An international research team has discovered a genetic mutation linked to low-risk bladder cancer. The…
Month: October 2013
Researchers sequence non-infiltrating bladder cancer exome
Researchers have carried out the first exome sequencing for non-infiltrating bladder cancer, the most frequent…
The role of ‘master regulators’ in gene mutations and disease
Researchers have developed a new way to parse and understand how special proteins called “master…
People born with certain gene more likely to suffer cognitive decline after heart surgery
Long-term memory loss, difficulty understanding verbal or written communication or impaired ability to pay attention…
State executions threaten propofol supply
Propofol has never been used for executions, but some states are considering changes to their…
Women in labor can ditch ice chips, drink protein shake instead
Women in labor can enjoy a chocolate or vanilla protein shake during labor rather than…
When med students’ iPad use for instruction goes up, personal use goes down
With the entry of “Millenials” into medical residency programs across the country, institutions have started…
Kids having tonsils removed get better pain relief with IV acetaminophen
Using intravenous (IV) acetaminophen with narcotics provides more effective pain relief to children having tonsillectomies,…
Heart attack patients return to work later, retire earlier if treatment is delayed
System delays in treating patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction postpones their return to work and…
Psychological interventions halve deaths, events in heart disease patients
Psychological interventions halve deaths and cardiovascular events in heart disease patients, according to research.