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, 2019) -- Patients who had...
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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 management and treatment, according to...
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 its diet, especially when fish...
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 deliver optimal treatment by 2040,...
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 radial scars (RSs) diagnosed on...
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 bat-borne paramyxovirus found throughout South...
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 - one of the biggest...
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 for TCT 2019 (Transcatheter Cardiovascular...
Strong signals
Electrical and computer engineering professor Loai Salem receives DARPA Young Faculty Award We've all felt the negative effects of radio interference, which has been with...
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 Scientists at Scripps Institution of...
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, MD, FACC, FSCAI from the...
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. Robinson, MD and Jamieson M....
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. Sivaram, MD, FACP, FASE, FACC...
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 in a world of wireless...
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. Winchester, MD, MS and Rebecca...
