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Stem Cell Research Makes Another Advance
Scientists say they’ve developed a new and easier way to create what’s known as pluripotent stem cells – cells that can develop into one of many cell types for use in regenerative medicine.
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Are patients losing sleep over blood pressure monitors?
A widely used test for measuring nighttime blood pressure may interfere with patients’ sleep, thus affecting the results of the test, reports a study in an upcoming issue of Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN).
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Scientists use nanosensors for first time to measure cancer biomarkers in blood
New Haven, Conn.—A team led by Yale University researchers has used nanosensors to measure cancer biomarkers in whole blood for the first time. Their findings, which appear December 13 in the advanced online publication of Nature Nanotechnology, could dramatically simplify … Continue reading
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Study Unveils Potential Genetic Links to Lung Disease Risk
A new study involving data from more than 20,000 individuals has uncovered several DNA sequences linked to impaired pulmonary function. The research, an analysis that combined the results of several smaller studies, provides insight into the mechanisms involved in reaching … Continue reading
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Study Suggests Dentists Can Identify Patients at Risk for Fatal Cardiovascular Event
A new study indicates dentists can play a potentially life-saving role in health care by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks and referring them to physicians for further evaluation.
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