Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover protein complex that promotes cancer growth
A discovery by a team of researchers, led by a Geisinger professor, could yield a potential new treatment for breast cancer.
Jun 28, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-positive people have more severe strokes, study finds
Among people who have strokes and COVID-19, there is a higher incidence of severe stroke as well as stroke in younger people, according to new data from a multinational study group on COVID-19 and stroke, led by a team of ...
Jun 1, 2021
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Cardiology
Researchers find AI can predict new atrial fibrillation, stroke risk
A team of scientists from Geisinger and Tempus have found that artificial intelligence can predict risk of new atrial fibrillation (AF) and AF-related stroke.
Mar 5, 2021
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Health informatics
Geisinger researchers find AI can predict death risk
Researchers at Geisinger have found that a computer algorithm developed using echocardiogram videos of the heart can predict mortality within a year.
Feb 8, 2021
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Genetics
Research identifies frequent genetic causes of cerebral palsy
Researchers have discovered a strong link between genetic changes known to cause neurodevelopmental disabilities and cerebral palsy.
Feb 2, 2021
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Genetics
Research identifies genetic risk factor for stroke
A team of Geisinger researchers has identified a common genetic variant as a risk factor for stroke, especially in patients older than 65.
Jan 19, 2021
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Neuroscience
Researchers find sex is not an independent risk factor for stroke mortality
An analysis of data collected from patients treated for ischemic stroke at Geisinger shows no disparity in outcomes based solely on sex.
Jan 19, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers explore safety of ventilator sharing to mitigate equipment shortages
Using a single ventilator to support two patients could be feasible in crisis situations involving a ventilator shortage, researchers have found.
Dec 3, 2020
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Medical research
Kidney disease leading risk factor for COVID-related hospitalization
An analysis of Geisinger's electronic health records has revealed chronic kidney disease to be the leading risk factor for hospitalization from COVID-19.
Dec 2, 2020
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Genetics
MyCode study finds familia hypercholesterolemia is under diagnosed, under treated
A study conducted by Geisinger Health System in collaboration with the Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC) has found that a life-threatening genetic disorder known as Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is both underdiagnosed ...
Dec 22, 2016
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