2 blood biomarkers improve prediction of heart failure riskNewstrack IndiaWashington, November 11 (ANI): Two researchers including one of Indian origin have developed a simple model that uses age, race, and two blood biomarkers to predict risk of heart…
Community helps man awaiting heart transplant raise funds for surgery
Friends and family of a man awaiting a heart transplant got busy raising funds for the anticipated surgery Saturday.
Kidney transplant saves American Idol finalist's life
The valley's Scott MacIntyre was an inspiration on American Idol as the only visually impaired contestant, but he says the real inspiration was the woman who saved his life.
Low-dose CT screening for lung cancer saves lives – Newstrack India
Times of IndiaLow-dose CT screening for lung cancer saves livesNewstrack IndiaWashington, November 11 (ANI): Screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT scans has been shown to significantly reduce mortality rates among people at high risk of developing…
Diabetes researchers look at cellular-level transplants as bridge to a cure
Researchers at UM’s Diabetes Research Institute say the transplants of insulin-producing cells could move soon from study to regular practice.
Tournament spotlights organ donor program – KOB.com
KOB.comTournament spotlights organ donor programKOB.comThe family of organ donor Ray Lobato was honored Saturday. In 2009, Lobato was at his daughter's karate tournament when he suffered an aneurysm. And because Lobato was a registered donor he sav…
Washburn University Awarded For Organ Donation Efforts – WIBW
Washburn University Awarded For Organ Donation EffortsWIBWTOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Despite a loss against Emporia State, Ichabods fans had a lot to cheer for at Saturday's game. Fans clapped as Washburn University President, Dr. Jerry Farley, and head…
Expensive arthritis treatment no better than steroid therapy – ScienceBlog.com (blog)
American News ReportExpensive arthritis treatment no better than steroid therapyScienceBlog.com (blog)A randomized, double-blind clinical trial by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has revealed that corticosteroids are more effective than the…
Zion committee to hold blood donation – The Borneo Post
Zion committee to hold blood donationThe Borneo PostSIBU: Zion Methodist Church Community Caring Committee will hold a blood donation campaign at the church next Sunday (Nov 18) from 8.30am to 12pm. It is being held together with a medical team from th…
After double lung transplant, Benedict continues to improve
ASHEBORO — Patti Benedict, the Asheboro woman who recently had a double lung transplant, is well on the road to recovery, according to family and friends. Benedict had the transplant surgery on Nov. 3 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.