Patients who participate in clinical trials expect that their personal information will remain confidential, but…
Month: February 2011
Biomarker could make diagnosing knee injury easier, less costly, othopaedists say
A recently discovered biomarker could help doctors diagnose a common type of knee injury, according…
Eating berries may lower risk of Parkinson’s
New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk…
Drug therapy shows significant benefit in treating a leading cause of childhood blindness
A readily available, inexpensive drug therapy showed a significant benefit in treating premature infants with…
Why are vines overtaking the American tropics?
Vines are becoming more abundant in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. This fundamental…
Obama to meet Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg (AFP)
AFP – President Barack Obama will meet ailing Apple chief Steve Jobs and other US…
Risks for quitting college identified
College students who consider dropping out are particularly sensitive to a handful of critical events…
New romaine lettuce lines launched; Breeding lines prove dieback resistant, show improved shelf life
Dieback disease caused by soil-borne viruses affects romaine and leaf-type lettuce, often resulting in extensive…
Customized knee replacement depends on surgeon’s skill, not implant design, study finds
While the choices of knee implants are plentiful, the success of total knee replacement surgery…
Acid oceans demand greater reef care
The more humanity acidifies and warms the world’s oceans with carbon emissions, the harder we…