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Children's Hospital Los Angeles Study Explores Nephron-Sparing Surgery for More Kids With Kidney Tumors

Children's Hospital Los Angeles study finds an adult scoring tool may help surgeons spot kids eligible for kidney-sparing surgery.

November 11, 2026

November 11 2026

• Cancer Vaccines Show Promise for Treatment and Prevention
• Four Medical Societies, in Panel Led by UMSOM Expert, Back One Set of Flu, RSV and COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
• Don't let holiday travel make you sick: 10 tips for a healthier trip
• New Anti-Cancer Strategy Shows Promise in Preclinical Studies
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Study Explores Nephron-Sparing Surgery for More Kids With Kidney Tumors
• Combination Therapy Overcomes Treatment Resistance in Breast Cancer Models
• Infant Mortality Falls by 16% in Some of England's Most Deprived Areas, New National Data Shows
• Aircraft Simulations Scale New Heights with Frontier Supercomputer
• The Medical Minute: What's in a vape? Even scientists aren't sure
• HSS Studies Point to Better Ways to Predict Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Study Reveals How Gut Antibodies Protect Against Colon Cancer
• Research Shows Sharp Rise in Type 2 Diabetes Among Women Under 40
• How an Aggressive Brain Tumor Evades Treatment
• A Pain in the Neck? New Adelaide University Trial Offers Hope
• A New Anti-Cancer Strategy Shows Promise in Preclinical Studies
• New Review of the First Oral PCSK9 Drug, a Needle-Free Option for High Cholesterol
• Three liver transplants in 12 hours at Vanderbilt Health
• What's hidden in our steps?
• One Day in the ICU Without Care From a Pharmacist Increases Death by 20%
• A Team-Based Approach to Breast Cancer Care
• Oral Therapy Allows At-Home Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• Drug Ads Can Influence AI Treatment Recommendations, Study Finds
• Bone-Building Drugs Restore Jawbone Lost to Type 2 Diabetes in Mice

November 10 2026

• Going to the Park at Least Once a Week Can Improve Children's Mental Health
• Five-Year Survival from Pediatric Cancer Rises to Nearly 90% Overall, But Disparities by Race and Cancer Type Remain
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Experts Share Early Insights on Thalamic RNS for Children With Generalized Epilepsy
• Children Who Travel Farther for Common Surgery Have More Complications and Longer Hospital Stays
• New 'FITdb' Database Reveals the Genetic Drivers of Immune Cell Function
• Mayo Clinic Study Identifies Potential Strategy to Reduce Breast Reconstruction Complications After Proton Therapy
• Experimental Cell Therapy Improves Skin Resilience, Advancing Treatments for Skin Injuries
• From AI to Robotic Surgery: Mayo Clinic in Arizona Experts Highlight Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Care
• Veteran and Team USA Para-Cyclist Ellie Kennedy Eyes the LA28 Paralympic Games
• Which Doctor and Clinic a Patient Chooses Is Key to Cancer Clinical Trial Enrollment
• University Hospitals Among First in Nation to Advance Next Generation Fully Implantable Technology Through Clinical Trial
• A Precise, Less Invasive Approach to Lung Cancer Surgery
• UCLA Health Study Finds Gradebook Data Can Help Predict Risk of Drug Use in Adolescents
• A Personality Trait May Provide Clues to Functioning in Frontotemporal Dementia
• The Hidden Financial Cost of Picky Eating: New Research Examines the Challenges Facing Families
• HIV Activism Offers a Roadmap for Tackling Weight Stigma
• Mayo Clinic Expert Highlights Research Expanding Treatment Options for Patients with Bladder and Kidney Cancers
• Mayo Clinic Study Shows Awake Brain Mapping Can Help Optimize Deep Brain Stimulation

