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A new study revealed an increased risk of cancer and early death in individuals who developed inflammatory bowel disease-including ulcerative...

First randomized controlled trial of FMT for obesity shows potential progress

Study explores role of changing microbiome as step towards possible new weight-loss therapy San Diego, Calif. (May 9, 2019) --...

New connection found between NAFLD and rare pregnancy complication

Study explores the connection between two conditions that may revolve around bile acids San Diego, Calif. (May 9, 2019) --...

Appendix removal associated with development of Parkinson’s disease

Data from 62 million records explores relationship between the gut and the nervous system disorder San Diego, Calif. (May 9,...

Biomarker may help identify men with prostate cancer at greater risk of tumor metastasis

Levels and distribution of syntaphilin within tumors may differentiate the subset of patients with prostate cancer who require more aggressive...

Are otters threatening amphibian populations?

Credit: Dr. Balestrieri The Eurasian otter typically eats fish, but amphibians, which are in global decline, are also part of...

The Lancet Oncology: Global study predicts more than 50% rise in chemotherapy demand by 2040

To deliver optimal treatment by 2040, a significant expansion of the chemotherapy workforce is needed Peer-reviewed / Modelling study To...

Management of radial scars diagnosed on core biopsy during transition to tomosynthesis

Results to be exhibited at ARRS 2019 Annual Meeting Leesburg, VA, May 8, 2019--It may be safe to follow-up pure...

Nipah virus: Age and breathing difficulties increase the risk of disease spread

Nipah outbreaks in Bangladesh: age and breathing difficulties of infected patients increase the risk of disease spread Nipah virus, a...

In mice, fast-acting compounds accelerate treatment of tropical parasitic worms

Two compounds, from among 300,000 candidates screened, kill parasite-supporting bacteria after a single dose in mouse models of filarial diseases...

Media registration now open for TCT 2019

CRF's 31st Annual Scientific Symposium will take place September 25-29 in San Francisco WHAT: Media registration is now open online...

Strong signals

Electrical and computer engineering professor Loai Salem receives DARPA Young Faculty Award We've all felt the negative effects of radio...

Low oxygen levels could temporarily blind marine invertebrates

First study to demonstrate vision in marine invertebrates is highly sensitive to the amount of oxygen in waterCredit: Lilly McCormick...

Imaging beyond the angiogram in women with suspected MI and no obstructive CAD

In the current issue of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications volume 4, issue 1, pp. 25-30(6); DOI https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2019.0008, Sohah N. Iqbal,...

Emerging techniques for cardiovascular PET

In the current issue of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications volume 4, issue 1, pp. 13-24(12) ; DOI https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2019.0004, Austin A....

Multimodality imaging training for general and advanced cardiology fellowships

In the current issue of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications volume 4, issue 1, pp. 9-12(4) ; DOI https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2019.0010, Chittur A....

Wireless movement-tracking system could collect health and behavioral data

In some cases, radio frequency signals may be more useful for caregivers than cameras or other data-collection methods. We live...

Quality improvement in cardiovascular imaging

In the current issue of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications volume 4, issue 1, pp. 1-7(7) ; DOI https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2019.0002, David E....

Application of cardiac computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve

In the current issue of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications volume 4, issue 1, pp. 31-42(12) ; DOI https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2019.0003, Talal Alzahrani,...

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