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Genetic Polymorphism Linked With Stress-Induced Myocardial Ischemia
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A genetic polymorphism in the gene encoding beta1-adrenergic receptors (ADRB1) is associated with mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia in patients with coronary artery disease, according to a report in the April 14th Archives of Internal Medicine. Reuters Health Information
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CSF Proteome Can Help Sharpen Diagnosis of CNS Lymphoma
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Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that proteomic analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can yield biomarkers that show greater sensitivity in identifying cancer than CSF cytology does. This advance could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis in patients with lesions that are not amenable to brain biopsy, the investigators report in the January 1 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information
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Multiple Gene Variants Predispose to Methamphetamine Dependence
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Findings from genome-wide association studies in two separate populations indicate polygenic contributions to methamphetamine dependence from genes frequently associated with dependence on other addictive substances, investigators report in the Archives of General Psychiatry for March. Reuters Health Information
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Natriuretic Peptides
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Studies suggest that using Natriuretic Peptides in the Emergency Department can eliminate the need for other, more expensive tests. How else can knowing Natriuretic Peptides help your patients?
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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Familial Neuroblastoma Linked to ALK Mutations
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Most hereditary neuroblastomas are related to germline mutations in the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene, according to a report in the August 24 online issue of Nature. Reuters Health Information
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