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Blood vessels moonlight as tissue engineers
4/30/2015
Blood vessels act like tissue engineers, guiding the correct formation of facial cartilage and bone according to a world-first study published in the highly ranked scientific journal PNAS.
Simple, active intervention program after major thoracic surgery reduces ER visits and saves money
4/30/2015
Presentation at 95th AATS Annual Meeting describes benefits of the first thoracic surgery post-discharge intervention program of its kindHospital readmission rates after major thoracic surgery...
History of breastfeeding associated with reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence
4/30/2015
Study finds tumor type may also influence outcomesWomen diagnosed with breast cancer who previously breastfed their babies had a 30 percent overall decreased risk of the disease recurring...
Mayo Clinic-led research team identifies master switch for cancer-causing HER2 protein
4/30/2015
Herceptin has been touted as a wonder drug for women with HER2-positive breast cancer, an aggressive form of the disease that is fueled by excess production of the HER2 protein.
AGS unveils revised Choosing Wisely list of topics to talk about with older adults
4/30/2015
Updates reflect expert review of new research on several important conditions impacting older patients, including agitation, certain types of cancer, delirium, dementia, diabetes, insomnia...
'Chemo brain' is real, say UBC researchers
4/30/2015
UBC research shows that chemotherapy can lead to excessive mind wandering and an inability to concentrate.
Model uncovers malaria parasite causes red blood cell changes
4/30/2015
A model of a malaria-infected red blood cell may lead to better ways to treat malaria, according to a team of engineers and molecular biologists who investigated how this parasite infection causes...
Fresh whole blood for pediatric heart surgery 'may reduce risk of transfusion-related illnesses'
4/30/2015
Fresh whole blood lowers donor exposure for pediatric heart surgery patients, which may reduce their risk of transfusion-related complications, according to new research.
5-year survivors of esophageal cancer still face low but constant risks
4/29/2015
Patients with esophageal cancer who survive 5 years after undergoing surgery might breathe a sigh of relief and become complacent about continued monitoring.
'Diet swap' shows how Westernization may raise colon cancer risks
4/29/2015
Researchers were surprised by how quickly and dramatically risk factors for colon cancer switched between two groups of Americans and Africans after they swapped diet for 2 weeks.