Cancer research unlocks 30-year genetic puzzle
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists at the University of Sussex have solved a 30-year genetic puzzle that could help enhance treatment for certain types of “inherited” cancers.
Jun 12, 2012
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National report on optimal use of vascular laboratory tests for patients with known or suspected arterial disease
(Medical Xpress) -- A new report issued today by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and developed in collaboration with 10 other leading professional societies provides detailed criteria to help clinicians maximize ...
Jun 12, 2012
Newly recognized syndrome keeps patients from full recovery, researchers say
(Medical Xpress) -- University of Florida researchers have identified a medical condition they say keeps many intensive care, heart surgery and burn patients from recovering fully and returning home.
Jun 12, 2012
Health costs forcing more Americans to skip care: survey
One quarter of Americans report problems paying for medical bills, and more than half say they have skipped or cut back on health care due to the cost, according to a survey released Monday.
Jun 12, 2012
With altered brain chemistry, fear is more easily overcome
Researchers at Duke University and the National Institutes of Health have found a way to calm the fears of anxious mice with a drug that alters their brain chemistry. They've also found that human genetic differences related ...
Jun 12, 2012
Nature or nurture? It may depend on where you live
The extent to which our development is affected by nature or nurture – our genetic make-up or our environment – may differ depending on where we live, according to new research.
Jun 12, 2012
Echocardiogram screenings are effective in preventing rheumatic heart disease
Routine screening with echocardiogram can detect three times as many cases of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) as clinical examinations, offering a novel approach in preventing this common disease, according to a new study in ...
Jun 12, 2012
