Nanometric sensor designed to detect herbicides can help diagnose multiple sclerosis
6/24/2015
The early diagnosis of certain types of cancer, as well as nervous system diseases such as multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica, may soon be facilitated by the use of a nanometric sensor...
Uninterrupted NOAC therapy during AF ablation is safe
6/24/2015
Continuation was not associated with periprocedural bleeding or thromboembolic complicationsUninterrupted treatment with novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) during catheter ablation of atrial...
Annual low-dose CT screening safe and reliable for identifying pre-cancers
6/24/2015
An annual exam using a key imaging technology could spare patients with lung nodules from unnecessary tests and surgery, while identifying the cases where the nodules are likely to become cancerous...
A deadly list of 50 chemicals the public is exposed to on a daily basis may trigger cancer when combined, according to new research published today.
PolyU develops big data analysis platform to unveil gene interactions in cancer
6/24/2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has achieved a breakthrough in the cancer genomics by developing a novel big data analysis platform for analyzing the interactions among genes.
Researchers develop new breath test to diagnose oesophageal and gastric cancer
6/24/2015
Researchers have devised a breath test that can help doctors diagnose the early signs of oesophageal and gastric cancer in minutes.
New colon cancer culprit found in gut microbiome
6/24/2015
Changes in the gut bacteria of colon cancer patients indicate that some virulent bacteria could be linked to the progression of the disease, according to research published in the open access journal...
'Smarter' ordering of breast biomarker tests could save millions in health care dollars
6/24/2015
A review of medical records for almost 200 patients with breast cancer suggests that more selective use of biomarker testing for such patients has the potential to save millions of dollars in health...
ESC recommends uninterrupted vitamin K antagonists during ablation and device implantation
6/24/2015
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has recommended uninterrupted anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists during ablation and device implantation in a position paper presented 1 at EHRA...
NIH study on atrial fibrillation published in New England Journal of Medicine
6/24/2015
Results also presented at International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis CongressAlex C. Spyropoulos, M.D.