Scientists Reverse Alzheimer's-Like Memo…
September 24, 2012 by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
EGFR inhibitors used to fight cancer show surprising efficacy in fly, mouse models of beta amyloid-associated memory loss. Cold Spring Harbor, NY – A team of neuroscientists and chemists from the U.S. and China today publish research...
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Macular Degeneration - a Closer Look
September 23, 2011 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
What is macular degeneration? Macular degeneration is a deterioration or breakdown of the macula. The macula is a small area in the retina at the back of the eye that allows you to see fine details clearly...
Read moreIntra-aortic Balloon Pumps Do Not Reduce…
August 30, 2011 by Doctor Patel, Manesh (Durham, USA)
Hot Line III - Acute Coronary Syndromes Topics: Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) Intra-aortic balloon pump counterpulsation prior to PCI in patients with ST segment elevation MI does not reduce infarct size as measured by MRI, according to...
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Know the Dos and Don’ts for Fall Clean-u…
October 6, 2012 by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
What orthopaedic surgeons want you to know Home chores never seem to get erased from the to-do-list and with several holidays around the corner this fall, many of those tasks move even higher on that list. As part...
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Obesity Promotes Tumor Growth Regardless…
October 15, 2012 by American Association for Cancer Research
Researchers may have discovered a new explanation as to why obese patients with cancer often have a poorer prognosis compared with those who are lean The potential explanation is based on data reported in Cancer Research, a...
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Recurring Shoulder Instability Injuries …
July 31, 2012 by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
How to Minimize the Chances of Shoulder Injuries Summer is a peak season for many sports, and with that comes sport-related injuries. Among those injuries is shoulder joint dislocation. According to a literature review in the August...
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