Ammunition with risks and side effects
Due to its ballistic properties, lead shot up to now has been regarded as the optimal ammunition for hunting waterfowl. ...
Big data reveals new Alzheimer’s risk genes
An international research team led by scientists at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Queensland, has identified three ...
Atomic-level study reveals why rare disorder causes sudden paralysis
Credit: Ning Zheng & Catterall labs/UWMedicine A rare genetic disorder in which people are suddenly overcome with profound muscle weakness ...
ACR urges lawmakers to address rising costs and access barriers in arthritis care
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals convened on Capitol Hill this week to urge legislative action on pressing ...
Study finds no evidence of natural gas from fracking in Ohio drinking water
Credit: Jay Yocis/UC Creative Services A study of drinking water in Appalachian Ohio found no evidence of natural gas contamination ...
Simpler scan still effective in deciding stroke treatment
HOUSTON - (May 18, 2018) - A study led by a neurologist from McGovern Medical School at The University of ...
Dogs born in the summertime more likely to suffer heart disease
PHILADELPHIA - Dogs born June through August are at higher risk of heart disease than those born other months, rising ...
The dark side of our genes — healthy aging in modern times
The transition to modernity - largely driven by the Industrial Revolution - provided us with easier access to food and ...
ACR Urges lawmakers to address rising costs & access barriers in Arthritis care
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals convened on Capitol Hill this week to urge legislative action on pressing ...
MR spectroscopy imaging reveals effects of targeted treatment of mutant IDH1 gliomas
Credit: Ovidiu Andronesi, M.D., Ph.D., Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital Using a novel imaging method, a Massachusetts ...
Biotin supplements caused misleading test results, almost led to unnecessary procedure
Credit: © UNC School of Medicine May 18, 2018 - A new case report in the Journal of the Endocrine ...
Stroke researchers confirm role of frontal lesions in response to prism treatment
Credit: Kessler Foundation East Hanover, NJ. May 18, 2018. Stroke researchers have confirmed that the presence of frontal cortical lesions ...
New mechanism essential for eye lens development identified
Credit: University of Delaware/ Video by Jeff Chase If you want to take clear photographs, you don't use sandpaper to ...
Study finds growing wealth gap between seniors and families with children
Credit: Christina Gibson-Davis and Christine Percheski, based on analysis of federal data DURHAM, N.C. - The wealth gap between households ...
Gay male teens use adult hookup apps to find friends, partners
CHICAGO --- Although hookup apps require users to be 18 or older, a new Northwestern Medicine study found that more ...
Gene therapy that restores vision in dogs may help humans, too
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- A Michigan State University veterinary ophthalmologist has modified a gene therapy that reverses blindness in dogs ...
Clinical trial supports chiropractic care as component of care for low back pain
Bottom Line: U.S military personnel with low back pain who received usual medical care plus chiropractic care reported moderate improvement ...
Antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillaton before, after stroke
Bottom Line: Oral anticoagulation therapy after stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation was associated with lower risk for recurrent blood ...
Study finds more than 40 percent of prostate biopsies could be avoided with new blood test
Friday, May 18, 2018, San Francisco: A multi-center study that validates the clinical performance of IsoPSA - a new blood ...
Safety program for surgical patients sharply drops surgical site infections
CHICAGO (May 18, 2018): Surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing colorectal operations were reduced by 61 percent in less ...
