The days of heart transplant survivors undergoing invasive biopsies could soon be over after a new MRI technique has proven to be safe and effective, reducing complications and hospital admissions. Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, hope the new virtual biopsy designed to detect any signs of the heart being rejected will be adopted by clinicians the world over. Approximately 3,500 people worldwide receive heart transplants each year. Most patients experience some form of organ rejection and whilst survival rates are high, a small percentage will die in the first year after surgery. The new MRI technique, described in the journal Circulation, has been proven to be accurate in detecting rejection and works by analysing heart oedema levels which the team demonstrated are closely associated with inflammation of the heart.
India
Punjab minister Aman Arora gets 2-year rigorous imprisonment for assault
A Sunam court on December 21 convicted and sentenced Punjab minister Aman Arora along with eight others to two years’ rigorous imprisonment for allegedly assaulting his brother-in-law Rajinder Deepa. However, the minister, who said he […]
Health
Brown fat may protect against cardiac, metabolic conditions
People with detectable brown fat are less likely to suffer cardiac and metabolic conditions ranging from Type-2 diabetes to coronary artery disease, a new study suggests. Brown fat, also called brown adipose tissue, helps maintain […]
NY/NJ/CT
‘Tabula Rasa (Kora Kagazz)’ wins the Best Film Award at Big Apple Film Festival, New York
The Latin term “Tabula Rasa” translates to “blank slate.” NEW YORK (TIP): ‘Tabula Rasa (Kora Kagazz)’ has won the Best Film Award at Big Apple Film Festival, New York on November 9. Directed by Nawneet Ranjan, […]
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