November 9 2026

• Sylvester Researchers Identify DNA Marker That Could Predict Treatment Response in MDS
• Effective Obesity Treatments Reach Few Eligible Teens, Study Finds
• Potentially Deadly Soil Bacterium Gaining Foothold in New Regions, Including U.S.
• What Causes Pulmonary Fibrosis on a Cellular Level?
• Preclinical Findings Show Experimental Drug Eliminates 75% of Aggressive Pancreatic Tumors and Enhances Immune System Memory to Fight Other Cancers
• Eating and Sleeping Late Linked to Higher Health Risks, Study Finds
• Singing in a Choir Strengthens Breathing, Boosts Wellbeing in Kids Born with Single Heart Ventricle, Study Finds
• Tobacco Use Is Associated With Fecal Incontinence, Increased Rectal Hypersensitivity
• FSU Co-Authored Study Finds Visuals, Numbers Can Shape Perceptions of Lyme Disease Risk
• Decision-Making About Nutrition for Preemies Can Be a Challenge During Busy Rounds
• When Is the Right Time for TPIAT in Children With Pancreatitis?
• Two HSS Rheumatologists Receive Prestigious National Career Honors at Annual American College of Rheumatology Meeting
• US Youths See Nearly 4,000 Food Marketing Messages on Digital Media Each Year
• Early Trial Results Suggest Potential New Treatment for Stiff Person Syndrome
• Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine Research Aboard International Space Station Examines Chemotherapy Effectiveness
• Case Western Reserve researcher will use $3.1M VA grant to prevent bedsores in spinal cord injury patients
• The Era of Repeat Open-Heart Surgery is Ending: Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Offers Minimally Invasive Fix for Leaky Valves
• SITC 2026: UT MD Anderson Highlights Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy
• Liver Transplant Linked to Significantly Extended Survival for Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease; Women, African Americans Less Likely to Receive Transplants
• Women who Binge Drink at Least Once a Month are at Heightened Risk of Advanced Fibrosis, Study Suggests
• Expressive Writing May Help Reduce Negative Alcohol-Related Consequences Among People Prone to Heavy Drinking, Study Suggests
• Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Death Rates in People with Alcohol-associated Hepatitis
• Astrocytes Supporting Brain Activity Coordinate Neuronal and Cerebral Blood Flow Responses
• Blood Marker Shows Promise for Tracking Oxaliplatin-Related Nerve Damage
• Biomimetic nanoparticle combines antibacterial and regenerative actions for periodontitis
• ASH 2026 Tip Sheet: Sylvester Researchers Contribute to Dozens of Oral Presentations at American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
• Researchers Reveal How Inhaled Nanoplastics Trigger Lung Inflammation

November 8 2026

• Single-Pill Combination Helps More Patients Control Hypertension
• HSS Study Highlights Potential for CAR T-Cell Therapy to Transform Lupus Treatment

November 7 2026

• Intravenous Antiplatelet Therapy May Improve Heart Function in Cardiogenic Shock Patients Compared to Oral Medication

November 6 2026

• Judy Ou Connects the Dots Between Environment and Cancer
• Mount Sinai Study Identifies Single Amino Acid Change That Alters Andes Virus Protein Behavior in Human Cells
• Putting Patients and Families at the Center of Bladder Exstrophy Care
• Celebrating 25 Years of Lifesaving Cardiovascular Research
• Mindfulness Therapy Assisted by Ketamine May Strengthen Body Awareness to Reduce Opioid Cravings
• Military Spouses on the Move: Cedars-Sinai Supports Families, Careers
• Teen is Seizure-Free After Long Journey with Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis
• Point-of-Care Detection Without Lab-Grade Equipment for RNA Viruses Zika, Hepatitis C
• Study by University Hospitals Researchers Challenges Long Held Fears about Overactive Bladder drugs and dementia
• Small Daily Activities May Help Ease Dementia Caregivers' Stress
• Virtual Nerve Cell Results Offer Improved Treatments
• Multi-Society Panel Endorses Vaccine Recommendations to Protect Respiratory Health

November 5 2026

• DNA 'Switch' Uncovers New Brake on Breast Cancer Growth
• MedStar Health Offers Non-Invasive Treatment for Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease
• Study Finds More Alzheimer's-Related Brain Changes in Women with Parkinson's
• New 3D Microscope Packs Many Imaging Tools Into One System
• American Academy of Dermatology Association voices concern that final 2027 Medicare payment rule threatens skin cancer care
• UCLA Health to Lead National Study on Menstrual Symptoms and Breast Pain in NCAA Division I Student-Athletes
• Drug From Stony Brook-Developed Anti-Cancer Compounds Now in Clinical Trials
• Study Challenges Belief That Women Are More Sensitive to the Effects of Cannabis
• Decoding Your Baby's Cough
• Decoding Your Baby's Cough
• Erectile dysfunction surgery: Safe, discreet options to bring back spontaneity
• Florida State University Researchers Explore New Ways to Help People with Limited Speech Communicate
• International Study Finds that Prone Positioning and HFOV Do Not Improve ARDS Outcomes in Children
• Researchers Establish Best Methods to Measure Genetic Variation Within the Body
• Upstate Diabetes Cure Initiative Holds Inaugural Retreat to Advance Stem Cell Therapies Toward the Clinic
• Why Youth Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Advice
• Classrooms in Motion: Exploring Ways to Get Students Moving
• Precision Oncology: The 'Genetic Map' of Patient's Tumor Uncovers Cancer Risk Genes That Would Otherwise Remain Hidden
• Kazakhstan Scientists Connect Maternal Depression, Autism, and Digital Care in New Mental Health Model
• Kazakhstan's Nursing Reform Offers Early Lessons for Countries Facing Aging Populations and Rising Care Needs

