Health News Archives

Viscosity Enhancers Curb Bleeding Complications
Loss of 40% or more of blood can be life-threatening

Brain Tumor Biomarker May Improve Patient Outcomes
Measuring elevated levels of urine enzyme could lead to earlier detection, treatment

Biomarker May Predict Response to Cancer Therapy
Dutch researchers identify cell type that is potential target for these agents

New Test Predicts Risk of Post-Surgery Kidney Injury
Finding could lead to earlier treatments, better patient outcomes

Scientists Spot Biochemical Sign of Depression
Could lead to quick blood test that would show whether an antidepressant is working

Protein Linked With Poor Prognosis in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
But expression of Ki-67 didn't predict who'd benefit from additional chemo

Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments
Study finds blood can used to diagnose severity of bipolar illness

High-Tech Home Devices Spur ’Smart’ Health Care
They instantly transmit health info to doctors, loved ones, developers say

Blood Test Spots Severe Enlarged Prostate
It correctly detected the condition 90% of the time, study found

Gene-Modified Goat’s Milk Fights Deadly Diarrhea
The advance could protect children in the developing world, researchers say