Considerable racial disparities exist in surgical outcomes for black and Hispanic patients undergoing major cancer…
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First Puppies Born by in vitro fertilization
For the first time, a litter of puppies was born by in vitro fertilization. The…
Scientists enhance understanding of muscle repair process
Scientists demonstrate that the protein kinase TAK1 (transforming growth factor-B-activated kinase 1) is vital in…
Increase in alcohol tax appears to have decreased gonorrhea rates in Maryland
Increasing state alcohol taxes could help prevent sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea, according to…
US capability for treating ebola outbreak appears sufficient but limited
The United States has sufficient capacity for treating another outbreak of the Ebola virus, but…
Proliferation of pulmonary endothelial cells is controlled by small RNA fragments
Uncontrolled proliferation of endothelial cells in small pulmonary arteries is a key feature in the…
Inexpensive device for cookstoves shows promise for decreasing global warming, saving lives
A new metal grate will improve efficiency of primitive wood-burning cookstoves in developing countries.
ABCSG 18: Monoclonal antibody increases disease-free survival in breast cancer
Giving a monoclonal antibody (denosumab) as adjuvant therapy with aromatase inhibitors in postmenopausal, hormone-receptor-positive breast…
Combining adult stem cells with hormone may speed bone fracture healing
A combination of adult stem cells and parathyroid hormone significantly increased new bone formation in…
Long nights, lazy days could send you to an early grave
Sleeping more than nine hours a night, and sitting too much during the day could…