Acute declines in kidney function occur in approximately 20–30% of patients with acute decompensated heart failure, but its significance is…
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Prognostic value of electrocardiography in elderly patients with acute pulmonary embolism
Electrocardiographic (ECG) signs of right ventricular strain could be used as a simple tool to risk-stratify patients with acute pulmonary…
Treatment and Outcomes of Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Venous Thrombosis: The Cardiovascular Research Network Venous Thromboembolism (CVRN VTE) Study
Few studies describe both inpatient and outpatient treatment and outcomes of patients with acute venous thromboembolism in the US.
Medical News Today: What to know about not having a half-moon on the nails
People typically have a half-moon shape on their nails. This appearance may be less visible in the case of people…
Applying the Goldilocks principle to DNA structure
Inspired by ideas from the physics of phase transitions and polymer physics, researchers set out to determine the organization of…
Settling the debate on serotonin’s role in sleep
New research finds that serotonin is necessary for sleep, settling a long-standing controversy.
Tapping into the way cells communicate
For the first time, scientists can record cells communicating in real time, opening the floodgates for new developments in cell…
Medical News Today: What causes shortness of breath when lying down?
Some potential causes of shortness of breath when lying down include heart failure, obesity, and emphysema. Learn more about the…