Archive: 27/11/2019

Can obesity limit antiarrhythmic drug effectiveness?

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, and it is associated with increased mortality. While researchers have identified a causal link between obesity and AFib, the underlying ...

Nov 27, 2019

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Not seeing the trees for the forest

Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have shown that it is possible that objects stand out less when they are surrounded by similar objects. This surround-suppression effect is caused by feedback from ...

Nov 27, 2019

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Novel theranostic reagent could enhance detection and therapy of prostate cancer

A recently discovered prostate cancer-selective antigen has been identified as a useful molecular imaging target for the detection and targeting of metastatic prostate cancer lesions, as reported in the November issue of ...

Nov 27, 2019

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This gym franchise is bringing 'smart' exercise equipment to fitness centers

"Smart" gyms?

Nov 27, 2019

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Guidebooks or grandmas? Where most moms get their pregnancy advice

As bookstores and libraries continue to line their shelves with self-help literature, most month-by-month pregnancy guides have one thing in common—recommendations to follow medical guidance over mom's advice, often arguing ...

Nov 27, 2019

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Inside the new colorectal cancer screening guidelines for average-risk patients

The American College of Physicians has produced a guidance statement for colorectal cancer screening for patients who are at an average risk. This statement is based on a critical review of existing national guidelines.

Nov 27, 2019

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Newly approved sickle cell drug ushers in an era of therapeutic breakthroughs

Terri Booker's worst sickle cell crisis almost killed her.

Nov 27, 2019

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Arizona company starts Venmo-like service for medical marijuana

Ohio's cannabis dispensaries deal largely in cash because banks and credit card companies are leery of working with medical marijuana companies. An Arizona company is aiming to fill the gap for those who prefer cashless payments.

Nov 27, 2019

Suicides and overdoses among factors fueling drop in US life expectancy

It's official: Americans are dying much sooner in life.

Nov 27, 2019

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Investigation solidifies role of vitamin E in vaping lung injuries

Lab tests performed in Minnesota on illicit THC vaping products have solidified the role of vitamin E acetate in an outbreak of severe lung injuries among e-cigarette users across the nation this year.

Nov 27, 2019

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