The respective size of the pulmonary artery compared to the aorta, visible on a CT…
Month: September 2012
Obesity and metabolic syndrome associated with impaired brain function in adolescents
A new study reveals for the first time that metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with…
‘Triple-threat’ approach reduces life-threatening central line infections in children with cancer
Hospitals can dramatically reduce the number of life-threatening central line infections in pediatric cancer patients…
Do You Know What Data Your Mobile App Discloses?
Living in Europe, I noticed the general interest of the media, politicians, and users about…
Do You Know What Data Your Mobile App Discloses?
Living in Europe, I noticed the general interest of the media, politicians, and users about…
Overactive bladder linked to sleep apnea in women
Sleep apnoea in women has been linked to overactive bladder syndrome in a new study.
Respiratory burden ‘high in aging population’
People aged 85 years and over have a high burden of respiratory disease, according to…
Study sheds light on lung cancers that are undetected by radiograph
New research has revealed why some lung cancers are undetected by radiograph and helped to…
Anti-HIV drug simulation offers ‘realistic’ tool to predict drug resistance and viral mutation
Pooling data from thousands of tests of the antiviral activity of more than 20 commonly…
A new light shed on genetic regulation’s role in the predisposition to common diseases
Scientists have discovered several thousands new genetic variants impacting gene expression some of which are…