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Compounds in green and black tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins

A new study from the University of California, Irvine shows that compounds in both green and black tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins in the blood vessel wall.

8 Mar 2021

Regular intake of oily fish can help prevent cardiovascular disease in high-risk individuals

An analysis of several large studies involving participants from more than 60 countries, spearheaded by researchers from McMaster University, has found that eating oily fish regularly can help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in high-risk individuals, such as those who already have heart disease or stroke.

8 Mar 2021

Study shows persistence of marijuana THC in breast milk for six weeks

In a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado have found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana, stays in breast milk for up to six weeks.

8 Mar 2021

CAR T-cell therapy triples expected length of remission for relapsed multiple myeloma patients

A new type of CAR T-cell therapy more than triples the expected length of remission for multiple myeloma patients who have relapsed several times, according to an international clinical trial with UT Southwestern as the lead enrolling site.

8 Mar 2021

Black men of all income levels experience higher levels of discrimination than white counterparts

A woman grips her purse tightly as you approach. A store manager follows you because you look "suspicious." You enter a high-end restaurant, and the staff assume you're applying for a job. You're called on in work meetings only when they're talking about diversity.

8 Mar 2021

Sniffer dogs could be used to detect SARS-CoV-2 infections, say researchers

Researchers in Germany suggest that sniffer dogs should be considered as an additional screening tool for detecting infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

8 Mar 2021

Study: More than 2/3 of Indiana nursing home staff show willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccine

In a study conducted shortly before COVID-19 vaccines became available in the U.S., more than two-thirds of nursing home and assisted living staff in Indiana indicated willingness to receive a vaccine immediately or in the future.

8 Mar 2021

Clinical trial launched to test the effectiveness of mouthwash in reducing COVID-19 spread

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry have launched a clinical trial to test whether mouthwash can reduce a person's risk of spreading coronavirus.

8 Mar 2021

Rheumatoid arthritis drug improves outcomes in severely ill COVID-19 patients, finds new trial

Tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, improves outcomes in severely ill COVID-19 patients, finds the results of a new trial conducted in hospitals across India -- one of the world's most ethnically diverse countries.

8 Mar 2021

Boston violence intervention advocacy program effectively engages client population, study shows

A Boston violence intervention advocacy program is effectively engaging the client population that hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) have been designed to support.

8 Mar 2021

Supplement presents latest evidence on quitlines' effectiveness for smoking termination

While cigarette smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the U.S., the evidence base for cessation support has revealed that telephone call centers, or "quitlines," have been a particularly successful intervention, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recently published a compilation of scientific research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

8 Mar 2021

Study offers new clues to how night shift work increases cancer risk

New clues as to why night shift workers are at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer are presented in a new study conducted at Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane.

8 Mar 2021

New inhibitor makes drug-resistant tumor cells respond again to chemotherapy

A new substance could improve the treatment of persistent cancers. Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Greifswald have developed a new inhibitor that makes drug-resistant tumour cells respond again to chemotherapy.

8 Mar 2021

Weedy grass may be effective against several human diseases

Native to the southeastern United States, a weedy grass has spread northward to Canada and also made its way to Australia and Japan. Andropogon virginicus grows densely packed and up to seven feet tall, disrupting growth patterns of other plants and competing for resources.

8 Mar 2021

Five-day course of high-dose antibiotic will do just as well for children with pneumonia

Many parents know the struggle of having to make children with pneumonia finish the usual 10-day course in antibiotics despite the child feeling better after a few days of medication.

8 Mar 2021

Radiotherapy-resistant cancers could be rendered susceptible through immunotherapy treatment

Cancers that are resistant to radiotherapy could be rendered susceptible through treatment with immunotherapy, a new study suggests.

8 Mar 2021

Interaction between LDL cholesterol and PRS can predict risk of heart attack

Allelica, a leading genomics software company specializing in developing polygenic risk scores (PRS) for personalised medicine, today announced publication of a study in Circulation (Vol. 143, Issue 10) showing that the effect of LDL cholesterol on a person's risk of having a heart attack depends on their genes.

8 Mar 2021

Associate Professor wins UCD 2020 Research Impact Case Study Competition

University College Dublin: Associate Professor Catherine Cox has been named winner of the UCD 2020 Research Impact Case Study Competition.

8 Mar 2021

Using decision theory for precise choice of breast cancer treatment

The precise choice of treatment for breast cancer depends upon the status of the hormone receptors (for oestrogen and progesterone). Their conventional determination by means of immunohistochemistry (IHC) is associated with a certain error rate, which can be reduced by adding genomic data.

8 Mar 2021

Central retinal artery occlusion can be a warning sign of other vascular issues

While most people think of strokes affecting the brain, they can also affect the eye. Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a rare form of acute ischemic stroke that occurs when blood flow is blocked to the main artery of the eye.

8 Mar 2021

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Compounds in green and black tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins

Regular intake of oily fish can help prevent cardiovascular disease in high-risk individuals

Study shows persistence of marijuana THC in breast milk for six weeks

CAR T-cell therapy triples expected length of remission for relapsed multiple myeloma patients

Black men of all income levels experience higher levels of discrimination than white counterparts

Sniffer dogs could be used to detect SARS-CoV-2 infections, say researchers

Study: More than 2/3 of Indiana nursing home staff show willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Clinical trial launched to test the effectiveness of mouthwash in reducing COVID-19 spread

Rheumatoid arthritis drug improves outcomes in severely ill COVID-19 patients, finds new trial

Boston violence intervention advocacy program effectively engages client population, study shows

Supplement presents latest evidence on quitlines' effectiveness for smoking termination

Study offers new clues to how night shift work increases cancer risk

New inhibitor makes drug-resistant tumor cells respond again to chemotherapy

Weedy grass may be effective against several human diseases

Five-day course of high-dose antibiotic will do just as well for children with pneumonia

Radiotherapy-resistant cancers could be rendered susceptible through immunotherapy treatment

Interaction between LDL cholesterol and PRS can predict risk of heart attack

Associate Professor wins UCD 2020 Research Impact Case Study Competition

Using decision theory for precise choice of breast cancer treatment

Central retinal artery occlusion can be a warning sign of other vascular issues

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