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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

People positively view science and scientists but do not take them seriously in current pandemic

Science and scientists are being viewed more positively by people across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the US and other regions and countries as the COVID-19 pandemic peaks. Yet, ironically, despite the positive perception, people do not take them seriously enough.

18 Nov 2020

LOX plays a number of key roles in promoting skin and organ fibrosis in scleroderma

A team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has found that the molecule lysyl oxidase (LOX) plays a number of important roles in promoting skin and organ fibrosis in scleroderma, a connective tissue disorder.

17 Nov 2020

Study reveals the metabolic signaling mechanisms that regulate function of eTreg cells

Effector regulatory T cells (eTreg cells) are a specialized subset of white blood cells that keep the immune system in check.

17 Nov 2020

New AHA COVID-19 CVD Registry details the disparities in care

A new American Heart Association collaborative model for COVID-19 research, using data from the new AHA COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry, found Hispanic and Black adults with COVID-19 were far more likely to be hospitalized than their white counterparts, as were people with obesity and COVID-19, according to three late-breaking research studies presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Novel patient engagement tool improved outcomes for heart failure patients

A novel patient engagement tool led one in five patients with heart failure to a more effective treatment regimen of generic medications, according to late- breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Overweight and obesity in younger people associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19

Being younger doesn't protect against the dangers of COVID-19 if you are overweight, according to a new study from UT Southwestern.

17 Nov 2020

Study investigates possible link between sleep apnea and autoimmune diseases

New research by University of Georgia scientists sheds light on why people with obstructive sleep apnea may have associated autoimmune disorders. The results could lead to better approaches to treatment and possibly new drug therapies.

17 Nov 2020

Investigational drug helped improve heart health in patients with chronic conditions

The investigational medication finerenone reduced the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other negative cardiovascular events in patients with chronic kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Combination of ticagrelor and aspirin reduces subsequent stroke risk in patients with heart plaque

Patients with plaque build-up in their arteries, who suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor ischemic stroke, also called a warning stroke, and were treated with the newer blood thinner ticagrelor plus aspirin were 27% less likely to have another stroke within 30 days, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Novel drug reduces the risk of cardiovascular events for patients with Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease

A novel diabetes medication significantly reduces the risk of hospitalization for heart failure, heart attack and stroke, in patients with Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, according to late breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

A new optical imaging technology for nanoscale objects

Current state-of-the-art techniques have clear limitations when it comes to imaging the smallest nanoparticles, making it difficult for researchers to study viruses and other structures at the molecular level.

17 Nov 2020

Researchers decode brain maps of human color perception

Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) have decoded brain maps of human color perception. The findings, published today in Current Biology, open a window into how color processing is organized in the brain, and how the brain recognizes and groups colors in the environment.

17 Nov 2020

New stroke ambulance in New South Wales could save many lives

Stroke Foundation has welcomed today’s announcement on a new stroke ambulance (or mobile stroke unit) in New South Wales.

17 Nov 2020

Researchers look at barriers related to use of contact tracing apps

As a tool for controlling the spread of COVID-19, mobile applications for contact tracing are most effective when they are widely adopted and left on indefinitely.

16 Nov 2020

OHIO professor's new study focuses on strategies hospitals adopt to address the opioid epidemic

While the world's attention to public health remains focused on COVID-19, Berkeley Franz, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, continues to focus her attention on one of the largest public health crises in the United States today - the opioid epidemic.

16 Nov 2020

Additional monitoring after cardiac surgery may be needed for patients at risk of atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heartbeat that can increase the likelihood of stroke, was detected up to 10 times more frequently in high risk patients recovering from heart surgery who wore a continuous cardiac monitor for a month, compared to patients who had usual follow-up care following their procedure, according to late breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

16 Nov 2020

CMU researchers develop new technique for isolating brain cells associated with Parkinson's disease

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new technique for isolating a type of brain cell associated with Parkinson's disease symptoms, enabling them to study that cell type in detail.

16 Nov 2020

Mediterranean diet may help reduce the physiological effects of stress

Even before the pandemic and the presidential election, Americans reported some of the highest perceived levels of stress in the world, according to the American Psychological Association.

16 Nov 2020

Cardiovascular risk factor control is vital for adults with Type 2 diabetes

Even when risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease are optimally controlled, adults with Type 2 diabetes still have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to the general population, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

16 Nov 2020

STRENGTH trial: Fish oil-based medication did not decrease risk of cardiac events

The fish oil-based medication known as omega-3 carboxylic acids or omega-3 CA did not decrease the risk of cardiac events compared to a placebo, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

16 Nov 2020

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People positively view science and scientists but do not take them seriously in current pandemic

LOX plays a number of key roles in promoting skin and organ fibrosis in scleroderma

Study reveals the metabolic signaling mechanisms that regulate function of eTreg cells

New AHA COVID-19 CVD Registry details the disparities in care

Novel patient engagement tool improved outcomes for heart failure patients

Overweight and obesity in younger people associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19

Study investigates possible link between sleep apnea and autoimmune diseases

Investigational drug helped improve heart health in patients with chronic conditions

Combination of ticagrelor and aspirin reduces subsequent stroke risk in patients with heart plaque

Novel drug reduces the risk of cardiovascular events for patients with Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease

A new optical imaging technology for nanoscale objects

Researchers decode brain maps of human color perception

New stroke ambulance in New South Wales could save many lives

Researchers look at barriers related to use of contact tracing apps

OHIO professor's new study focuses on strategies hospitals adopt to address the opioid epidemic

Additional monitoring after cardiac surgery may be needed for patients at risk of atrial fibrillation

CMU researchers develop new technique for isolating brain cells associated with Parkinson's disease

Mediterranean diet may help reduce the physiological effects of stress

Cardiovascular risk factor control is vital for adults with Type 2 diabetes

STRENGTH trial: Fish oil-based medication did not decrease risk of cardiac events

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