Heart calcium scans are far superior to other assessment tools in predicting the development of…
Month: August 2012
Scam Disguised As WhatsApp for Facebook
We were alerted to a scam that is currently found on Facebook. It’s worth noting…
Scam Disguised As WhatsApp for Facebook
We were alerted to a scam that is currently found on Facebook. It’s worth noting…
Statin therapy associated with lower risk of pancreatitis
Although some studies have suggested that use of lipid-lowering therapies may increase the risk of…
Many options, good outcomes, for early-stage follicular lymphoma
A new study challenges treatment guidelines for early stage follicular lymphoma, concluding that six different…
Sanctuary chimps show high rates of drug-resistant staph
Chimpanzees from African sanctuaries carry drug-resistant, human-associated strains of the bacteria Staphlyococcus aureus, a pathogen…
‘Electronic nose’ prototype developed: Device has applications in agriculture, industry, homeland security and the military
Research has led to the development of an “electronic nose” prototype that can detect small…
Low oxygen levels may decrease life-saving protein in spinal muscular atrophy
Investigators may have discovered a biological explanation for why low levels of oxygen advance spinal…
Compounds shown to thwart stubborn pathogen’s social propensity
Certain small molecule chemicals that can disrupt quorum sensing in A. baumanni have been identified,…
New form of long-used food ingredient for ‘anti-hunger’ yogurts, smoothies
Promising results were recently reported from a proof-of-concept clinical trial of an “anti-hunger” ingredient for…