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Electrical pulse treatment pokes holes in hard-to-treat tumors

A new, minimally invasive treatment that tears microscopic holes in tumors without harming healthy tissue is a promising treatment for challenging cancers, suggests a preliminary study being presented at the Society of Interventional ...

Cancer created Apr 14, 2013 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: Even the smallest stroke can damage brain tissue, impair cognitive function

Blocking a single tiny blood vessel in the brain can harm neural tissue and even alter behavior, a new study from the University of California, San Diego has shown. But these consequences can be mitigated ...

Neuroscience created Dec 16, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Battling brittle bones: Researchers pinpoint the origin of bone fractures

A new study from engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows, for the first time, how the little-understood protein osteocalcin plays a significant role in the strength of our bones. ...

Medical research created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast