Study examining a novel index of coronary artery stenosis presented at EuroPCR
PARIS - May 23, 2018 - A novel non-hyperemic index of coronary stenosis severity called resting full-cycle ratio (RFR) was found to be diagnostically equivalent...
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BU: Religious refusal laws harm sexual minority mental health
Since the nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015, opponents have shifted their focus to whether individuals can deny services to same-sex couples, from issuing...
University of Guelph study uncovers cause of pesticide exposure, Parkinson’s link
Credit: University of Guelph A new University of Guelph study has discovered why exposure to pesticides increases some people's risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Previous...
Cause of E. coli beach closings? Gulls
Credit: Wild Goose Chase, Inc. This summer, during the middle of a heat wave, you might want to enjoy a swim at your local beach....
Whey protein supplements and exercise help women improve body composition
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- It's known that men benefit from whey protein supplements and exercise, and for what is believed to be the first time,...
Painless real-time proteomics may one day speed up cancer surgery
Credit: Isabelle Fournier Isabelle Fournier and her team are out to change surgical oncology. "Better surgery is associated with better prognosis and higher survival," said...
Study: Strenuous exercise in adolescence may ward off height loss later in life
Credit: University at Buffalo BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A new study has identified several key factors in postmenopausal women that are associated with height loss, a...
People with family history of alcoholism release more dopamine in expectation of alcohol
Philadelphia, May 23, 2018 Media Contact Rhiannon Bugno [email protected] 214-648-0880 @elseviernews http://www.elsevier.com https://www.elsevier.com/about/press-releases/research-and-jo..
Andy Slavitt to receive national award From the American College of Physicians
Washington, D.C. May 23, 2018 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) will award Andy Slavitt the Joseph F. Boyle Award for Distinguished Public Service....
ECDC and EMCDDA make the case for active case finding of communicable diseases in prison
Credit: ECDC/EMCDDA What are the most (cost-) effective ways to prevent and control communicable diseases in prison settings? In their Guidance ECDC and the European...
Virtual visits for follow-up hypertension care have outcomes similar to office visits
Virtual follow-up visits for patients with hypertension appeared to be just as effective as in-person office visits in helping maintain blood pressure control. In a...
Perceived socioeconomic status can affect how old we feel
A recent study finds that how older adults perceive their socioeconomic status influences how old they feel and their attitudes toward aging. Specifically, the lower...
Effect of new guideline on US adults recommended for high blood pressure treatment
Bottom Line: The number of U.S. adults with high blood pressure is estimated to grow by 31 million and the number of adults recommended for...
Laws allowing denial of services to same-sex couples associated with increase in sexual minority adults reporting mental distress
Bottom Line: Laws that allow same-sex couples to be denied services are associated with an increase in sexual minority adults reporting mental distress. Why The...
Opioid-related adverse drug events common after surgery, associated with worse outcomes
Bottom Line: Opioid-related adverse drug events were common among patients undergoing surgery and endoscopy procedures in the hospital and they were associated with worse patient...
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