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iFR to be More Useful than FFR for Patients who need PCI

While non-obtrusive prompt wave-free ratio (iFR) and fractional flow reserve (FFR) are both practical and effectual in plan the blockages, iFR has appeared to be considerably more cost-effective. To what extent is this true? The utilization of IFR can supposedly…

March 11, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Insomnia May Be Caused By The Genes, A New Study Reveals

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects more and more people. Many studies have been conducted on how and why is insomnia occurring but recent ones have suggested that insomnia might be related to specific genetic information. Even more, a…

March 10, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

A Protein That Marks Cancer Cells Has Just Been Discovered

The research for finding new cures against cancer has massively developed in the last decade. Just recently, a team of scientists from the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada, has discovered a protein that is able to locate and combat…

March 10, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Disease X Is On The WHO Priority Diseases List – What Is Disease X?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a list of priority diseases for 2018. It encourages researchers to guide their efforts towards these diseases for which there is either no treatment or insufficient treatment. The list of priority diseases which…

March 10, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 1

Scientists Have Found A Sure Way To Predict The Future Of The Patients In Comas

Is it righteous or not to shut down the machines that keep alive the patients in comas? Even if this sort of situations occurs frequently, tangible scientific evidence to estimate the chances of a patient to wake up is lacking. Luckily, a promising…

March 9, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Vitamin D Protects Against Cancer, A New Study Reveals

According to a very large study which has been recently published in the British Medical Journal, a high level of vitamin D protects against cancer. Vitamin D is a quasi-hormone synthesized from a precursor that is found in different foods but…

March 9, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

The Brain Is Not Producing New Neurons In Adults

Over the last 20 years, there has been growing evidence that adults can produce hundreds of new nerve cells per day, raising hopes that this effect could be therapeutically useful. By promoting neurogenesis depression, dementia and other brain diseases could…

March 9, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

The Ibuprofen During Pregnancy Might Cause Infertility In Unborn Babies

A new study shows that Ibuprofen, one of the most commonly used analgesics, can affect the fetal fertility of the fetus if administered by the mother in the first three months of pregnancy. The scientists concluded that the Ibuprofen during…

March 8, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

The Summer Sun Reduces The Risks Of Multiple Sclerosis

Sun therapy is called phototherapy and is a method with positive results in the treatment of certain diseases as it contributes to the proliferation of lymphocytes, thus enhancing the immune system of a person. Moreover, the summer sun reduces the…

March 8, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

A New Effective Way To Prevent And Cure Ebola Has Been Developed By The Canadian Scientists

Researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada have discovered a new antibody administration way which can prevent and even cure Ebola. Ebola is still a ‘mass murderer’ as it has killed over 11,000 people in West Africa during the…

March 7, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Colonoscopy to be the Best Help in Preventing the Colon Cancer

Colorectal disease is the third cause of U.S. cancer deaths for women and men. Every year, almost 137,000 individuals are determined to have colorectal cancer, regularly alluded to as colon cancer. In the U.S. there are more than 50,000 individuals…

March 7, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Pediatric Opioid Overdose Cases Have Doubled In The Past Decade

The hospitalizations due to pediatric opioid overdose have doubled in the last 14 years, a new research reveals. The new report has just been published in the journal Pediatrics. More than 3,600 cases of pediatric opioid overdose have been registered…

March 5, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Donating Blood Protects You Against Cancer, Heart Disease, And Many More, A New Study Reveals

Blood donation seems to be more than a humanitarian act. According to recent studies, donating blood protects against cancer, heart disease, and can even help donor lose weight. Blood donors have lower risks of developing cardiovascular diseases Of course, blood…

March 3, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Best Ancestry DNA Tests And How They Work

On the market, there are only some distinct kinds of ancestry DNA tests. For those who want to discover their origins, in this article, I will show you the 3 best ancestry DNA tests to discover your origins. How Are…

March 3, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

The Most Common Cervical Cancer Symptoms That No Woman Should Ignore

Cervical cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer due to the high mortality rate of those suffering from this disease. According to the American Cancer Association, it is estimated that approximately 5,000 women die due to cervical…

March 2, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0