Is this blood test a better predictor of heart disease than LDL cholesterol?

Recent research suggests that more people should be screened for a protein called apoB. A growing number of doctors agree.
Thorax

Extreme value analysis has the potential to improve spirometry interpretation

Background Spirometry is a measure of lung function used to make clinical decisions regarding the diagnosis and management of ...
BMJ Global Health

A pilot implementation study to detect neonatal critical congenital heart disease using pulse oximetry screening in Accra, Ghana

Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading congenital cause of death in newborns worldwide. Approximately ...
Agri-Pulse

Report: Local factors driving land values

Land values have largely stabilized nationwide and are being driven by local and regional factors, according to a new report from Farmers National Company. According to the report, demand for farmland ...
The Pantagraph

Daiso store plans grand opening in Normal

NORMAL — Daiso, a Japanese value store, will hold a grand opening event Jan. 24-25 in Normal. We asked more than two dozen local leaders in government, education, public safety, business and nonprofit ...