Methyl labels in the DNA regulate the activity of our genes and, thus, have a…
Month: March 2017
End-of-life planning talks often fail to communicate goals
Too few older adults plan ahead for end-of-life medical decisions. Even when they do identify…
Lust for power: Engineers develop non-toxic material that generates electricity through hot and cold
Thanks to the discovery of a new material, a cooking pan could generate enough electricity…
Current jellyfish sting recommendations can worsen stings
Researchers investigated whether commonly recommended first aid actions such as rinsing with seawater or scraping…
CT scans reveal reduced leaflet motion after aortic valve replacement
About 12 percent of patients undergoing aortic valve replacement developed non-symptomatic blood clots around the…
Tweeting in times of emergency
US researchers have assessed the impact of Twitter on the reach and efficacy of information…
Microorganisms in the subsurface seabed on evolutionary standby
Through genetic mutations microorganisms normally have the ability to develop new properties over a short…
Pacemaker program can reduce dangerous fainting episodes
Patients with recurrent fainting episodes (syncope) who received a pacemaker delivering a pacing program designed…
Genetically guided warfarin dosing lowers risk of some adverse events
Using genetic testing to help personalize doses of warfarin therapy given to patients undergoing elective…
Closing left atrial appendage reduces stroke risk from AFib
For patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder, closing the area of…