Defects in the heart and/or blood vessels (cardiovascular defects) in both humans and mice can result from mutations in any one of a number of genes encoding proteins that are part of the Notch signaling cascade. However, it has not been determined which cell type these mutations affect to cause these cardiovascular defects.
The Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee, Australia has called for cautious use of Indian medicines bought overseas after a couple was hospitalised with lead and arsenic poisoning.
If you thought Americans would rather pop a pill to treat illness than make major diet changes, think again. A new survey shows the vast majority would rather change their diets?including trying a vegetarian diet?than use medicines.
A new study on liver retransplantation (re-LT) over a 15 year period at a clinic in Germany found that indications for the surgery had changed and there were fewer rejections, complications, and recurrence of disease during that time.
Active patient involvement during treatment of chronic heart failure, coupled with partnership with healthcare team members to provide care consistent with evidence-based guidelines, dramatically improves quality of care for chronic heart failure patients.
It makes for bobbing balloons and squeaky voices, but now helium is also helping people with severe respiratory problems breathe easier.
West Virginia University and the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency have announced the results of their ground breaking West Virginia Games for Health research project.
Universit? Laval Faculty of Medicine researchers have discovered that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements while on a weight loss program lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers believe they have discovered by chance a new way to fight colorectal cancer, and potentially cancers of the esophagus, liver and skin.
An approved drug for fighting obesity is helping scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine uncover clues about how to stop the growth of cancerous tumors.