The benefits of initiating statins in the elderly remains debated. We evaluated the effects of initiating statins in the elderly,…
Anticoagulation therapy in patients with liver cirrhosis is associated with an increased risk of variceal hemorrhage
The belief that cirrhotic patients are “auto-anticoagulated” often results in anticoagulation therapy being withheld in these patients. We aimed to…
Salad, soda and socioeconomic status: Mapping a social determinant of health in Seattle
Seattle residents who live in waterfront neighborhoods tend to have healthier diets compared to those who live along Interstate-5 and…
Bioethicists call for oversight of consumer ‘neurotechnologies’ with unproven benefits
The marketing of consumer ‘neurotechnologies’ can be enticing: apps that diagnose a mental state, and brain devices that improve cognition…
Scientists create a renewable source of cancer-fighting T cells
A study by UCLA researchers is the first to demonstrate a technique for coaxing pluripotent stem cells — which can…
Telling stories using rhythmic gesture helps children improve their oral skills
For the first time it has been shown that a brief training session with rhythmic gestures has immediate benefits for…
Psychological distress is a risk factor for dementia
A new study suggests that vital exhaustion — which can be perceived as an indicator of psychological distress — is…
Combination therapy treats leishmaniasis, HIV patients
Coinfection with visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been observed in at least 35 countries on four…
Alternations in gut microbiota in pregnancy and lactation
Recent studies have shown that maternal gut microbiota in humans primes the offspring’s immune and metabolic development during pregnancy and…
New findings reveal surprising role of the cerebellum in reward and social behaviors
A study in rodents found that the brain’s cerebellum — known to play a role in motor coordination — also…