Science
New sensor system predicts heart failure events before they occur
A suite of sensors can predict heart failure events by detecting when a patient's condition is worsening, according to John...
Exercise may not provide benefit over physical therapy after knee replacement
In a randomized trial of patients who underwent total knee replacement as a treatment for osteoarthritis, a group program of...
Fat-free mass index predicts survival in patients with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Researchers have found that fat-free mass index, but not body mass index, was a significant predictor of survival in patients...
Diet and exercise can improve kidney function in patients with fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a potentially serious liver condition characterized by excess fat in the liver associated with inflammation and...
The cost of feeling like a fraud
Have you ever felt that you are not good enough and that someday soon someone will see through your façade...
Sooner on your feet after hip fracture
(Linköping University) An already available drug can help patients get back on their feet more rapidly after a hip fracture,...
Household smoke exposure linked to antisocial behavior in young adolescents
Researchers found modest, yet reliable long-term links between early childhood household smoke exposure and self-reported antisocial behavior in early adolescence....
Study uncovers high prevalence of military sexual trauma among transgender veterans
New research found a high prevalence of military sexual trauma (MST) among transgender veterans and an association between the experience...
Seven MD Anderson faculty elected as AAAS Fellows
In recognition of wide-ranging contributions to the fields of cancer prevention, patient care, and basic, translational, and clinical research, seven...
When turkeys explode (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2016 -- There are three times more cooking fires -- the most...
Alzheimer’s disease proteins could be at fault for leading cause of vision loss among older people
Research from the University of Southampton gives new insight into possible causes of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a leading cause...
A(H5N8) risk to humans is very low
Eight European countries have reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N8) viruses in wild birds, zoo birds and poultry holdings....
New research links genetic defects in carbohydrate digestion to irritable bowel syndrome
Credit: Dr Mauro D'Amato Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects a large portion of the general population. New research coordinated by...
Our brains have a basic algorithm that enables our intelligence, scientists say
Credit: Phil Jones AUGUSTA, Ga. (Nov. 21, 2016) - Our brains have a basic algorithm that enables us to not...
Most women unaware of breast density’s effect on cancer risk, Uva. study finds
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 21, 2016 - Most women don't know that having dense breasts increases their risk for breast cancer...
Flavors influence appeal and use of most tobacco products, especially for youth
CHAPEL HILL -- Tobacco products like cigarettes and e-cigarettes are more appealing and are considered less harmful, especially to younger...
Frontline attack against HIV infection is closer to reality
Credit: The Hospital Research Foundation. Researchers have made significant progress in the development of a potential vaccine to protect against...
NEJM Group expands to engage with medical community in China via new digital platform
Credit: NEJM Group/JMRE NEJM Group, publisher of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), today took important steps to strengthen...
Among antidementia drugs, memantine is associated with the highest risk of pneumonia
A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that among users of antidementia drugs, persons using memantine have...
Researchers reveal new test for cocaine in urine and oral fluid
Credit: Advion Academics in the University of Surrey's Department of Chemistry have developed a new diagnostic test for cocaine and...