November 4 2026

• Could There Be an Alternative to Dialysis?
• Year-End Giving Campaign Launches for the AAN Research Program
• Penn Nursing Professor Co-Authors Landmark First-Ever Lancet Series Dedicated to Men's Health
• Tip Sheet: New Driver of Aggressive Prostate Cancer, Herpes and Cancer, the Future of Survivorship Care -- Plus a Medical Mystery Solved
• New Research Explores How Offshore Wind Development May Alter Marine Food Webs
• The Body's Hidden Signals
• New GW Research Examines What Fatality Patterns Reveal About Conflict Dynamics in Yemen and Syria
• Routine Breast Imaging May Offer Little Benefit After Double Mastectomy for Early Breast Cancer
• Tailbone Pain Awareness Day Sheds Light on an Often-Misdiagnosed Condition
• Longer Reproductive Lifespan, Hormone Use Associated with Better Brain Health
• Exposure to Petroleum-Based Lubricants at Work Associated with MS Risk
• Researchers Move Closer to Advancing Spinal Cord Injury Care
• How a CRISPR Sickle Cell Therapy Moved From Lab to Clinical Trial
• American College of Surgeons Emergency Surgery Verification Linked to Lower Death Rates, Shorter Hospital Stays
• New study of bacterial genome could lead to better TB drugs
• The Medical Minute: Why Are GI Cancers Rising in Young Adults?
• Psychedelic After-Effects May Offer a Window into Psychotic Symptoms
• Why Early Intervention Matters for Pediatric Eating Disorders
• Novel Research in Treating Type 2 Diabetes Published in SLAS Technology Journal
• Treatment Developed by University of Oulu Researchers Boosts Brain Clearance and Opens Up New Possibilities for Preventing Neurodegenerative Diseases
• A Family's Perspective On School-Based Clinics
• Cannabis Involved in Most Substance-Related Emergency Visits Among Teens, Young Adults

November 3 2026

• RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Researchers Contribute to Study Supporting Shorter Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients
• Personal Stories Offer New Insights Into Stuttering Therapy, Binghamton Researchers Find
• RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Researchers Contribute to Study Supporting Shorter Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients
• How Viral Infection and Inflammation Harm Pregnancy Development
• Non-Drug Option Shown to Reduce Risk of Postpartum Depression
• Breast Cancer Atlas Helps Chart Course for Precision Oncology
• How Pediatric Urologists are Advancing Safer, More Effective Stone Management
• Self-directed CBT Outperforms Traditional Therapy for Chronic Pain
• Targeted Scan Detects Hidden Multiple Myeloma Missed by Standard Imaging
• Food Scores or Warning Labels? New Study Offers Clues for Europe's Nutrition Labelling Debate
• Space-Flown Stem-Cell Organoids May Expose Hidden Drivers of Rare Childhood Diseases
• New JACR Study of Medicare "ExRad" Quality Measure Data Shows Wide Variations in CT Scan Radiation Dose Used Nationwide
• Macrophage KARAP Blockade Boosts IL-10 and Barrier Repair in Ulcerative Colitis
• Teaching Seniors to Master the Art of Falling Safely
• DHA Eases Autism-Like Behaviors in Rats by Targeting Jnk-Linked Oxidative Stress and Inflammation
• Phyllanthus Urinaria L Extract Protects Mice Against Cisplatin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Hosts Symposium on New Down Syndrome Regression Disorder Treatments
• Talk of the Town: Virtual World Gets Stroke Survivors Talking

November 2 2026

• Most Comprehensive Atlas of Healthy Human Tissue Launched to Help Understand Disease
• Subtype-Specific Mutations Drive Relapse Risk in Most Common Childhood Leukemia
• $1.2 M Grant Funds UIC Research on Tooth Regeneration
• Earlier Valve Replacement Benefits Some Patients With Moderate Aortic Stenosis
• Silent Lakes Ahead? Landmark Study Finds Common Loon Productivity Is Dropping Across North America
• Natural Plant Compound May Help Overcome Cancer Drug Resistance
• Study Reveals How an Innate Immune Protein Can Control Cholesterol, Tumor Growth and Response to Cancer Therapy
• Half of Long COVID Patients See Meaningful Symptom Improvement Within Three Years
• Spinal Fusion Offers No Added Benefit for Most Patients Undergoing Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
• Study Shows AI May Improve Patient Discharge Summaries
• Hospital-Acquired Anemia Common Among ICU Patients
• New Exercise Program Helps People Stay Strong Through Cancer
• Pediatric Stroke Burden Declines Overall but Rises Among Adolescents and in Low-SDI Regions
• Medicare Spending Rises After Private Equity Buys Hospices
• RNA-Protein Interactions Reveal New Coronavirus Drug Targets
• Age-Specific Models Sharpen Early Diagnosis of Incomplete Kawasaki Disease
• Researchers Explore Quantum Computing to Predict Lung Cancer with Limited Data
• Know What Can't Wait: Retina Specialists Urge Americans With Diabetes to Prioritize Vision Today for Healthy Sight Tomorrow
• Understanding Vertigo: Spinning, Moving Sensations Differ From Dizziness, Expert Explains
• Poorer Diet with a Higher Proportion of Ultra-Processed Food
• Medical Practice Around the World: Doctors in Beijing and Wurzburg Ask the Same Questions
• Scientists Estimate Drownings Cost the UK Almost GBP1 Billion a Year
• Targeting EGFR Signaling Offers a Promising Path for Airway Mucus Hypersecretion
• When Milk Causes Trouble: New Guidance for Lactose Intolerance in Newborns

