Accurate detection of low-level somatic mutation in intractable epilepsy
KAIST medical scientists have developed an advanced method for perfectly detecting low-level somatic mutation in patients with intractable epilepsy. Their
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Excess body fat, particularly around the waist, is a major risk factor for premature death among Hispanics
Both general and abdominal obesity were strongly associated with mortality among Mexican adults. Each 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI above
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How MND affects multiple brain networks
Researchers in the Academic Unit of Neurology at Trinity College Dublin have identified characteristic changes in the patterns of electrical
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Rwanda closes border with Congo over deadly Ebola outbreak
The 1-year-old daughter of the man who died of Ebola in Congo’s major city of Goma this week has the
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The urbanization of the beach: Some of Southern California’s most iconic and popular beaches have lost most of their biodiversity, according to marine scientists
To most people, a beach is a beach. You could likely take an image of almost any urban beach in
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Architecture of collagen and elastic fibers under the skin
As the largest organ of the human body our skin is astounding. It protects us from infection, endures radiation, senses
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Novel imaging approach has potential to identify patients with CAD: Non-invasive cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging can be done in short 15 minute exam
Coronary artery disease (CAD) — caused by plaque buildup in the artery walls that constricts the flow of blood to
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Five or more hours of smartphone usage per day may increase obesity: Recent study found risk of obesity increased by 43%
As smartphones continue to be an inherent part of life and grow as a primary source of entertainment — particularly
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Worrisome increase in some medical scans during pregnancy: First large study of advanced imaging covering two decades finds rise in CT scans, which involve radiation
Use of medical imaging during pregnancy increased significantly in the United States, a new study has found, with nearly a
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Cancer tissue-freezing approach may help more breast cancer patients in lower income countries: Biomedical researchers encouraged by results in animal studies
A new reusable device created by the Johns Hopkins University can help women with breast cancer in lower income countries
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