New Clues Shed Light on Sperm Function, Male Fertility
Researchers uncover key proteins in mice that could lead to new birth control for menContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Offers Hope for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Ataluren being tested in humans with several diseases caused by genetic mutationsContinue Reading
Calcium Scan Improves Heart Risk Prediction
It may give doctors new tool in treating and managing heart disease, experts sayContinue Reading
Imaging Costs Soar for Medicare Cancer Patients
Whether more scans are wasteful or improve outcomes isn’t known, experts sayContinue Reading
Selenium Helped Cells 'Reboot' After Exposure to Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Lab finding may show way to stop breast tumors in their tracks, scientists sayContinue Reading
Scalpels in Hand, Robots Take to the OR
With tiny incisions and often fewer complications, robotic surgery becomes a popular optionContinue Reading
Bone Stem Cells Located
Next step is to harness them to repair damaged or malformed bone, study saysContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: April 27, 2010
- Crohn’s Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Ulcerative Proctitis
Study Makes Strides in Understanding Ovarian Cancer
Findings may lead to development of screening tests for early detectionContinue Reading
Moving Closer to a Urine Test for Colon Cancer
Screening could complement or reduce need for colonoscopy, researchers sayContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Update: April 26, 2010
- Healthy Volunteers
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Pain from Chronic Pancreatitis
Breast Cancer Risks Not Same for Hispanic Women
Far fewer cases stem from established risk factors, study findsContinue Reading
Magnetic Fields Concentrate Drug Delivery
Medicine-loaded particles delivered directly to stents, researchers sayContinue Reading












