‘Jumping genes’ may add to the genetic chaos behind more than three-quarters of esophageal cancer…
Month: July 2015
Risk of COPD may already occur in adolescence
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of most common causes of death in the…
Graphene-based film can be used for efficient cooling of electronics
Researchers have developed a method for efficiently cooling electronics using graphene-based film. The film has…
No need to treat stable meniscus tears during ACL surgery, new research shows
While athletes undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery often have an additional meniscus injury, treating…
Treatment of shoulder instability helps return collegiate athletes to playing field
Athletes who suffer a shoulder instability injury may return to play more successfully after being…
Surgery may be best treatment option for multidirectional shoulder dislocations
While multidirectional instability of the shoulder has been traditionally treated without surgery, research shows that…
Atmosphere of Venus studied through rare transit images
Two of NASA’s heliophysics missions can now claim planetary science on their list of scientific…
Everyday access to nature improves quality of life in older adults
Natural environments are known to promote physical, mental, and spiritual healing. People can attain health…
Uric acid may lessen women’s disability after stroke
Forty-two percent of women treated with uric acid had less disability three months after a…
MRI, near infrared spectral tomography increases specificity in breast cancer imaging
Breast MRI is the most sensitive imaging technique for cancer surveillance and is recommended for…