Companies and trade groups are weighing the risks of fighting a proposed ban on most flavored vaping products, to protect…
A Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes Would Sharply Cut Sales
Companies and trade groups are weighing the risks of fighting a proposed ban on most flavored vaping products, to protect…
Medical News Today: What ways are there to measure body fat?
There are various ways to measure the percentage of body fat, and some are more high tech than others. In…
Establishing and Maintaining Research Integrity at Academic Institutions: Challenges and Opportunities
Integrity and trust are essential attributes of medical researchers. Research misconduct represents clear and present dangers to academic institutions and…
Clinical Practice Update on Infectious Endocarditis
Infectious endocarditis is a highly morbid disease with approximately 43,000 cases per year in the United States. The modified Duke…
Abnormal gut bugs tied to worse cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis
A study involving military veterans with PTSD and cirrhosis of the liver points to an abnormal mix of bacteria in…
Breaking the ‘stalemate’ in the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children
Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children. A phase II clinical trial is the first to show…
Smart sleepwear: Introducing ‘phyjama,’ a physiological-sensing pajama
Scientists expect that in the future, electronically active garments containing unobtrusive, portable devices for monitoring heart rate and respiratory rhythm…
Medical News Today: Cartilage piercing bumps: What to know
A bump may form after a person gets a cartilage piercing. In this article, learn about the causes, including scarring…