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Which women should be screened for high cholesterol?

National guidelines recommend that at-risk women be screened for elevated cholesterol levels to reduce their chances of developing cardiovascular disease. But who is 'at risk?' The results of a study by investigators ...

Cardiology created May 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

What role do processing bodies play in cell survival and protection against viral infection?

As scientists learn more about processing bodies (PBs), granules present within normal cells, they are unraveling the complex role PBs play in maintaining cellular homeostasis by regulating RNA metabolism ...

Medical research created May 16, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

What is the role of double-stranded RNA in antiviral host defense systems?

Animals, insects, and plants use a variety of sensing mechanisms to detect invading pathogens such as viruses. One complex and effective antiviral defense system they share is based on recognition of double-stranded ...

Medical research created May 14, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Can breastfeeding protect against ADHD?

Breastfeeding has a positive impact on the physical and mental development of infants. A new study suggests that breastfeeding may protect against the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...

Attention deficit disorders created May 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How can advanced imaging studies enhance diabetes management?

New approaches to applying noninvasive imaging tests such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), and positron emission tomography (PET) may play a bigger role in evaluating and managing patients ...

Diabetes created May 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Do insomnia and disrupted sleep during menopause increase a woman's risk of heart disease?

Insomnia and other sleep disturbances are common among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women and may increase their risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Evidence that a ...

Health created May 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Predicting the path to death and helping patients cope with end-stage heart failure

Congestive heart failure affects more than 5.3 million Americans, is increasing in prevalence, and is ultimately fatal, but the duration and quality of life leading up to death can be unpredictable and vary ...

Health created May 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Can team-based care improve primary care delivery and patient outcomes?

In a team-based care approach, a diverse group of clinicians shares responsibility for a panel of patients and consults with each other regularly. This model of delivering primary care can improve patient ...

Health created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0