Archive for March 25th, 2019
Researchers have created the first-ever nanocomposite biomaterial heart-valve developed to reduce or eliminate complications related to heart transplants. By using a newly developed technique, the researchers were able to build a more durable valve that enables the heart to adapt faster and more seamlessly. Source: New heart valve aimed at high-risk patients
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Billions worldwide are infected with tropical worms. Unsurprisingly, most of these people live in poor countries, kept poor by the effects of worm-related malnourishment. What may surprise many is that worms also cause the majority of cases of some cancers in these countries. Source: Parasitic worms cause cancer — and could help cure it
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Our genes may have a bearing not only on our stroke risk, but probably also on how well we recover after stroke. For the first time, scientists have identified common genetic variants that are associated with outcome after ischemic stroke. Source: Genetic variants may influence poststroke recovery
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Had India fallen prey to the epidemic of cesarean currently affecting many countries in the world? Source: Cesarean deliveries in India: Too many and yet too few
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