Lung transplant candidates who are about 5’3″ or shorter have longer waiting times than taller candidates and are more likely to die within a year while waiting for a lung transplant, according to a study presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society…
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Shorter stature appears to lead to higher mortality rates, longer waiting times for lung transplant
Posted by e! Science News - Latest science news on May 17th, 2015
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Trans fat consumption is linked to diminished memory in working-aged adults
Posted by e! Science News - Latest science news on November 20th, 2014
High trans fat consumption is linked to worse memory among working-age men, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2014.
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Erectile Dysfunction Drug Could Affect Vision Of One In 50
Posted by Asian Scientist Newsroom on October 8th, 2014
Recessive carriers of the retinitis pigmentosa gene—who otherwise show no symptoms—could have visual side effects while using Viagra®, according to a study in mice.
Modified vitamin D shows promise as treatment for pancreatic cancer
Posted by e! Science News - Latest science news on September 26th, 2014
A synthetic derivative of vitamin D was found by Salk Institute researchers to collapse the barrier of cells shielding pancreatic tumors, making this seemingly impenetrable cancer much more susceptible to therapeutic drugs.
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Sticking To Traditional Diet Helps American Asians Beat Diabetes
Posted by Asian Scientist Newsroom on September 24th, 2014
Asian Americans are at a greater risk of diabetes than their Caucasian counterparts but they can counteract it by staying on a traditional Asian diet.
