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Pulmonary hypertension reversed by blocking molecular pathway in rats
Date: Aug-30-2013Pulmonary hypertension, a deadly form of high blood pressure that develops in the lungs, may be caused by an inflammation-producing molecular pathway that damages the inner lining of blood vessels, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The results, published in Science Translational Medicine, suggest that using medications to block this pathway could lead to the first-known cure for the disease, apart from lung transplantation...
New device developed to accurately and objectively diagnose concussions from the sidelines
Date: Aug-30-2013In the United States there are millions of sports related concussions each year, but many go undiagnosed because for some athletes, the fear of being benched trumps the fear of permanent brain damage, and there is no objective test available to accurately diagnose concussions on the sidelines. Researchers at San Diego State University have set out to change that. A team led by Daniel Goble, an exercise and nutritional sciences professor at SDSU, have developed software and an inexpensive balance board that can measure balance with 99 percent accuracy on the field and in the clinic...
Ads for fast food aimed at kids emphasize giveaways more than food
Date: Aug-30-2013Fast-food marketing aimed at children emphasizes giveaways and movie tie-ins much more frequently than ads targeted at adults, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by James Sargent and colleagues from the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth. The researchers compared ads from fast food companies on children's TV channels such as Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network to those aired for adults. Ads targeted at children emphasized food packaging and street views of the restaurants, whereas adult ads emphasized the images of the food sold there...
Certain fruits, but not juices, decrease diabetes risk
Date: Aug-30-2013A large cohort study involving researchers from the US, UK and SIngapore, which focused on individual fruit consumption and risk of diabetes, reveals that certain fruits - but not juices - may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults. The study, published in BMJ, pulled data from three studies: the Nurses' Health Study (NHS 1984-2008), the Nurses' Health Study II (NHS II 1991-2009) and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS 1986-2008)...
School-age drinking 'may increase breast cancer risk'
Date: Aug-30-2013The more alcohol a female consumes between her first menstrual cycle and her first full-term pregnancy, the higher her risk of breast cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Researchers analyzed the health history of 91,005 mothers with no history of cancer who were a part of the Nurses' Health Study II from 1989 to 2009. The study was conducted by researchers from the Washington School of Medicine in St...
Seeking in-depth knowledge about the mechanisms involved in ABL
Date: Aug-30-2013Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the white blood cells that is most commonly found in adults and in the elderly. Its incidence has been estimated to be 1 to 2 in 100,000 people. CML was the first cancer to be associated with a genetic abnormality, known as the Philadelphia Chromosome, which 95% of all CML patients carry in their cells. The Philadelphia Chromosome is formed by exchanges of material belonging to two distinct chromosomes, number 9 and number 22...
Apoptosis Triggers Replication of Common Viruses: Children's National Study
Date: Aug-30-2013Researchers from Children's National Medical Center have found that an alternate, "escape" replication process triggered by apoptosis - the process of cell death or "cell suicide" - appears to be common in human herpesviruses (HHV). The findings have implications for better understanding of viruses and of disease conditions and treatments, like chemotherapy, that stimulate apoptosis. The study was published online, ahead of print, in the Journal of Virology...
Interval training for women
Date: Aug-30-2013Interval training is a well-known way to get the maximum benefits of exercise in the shortest amount of time. New research shows that when it comes to running, women may get more out of high intensity interval training (HIIT) than their male counterparts. "Sex-specific Responses to Interval Training" was conducted by Drs. Matt Laurent and Matt Kutz, Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies at Bowling Green State University; Lauren Vervaecke, Division of Applied Physiology, University of South Carolina; and Dr...
What is a breast biopsy?
Date: Aug-29-2013A breast biopsy is the surgical removal of a small sample of breast tissue or cells to be tested for breast cancer. The doctor may recommend a biopsy if the patient has an abnormal mammogram or a lump in the breast. Why have a breast biopsy? A breast biopsy can be recommended for one of several reasons. The nipple changes - perhaps there is a bloody discharge, dimpling, scaling or crusting of the skin. A mammogram, ultrasound or MRI scan reveal an area in the breast that requires further investigation. A lump is felt in the breast, either by the patient or the doctor...
What is the hemoglobin A1c test
Date: Aug-29-2013The hemoglobin A1c test is a common blood test used to determine how well patients are managing their diabetes. It is also called the HbA1c, glycohemoglobin, or glycated hemoglobin test. The test is commonly used to screen for type 1 and 2 diabetes. The HbA1c test shows the patient's average blood sugar levels for the past two or three months. It measures how much of the hemoglobin is glycated (coated in sugar). Hemoglobin is a protein-based substance within red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body...
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