Study finds new markers associated with recurrence of AFib in previously treated patients

A new study suggests that certain molecules are associated with the recurrence of erratic heartbeats in…

High-risk pulmonary embolism patients often go without most effective treatments

Researchers have found that the utilization rates of these potentially life-saving medications are low, particularly in…

New blood thinner better at preventing recurrent blood clots than aspirin

The blood thinner rivaroxaban is as safe as aspirin, and more effective at preventing recurrence of…

Silk sensor could speed development of new infrastructure, aerospace and consumer materials

Researchers have found a way to use molecules of dye to see inside some of the…

Drosophila effectively models human genes responsible for genetic kidney diseases

The majority of genes associated with nephrotic syndrome (NS) in humans also play pivotal roles in…

First global guidance for HPV vaccination for cervical cancer prevention

A clinical practice guideline on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has been released for the prevention of…

For female mosquitoes, two sets of odor sensors are better than one

The malaria mosquito has a second complete set of odor receptors that are specially tuned to…

Study finds link between sugar signaling, regulation of oil production in plants

Even plants have to live on an energy budget. While they’re known for converting solar energy…

Advanced form of proton therapy shows promise for treating lung cancer recurrence

An advanced form of image-guided radiation therapy, known as intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT), has shown…

Study of football team produces largest known dataset for concussion diagnostics

Following a three-year study of a football program, researchers have created the largest dataset to date…