Liver stiffness predicts liver failure, cancer and mortality in cirrhotic patientsMedical XpressResearchers from Spain established that liver stiffness, measured by transient elastography (TE), is an independent predictor of liver failure, hepatocellul…
Portugal court's heart bleeds for Abu Salem – Daily Pioneer
Portugal court's heart bleeds for Abu SalemDaily PioneerPortugal's Constitutional Court on Tuesday turned down India's plea challenging the order of the Supreme Court of that country cancelling the extr…and more »
Nevada Rep. Shelley Berkley Combats Allegations of Ethics Violations
After the House Ethics committee decided to move forward its investigation of alleged ethics violations by Rep. Shelley Berkley, the Nevada Democratic maintained a cool composure while insisting that her actions were motivated not by personal gain, but…
Shelley Berkley and the ‘under investigation’ label
The House ethics committee announced late Monday afternoon that it would launch a formal investigation into Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.). At issue is whether her legislative actions were meant to help her husband’s business. Read full article >>
Lower Risk of Adverse Outcomes Seen in Obese With Heart Failure – Doctors Lounge
Lower Risk of Adverse Outcomes Seen in Obese With Heart FailureDoctors LoungeFor both women and men with advanced heart failure, having a high body mass index or waist circumference is associated with a reduced risk of adverse outcomes, according to a …
Usher's Stepson Has Been Declared Brain Dead After Jet Ski Accident – PerezHilton.com
PerezHilton.comUsher's Stepson Has Been Declared Brain Dead After Jet Ski AccidentPerezHilton.comunfortunately brain death is not a condition from which one recovers. It is death. Mouse says – reply to this. 13. What a horrible horrible accident….
Researchers identify new genetic cause for chronic kidney disease – Medical Xpress
Researchers identify new genetic cause for chronic kidney diseaseMedical XpressA new single-gene cause of chronic kidney disease has been discovered that implicates a disease mechanism not previously believed to be related to the disease, according to …
Usher's stepson: Brain death explained – The Grio
The GrioUsher's stepson: Brain death explainedThe GrioThe very public declaration of Usher Raymond's stepson as brain dead highlights a little understood concept: death is not just defined as the point at which a heart stops beating. Many media…
Boy, 5, takes first steps after experimental drug shrinks huge tumour growing through his body
Alfie Milne, from Aberdeen, is taking an experimental drug to treat a malformation of his lymphatic system. He has a growth spanning his right leg, bowel and part of his stomach.
Triumph Over Tragedy: Heart Transplant Patient Finds Strength and Inspiration in Leading Patients to the Transplant …
Heart transplant patient, Brian Gilliam, fought for his life now he will lead 31 transplant patients to the Transplant Games of America in Grand Rapids, MI.