Cardiologists fail to identify basic and advanced murmurs

Cardiologists failed to identify more than half of basic and about 35 percent of advanced pre-recorded murmurs, but skills improved after a 90 minute training session, according to new research. More...

Scientists discover electrical control of cancer cell growth

The molecular switches regulating human cell growth do a great job of replacing cells that die during the course of a lifetime. More...

Regenerating nerve tissue in spinal cord injuries

Researchers are exploring a new therapy using stem cells to treat spinal cord injuries within the first 14 to 30 days of injury. More...

Brain's ability to dispose of key Alzheimer's protein drops dramatically with age

Some of the key changes in the aging brain that lead to increased risk of Alzheimer's Disease have now been identified by a team of researchers. More...

Urine test for early stage pancreatic cancer possible after biomarker discovery

A combination of three proteins found at high levels in urine can accurately detect early-stage pancreatic cancer, researchers have found. More...