Abnormal 'editing' of gene messages may be a cause of lupus
May 19, 2008 |
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Researchers at Wake Forest University have uncovered evidence that the abnormal “editing” of gene messages in a type of white blood cell may be behind the development of lupus. Scientists hope the finding will lead to earlier ...
Study finds technique for nasal obstruction helps patients breathe easier
May 19, 2008 |
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Z-plasty, a minimally invasive surgical technique to treat internal nasal valve collapse, showed significant improvement in relieving nasal obstruction with less recovery time compared to more traditional open rhinoplasty, ...
Study: Doctors not always sure when to treat BP in people with diabetes
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For people with diabetes, high blood pressure poses a special threat, multiplying their risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney problems.
Majority of kidney cancers diagnosed at earliest stage
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Patients in the United States today are now much more likely to be diagnosed with smaller tumors, in the earliest, most treatable stage of kidney cancer than a decade ago, leading to a slightly higher survival rate, according ...
Study finds that obstructive sleep apnea causes earlier death in stroke patients
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Stroke victims who have obstructive sleep apnea die sooner than stroke victims who do not have sleep apnea or who have central sleep apnea, according to Swedish researchers, who will present their findings at the American ...
Study concludes no racial disparities in long-term outcomes in recipients of liver transplants
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New research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows long-term survival and liver rejection rates are equivalent for African-American liver transplant patients as compared with patients of other ...
Will lung cancer recur? A genetic test may provide the answer
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The goal of developing reliable genetic tests to guide lung cancer treatment has taken a step forward. Researchers at Columbia University recently evaluated the ability of five high-risk genetic profiles, or signatures, to ...
Widespread airbag use could result in dramatic cost savings for US trauma centers
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According to research published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, the new generation of airbags not only helps protect motor vehicle collision (MVC) victims from injury and death, but also ...
Study outlines tools to assess facial plastic surgery outcomes
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Objective, validated measures for assessing outcomes following facial plastic surgery have become more prevalent over the past decade, according to a review of previous studies published in the May/June issue of Archives of ...
Oxidative stress may predict later lung trouble in young adults
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Markers of oxidative stress may predict future lung trouble, according to new research to be presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2008 International Conference in Toronto on Wednesday, May 21.
Black men appear less likely to undergo elective aneurysm repair than white men
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Black men are less likely than white men to undergo elective surgery to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms, even after accounting for racial differences in rates of developing the disease, according to a report in the May ...
