Published Research Highlights

Target to make immunotherapy for cancer safer, while more effective

May 9, 2022

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized the treatment of many cancers by using our body’s immune system to kill cancer. These treatments sometimes can cause our immune system to fight healthy tissue instead, resulting in side effects. Scientists are working to try to improve immune checkpoint inhibitors to be more targeted on the tumor with less effects on healthy tissue.
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CHAP Trial determines treating high blood pressure during pregnancy is safe for both mother and developing baby

April 28, 2022

A study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine proves through a large clinical trial that treating high blood pressure—even mild cases—during pregnancy is safe and beneficial for both mother and developing baby.
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20 Ochsner researchers rank among the top 2% in their fields worldwide

March 31, 2022

The ranking, considered the most prestigious worldwide, measures academic achievement based on bibliometric information and includes more than 160,000 researchers from the more than 8 million scientists considered to be active around the globe.
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