November 2018

Dr. James Yurkovich joined ISB this summer as a Translational Research Fellow. The three-year Translational Research Fellows Program provides a unique opportunity for bench-to-bedside translational research with mentorship from experts…

Gastritis is associated with development of stomach cancer, but little is known about changes in microRNA expression patterns during gastric inflammation. Specific changes in gene expression in epithelial cells are difficult to monitor…

People living with HIV are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C. This because HIV can weaken the immune system, leaving the body more vulnerable to other infections. In this article, we discuss the symptoms, prevention, and…

Untangling the Ties Between Troubled Teens and Pot Use Source link

Until recently, humans have relied on the trained eyes of doctors to diagnose diseases from medical images. Beijing-based Infervision is among a handful of artificial intelligence startups around the world racing to improve medical…

Fillers and anti-wrinkle injections are an extremely popular way to contour, define and smooth out your face without having to go under the knife. When done right they can enhance and highlight your best features and get rid of those…

146 new pubmed citations were retrieved for your search. Click on the search hyperlink below to display the complete search results: neurological These pubmed results were generated on 2018/11/30PubMed comprises more than millions of…

Objectives To investigate the association of the CharlsonComorbidity Index (CCI) with clinical outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Background Patients undergoing TAVI have high comorbid burden; however, there…

There are many potential causes of abdominal pain and diarrhea, including infection, indigestion, and stress. Learn more about some of the common causes and how to treat and prevent it here. Source link

The English idiom "highbrow," derived from a physical description of a skull barely able to contain the brain inside of it, comes from a long-held belief in the existence of a link between brain size and intelligence. Source link

Research led by Keele University suggests that patients with cancer who undergo a common heart procedure have worse short-term clinical outcomes compared to non-cancer patients, in the largest study undertaken to date. Source link

Lipoprotein(a) levels should be measured in mild to moderate calcific aortic valve stenosis to improve patient risk stratification. Source link

The empty frames hanging inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum serve as a tangible reminder of the world’s biggest unsolved art heist. While the original masterpieces may never be recovered, a team from MIT’s Computer Science…

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been following a lot of your work and you seem to know a lot about computer imaging. I think I will have to go with you for my next procedure because my current doctor doesn’t … Continue reading →…

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Developmental Outcomes Source link

126 new pubmed citations were retrieved for your search. Click on the search hyperlink below to display the complete search results: clinical neurology These pubmed results were generated on 2018/11/30PubMed comprises more than millions…

Many Americans are caregivers, bus some aren’t prepared for the job when it falls into their lap. Read advice for caregivers as they embark on their new role. Source link

The story is based on the paper Mechanosignalling via integrins directs fate decisions of pancreatic progenitors, published in Nature, 28 November 2018 Stem cells are already being used in combating previously untreatable diseases.…

The FDA has issued a warning regarding rare cases of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and cervicocephalic arterial dissection in patients with MS shortly after receiving Lemtrada. Source link

IIFYM stands for “if it fits your macros.” This flexible dieting method focuses on counting macronutrients, namely proteins, carbs, and fats, instead of calories. In this article, we describe how to follow the IIFYM diet and explore…