November 1 2026

• New Treatment Approach for Calcified Nodules Shown to Improve Coronary Stent Expansion in Mount Sinai Clinical Trial

October 30 2026

• A Jurassic Otter That Could Chew and Swallow Like Modern Mammals
• Study Provides Reassuring News for Women Using Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy
• New Study Identifies Biological Mechanism Driving Therapy Resistance in Advanced Prostate Cancer
• It's Not (Just) the Heat, It's the Humidity: Examining the Impact of Intensifying Humid Heat on Pregnancies
• How Cedars-Sinai Is Using Whole-Genome Sequencing to Care for Children
• Houston Methodist NICU babies bring beloved characters to life this Halloween
• No Tricks, Just Treats for Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Patients
• Roswell Park Researchers Identify Strategy for Overcoming Resistance to RAS-Targeted Cancer Drugs
• One in Four Americans Have Exaggerated or Made Up Symptoms to Try to Get Antibiotics
• Checkpoint Immunotherapy Reshapes Immune Environment in Lymph Nodes
• Treatment with Norrin Helped Maintain Healthy Blood Vessels, Preserved Vision in Diabetic Rats
• Reducing Hallucinations in Schizophrenia with Focused Ultrasound: First-in-Human Clinical Trial Begins
• Certain Children Are More Prone to Serious Eating Problems in Later Life
• Body Data Could Provide a 24-Hour Warning for Headaches
• Resistant Bacteria Are Favoured in Hospital Sewers - Responsible Antibiotics Identified

October 29 2026

• Mayo Clinic Leaps Into Medicine's Next Era with Precure Research
• Specialized Immune Cells Help Our Skin Respond to Changing Environmental Conditions
• Platelets May Play an Unexpected Role in Glioblastoma Progression
• Spinal Cord Injury Reshapes Gut Microbes That Influence Whole-Body Health
• Reversing Radiation-Activated Immune Suppression in Cancer
• How Shoes Change Our Bones, and What That Tells Us About How Our Ancestors Walked
• Permanent Daylight Saving Time could lead to at least 2B more dark commutes to school for US children
• Pulling the Strings: How Stem Cells in the Developing Fruit Fly Brain Organize Their DNA From Outside the Nucleus
• How a New Brain Procedure Gave Parkinson's Tremor Patient Back the Hobby He Loves
• Why Some Patients Quit a Newer Insomnia Medication
• 40-Year Mystery Solved: Common Gut Virus Infects Bacteria, Not Human Cells
• New Research Explores Why Some People Struggle More with Mental Health After Giving Birth
• Activating Cancer-Fighting Protein Could Make T-Cell Immunotherapies More Effective, Study Finds
• Hertz Fellow Becca Carlson Uses AI to Identify New Drug Targets on Human Cells
• Study Identifies Translation Regulation Mechanisms Involved in Cancer Development and Treatment Resistance
• RWJBarnabas Health Raises Awareness of Stroke Warning Signs and Importance of Early Intervention This World Stroke Day
• GW Is a Founding Partner in Hugging Face's Project ProtoStar, a National Effort to Make Publicly Funded Science AI-Ready
• GW Public Health Experts Call for Greater Investment in Preventing Zoonotic Diseases Amid Climate Change and Global Health Funding Shifts
• Immune System Protein Is a Cancer Killer on Its Own, New Study Shows
• Genetic Testing May Help Identify Inherited Blood Disorder Carrier Status Earlier
• A New Contrast Agent That Detects Cardiac Fibrosis and Slows Its Progression
• New Transport Pathway Shows Promise for Brain Drug Delivery
• Study reveals distinct cellular and genetic differences in colorectal cancer in younger patients
• Newly Discovered Pathway Fuels Production of Cancer-Driving Proteins
• Zurich Blue, a nano-pigment inspired by an ancient prototype