Archive: 23/12/2014
Research opens opportunities to develop targeted drug therapy for cardiac arrhythmia
In an orchestra, each instrument plays an important role in creating a beautiful piece of music. If just one instrument falls out of rhythm, a world-class symphony could sound more like a middle-school orchestra practice.
Dec 23, 2014
Researchers find alternate drug therapy lowers antibodies
Findings of a three-year clinical trial led by University of Cincinnati (UC) transplant researchers suggest that a novel pre-operative drug therapy reduces antibodies in kidney patients with greater success than with traditional ...
Dec 23, 2014
Researchers map paths to cancer drug resistance
A team of researchers led by Duke Cancer Institute has identified key events that prompt certain cancer cells to develop resistance to otherwise lethal therapies.
Dec 23, 2014
New standards of care from the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is recommending a less stringent diastolic blood pressure target for people with diabetes and that all people with diabetes take either moderate or high doses of statins, in keeping with ...
Dec 23, 2014
Overweight teens lose weight for the right reasons, study shows
Most heavy teens' attempts to lose weight don't work, but a new study shows a big secret of those who do succeed.
Dec 23, 2014