Scientists have shown that a protein they previously demonstrated can make the failing hearts in…
Month: May 2014
New insight may help predict volcanic eruption behavior
A new discovery in the study of how lava dome volcanoes erupt may help in…
New method for measuring the temperature of nanoscale objects discovered
Pioneering research has now developed a method to accurately measure the surface temperature of nanoscale…
Potential revision of treatment guidelines for bleeding ulcers: Analysis shows less costly therapy just as effective as standard of care
The current standard of care for managing patients who receive endoscopic treatment for bleeding ulcers…
Weight-loss surgery can reduce liver damage: Study shows reversal of early-stage liver fibrosis after bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery, which is best known for its ability to help patients lose substantial weight,…
Steroids after surgery do not help infants with rare liver disease
Infants with biliary atresia — a rare liver disease — did not benefit from corticosteroid…
Environmental factors as important as genes in understanding autism
Environmental factors are more important than previously thought in understanding the causes of autism, and…
Medication does not lower risk of fungal infection, death among extremely below weight infants
Use of the antifungal medication fluconazole for six weeks for extremely low birth-weight infants did…
Receiving Tdap vaccine during pregnancy appears safe, study shows
A preliminary study finds that receipt of the tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular…
Low rate of cholesterol testing for children, adolescents
Although some guidelines recommend lipid screening for children and adolescents of certain ages, data indicate…