U.S. Proposes Effort to Analyze DNA from 1 Million People
By Toni Clarke and Sharon Begley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has proposed analyzing genetic information from more than 1 million American volunteers as part of a new initiative to understand human disease and develop medicines targeted to an individual's genetic make-up.
Hypothermia Found to Be Common during Anesthesia, Increasing Need for Transfusion
Hypothermia is common among patients during the first hour of anesthesia, despite the use of forced air warming to maintain core temperature, a study in nearly 60,000 surgical patients shows
As Cuba–U.S. Relations Thaw, Medical Researchers Still Struggle to Connect
The economic embargo is still in place, so warming connections between the countries can only take biomedicine so far, scientists say
Superbug Spread through Contaminated Scopes Sickened Dozens
A drug-resistant superbug infected 32 people at a Seattle hospital over a two-year period, with the bacteria spreading through medical scopes that had been cleaned to the manufacturer's recommendation
Science Far from Center Stage in Obama's State of the Union
President Barack Obama's sixth State of the Union address, his first before a Republican-led legislature, was studded this evening with references to science and technology amidst talk of middle class tax cuts, thawing U.S.
The Dog and Cat Wing: Hospital Sets Up a Scanner Center for Pets
A hospital looks to the four-legged to pad its bottom line while improving care for our furry companions
Blood Test Tells How Long Concussion Symptoms Will Last
The Sunday after Thanksgiving last year proved tragic for family and friends of 22-year-old Kosta Karageorge. The defensive tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes was found dead that day after apparently shooting himself in the head.
What Rare Disorder Is Hiding in Your DNA?
As comprehensive genetic tests become more widespread, patients and experts mull how to deal with unexpected findings
Fitness Trackers Are Everywhere, but Do They Work?
We’re the biggest losers when all those counted steps aren’t used for research
5 Weird but Effective Health Trackers
From socks to forks, get ready to have the most mundane objects track your every move and calorie
Where Ebola Suits Are Made
Demand for protective garments for health workers has skyrocketed
Pacemaker Powered by Heartbeats Has Watch Parts
An automatic wristwatch mechanism harnesses heartbeats