Measuring chromosome imbalance could clarify cancer prognosis
A study of prostate cancer finds 'aneuploid' tumors are more likely to be lethal than tumors with normal chromosome numbersCredit: ...
Tag: Medicine/Health
Flu virus’ best friend: Low humidity
New Haven, Conn. -- Yale researchers have pinpointed a key reason why people are more likely to get sick and ...
Biochemical compound responsible for blood pressure drop in sepsis is discovered
International research group demonstrates the involvement of singlet molecular oxygen in vasodilation, causing a sharp decline in blood pressure in ...
Bladder drug linked to atherosclerosis in mice
A drug used in the treatment of overactive bladder can accelerate atheroclerosis in mice, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden ...
25 US counties identified as most at risk for measles outbreaks
AUSTIN, Texas -- Twenty-five counties across the country have been identified to be most at risk for a measles outbreak ...
Aethlon Medical collaborates at Colangelo golf event engaging participants for CTE studies
Company also announces issuance of European patent covering TAUSOMETM technology PHOENIX, Ariz. -- May 13, 2019 -- Aethlon Medical Inc. ...
Long-term consequences of Zika virus infection
Children exposed to the virus in 2015-16 may be at increased risk for developmental disorders like ADHDCredit: Snyder-Keller et al., ...
New recommendations for a thyroid and cardiovascular disease research agenda
Credit: (c) 2019 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, May 13, 2019--New Recommendations for a Thyroid and Cardiovascular ...
New insights into treatment targets for men with advanced prostate cancers
In the largest study of its kind, more than half of patients with advanced prostate cancers appear to be strong ...
CDC concurs with panel led by regenstrief scientist on misapplication of opioid guidelines
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is clarifying its guidelines on opioid prescribing, citing the findings of ...
1 in 5 civil monetary penalties due to EMTALA violations involved psychiatric emergencies
Credit: KIRSTY CHALLEN, B.SC., MBCHB, MRES, PH.D., LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS, UNITED KINGDOM DES PLAINES, IL -- Nearly one in five ...
Half of all patients with syncope have CT head performed with a yield of 1.2% to 3.8%
Credit: KIRSTY CHALLEN, B.SC., MBCHB, MRES, PH.D., LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS, UNITED KINGDOM DES PLAINES, IL -- More than half of ...
Cost-effectiveness analysis of 12 cervical cancer screenings
Bottom Line: This cost-effectiveness analysis incorporates women's preferences and estimates quality of life and economic outcomes for 12 cervical cancer ...
BU finds rare gene mutations may prevent heart disease
Targeting apolipoprotein B (APOB) gene has not been tested in clinical trials for cardiovascular outcomes because of risk of fatty ...
When Possible, Upper and Lower GI Endoscopies Should Be Done on Same Day
Hopkins Medicine Study Says Same-Day Scheduling Yields Higher-Value Care, Saves MoneyCredit: With permission from the Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Russia ...
BU finds screenings for social determinants of health need to be tailored to clinics
Study of community health centers in Boston finds great deal of variation in practice, as well as in provider and ...
Common food additive found to affect gut microbiota
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles E171 may impact human health University of Sydney research provides new evidence that nanoparticles, which are present ...
Study details bacteria’s role in recurrent urinary tract infections
Collaboration uncovers how several species can invade bladder walls in postmenopausal womenCredit: University of Texas at Dallas A new finding ...
Catch a virus by its tail
Study uncovers key mechanism that allows some of the world's deadliest viruses to replicate Viruses are masterful invaders. They cannibalize ...
Keeping Chicago’s families healthy
4.7 million grant funds work in Auburn-Gresham, Englewood, South Shore The University of Illinois at Chicago will launch a new ...
