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Antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors

Vitamin C and other antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation shows.

31 Aug 2023

Impact of vaping high CBD/low THC products on driving ability

Researchers assess how cannabinoid levels in the blood affect driving after single or repetitive vaporization of cannabis rich in CBD.

31 Aug 2023

How diet and exercise may rewrite the Alzheimer's script at a molecular level

Researchers explore how lifestyle changes like diet and physical activity can influence microRNA expression in Alzheimer's patients, potentially offering new therapeutic avenues. The study fills a research gap in understanding how such lifestyle modifications could affect molecular mechanisms implicated in Alzheimer’s disease.

28 Aug 2023

Small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating autoinflammatory diseases

Researchers described the preclinical profile of JT002, a novel and orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome.

24 Aug 2023

Is soil mineral content impacting human growth and nutrition?

Researchers examined the relationship between soil mineral content and health status among the pediatric and adult female populations of India.

24 Aug 2023

Plasma treatment to improve osseointegration of dental implants

Henniker Plasma, a leading manufacturer of plasma surface treatment equipment, presents Plasma Treatment to Improve Osseointegration of Dental Implants

From Henniker Plasma 23 Aug 2023

New calculator predicts risk of early recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer of the liver and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with China accounting for over half of the global annual cases and deaths.

23 Aug 2023

The ancestral origins of the cardiovascular system

Coronary arteries are a vital part of the human heart, providing it with oxygen-rich blood so that it can work.

22 Aug 2023

The relationship between breast milk feeding and infants’ neurodevelopment via epigenetics

Researchers collated studies on the epigenetic advantages of breast milk feeding and neurodevelopment in infants.

22 Aug 2023

Can air pollution shape adolescent brain development? New study reveals sex-specific effects of PM2.5, NO2, and O3 on white matter microstructure

Researchers investigated the sex-stratified effects of childhood exposure to ambient air pollutants.

22 Aug 2023

MIND Institute receives $4.7 million to study child-focused autism intervention in community agencies

UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have received a $4.7 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health to study a child-focused autism intervention in community agencies.

21 Aug 2023

Does nutritional support benefit adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients?

Researchers evaluated the impact of nutritional support in Indian adults with microbiologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis.

14 Aug 2023

Diverse gut microbiome may help children survive stem cell transplant

Researchers in Italy have shown for the first time that among children who have undergone a donor stem cell transplant, the presence of diverse species of micro-organisms in the intestinal tract before the transplant resulted in significantly better overall patient survival and fewer complications.

10 Aug 2023

Nationwide Children's Hospital pioneers new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

In a landmark moment for the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's, a 5-year-old from Bellefontaine, Ohio, received the first dose of a recently approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy at Nationwide Children's Hospital, where the therapy was invented and initially tested.

8 Aug 2023

Ayurvedic medicines linked to lead toxicity in young woman

An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead toxicity from Ayurvedic medicines in a young woman, and the complexity in diagnosing the rare condition https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.230592.

8 Aug 2023

Physical exercise mitigates risk of sleep disturbances due to cadmium exposure

Researchers examine the correlation between blood cadmium exposure, physical activity, and sleep disturbances.

8 Aug 2023

Novel tool could help neuroscientists crack the secrets of spinal cord

The spinal cord is harder to access and study than even the brain. The challenges posed by its mobility and anatomical structure have made understanding exactly how it functions difficult.

7 Aug 2023

Miniature heart model holds the key to saving lives and enhancing patient outcomes

Discovery led by Prof. Yaakov Nahmias from the Hebrew University marks a new era in cardiovascular research, multi-chambered, self-paced miniature heart model, holding the key to saving lives and enhancing patient outcomes.

7 Aug 2023

Air pollution linked to increased use of community mental health services in people with dementia

Exposure to relatively high levels of air pollution is linked to increased use of community mental health services by people with dementia, finds a large long term study focusing on a large area of London with heavy traffic and published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

7 Aug 2023

New PCNA inhibitor AOH1996 shows selective cancer cell killings and tumor suppression potential

Study described a small molecule inhibitor of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) that selectively kills cancer cells.

4 Aug 2023

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Antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors

Impact of vaping high CBD/low THC products on driving ability

How diet and exercise may rewrite the Alzheimer's script at a molecular level

Small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating autoinflammatory diseases

Is soil mineral content impacting human growth and nutrition?

Plasma treatment to improve osseointegration of dental implants

New calculator predicts risk of early recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

The ancestral origins of the cardiovascular system

The relationship between breast milk feeding and infants’ neurodevelopment via epigenetics

Can air pollution shape adolescent brain development? New study reveals sex-specific effects of PM2.5, NO2, and O3 on white matter microstructure

MIND Institute receives $4.7 million to study child-focused autism intervention in community agencies

Does nutritional support benefit adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients?

Diverse gut microbiome may help children survive stem cell transplant

Nationwide Children's Hospital pioneers new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Ayurvedic medicines linked to lead toxicity in young woman

Physical exercise mitigates risk of sleep disturbances due to cadmium exposure

Novel tool could help neuroscientists crack the secrets of spinal cord

Miniature heart model holds the key to saving lives and enhancing patient outcomes

Air pollution linked to increased use of community mental health services in people with dementia

New PCNA inhibitor AOH1996 shows selective cancer cell killings and tumor suppression potential

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