27th TWAS General Meeting to begin
Kigali, 27 October 2016 - The Government of Rwanda in partnership with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) will host the 27th TWAS General Meeting...
NEWS INDEX
Low growth in global carbon emissions continues for third successive year
Global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels did not grow in 2015 and are projected to rise only slightly in 2016, marking three years of...
Competitive males are a blessing and a curse, study reveals
Showy ornaments used by the male of the species in competition for mates, such as the long tail of a peacock or shaggy mane of...
Personalized breast cancer program launches in Cambridge
A NEW personalised breast cancer programme which will map patients' DNA and RNA to tailor treatment for individuals launches at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge...
New study finds cardiovascular rehabilitation helps reduce risk of death in depressed heart patients
Credit: Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute Depression has been known to be associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes, but if patients who are depressed attend cardiac...
Two differing medications used during heart procedure are both safe and effective, study finds
Credit: Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute Two differing blood clot prevention medications are just as safe and effective for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, a...
Women with congenital heart disease have better shot at healthy pregnancies
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Congenital heart disease (CHD), a group of abnormalities in the heart that develop before birth - including holes in the heart,...
Catheter ablations reduce risks of stroke in heart patients with stroke history, study finds
Credit: Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute Atrial fibrillation patients with a prior history of stroke who undergo catheter ablation to treat the abnormal heart rhythm...
Study finds following a healthy lifestyle can greatly reduce genetic heart attack risk
It is well known that following a healthy lifestyle -- not smoking, avoiding excess weight and getting regular exercise - can reduce the risk of...
Study reveals role of spleen in prolonged anxiety after stress
SAN DIEGO - Scientists are uncovering clues to what might be unfolding in the relationship between the brain and immune system in those who suffer...
USPSTF issues recommendations regarding use of statins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a recommendation statement regarding the use of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults....
Study finds large decrease in coronary heart disease in US
The incidence of coronary heart disease in the U.S. declined nearly 20 percent from 1983 to 2011, according to a study appearing in the November...
New peripheral artery disease guidelines emphasize medical therapy and structured exercise
DALLAS, Nov. 13 2016 -- New guidelines for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), include recommendations on the use of antiplatelet therapy to reduce...
Mayo Clinic research sheds light on why some rheumatoid arthritis patients respond poorly to biologics
SAN FRANCISCO -- A Mayo Clinic study is shedding light on why some rheumatoid arthritis patients respond poorly when treated with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors,...
Combination of NSAIDs and TNF-inhibitors shows benefit for ankylosing spondylitis
WASHINGTON -- A combination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and TNF-inhibitors may help slow down spine damage in ankylosing spondylitis, according to new research findings presented...
