The ACS NSQIP Geriatric Surgery Pilot Project has, for the first time, identified four factors in older patients that are…
Warning to those wanting to spice up their lives
Think twice before adding that extra kick of chili sauce or chopped jalapeno to your meal. New research shows a…
Heart disease biomarker linked to paleo diet
People who follow the paleo diet have twice the amount of a key blood biomarker linked closely to heart disease,…
Are American nurses prepared for a catastrophe? New study says perhaps not
On average, American colleges and universities with nursing programs offer about one hour of instruction in handling catastrophic situations such…
Targeting old bottleneck reveals new anticancer drug strategy
The enzyme ribonucleotide reductase is a bottleneck for cancer cell growth. Scientists have identified a way of targeting ribonucleotide reductase…
More colorectal cancer cases are being diagnosed in younger patients
Average age at diagnosis in the United States has decreased over the past decade.
Enhanced recovery pathway for bariatric operations cuts hospital stays by half
A change in the care protocol of patients undergoing weight-reduction operations exceeded its desired effect by cutting postoperative hospital stays…
When you spot 1 driving hazard, you may be missing another
When people notice one traffic hazard, they are less likely to see a simultaneous second hazard, according to new research.…
First impressions go a long way in the immune system
An algorithm that predicts the immune response to a pathogen could lead to early diagnosis for such diseases as tuberculosis.
New deactivation mechanism for switch proteins detected
A new mechanism for the deactivation of switch proteins has been identified. Switch proteins such as Ras regulate many processes…