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Houston Methodist Hospital named to the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll

Houston Methodist Hospital was named to U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll (best hospitals in the country) for the ninth time and is the No. 1 hospital in Texas, marking the 14th consecutive year at the top. This also is the 33rd year in a row that Houston Methodist Hospital was ranked in at least one specialty. Read more.

New research shows blood test may offer early warning of liver cancer recurrence after liver transplant

A personalized blood test known as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test may help identify liver cancer recurrence earlier in transplant recipients and reduce the need for invasive procedures. Read more. 

New study shows mRNA therapy could protect patients from radiation-induced skin damage caused by cancer treatment

Radiation therapy is highly effective at killing cancer cells, but it often harms healthy skin around the treatment area, a common side effect experienced by up to 95% of cancer patients undergoing treatment. Houston Methodist Researchers have now discovered a promising new approach that can protect patients from radiation-induced skin damage during cancer treatment. Read more.