Archive for December 23rd, 2007

Artificial Skin System Can Heal Wounds

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

The findings reveal that skin substitutes using living hair cells can increase wound healing.

Cardiovascular disease death rates decline, but risks heavy

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) death rates are declining, but CVD is still the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, and risk factor control remains a challenge for many, according to the most recent data from the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics - 2008 Update.

Genealogical Studies Being Aided by Family Tree DNA Tests

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

Family Tree DNA helps genealogists find lost relatives when the paper trail ends and the brick wall takes its place.

Artificial Skin System Can Heal Wounds

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

The findings reveal that skin substitutes using living hair cells can increase wound healing.

Herpesvirus May Play Role in Central Nervous System Diseases

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is one of the most prevalent in humans. There are two variants of HHV-6, HHV-6A and HHV-6B which is attributed to a common childhood disease characterized by a high fever and rash.

Surgery without stitches

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

A thin polymer bio-film that seals surgical wounds could make sutures a relic of medical history.

Reconstruction surgery rarely discussed with breast cancer patients

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

To be educated consumers of healthcare and ensure maximal breast cancer treatment decision quality the patients should be informed of all breast cancer treatment options. Most general surgeons do not discuss reconstruction with patients before surgical breast cancer treatment.

The costs of breast, cervical cancer detection among low-income women

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

Many deaths from breast and cervical cancer would be avoidable through the use of mammography and Pap tests, respectively.

Morgan Pressel To Fund Breast Cancer Research In A Charity Event

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

LPGA Tour phenom Morgan Pressel announced the formation of the Morgan and Friends Fight Cancer Tournament in Boca Raton to fund research on breast cancer.