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A molecular atlas of calcific aortic valve disease: Study builds molecular networks of calcific aortic valve disease to identify key molecules and therapeutic targets for a disease that affects one in four older Americans
Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) — a disease that leaves the aortic valve stiff and calcified, preventing blood flow from
Continue reading »Newly designed pulsed-dye laser found effective for rosacea
(HealthDay)—A pulsed-dye laser with a novel 15-mm diameter treatment beam improves the appearance of rosacea, according to a study published
Continue reading »Black Book: Epic, Cerner, Meditech take top scores in new EHR survey but Amazon and Google pose threat to market
Rival EHR vendors Epic, Cerner and Meditech all rated well when it comes to client satisfaction in a new a
Continue reading »Remote-control shoots laser at nano-gold to turn on cancer-killing immune cells
A remote command could one day send immune cells on a rampage against a malignant tumor. The ability to mobilize,
Continue reading »A dose of empathy may support patients in pain
Research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine suggests that empathic, positive messages from doctors may be
Continue reading »Buprenorphine may be safer than methadone if treatment duration is longer, study suggests
The less commonly prescribed opioid substitute buprenorphine may be safer than methadone for problem opioid users, especially if used during
Continue reading »Starting aerobic exercise soon after concussion improves recovery time, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education has found that starting aerobic exercise
Continue reading »New strategies for hospitals during mass casualty incidents
A community’s ability to cope with mass casualty incidents (MCIs) is very dependent on the capacity and capability of its
Continue reading »Vitamin D deficiency linked to greater risk of diabetes
An epidemiological study conducted by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Seoul National University suggests
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