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Researchers discover how immune cells transition from silent to merciless killing machines

Neutrophils are the superheroes of the body's immune system. Normally mild-mannered, they travel through the bloodstream until they reach an emergency situation, such as a cut or infection, where they switch into battle-mode to engulf and destroy foreign invaders.

9 Sep 2016

Teenagers experience rapid drop in number of calories burned during puberty, study finds

An acceleration in obesity among young teenagers could be explained by a 12-year-long study which found that the number of calories they burn while at rest drops suddenly in puberty.

8 Sep 2016

New study reveals benefits of home non-invasive ventilation in improving lives of COPD patients

Today ResMed welcomed positive results from the independent Home Oxygen Therapy- Home Mechanical Ventilation (HOT-HMV) study regarding the benefits of home non-invasive ventilation (NIV).

From ResMed Corp 8 Sep 2016

Stealth insulin-producing pig cells may offer solution for treating Type 1 diabetes in humans

University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers are exploring ways to wrap pig tissue with a protective coating to ultimately fight diabetes in humans. The nano-thin bilayers of protective material are meant to deter or prevent immune rejection.

8 Sep 2016

New computer program can predict underlying genomics of ER+ breast cancer

The number of tubules in tumors may predict which women with estrogen receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer will benefit from hormone therapy alone and which require chemotherapy, researchers at Case Western Reserve University have found.

7 Sep 2016

Researchers identify potential new way of treating hypertension

Researchers eyeing first new anti-hypertensive drug treatment strategy in more than 15 years.

6 Sep 2016

Good blood microcirculation linked to longevity

Human longevity has been previously linked by researchers to genetic factors, calorie restriction, and certain life-style factors such as physical activity or the Mediterranean diet.

6 Sep 2016

HIF-2 inhibitors could be promising target to combat kidney cancer

A new class of drugs called HIF-2 inhibitors is more effective and better tolerated than the standard of care drug sunitinib in treating kidney cancer, researchers with the Kidney Cancer Program at Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center have found.

6 Sep 2016

Discovery of signalling pathway could pave way for developing treatments targeting T-ALL leukaemia

Cooperation between Finnish and Chinese research groups has opened up new opportunities for developing treatments targeting aggressive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL).

2 Sep 2016

Implanted nerve stimulator shows promise in treating central sleep apnea patients

Results from an international, randomized study show that an implanted nerve stimulator significantly improves symptoms in those with central sleep apnea, without causing serious side effects.

2 Sep 2016

Researchers reveal novel link between nicotine and inflammation

An Umeå-based team in collaboration with US researchers reveals a new link between nicotine and inflammation.

1 Sep 2016

Foul smelling gas could help people with diabetes recover from heart complications

A gas that was formerly known for its noxious qualities could help people with diabetes recover from common heart and blood vessel complications, concludes research led by the University of Exeter Medical School.

1 Sep 2016

WSU pharmacologists find hyperbaric oxygen therapy can alleviate opiate withdrawal symptoms

Washington State University researchers have found that treatments of pure oxygen in a high-pressure chamber can relieve the symptoms of opiate withdrawal.

31 Aug 2016

CAIRE adopts new MAP Policy to protect customers' confidence in quality of products

CAIRE Inc., a Chart Industries Company, announced today the implementation of a Minimum Advertised Price Policy (“MAP Policy”) applicable to all distributors, retailers and resellers who advertise or sell CAIRE products over the internet.

31 Aug 2016

Pre-travel consultation can help international travelers to prepare for trip

International tourism exceeds 1.2 billion persons each year, with more than 20 percent of travelers reporting some type of illness.

31 Aug 2016

Alcohol cravings may be initiated in right ventral striatum of the brain

If you really want a drink right now, the source of your craving may be a pea-sized structure deep inside the right side of your brain, according to scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

31 Aug 2016

New research finds decrease in brain blood flow after stopping exercise in healthy older adults

We all know that we can quickly lose cardiovascular endurance if we stop exercising for a few weeks, but what impact does the cessation of exercise have on our brains? New research led by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers examined cerebral blood flow in healthy, physically fit older adults (ages 50-80 years) before and after a 10-day period during which they stopped all exercise.

29 Aug 2016

Scientists devise new route to synthesize insecticide in 15 steps

For chemists like Sarah Reisman, professor of chemistry at Caltech, synthesizing molecules is like designing your own jigsaw puzzle. You know what the solved puzzle looks like--the molecule--and your job is to figure out the best pieces to use to put it together.

26 Aug 2016

Aquatic treadmill exercise may maximize functional recovery after subacute stroke

For patients in rehabilitation after a stroke, walking on an underwater treadmill produces better measures of exercise performance compared to conventional treadmill walking, reports a study in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, the official journal of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

23 Aug 2016

VUMC receives $11 million renewal grant to advance pulmonary fibrosis research

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received an $11 million program project renewal grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to study the genetics and underlying biological mechanisms that lead to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

23 Aug 2016

Oxygen News and Research

Researchers discover how immune cells transition from silent to merciless killing machines

Teenagers experience rapid drop in number of calories burned during puberty, study finds

New study reveals benefits of home non-invasive ventilation in improving lives of COPD patients

Stealth insulin-producing pig cells may offer solution for treating Type 1 diabetes in humans

New computer program can predict underlying genomics of ER+ breast cancer

Researchers identify potential new way of treating hypertension

Good blood microcirculation linked to longevity

HIF-2 inhibitors could be promising target to combat kidney cancer

Discovery of signalling pathway could pave way for developing treatments targeting T-ALL leukaemia

Implanted nerve stimulator shows promise in treating central sleep apnea patients

Researchers reveal novel link between nicotine and inflammation

Foul smelling gas could help people with diabetes recover from heart complications

WSU pharmacologists find hyperbaric oxygen therapy can alleviate opiate withdrawal symptoms

CAIRE adopts new MAP Policy to protect customers' confidence in quality of products

Pre-travel consultation can help international travelers to prepare for trip

Alcohol cravings may be initiated in right ventral striatum of the brain

New research finds decrease in brain blood flow after stopping exercise in healthy older adults

Scientists devise new route to synthesize insecticide in 15 steps

Aquatic treadmill exercise may maximize functional recovery after subacute stroke

VUMC receives $11 million renewal grant to advance pulmonary fibrosis research

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