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UA Study Reveals the Evolution of Sonicating Bees
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- Written by Kristina Makansi Kristina Makansi
- Published: 09 April 2018 09 April 2018
Tucson, Arizona - Walking through the chaparral one day back when he was in high school, Stephen L. Buchmann heard a faint buzzing sound and looked down to see a bumble bee perched on a nightshade plant. Thinking bees buzzed only while in flight, he wondered why it was buzzing while sitting on a flower. Fascinated, he bent down to get a better look. And he has been fascinated ever since.
Depression negatively impacts heart and stroke patients
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- Written by AHA AHA
- Published: 09 April 2018 09 April 2018
Arlington, Virginia - Depression, even when undiagnosed, can have many negative effects on cardiovascular patients, including poor healthcare experiences, more use of healthcare resources and higher health costs, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions 2018, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in quality of care and outcomes research in cardiovascular disease and stroke for researchers, healthcare professionals and policymakers.
Out-of-pocket expenses for chronic heart disease care inflict heavy financial burdens for low-income families
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- Written by Cathy Lewis Cathy Lewis
- Published: 09 April 2018 09 April 2018
Arlington, Virginia - Cumulative out-of-pocket expenses for the treatment of chronic heart disease led to significant financial burdens for low-income families, even for those with health insurance, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions 2018, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in quality of care and outcomes research in cardiovascular disease and stroke for researchers, healthcare professionals and policymakers.
American Heart Association awards $2 million to fund leading heart researchers
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- Written by Carrie Thacker Carrie Thacker
- Published: 09 April 2018 09 April 2018
Dallas, Texas - Research into how stress affects the brain and how these changes may affect the heart and translational research focused on molecular signaling by the heart both got significant support from the American Heart Association.
Research offers clues for improved influenza vaccine design
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- Written by Jennifer Routh Jennifer Routh
- Published: 08 April 2018 08 April 2018
Washington, DC - Influenza vaccines that better target the influenza surface protein called neuraminidase (NA) could offer broad protection against various influenza virus strains and lessen the severity of illness, according to new research published in Cell. Current seasonal influenza vaccines mainly target a different, more abundant influenza surface protein called hemagglutinin (HA). However, because influenza vaccines offer varying and sometimes limited protection, scientists are exploring ways to improve vaccine effectiveness.
Lifestyle changes that can lower your risk of cancer
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- Written by Dr. Timothy Moynihan Dr. Timothy Moynihan
- Published: 08 April 2018 08 April 2018
Rochester, Minnesota - Although each individual’s risk of cancer is different, depending on factors such as medical history, family history and ethnic background, research clearly shows there are several significant lifestyle changes that can lower the risk of cancer.
Signs of an ectopic pregnancy, treatment and future fertility
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- Written by Micah Dorfner Micah Dorfner
- Published: 08 April 2018 08 April 2018
Scottsdale, Arizona - According to Dr. Tarek Khalife, a Mayo Clinic Health System OB-GYN physician, ectopic pregnancies are rare. However, he says in the off chance an ectopic pregnancy is discovered, it’s a situation that must be taken seriously. Often, patients have questions and are looking for answers to understand this condition. Read on for a few of the most common topics Dr. Khalife discusses with patients related to ectopic pregnancy.