Acute lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center, have made new discoveries in the treatment of an aggressive forms of leukemia, acute lymphoblastic T-cell...
Prenatal Diagnosis
Prenatal screening is performed during pregnancy by specific investigations.
Indications for prenatal diagnosis: Maternal age over 35 years;
A child with chromosomal abnormality in history;
One parent...
Osteoporosis
Scientists from the The Institute of Aging Research, a part of the Harvard Medical School, are the authors of a new large meta-study. During...
New Medical Device Warns Patients Of Impending Heart Attack
Researchers have developed a new implantable medical device that alerts people when a heart attack is 'around the corner' ....
Sudden Cardiac Death
According to a study published in the April issue of Heart Rhythm, black patients with hypertension are at higher risk of sudden cardiac...
Genetically Engineered Stem Cells Capable Of Fighting HIV Infection
In continuation of a previous study that showed that the stem cells from humans could be...
Lymphedema Compression Garment
A new treatment for leg lymphedema is being tested by scientists from Flinders University, Australia. This new treatment is believed to bring...
Vitamin D Does Not Improve Brain Activity in Teenagers
A new research published in the online Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health reveals that the...
Smoking and Barrett's Esophagus
New research conducted by the National Cancer Institute shows that smoking is a risk factor for Barrett's esophagus, among gastroesophageal reflux...
Epilepsy-Like Symptoms Attributed To Stress And Poor Coping Skills
Doctors and psychologists at Johns Hopkins have noticed that more than one-third of patients admitted with the presumptive diagnosis...