Diabetes :: Causes of diabetic birth defects identified
Joslin researchers discover a surprising culprit in the search for causes of diabetic birth defects. protein makes it possible for high blood glucose to enter embryonic cells.
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Heart Attack :: Heart attacks can give couples a new lease of life, says study
In-depth interviews reveal three distinct patterns of dealing with heart attacks. Couples make positive changes to their lives and relationships, are negative and fearful or regret lost opportunities to turn their lives around.
Hip Replacement :: Complications following hip replacement more common in obese patients, especially women
A new study evaluated the effects of obesity on complications and outcomes following total hip replacements and investigated whether the results differed in obese women and men.
Avian Flu :: WHO reports some promising results on avian influenza vaccines
Experts meeting over the past two days at the World Health Organization (WHO) on advances in pandemic influenza vaccine development reported encouraging progress.
Stent :: Swedish registry results of drug-eluting stents
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today commented on results from a Swedish registry assessing the long-term outcomes of drug-eluting stents (DES) versus bare- metal stents (BMS) that were released online today and are scheduled for publication in the March 8th edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Weight Loss :: Enviga increase calorie burning
Beginning this week, Enviga, the sparkling green tea proven to burn calories, will start appearing on store shelves across the U.S.
Gene :: Human proteins evolving slowly thanks to multitasking genes
Many human proteins are not as good as they might be because the gene sequences that code for them have a double role which slows down the rate at which they evolve, according to new research published in PLoS Biology.
HIV :: Antiretroviral resistance testing in HIV infected patients improves health and saves costs
In a newly published study Swiss researchers document that antiretroviral resistance testing in HIV infected patients with treatment failure not only leads to better health but also saves costs to society. This study will be published on January 24, 2007 in PLoS ONE, the International, peer-reviewed, open-access, online publication from the Public Library of Science (PLoS).
Ventracor continues to build momentum
Ventracor (ASX: VCR) today reported growing momentum in its European BRACE Study (Better Results And Cost Effectiveness) of the VentrAssist, building on the achievement of major milestones in December_2006.
Folic Acid :: Folic acid and folate supplements improve cognitive function
Folic acid and folate supplements can boost the cognitive powers among older adults. Researchers in Holland say that the powers attributed to folic acid supplements regarding their ability to increase the powers of cognition among older adults are real.