Tag Archive | Research
Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer and the Case for Prophylactic Mastectomies
Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy sheds light on the difficult choice facing women at genetic risk for breast cancer.
Rethinking treatment goals improves results for those with persistent anorexia
A clinical trial for patients with anorexia nervosa shows that patients are three times more likely to stick with treatment when they are involved in setting its goals.
LabBook May 10, 2013
The patient who couldn’t swallow, lung transplants, neuroprosthetics and more in this week’s LabBook.
Statins Provide a Boost for Kidney Cancer Survival
Statins, drugs commonly taken for high cholesterol, may have an added benefit for patients with a type of kidney cancer called renal cell carcinoma.
The Psychopathic Brain Responds Differently to Distress in Others
Imaging scans show how the brains of psychopaths respond differently to others in distress.
A Critical Mass of Knowledge on CCM
Dr. Issam Awad’s clinic for patients with cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) has become center of expertise attracting patients from around the world.
The Beagle Supercomputer Navigates the World of Biomedical Data
A look at how UChicago researchers are using one of the world’s most powerful biomedical supercomputers.
LabBook April 26, 2013
A wrap up of our coverage from the BIO International Convention in this week’s LabBook.
