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Hidden influenza virus protein found

For nearly 20 years, scientists have laboured under the assumption that the influenza virus comprises only 1- protein molecules that form its structure and carry out its activities. However, in Nature Medicine researchers report finding a new, “hidden” influenza virus protein.This protein may kill immune system cells that fight the virus, thereby contributing to the virus’s potency, the researche...

Treadmill test displays hidden heart disease

Researchers at Hopkins University have found that treadmill testing is a useful way of pinpointing those at risk of heart problems. Many people who develop// heart disease have no obvious symptoms like chest pain or breathlessness. According to researchers, treadmill testing can show up hidden weaknesses long before heart problems become obvious. They report on a study of nearly 2,000...

Scientists push to lower hidden sodium in food

"Nobody ever said, 'Do you want that salt in your food?' Somebody put it there for you." Being overweight and inactive are the major culprits for high blood pressure, but too much salt plays a role, too. The 50 million Americans with hypertension are advised to eat a low-sodium diet, about 1,500 milligrams a day. Now public health specialists are pressuring food manufacturers and restaur...

Hidden Disease in Stroke Patients

The American Heart Association recommends doctors now examine stroke patients for the presence of heart disease, even though they may not be showing symptoms. //A new study shows up to 40 percent of patients with mini-strokes have undetected heart disease. Heart disease and stroke both result from vascular disease where blood flow to the heart or brain is affected. The researchers say...

PET Scans Found To Reveal Hidden Cancers

New research shows positron emission tomography scans not only detect known abnormalities in cancer patients but // may also identify new, unrelated cancers. Researchers evaluated 1,750 PET scans of patients with known or suspected cancers to determine if the scans also identify unexpected abnormalities. They identified 58 abnormalities in 53 patients. Forty-five of these abnormalities w...

Hidden Mysteries Of The Universe - US Telescope Scans

The Massachusetts observatory unveiled light signals transmitted to Earth by extraterrestrials by a new telescope//. It will cover 100,000 times the amount of sky covered by current equipment -according to the developers of the new telescope. Space exploration and funding the telescope's development are the Planetary Society’s work. Betts said: It is the alien ci...

Reading Hidden Intentions in Brain

According to a recent study led by John-Dylan Haynes, by imaging patterns of activity in the brain's prefrontal cortex as subjects// concentrated on their choice of two future actions, researchers have been able to distinguish cortical activity patterns that correspond to the subjects' different plans. The findings, reported by a collaborative group led by John-Dylan Haynes of the Ma...

Interview With a Surgeon Hidden Hero of the NHS

On National Doctors day we interviewed a doctor - Dr.Makani Hemadri, who has seen the best of both worlds. He sees the current problems facing the doctor community at large objectively. Many doctors from India take care of healthcare systems in the world. Apparently almost 25,000 doctors of Indian orgin serve the National Health Service of England. In the US, Middle-East and in countries as dist...