Archive: 27/02/2017
Pacemaker function may be impacted by electric appliances; tools
Electric and magnetic fields (EMF) generated from everyday household appliances, electrical tools and more, used in very close proximity to the body, can interfere with the ability of pacemakers to regulate patients' heartbeats, ...
Feb 27, 2017
Good news for kids with epilepsy
There's good news for kids with epilepsy. While several new drugs have come out in the last several years for adults with epilepsy, making those drugs available for children and teenagers has been delayed due to the challenges ...
Feb 27, 2017
Frequent, personalized CA125 testing may help detect ovarian cancer in high-risk women
The combined results of two ovarian cancer screening trials suggest that a personalized strategy involving frequent screening of high-risk women could improve the chance that tumors are detected at early stages when they ...
Feb 27, 2017
Medication improves obesity-associated gene expression in mice
Obesity often leads to insulin resistance, a hallmark of type 2 diabetes. The anti-diabetic drug rosiglitazone counters insulin resistance in diabetic patients by targeting PPARγ, a nuclear receptor that senses hormones ...
Feb 27, 2017
Following dietary recommendations leads to modest heart health improvements
Following current dietary recommendations may lead to small improvements in overall heart health in overweight individuals, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Feb 27, 2017