• Brain Changes May Help Explain Postpartum Depression
• Florida Seeks Patient Prescription Data
• Paxlovid May Offer Little Benefit for Vaccinated Older Adults
• Early-Life Gut Microbes May Protect Against Diabetes, Research in Mice Suggests
• Breastfeeding Improves Heart Health In Children
• Tattoos Might Increase Risk of Lymphoma, Skin Cancer
• Cancer Screening Rates Rebound Post-Pandemic
• GLP-1 Drugs Improve Outlook For Kidney Transplants
• Difficult Menopause Could Be Warning Sign For Future Dementia
• Chronic Stress Boosts Stroke Risk In Young Women
• New Research Sheds Light on Why Scleroderma Affects Mostly Women and How to Treat It
• Clinical Trial Opens to Study Groundbreaking 3D Printed Device for Babies with Rare Respiratory Disease
• Spring Cleaning: Spruce up Your House While Toning Down Allergies

March 5 2025

• FDA Expands Indication of Dust Mite Allergy Drug to Include Young Children
• Does Getting ADHD Drugs via Telehealth Increase Addiction Risk?
• Repurposed ALS Drug Becomes Imaging Probe to Help Diagnose Neurodegeneration
• Future Drugs May Snap Supply Chain Fueling Breast Cancer
• Are Robotic Hernia Repairs Still in the "Learning Curve" Phase?
• Sleep Health May Impact Mobility for Women with Chronic Conditions
• Feeling Is Believing: Bionic Hand 'Knows' What It's Touching, Grasps Like a Human
• The Medical Minute: Measles Makes a Comeback. Your Questions Answered
• Unraveling the Mysteries of Male Infertility
• U of I-Led Underwater Forest Research Provides Rare Glimpse to Past Climate Conditions
• Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend, Hackensack Meridian Sleep Experts Available On Health Impact, How To Prepare Your Body For The Loss Of Sleep And Why They Want Us To Stop "Springing Forw
• Olfactory Reference Syndrome: When You're Obsessed with Your BO
• Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Linked to Improved Recovery From Concussion
• Stressed Out? It May Increase the Risk of Stroke
• CDC Sends Experts to Texas as Measles Outbreak Grows
• Men With Stronger Sperm May Live Longer, Study Finds
• Rutgers Health Researchers Reveal Health Care Disparities for People With Disabilities
• Study: Vaping Does Not Help U.S. Tobacco Smokers Quit
• Surgery Just Before The Weekend? Bad Idea, Study Says
• Scientists Design Experimental Protein Booster for Rare Genetic Diseases
• NSAIDs Linked To Lower Dementia Risk
• Weight Training Best Exercise For Insomnia Among Seniors
• Lumpectomy Preserves Sexual Well-Being Among Breast Cancer Patients
• Stem Cell Therapy Repairs Irreversible Cornea Damage
• 'Cycle Syncing' Doesn't Boost Strength Training Results
• Compound Harnesses Cannabis' Pain-Relieving Properties Without Side Effects
• Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening Rebound From Pandemic-Related Declines, but Cervical Cancer Screening Yet to Return, New ACS Study Finds
• A New Way to Predict Cancer's Spread? Scientists Look at 'Stickiness' of Tumor Cells
• Study Challenges Conventional Thought on Nurse Continuity in ICUs
• Scientists Identify Critical "Midlife Window" for Preventing Age-Related Brain Decline
• NC Healthy Opportunities Program Helped Reduce Medicaid Costs
• Hidden in Plain Sight: The Chemical Burden of Personal Care Products
• YogaCue: A New Kind of Yoga for Seniors
• Tip Sheet: New Treatments for Graft-vs.-Host Disease, Updated Dosage for HPV Vaccines -- and Fred Hutch Announces Awards for Graduate Students
• Generations 'Sync' Up in Florida's Rural 'Glades' to Boost Technology Use for Health
• New Study: Eating Mangos Daily Shown to Improve Insulin Sensitivity and Blood Glucose Control
• Mount Sinai Is First in the Nation to Perform Deep Brain Stimulation Implant as Part of Clinical Trial for Depression
• Preventing and Recognizing Blood Clots
• New Report Outlines Actionable Strategies to Bridge Gaps Between Access, Affordability and Adherence for Patients