Scientists randomly assigned 171 patients with an indication for atrial septal defect (ASD) closure and…
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Coronary angioplasties classified as inappropriate reduced since guidelines published
Researchers examined trends in percutaneous coronary intervention use, patient selection, and procedural appropriateness following the…
Counting stars: Illegal trade of Indian star tortoises is a far graver issue
Star-patterned Indian tortoises are found in homes across Asia, where they are commonly kept as…
Wealthiest — not sickest — patients may have edge in organ transplants
Registering at multiple transplant centers appears to give an edge to wealthy organ transplant patients…
Researchers discover control for devastating disease in texas vineyards
A product that helped stop a 100-year-old battle with a cotton disease in Texas has…
Temporary ambulance locations reduces response times and may save lives
Ambulances deployed at temporary locations that can be changed depending on the time of day…
New light shed on the challenge of climate negotiations
After over two decades of climate negotiation meetings, it is clear that agreeing on reduction…
Smart help for phone users
The elderly may find that using a smartphone is difficult and incomprehensible, while the disabled…
Movies as a tool to assess acceptability of intimate partner violence
A new study uses passages from movies to analyze the acceptability of violence against women…
Conducting gels, from waste to wealth
Scientists have demonstrated an innovative way of using a gel to extract precious metals such…