Archive: 30/01/2017
Shift to tighter physician-hospital integration is more complex than expected
More physicians are contracting with hospitals through different types of agreements, but the shift to tighter physician-hospital integration is more complex than expected, according to new research from Rice University's ...
Jan 30, 2017
Researchers decode rare form of adrenal gland genetic disorder linked to gender ambiguity
A complete clinical and genetic profile of a rare inherited disorder, steroid 11-hydroxylase deficiency, which can cause genital masculinization in females, is being reported by an international group of researchers led by ...
Jan 30, 2017
Regular exercise may reduce high blood pressure risk in African-Americans
Regular swimming, biking or even brisk walks can help African Americans lower their chance of developing high blood pressure, according to new research published in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension.
Jan 30, 2017
Silencing cancer cell communication may reduce the growth of tumors
In several types of cancer, elevated expression of the chemokine receptor CCR4 in tumors is associated with poor patient outcomes. Communication through CCR4 may be one mechanism that cancer cells use to create a pro-tumor ...
Jan 30, 2017
Meal planning, timing, may impact heart health
Planning when to eat meals and snacks and not skipping breakfast, are patterns associated with healthier diets, which could reduce cardiovascular disease risk, according to a new scientific statement published in the American ...
Jan 30, 2017