Liver :: A new index for measuring liver fibrosis
A new study to find a non-invasive alternative to liver biopsy when diagnosing fibrosis found that a series of simple blood tests can accurately diagnose the condition.
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Cancer :: Gut research yields new anti-cancer approach
Researchers believe they have discovered by chance a new way to fight colorectal cancer, and potentially cancers of the esophagus, liver and skin.
Cancer :: Obesity drug helps unlock clues about cancer
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.
Sleep :: Journal Sleep finds that parasomnias are common and frequent in children
A study published in the February 1st issue of the journal Sleep finds that parasomnias in children are common, and often more frequent than in adults.
Skin Cancer :: The psychology of skin cancer
Thousands of people are jetting off for a week of sun, snow and apr?s-ski. And while they may worry about breaking limbs, how many consider the dangers of skin cancer?
Heart Disease :: South Asian immigrants at higher risk for heart disease
South Asian immigrants in America have a higher risk of heart disease than any other American population.
Heart Disease :: Air pollution raises heart disease risk in women
Women living in areas with higher levels of air pollution have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and subsequently dying from cardiovascular causes.
Chest Pain :: Emergency departments test chest pain patients differently, based on race, gender, insurance
A new study by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and Johns Hopkins University has found that race, gender and insurance differences factor strongly in the evaluation of patients with chest pain seen in emergency departments.
Pancreatic Cancer :: Scientists identify pancreatic cancer stem cells
Researchers at the University of Michigan Medical Center have, for the first time, identified human pancreatic cancer stem cells. Their work indicates that these cells are likely responsible for the aggressive tumor growth, progression, and metastasis that define this deadly cancer.
Depression :: Genes may predispose some people to severe depression
Now, a specific region rife with promise has been located on one chromosome by a consortium of researchers working under Douglas Levinson, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine.