Health insurance associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease among aging immigrants
Despite the potential health benefits of being insured, the majority of recent immigrants lack coverage Aging immigrants' risk for cardiovascular ...
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Hot topics at Experimental Biology in Orlando, April 6-9
Join us in Orlando or follow along virtually Want to find out how scientists are applying CRISPR gene-editing technology, learn ...
First African American neuroscience research initiative launched by Clergy Group and Brain Institute
Groups will address health and neuroscience research disparities Baltimore, MD - March 18, 2018 - The nation's first African-American Neuroscience ...
Ultrasound provides precise, minimally invasive way to measure heart function in children
Currently, a practical, precise, minimally invasive way to measure cardiac output or heart function in children undergoing surgery does not ...
Case study: Bartonella and sudden-onset adolescent schizophrenia
In a new case study, researchers at North Carolina State University describe an adolescent human patient diagnosed with rapid onset ...
Study finds test of protein levels in the eye a potential predictor of (future) Alzheimer’s disease
BOSTON -- Low levels of amyloid-β and tau proteins, biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD), in eye fluid were significantly associated ...
Low-risk patients may benefit from less invasive transcatheter valve replacement
New research suggests minimally invasive procedure reserved for frailest patients may be equally safe and effective for healthier population BOSTON ...
New research identifies potential PTSD treatment improvement
AUSTIN, Texas -- Researchers may have found a way to improve a common treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by ...
TGen and ABL pursue global rollout of advanced TB test
Licensing agreement puts DeepChek®-TB one step closer to clinical application FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., and LUXEMBOURG CITY, Luxembourg -- March 18, 2019 ...
Where are teens getting their electronic cigarettes?
University of Cincinnati study finds that daily users are much more likely to purchase electronic cigarettes from stores and websites ...
Google research shows how AI can make ophthalmologists more effective
Study published in the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology shows that together, AI and physicians can improve eye ...
Brain research reveals a circuit for cocaine relapse
A brain circuit responsible for cocaine-seeking behavior during relapse has been identified, report Medical University of South Carolina researchers. Targeting ...
Have sleep apnea? Using your CPAP device consistently may slow memory loss
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to having problems with your memory and decision-making abilities. Usually, people with MCI experience few ...
Radial, femoral access for PCI found equal in terms of survival
Either approach is acceptable when clearing blocked arteries post-heart attack, study concludes Doctors can use either an artery in the ...
Ticagrelor is as safe and effective as clopidogrel after heart attack
Potent blood-thinner found safe but not superior to clopidogrel for those given clot busters Patients given clot busters to treat ...
Stopping aspirin three months after stenting does not increase risk of death
Study suggests doctors can balance clotting, bleeding risks with P2Y12 inhibitor drugs alone Patients who stopped taking aspirin three months ...
Stopping DAPT after one-month improved outcomes in stent patients
Continued treatment with antiplatelet medications but not aspirin reduced risk of bleeding Patients who stopped taking aspirin one month after ...
Angiography timing does not impact survival after cardiac arrest for NSTEMI patients
In patients without STEMI, immediate intervention may not be necessary In patients resuscitated after cardiac arrest who do not show ...
Diabetes drug effective against heart failure in wide spectrum of patients
Those with reduced ejection fraction see greatest decrease in death and hospitalizations New Orleans, LA (Mar 18, 2019) - The ...
Fertility app ‘Dot’ found to be as effective as other family planning methods
WASHINGTON - Results of a first-of-its-kind prospective study with a family planning app find it to be as effective as ...
