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Danon Disease Can Be Quickly Fatal, Study Finds
Heart experts stress the importance of genetic testing and diagnosis

Catching Ovarian Cancer Early May Miss Aggressive Tumors
The finding casts the usefulness of screening into doubt, scientists say

Gold Nanospheres Show Promise in ’Boiling’ Out Cancer
Smaller than dust flecks, new therapy 'cooks' bad cells while leaving healthy ones alone

Electrical Signal in Brain Seems to Warn of ’Mistakes’
Finding may help in kids with ADHD, workers under stress

Mussel-Based Glue May Make Surgery Safer
The natural medical adhesive might be applied using inkjet printer technology, researchers say

European Researchers Call for New Doping Standards
Ethnic differences affect results with existing test, study finds

Scientists ID Biomarkers for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Blood samples from women had higher levels of 2 proteins before they developed disease

DNA Testing Lays Romanov Murder Mystery to Rest
Bodies found near rest of Tsar Nicholas II's family identified as 2 missing children

Drug-Eluting Stents Show Promise for Leg Arteries
Fewer repeat procedures were needed in people with peripheral arterial disease, study finds

Technique Might Prevent Some Bladder Removals
Method helps doctors better distinguish cancer types, researcher says