Archive: 19/04/2017

Single hs-cTnT measure, non-ischemic ECG can rule out AMI

(HealthDay)—For adults presenting to the emergency department with chest pain, a single high-sensitivity assay for cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) below the limit of detection and a non-ischemic electrocardiogram (ECG) can ...

Apr 19, 2017

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Protein in human umbilical cord blood rejuvenates old mice's impaired learning, memory

Human umbilical cord blood can rejuvenate learning and memory in older mice, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Apr 19, 2017

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Amino acids in diet could be key to starving cancer

Cutting out certain amino acids—the building blocks of proteins—from the diet of mice slows tumour growth and prolongs survival, according to new research published in Nature.

Apr 19, 2017

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Suspected meningitis epidemic kills 745 in Nigeria (Update)

A meningitis outbreak in Nigeria has killed 745 people, an increase of more than 50 percent in barely a week, officials said Wednesday, sounding the alarm over the feared epidemic.

Apr 19, 2017

3-D-printable implants may ease damaged knees

A cartilage-mimicking material created by researchers at Duke University may one day allow surgeons to 3-D print replacement knee parts that are custom-shaped to each patient's anatomy.

Apr 19, 2017

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Research paves way for improved colorectal cancer test

The type of bacteria in your gut may help diagnose colorectal cancer. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and other institutions have identified specific types of bacteria that seem to be abundant in individuals with ...

Apr 19, 2017

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New twin study sheds light on what causes reprogrammed stem cells to have different epigenetic patterns

Salk scientists and collaborators have shed light on a long-standing question about what leads to variation in stem cells by comparing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derived from identical twins. Even iPSCs made from ...

Apr 19, 2017

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More than recess: How playing on the swings helps kids learn to cooperate

A favorite childhood pastime—swinging on the playground swing set—also may be teaching kids how to get along.

Apr 19, 2017

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Pathologic complete response to neoadjuvant therapy in breast cancer patients predicts low risk for local metastases

Select breast cancer patients who achieved pathologic complete response (pCR) after chemotherapy may be able to avoid follow-up breast and lymph node, or axillary, surgery, according to new findings from researchers at The ...

Apr 19, 2017

New evidence: Defective HIV proviruses hinder immune system response and cure

Researchers at Johns Hopkins and George Washington universities report new evidence that proteins created by defective forms of HIV long previously believed to be harmless actually interact with our immune systems and are ...

Apr 19, 2017

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