Heparanase levels were significantly elevated in tongue cancer patients, suggesting that it might be useful as a diagnostic tool to monitor progression of this disease and response to treatment. Medscape Medical News
A review of 10 years of United Network for Organ Sharing data on nearly 36,000 patients showed that black heart graft recipients had an almost 30% greater chance than whites of decreased survival. Medscape Medical News
In a longitudinal study, low-birth-weight children had modestly increased levels of psychiatric problems throughout childhood, but those living in a disadvantaged community had more attention problems. Medscape Medical News
A large population-based study suggests that lower glomerular filtration rates might be linked to cerebral small vessel disease, a common cause of stroke, cognitive decline, and dementia. Medscape Medical News
