A novel human liver-chimeric mouse model has made possible a research breakthrough that will greatly…
Month: September 2012
Mushroom-derived compound lengthens survival in dogs with cancer, study suggests
Dogs with hemangiosarcoma that were treated with a compound derived from the Coriolus versicolor mushroom…
More pregnant women taking high blood pressure drugs, yet safety unclear
Nearly 5 percent of pregnant women are prescribed drugs to treat high blood pressure, including…
Taking painkillers increases death risk, second heart attacks in survivors
Heart attack survivors who take common painkillers after a heart attack have a higher long-term…
Patient safety project reduces bloodstream infections by 40 percent
A unique nationwide patient safety project reduced by 40 percent the rate of central line-associated…
Heavy drinking may lead to stroke earlier in life
A new study shows that people who have three or more alcoholic drinks per day…
Her vision is 20/20, but she can’t make sense of what she sees
A new article describes Balint’s Syndrome, a rare and baffling neurological disorder.
Neonatal heart stem cells may help mend kids’ broken hearts
Cardiac stem cells (CSCs) from newborns have a three-fold ability to restore heart function to…
Starlight and ‘air glow’ give scientists a new way to observe nighttime weather from space
Researchers discovered that a combination of starlight and the upper atmosphere’s own subtle glow can…
Placebo response occurs at nonconscious level: Findings demonstrate unconscious mind plays a key role in pain experiences
With the discovery that the unconscious mind plays a key role in the placebo effect,…