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Poor Response to Statins May Signify Atherosclerosis

A substantial proportion of patients with coronary artery disease fail to achieve effective reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, according to a new study.  More...
08 Mar 2015
Image: Repellent surface technology prevents biofilm formation (Photo courtesy of Joanna Aizenberg/ Harvard).

Slippery Surface Technology Repels Bacterial Biofilm

Novel lubricant-infused slippery polymers could serve as a long lasting, self-replenishing solution to repel deadly bacterial build-up in medical devices.   More...
04 Mar 2015

Transfusion Approach Reduces Death from Blood Loss

A new study shows that a blood transfusion with equal ratios of plasma, platelets, and red blood cells give patients a significantly better chance of survival.  More...
03 Mar 2015
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Imminent Danger of Drug-Resistant Malaria Spreading from Myanmar

Resistance of the malaria parasite P. falciparum to artemisinin has been spreading and is on the verge of entering India, according to a new study.  More...
02 Mar 2015

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk Is Unpredictable

Patients with congenital cardiac muscle weakness must be treated as carefully as patients with ischemic heart failure that suffered a heart attack, according to a new study.  More...
02 Mar 2015

Standard Diagnostic Tests Help Identify Appendicitis

A new study suggests that white blood count and polymorphonuclear leukocyte differential can improve the predictive value of ultrasound in children with suspected appendicitis.  More...
01 Mar 2015

Physician Attire Influences Patient Relationships

A new review suggests that that if physicians dressed to match patients’ perceptions, it would improve overall patient trust, satisfaction, and confidence.  More...
25 Feb 2015
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