Scientists Discover How an Out-of-Tune Protein Leads to Muscle Demise in Heart Failure
A new Johns Hopkins study has unraveled the changes in a key cardiac protein that can lead to heart muscle malfunction and precipitate heart failure.
Swap donations stuck in bureaucratic tangle
Mumbai, Sept. 13 — Till a month ago, Chhattisgarh resident Kumud Patel, 26, and Mumbai resident Bharti Thakkar, 50, were complete strangers. They have only one thing in common – both suffer from end stage kidney disease and require urgent kidney trans…
New centre opens while well worn route closes its doors
The $130 million stage one Meade Clinical Centre at WaikatoHospital welcomed its first patients today (Monday, 10 Sept) whilethe doors closed on another hospital landmark, the Red Corridor . Paul Ansley was on time and ready for his appointment at the …
Make-A-Wish Foundation honors El Paso teen's request with gift to help others
With a big smile and wearing a white doctor's coat, 18-year-old Cynthia Annette Reyes saw her wish of giving, instead of receiving, come true Friday.
People who get kidney stones more likely to develop kidney failure
People who have had kidney stones are twice as likely to need dialysis or a kidney transplant later in life, demonstrates recent findings.
People who get kidney stones more likely to develop kidney failure: U of A medical research
( University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry ) People who have had kidney stones are twice as likely to need dialysis or a kidney transplant later in life, demonstrates recently published findings by medical researchers at the University of …
Avera says it has performed 1,000 transplants
Avera McKennan Hospital says it has performed its 1,000th bone marrow, kidney or pancreas transplant at the Sioux Falls center.
"Triple-Threat" Approach Can Slash Risk of Life-Threatening Central Line Infections in Children with Cancer
Hospitals can dramatically reduce the number of life-threatening central line infections in pediatric cancer patients by following a set of basic precautions, by encouraging families to speak up when they observe noncompliance with the protocol and by …
Report spells out 6 steps to reduce health disparities
Researchers outline a road map designed to help physicians and organizations evaluate disparities in their practices and move toward solutions.
'Triple-threat' approach reduces life-threatening central line infections in children with cancer
( Johns Hopkins Medicine ) Hospitals can dramatically reduce the number of life-threatening central line infections in pediatric cancer patients by following a set of basic precautions, by encouraging families to speak up when they observe noncomplianc…