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Lipoprotein apheresis may have new role in patients with refractory angina

Initial investigation of patients with suspected coronary heart disease (CHD) using functional imaging - rather than guideline-directed care - resulted in significantly less unnecessary angiography, according to results of the CE-MARC 2 trial.

29 Aug 2016

Mediterranean Diet linked to mortality risk reduction in patients with cardiovascular disease

The Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of death in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, according to results from the observational Moli-sani study presented at ESC Congress 2016 today.

28 Aug 2016

Novel activity tracker calculates personalised information about exercise required to reduce CVD risk

A novel activity tracker has been developed that uses heart rate data to personalise the amount of exercise needed to reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. The science behind the tracker is presented for the first time today at ESC Congress 2016.

28 Aug 2016

Atomic level analysis reveals how two classes of calcium channel blockers produce different effects

An atomic level analysis has revealed how two classes of calcium channel blockers, widely prescribed for heart disease patients, produce separate therapeutic effects through their actions at different sites on the calcium channel molecule.

25 Aug 2016

Non-coding RNAs play key role in maintaining proper balance between fighting infection and inflammation

Special RNA molecules called long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are key controllers for maintaining immune health when fighting infection or preventing inflammatory disorders, according to research led by Jorge Henao-Mejia, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

25 Aug 2016

DNA methylation changes that alter excitability may be involved in neuropsychiatric diseases

Diseases such as epilepsy, neuropathic pain, anxiety, depression, drug addiction and Alzheimer's are all associated with changes in the excitability of brain neurons.

24 Aug 2016

Scientists discover new distinct eye movement

We probably do it every day, but scientists have only just discovered a distinct new way in which we move our eyes.

23 Aug 2016

Research reveals people in Sub-Saharan Africa satisfied with their sex lives

People in Africa's Sub-Sahara region, a relatively undeveloped area, are generally satisfied with their sex lives, with the most common rating -- reported by 18 percent of survey respondents -- being a perfect "10," according to Baylor University research to be presented Monday, Aug. 22, at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Seattle.

22 Aug 2016

Sick animals disconnect from social groups leading to decrease in disease transmission, study shows

Sick wild house mice spend time away from their social groups, leading to a decrease in their potential for disease transmission according to a new study by evolutionary biologists from the University of Zurich in collaboration with the ETH Zurich.

22 Aug 2016

Study highlights racial/ethnic disparities in genomic sequencing

As scientists learn more about which genetic mutations are driving different types of cancer, they're targeting treatments to small numbers of patients with the potential for big payoffs in improved outcomes.

19 Aug 2016

Added benefit still not proven for epilepsy drug

Brivaracetam (trade name: Briviact) has been approved since January 2016 as add-on therapy for adults and adolescents from 16 years of age with epileptic seizures.

19 Aug 2016

Men experience greater pain relief than women after smoking marijuana, study finds

Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center found that men had greater pain relief than women after smoking marijuana.

19 Aug 2016

Study examines how GP receptionists interact with patients over the telephone

A new study by Loughborough University has examined - for the first time - how receptionists interact with patients over the telephone.

18 Aug 2016

New research article reveals global patterns of genetic variation

Published in today's edition of Nature, the research led by Dr Monkol Lek of the University of Sydney and Dr Daniel MacArthur of The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Universities reveals patterns of genetic variation worldwide by sequencing the exomes of 60,706 individuals with diverse geographic ancestries, including European, African, South Asian, East Asian and Latino populations.

18 Aug 2016

Study examines mental illness severity among Asian populations living in western country

Chinese and South Asian patients in Ontario experience more severe mental illness at the time of hospital admission than other patients, according to a new study that examined the association between illness severity and ethnicity.

18 Aug 2016

Study reveals twenty-year-old native English speaking American knows 42000 words

How many words do we know? It turns out that even language experts and researchers have a tough time estimating this.

17 Aug 2016

New test holds potential to revolutionise diagnosis of childhood leukaemia

Researchers at The University of Manchester have unlocked the potential of a new test which could revolutionise the way doctors diagnose and monitor a common childhood leukaemia.

17 Aug 2016

Spending time with heavier pals may undercut success at weight loss, study finds

People trying to shed pounds -- but who hang out with heavier pals regularly -- are more likely to lose weight if they include thinner people in their social lives, according to a study by a Baylor University researcher.

17 Aug 2016

Smoke waves induced by climate change likely to affect millions in coming decades

Wildfires threaten more than land and homes. The smoke they produce contains fine particles (PM2.5) that can poison the air for hundreds of miles.

16 Aug 2016

Study finds disparities in mental health care for minority children and young adults

Black children and young adults are about half as likely as their white counterparts to get mental health care despite having similar rates of mental health problems, according to a study published today [Friday, Aug. 12] in the International Journal of Health Services.

12 Aug 2016

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Lipoprotein apheresis may have new role in patients with refractory angina

Mediterranean Diet linked to mortality risk reduction in patients with cardiovascular disease

Novel activity tracker calculates personalised information about exercise required to reduce CVD risk

Atomic level analysis reveals how two classes of calcium channel blockers produce different effects

Non-coding RNAs play key role in maintaining proper balance between fighting infection and inflammation

DNA methylation changes that alter excitability may be involved in neuropsychiatric diseases

Scientists discover new distinct eye movement

Research reveals people in Sub-Saharan Africa satisfied with their sex lives

Sick animals disconnect from social groups leading to decrease in disease transmission, study shows

Study highlights racial/ethnic disparities in genomic sequencing

Added benefit still not proven for epilepsy drug

Men experience greater pain relief than women after smoking marijuana, study finds

Study examines how GP receptionists interact with patients over the telephone

New research article reveals global patterns of genetic variation

Study examines mental illness severity among Asian populations living in western country

Study reveals twenty-year-old native English speaking American knows 42000 words

New test holds potential to revolutionise diagnosis of childhood leukaemia

Spending time with heavier pals may undercut success at weight loss, study finds

Smoke waves induced by climate change likely to affect millions in coming decades

Study finds disparities in mental health care for minority children and young adults

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