In The Pipeline
Impact of Chemotherapy on Heart Function in Breast Cancer Patients
A recent study in Circulation investigated the mechanisms underlying the negative effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer on heart function. Cardiovascular complications are
Induction of Labour Benefits Pregnancies with Hypertension and Preeclampsia, New Study Reveals
Researchers examined findings from The Hypertension and Preeclampsia Intervention Trial At Near Term-1 (HYPITAT-I). Specifically, they studied hypertension and preeclampsia during pregnancy and post-pregnancy.
Effectiveness of Mifepristone and Misoprostol in Managing Early Pregnancy Loss
Researchers in the US recently compared the efficacy and safety of mifepristone and misoprostol in managing early pregnancy loss. Miscarriage during the first trimester
Challenging Brain Teaser for December 3, 2016: Test Your Skills Today!
A pharmacist has one 5 ml container and one 3 ml container. How can he measure exactly 4 ml of medicine using only these two containers? See
Challenging Brain Teaser to Test Your Logic Skills – March 25 Edition
If 6 doubloons are worth 1 1/2 ducats, how many ducats are 28 doubloons worth? See the answer Answer: 7 ducats. 6 doubloons = 1
Impact of Personalized Treatment on Life Expectancy for Kidney Cancer Patients
A new study used computer models to compare the effectiveness of personalized treatment and surgery for kidney cancer in patients at risk of worsening
Revolutionary Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score Improves Prediction of Heart Events in Adults
In a large clinical trial, a new cardiovascular disease risk score has been found to effectively predict the risk of a heart attack or
Impact of Antibiotics During Pregnancy on Premature Infant Health
The use of antibiotics during pregnancy cannot always be avoided. Researchers investigating the impact of antibiotic use on the health of premature infants recently
Exploring the Benefits of Physical Activity for Managing Severe Mental Illness
A recent study examines whether people living with a severe mental illness who are physically active have higher levels of flexibility, balance, and aerobic
Revolutionary Marker Promises Quick Diagnosis and Treatment for Lung Cancer
An exciting study published in Science Translational Medicine has identified a novel protein which could aid in early diagnosis and lung cancer treatment. It
Uncovering the Hidden Cost of Food Waste: The Nutrition Were Discarding and Its Impact
Researchers sought to estimate the magnitude of nutrient loss due to food waste in the US food supply and quantified substantial caloric losses, fiber
Lessons Learned in Stroke Treatment from 2022: Key Insights and Advances
Stroke statistics are scary. Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death, and 2022 has taught us that there is a need for
Exploring Brain Function Differences Between Jazz and Classical Pianists
A recent research study investigated whether genre-specific musical training has a direct impact in shaping the brain functions of musicians. Our brain has a
Unraveling the Genetic Link: Is High Blood Pressure Inherited?
Using genetic data, researchers have finally answered the question: is high blood pressure genetic? High blood pressure affects millions of people across the world
Unlocking the Health Benefits of Calorie Restriction for Healthy Adults
Researchers examined participants over a two-year period to understand the health benefits of a nutrient-filled calorie-restricted diet. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of
Medicamentos Más Efectivos para Prevenir el Derrame Cerebral: Guía Completa
Un derrame cerebral es similar a un infarto pero en vez de ocurrir en el corazón se ocurre en el cerebro. Un derrame cerebral
Challenging Brain Teaser for December 24, 2016: Test Your Skills Today!
Dr. Johnson needs to buy the same number of needles and syringes. The syringes are sold in packages of 6 and the needles are
Challenging Brain Teaser for November 2: Test Your Mind Skills Today!
One of Dr. Johnson’s patients gave birth to two girls on the same day, at the same time, in the same month and year
Revolutionary Biosensors for Accurate Neurotransmitter Detection
A new review in the Journal of Biosensors highlights the recent advances in developing biosensors to detect neurotransmitters in the human brain. Neurotransmitters are
Link Between Severe Mental Illness and Elevated Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Recent studies have demonstrated that individuals with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).