A computer model that clarifies the complex processes driving ocean mixing in the vast eddies…
Month: June 2015
Nearly half of Hispanics unaware they have high cholesterol; less than a third treated
About half of Hispanics were not aware that they had high cholesterol, a study has…
Cystic fibrosis deadlier for Hispanic than non-Hispanic patients, study finds
Cystic fibrosis is more deadly for Hispanic than non-Hispanic patients, a disparity that is not…
In ERs, UTIs and STIs in women misdiagnosed, even mixed up nearly half the time
Urinary tract and sexually transmitted infections in women are misdiagnosed by emergency departments nearly half…
Patient outcomes could improve by preparing nursing homes for health information exchange
When older adults transfer between nursing homes and hospitals, inefficient and unclear communication between the…
Norepinephrine aids brain in sorting complex auditory signals
The neuromodulator norepinephrine has an unexpected, direct action on auditory processing of complex signals, specifically…
DNA shed from head and neck tumors detected in blood, saliva
On the hunt for better cancer screening tests, scientists led a proof of principle study…
Lovebird has clear sight during rapid turns
High-speed videos of lovebirds making quick in flight turns reveal how they improve sight and…
Got acne? Lay off the B12
Vitamin B12 tweaks how genes behave in the facial bacteria of some people who normally…
Why parrots are great vocal imitators
Scientists have uncovered key structural differences in parrot brains that may help explain why this…