Archive: 06/08/2012

Rap1 plays role in smooth muscle cell vasoconstriction

(HealthDay) -- The Ras-related small GTPase, Rap1, couples to RhoA, and is involved in relocalization of G protein-coupled α2C-adrenoceptors (α2CARs) in smooth muscle cells derived from human dermal arterioles (microVSM), ...

Aug 6, 2012

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Bariatric surgery does not increase risk of broken bones

An international study, led by researchers at the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU) at the University of Southampton, has found that obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery are not at an ...

Aug 6, 2012

Superficial X-ray viable for basal, squamous cell carcinoma

(HealthDay) -- Superficial X-ray therapy remains a viable treatment for primary basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in select patients, according to a study published online July 23 in the Journal ...

Aug 6, 2012

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Sugary sports drinks plentiful at U.S. schools: study

(HealthDay) -- Although fewer middle and high schools in the United States make sugary sodas available to students today, other sweet beverages, particularly sports drinks, are still widely available, according to a new ...

Aug 6, 2012

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Pfizer and J&J end development of Alzheimer's drug

Pfizer Inc. and Johnson & Johnson say they are ending development of a once-promising drug designed to treat Alzheimer's disease after the treatment failed in two late-stage clinical trials.

Aug 6, 2012

Focus on quality ups newborn screening follow-up

(HealthDay) -- Primary care pediatric practices can improve short-term newborn screening (NBS) follow-up through quality-improvement processes, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Pediatrics.

Aug 6, 2012

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Unsuspected PE does not up mortality risk in cancer patients

(HealthDay) -- Cancer patients with an unsuspected pulmonary embolism (UPE) do not have an increased mortality risk and have a similar risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) to those with clinically suspected pulmonary ...

Aug 6, 2012

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A 'learning health system' moves from idea to action

In the United States, clinicians are struggling to provide better and more affordable health care to more people—while keeping up with new scientific developments. The idea of a "learning health system" is one proposed ...

Aug 6, 2012

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Racial differences in diabetes diagnostic thresholds: study

Healthcare providers should take into account differences among racial groups when using hemoglobin A1C levels to diagnose and monitor diabetes, new research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center suggests.

Aug 6, 2012

Cocaine use in Swiss cities among highest in Europe: report

Cocaine use in several Swiss cities is among the highest in Europe, researchers said on Monday.

Aug 6, 2012

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Archive: 06/08/2012

Rap1 plays role in smooth muscle cell vasoconstriction

Bariatric surgery does not increase risk of broken bones

Superficial X-ray viable for basal, squamous cell carcinoma

Sugary sports drinks plentiful at U.S. schools: study

Pfizer and J&J end development of Alzheimer's drug

Focus on quality ups newborn screening follow-up

Unsuspected PE does not up mortality risk in cancer patients

A 'learning health system' moves from idea to action

Racial differences in diabetes diagnostic thresholds: study

Cocaine use in Swiss cities among highest in Europe: report

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