Researchers at the University of Arizona’s Center for Innovation in Brain Science will apply a big-data approach to enable researchers to better understand the systems biology of the disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. The hope is that using bioinformatics and computational modeling will help identify patient-specific therapeutic targets and assist in evaluating the effectiveness and… Read More »
The U.S. Department of Justice is alleging that Indianapolis-based Community Health Network knowingly billed Medicare for services referred by a doctor with financial ties to the health system — which the government said has entailed millions of dollars over the course of nearly a decade. In a complaint filed this week, the DOJ alleged that… Read More »
Scrotal swelling refers to swelling of the scrotum. The scrotum is the sac of skin that holds the testicles. Sometimes, scrotal swelling may affect the entire scrotum. At other times, there may be swollen lumps on one or both sides of the scrotum. Scrotal swelling may be painless or very painful. Although it can be… Read More »
Training for and completing a marathon improves the health of a new runner’s arteries, cutting about four years off their “vascular age”, a study suggests. Researchers from Barts and University College London tested 138 novice runners attempting the London Marathon. Over six months of training, their arteries regained some youthful elasticity, which should reduce the… Read More »