Through the continuous and tremendous growth of its patient assistance support program, US Oncology, Inc., a division of McKesson Corp. and a leading integrated oncology company, is helping cancer patients access the…
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Green on satellite images warns of hantavirus outbreaks
The risk of deadly hantavirus outbreaks in people can be predicted months ahead of time by using satellite images to monitor surges in vegetation that boost mouse populations, a University of Utah…
EMBL scientists reveal new insights into bacterial enzymes that causes tuberculosis
In a paper published today in PNAS, scientists from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Hamburg, Germany, reveal new insights into the workings of enzymes from a group of bacteria including…
Active wound healing can lead to increased risk of basal cell carcinoma in skin
Processes that are involved in active wound healing can lead to an increased risk for basal cell carcinoma in the skin. This is the conclusion of a recent study from the Swedish…
Swedish launches series of initiatives to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke
Swedish, the largest, most comprehensive non-profit health provider in the greater Seattle area, today announced its plans for American Heart Month, recognized in the month of February. American Heart Month is led…
Studies reveal markers for measuring ability of children with ADHD to control impulsive movements
Two research studies published today in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found markers for measuring the ability of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to control…
Increased Rates Of Breast Cancer In Offspring Of Female Rats Given Folic Acid Supplements
The daughters of rats who took folic acid supplements before conception, during pregnancy and while breast-feeding have breast cancer rates twice as high as other rats, according to a new study. They…
Dabigatran drug help prevent blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation
The newly approved drug dabigatran is an alternative to warfarin to help prevent dangerous blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to updated guidelines from the American College of Cardiology, American…
Viewing knee as an organ could lead to better therapies for treatment of osteoarthritis
The human body is made up of several organs composed of tissues that enable them to perform a particular function. The heart circulates blood; the brain is the micro-neuro center of the…
International Scientists Broaden The Debate On Saturated Fat And Cardiovascular Disease
For generations, the consumption of dairy products has been positively associated with the health and wellness of families and communities. Nevertheless, the recent shift in dietary trends has focused on “what not…
Researchers to develop automation system for sedation control in hospital ICUs
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Northeast Georgia Medical Center are one step closer to their goal of automating the management of sedation in hospital intensive care units (ICUs)….
Fish Oil Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease
A Michigan Technological University scientist is finding a growing body of evidence suggesting that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil protect against cardiovascular disease. Fish oil has been shown to…
Heart Disease Leading Cause Of Death In Women
Heart disease remains the number one cause of death among women, taking the life of one in three women each year. February is American Heart Month and the experts at Saint Luke’s…
System-Approach To Stroke Care Increases The Use Of TPA Therapy By 13.5-Fold
University Hospitals (UH) Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center recently reported that it has increased the use of tPA or “clot busting therapy” for ischemic stroke by 13.5 times throughout UH system hospitals since…
Fiber Intake Associated With Reduced Risk Of Death
Dietary fiber may be associated with a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases, as well as a reduced risk of death from any cause over a nine-year period,…