Archive: 20/02/2014
Zebrafish discovery may shed light on human kidney function
Researchers say the discovery of how sodium ions pass through the gill of a zebrafish may be a clue to understanding a key function in the human kidney. The findings from a collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Tokyo ...
Feb 20, 2014
Clinical opinion published on use of maternal oxygen during labor
When a fetal heartbeat pattern becomes irregular during labor, many practitioners give oxygen to the mother. But questions remain whether this oxygen supplementation benefits the fetus or may actually be potentially harmful.
Feb 20, 2014
Stress hormone levels associated with grip strength and walking speed
Lower morning and higher evening cortisol levels contribute to frailty in older individuals, according to new research accepted for publication in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Feb 20, 2014
Bioengineered growth factors lead to better wound healing
Scientists at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have greatly improved the effectiveness of clinical growth factors, paving new strategies for regenerative medicine.
Feb 20, 2014