Paul Marik, MD, an intensive care surgeon at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, claims he has been able to treat sepsis, the leading cause of death for patients in the hospital, in 150 patients with only one fatality.

The race to produce the first CAR-T, a technology capable of reprograming a cancer patient's white blood cells to kill tumor cells, has reached its next phase, thanks to Novartis. In Forbes, Samuele Butera, the Global Business Leader for Cell & Gene Therapies at Novartis, explains the company’s work in fighting cancer within the body.

Identifying the cause of an ischemic stroke is crucial in preventing a second stroke, but physicians lack the tools to make such a determination. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the MGH Stroke Service have developed software capable of pinpointing such causes.

3D virtual reality (VR) technology is for more than just video games. In a study published in The Journal of Medical Internet Research Mental Health found VR headsets effective in reducing a patient's pain after only 15 minute.

As bacteria evolve resistance to antibiotics, scientists are continuously researching new approaches to fight diseases. Scientists at Michigan State University have developed a retrofitted cryo-electron microscope to map the giant Samba virus and advance research on new antibiotic treatments.

Popping on a pair of headphones and enjoying a little Mozart may soon be a valid prescription. A study, published by The American Journal of Orthopedics, found that patients treated with musical therapy have lower levels of pain compared to those receiving conventional postoperative care after spinal surgery. 

One of the pharmaceutical companies often blamed for hiding the addictive nature of its painkillers is now sponsoring a trial of an app aimed at curbing opioid abuse.

In response to concerns regarding the exchange of patient information by health systems and electronic health record (EHR) vendors, a study published in The Milbank Quarterly examines the extent of this “information blocking”.