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Scientists revive pig brain cells four hours after death, providing hope for stroke patients

In a breakthrough research study, scientists at Yale University have restored cellular activity in the brains of dead pigs.

18 Apr 2019

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation improves disease symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Bioelectronic medicine scientists at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research collaborated with counterparts from Academic Medical Center at University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands to carry out a series of pilot clinical studies to assess the effect of a novel bioelectronic stimulation.

17 Apr 2019

Innate immune sensor responding to gut microbes can suppress liver cancer

UT Southwestern researchers have found that a protein in the body's innate immune system that responds to gut microbes can suppress the most common type of liver cancer.

17 Apr 2019

New drug-delivery system senses high oxidant levels, responds to body chemistry and environment

Oxidants found within living organisms are byproducts of metabolism and are essential to wound-healing and immunity.

17 Apr 2019

Two proteins act in concert to maintain a healthy heart in mice, shows study

Two proteins that bind to stress hormones work together to maintain a healthy heart in mice, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health and their collaborators.

17 Apr 2019

Study suggests new approach to treat renal fibrosis

Renal fibrosis, the abnormal accumulation of fibrotic material within the kidney, hinders kidney function and may lead to eventual renal failure.

16 Apr 2019

Japanese researchers explain how inflammation causes gastric tumors

In 1982, researchers reported a link between chronic gastritis and stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori, triggering a flurry of research into this newly-identified pathogen.

16 Apr 2019

Phenols in purple corn may fight obesity, inflammation and diabetes, mice study shows

Scientists at the University of Illinois have developed new hybrids of purple corn containing different combinations of phytochemicals that may fight obesity, inflammation and diabetes, a new study in mice indicates.

16 Apr 2019

Crackling and wheezing could be the sounds of a progressing lung disease

Doctors know they're the sounds of lung problems, but it turns out they might be more than symptoms--crackling and wheezing could be the sounds of a disease progressing, a University of Michigan researcher has found.

16 Apr 2019

UTA scientist receives $1.17 million grant for cancer research

A scientist's research at The University of Texas at Arlington could lead to more effective, targeted treatment of cancer cells--adding to the University's diverse array of projects focused on advancing health and the human condition.

15 Apr 2019

Rheumatoid arthritis patients likely to experience cardiovascular benefits from statins

Results from a large clinical trial indicate that patients with rheumatoid arthritis are likely to experience the same level of cardiovascular benefits from statins as other individuals, without additional risks.

15 Apr 2019

Stress-related disorders increase risk of cardiovascular disease by 60%

A new study has found that stress-related disorders are associated with an increased risk for multiple types of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries).

15 Apr 2019

FDA approves Intact Vascular’s Tack Endovascular System

Intact Vascular, Inc., a private medical device company committed to developing solutions for minimally invasive peripheral vascular procedures, today announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the Tack Endovascular System, a purpose-built dissection repair device implanted post-angioplasty in patients with peripheral arterial disease.

15 Apr 2019

£1.8 million award to boost Crohn's disease research

An international philanthropic trust has awarded significant funding to aid scientists' understanding of the currently incurable condition known as Crohn's disease.

15 Apr 2019

Key gene could decrease detrimental brain swelling after stroke

Could a medication someday help the brain heal itself after a stroke, or even prevent damage following a blow to the head? A new USC study lends support to the idea.

15 Apr 2019

Stem cells from patient's own bone marrow holds great potential for osteoarthritis

Stem cells collected from the patient's own bone marrow holds great interest as a potential therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee because of their ability to regenerate the damaged cartilage.

15 Apr 2019

Hospital ICU patients with non-brain-related injuries may have undetected cognitive deficits

A new study led by Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute has found that most patients entering hospital intensive care units (ICU) for non-brain-related injuries or ailments also suffer from some level of related cognitive dysfunction that currently goes undetected in most cases.

12 Apr 2019

Inflammation News and Research

Scientists revive pig brain cells four hours after death, providing hope for stroke patients

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation improves disease symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Innate immune sensor responding to gut microbes can suppress liver cancer

New drug-delivery system senses high oxidant levels, responds to body chemistry and environment

Two proteins act in concert to maintain a healthy heart in mice, shows study

Study suggests new approach to treat renal fibrosis

Japanese researchers explain how inflammation causes gastric tumors

Phenols in purple corn may fight obesity, inflammation and diabetes, mice study shows

Crackling and wheezing could be the sounds of a progressing lung disease

UTA scientist receives $1.17 million grant for cancer research

Rheumatoid arthritis patients likely to experience cardiovascular benefits from statins

Stress-related disorders increase risk of cardiovascular disease by 60%

FDA approves Intact Vascular’s Tack Endovascular System

£1.8 million award to boost Crohn's disease research

Key gene could decrease detrimental brain swelling after stroke

Stem cells from patient's own bone marrow holds great potential for osteoarthritis

Hospital ICU patients with non-brain-related injuries may have undetected cognitive deficits

Discovery of biomarkers could lead to new, better treatment options for heart disease

Removing damaged mitochondria may relieve chronic inflammatory conditions

Johns Hopkins scientists design new cell model of aging-associated colon cancer risk

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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