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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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Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Researchers find evidence of survival gains in bone marrow disease
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent study, published in the December issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, demonstrates new survival data for the blood disorder myelofibrosis. This retrospective study is the largest ever conducted in young patients with primary myelofibrosis.
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Kansas scientists probe mysterious possible comet strikes on Earth
An investigation by the University of Kansas’ Adrian Melott and colleagues reveals a promising new method of detecting past comet strikes upon Earth and gauging their frequency LAWRENCE, Kan. — It’s the stuff of a Hollywood disaster epic: A comet … Continue reading
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Gas improves blood flow and organ status during minimally invasive surgery
DURHAM, N.C. – As good as laparoscopy is in preventing some of the stresses of open surgery on the body, it does have drawbacks, including reduced blood flow and organ dysfunction. Laparoscopy is a type of surgery in the abdomen … 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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Newly Discovered Mechanism Allows Cells to Change State
Cells are not static. They can transform themselves over time — but change can have dangerous implications. Benign cells, for example, can suddenly change into cancerous ones.
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