Houston Methodist
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Houston Methodist hospitals recognized as 2026 top performers by Vizient | Newswise (opens the original)
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All eight Houston Methodist acute care hospitals are top performers in Vizient's Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership annual rankings, which provide a national hospital scorecard focused on patient safety and quality metrics.Houston Methodist Hospital finished No. 3 in its cohort for the second consecutive year — the hospital’s highest ranking. In addition, all seven Houston Methodist network hospitals ranked among the top 10 in their respective surveys, with two – Houston Methodist Willo
Houston Methodist-led study finds blood test tracking tumor DNA can better predict bile duct cancer recurrence | Newswise (opens the original)
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Newswise — A blood test that tracks tumor DNA can predict bile duct cancer recurrence earlier than traditional biomarkers, according to new Houston Methodist-led research published in ESMO Gastrointestinal Oncology. “Real-world analysis of ctDNA and other biomarkers in patients with curatively resected stage I-III biliary tract cancer” examined ctDNA testing to locate tiny fragments of tumor cells’ DNA in the bloodstream following bile duct cancer surgery. Bile duct cancer, also known as cholang
Tech Neck Starts Young: How Screen Time Is Affecting Kids' Musculoskeletal Health | Newswise (opens the original)
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Newswise — As students head back to school, many will spend hours each day on laptops, tablets and smartphones, both in and out of the classroom. Orthopedic specialists at Houston Methodist are seeing a growing number of children and teens experiencing neck pain, poor posture, headaches and upper back discomfort linked to excessive screen use, often referred to as "tech neck." "Technology is an essential part of how students learn today, and it's not going away," said Dr. Mark Prasarn, orthopedi
Implantable Device May Help Restore Function After Spinal Cord Injury | Newswise (opens the original)
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Newswise — Researchers from Houston Methodist and the University of Cambridge have developed a flexible device that wraps around the spinal cord and can simultaneously interpret multiple signals related to movement, sensation and internal body functions. The research demonstrates that a single device may be capable of restoring lost functions after spinal cord injury. More than 2.5 million people worldwide live with spinal cord injuries. However, therapies to date have largely focused on restori
Houston Methodist Researchers Develop Biodegradable Implant That Delivers Targeted Cancer Immunotherapy While Protecting Healthy Tissue | Newswise (opens the original)
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Newswise — Scientists at Houston Methodist Research Institute have developed a biodegradable implant designed to deliver cancer-fighting immunotherapy drugs directly into tumors over an extended period, a strategy that could improve treatment effectiveness while reducing side effects. The rice-sized implant, called biodegradable nanofibrous drug-eluting seed (b-NDES) functions as a small drug reservoir that can be implanted inside a tumor, where it slowly releases immune-stimulating drugs. The b
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