State, regional differences in melanoma rates 2003 vs 2013

A new research letter compares melanoma death and incidence by states and in four geographic regions.…

Rate of death, heart attack after noncardiac surgery decreases, although risk of stroke increases

Medical researchers have examined national trends in perioperative cardiovascular outcomes and mortality after major noncardiac surgery.

Genetic complexity of cancer cells within the same tumor

A new study dramatically illustrates the complexity of cancer by identifying more than 2,000 genetic mutations…

New treatment for glioblastoma multiforme

Medical researchers have developed a new pharmacological agent to treat glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the deadliest brain…

Economics of forest biomass raise hurdles for rural development

The use of residual forest biomass for rural development faces significant economic hurdles that make it…

Cycling in bed is safe for ICU patients, study suggests

Researchers have demonstrated that physiotherapists can safely start in-bed cycling sessions with critically ill, mechanically ventilated…

While painful, surge pricing is still a good deal

New research shows price hikes in ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft during peak use…

Fewer kids visited ERs for asthma after indoor smoking bans

Emergency rooms in communities with indoor smoking bans reported a 17 percent decrease in the number…

Traffic noise reduces birds’ response to alarm calls

Pollution can take many forms -- including noise. Excess noise in the environment from sources such…

The late effects of stress: New insights into how the brain responds to trauma

A new study has shown how a single instance of severe stress can lead to delayed…