Archive: 17/02/2014
Small non-coding RNAs could be warning signs of cancer
Small non-coding RNAs can be used to predict if individuals have breast cancer, conclude researchers who contribute to The Cancer Genome Atlas project. The results, which are published in EMBO Reports, indicate that differences ...
Feb 17, 2014
Insertable heart monitor finds elusive atrial fibrillation after unexplained stroke
A small cardiac monitor implanted under the skin proved six to seven times more likely than standard monitoring methods to find an irregular heart rhythm that may have caused a patient's stroke, according to a late-breaking ...
Feb 17, 2014
Quality program linked with faster stroke treatment and better outcomes
A national quality improvement initiative focusing on quicker stroke treatment was associated with better stroke treatment and outcomes, according to a late-breaking science report presented at the American Stroke Association's ...
Feb 17, 2014
Alternative test better at finding potentially dangerous holes in the heart
An alternative test for measuring blood flow to the brain detected a potentially dangerous hole within the heart of some patients with an unexplained stroke better than a standard test, according to late-breaking science ...
Feb 17, 2014