Archive of articles published on the 14th of March 2010

EXCEL trial will determine safety and efficacy of drug-eluting stents vs. bypass surgery
ACCORD: Intensive BP, combined lipid therapies do not help adults with diabetes
UF researcher urges caution in reducing blood pressure in patients with diabetes, coronary disease
Regadenoson is safe, effective for use in heart transplant patients
Plaque on CT scan is strong predictor of heart disease, worse long-term outcomes
Light activated 'warhead' turns modest molecules into super protein killers
Family history is strong predictor of obstructive coronary artery disease using CCTA
Study: New risk score tool more accurately predicts patients' risk for cardiac disease and death
New cancer drug screening technique more closely mirrors reality
Psychopaths' brains wired to seek rewards, no matter the consequences
UC Irvine biologists help sequence Hydra genome
New microscopy technique offers close-up, real-time view of cellular phenomena
Unlocking the opium poppy's biggest secret
New analysis of the structure of silks explains paradox of super-strength
New defenses deployed against plant diseases