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NSAIDs ineffective for treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have known for decades that inflammation accompanies Alzheimer's disease (AD) brain lesions.

5 Apr 2019

Dietary fiber could help prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Dietary fiber may be a new tool in the prevention of progressive lung disease, thanks to the production of anti-inflammatory short chain fatty acids, according to a new study by Australia's Priority Research Centre for Healthy Lungs at University of Newcastle, and the Centre for Inflammation, a partnership between The University of Technology Sydney and Centenary Institute.

5 Apr 2019

Study compares use of breast milk to formula in children who underwent bone marrow transplant

A new pilot study compared the use of human breast milk to formula in children less than 5 years of age who underwent bone marrow transplant (BMT), measuring the levels of inflammatory and pro-inflammatory biomarkers in the stool and blood to assess inflammatory injury to the intestinal microbiome.

5 Apr 2019

Newly developed melanin nanoparticles could slow tumor growth

The dark skin pigment melanin protects us from the sun's damaging rays by absorbing light energy and converting it to heat.

5 Apr 2019

FDA extends indication of metastatic breast cancer treatment to include male patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is extending the indication of Ibrance (palbociclib) capsules in combination with specific endocrine therapies for hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in male patients.

5 Apr 2019

Poverty can become embedded across wide swaths of the genome, study finds

A new Northwestern University study challenges prevailing understandings of genes as immutable features of biology that are fixed at conception.

4 Apr 2019

PET images of microglial activation levels could better predict Alzheimer's disease progression

Researchers have discovered a way to better predict progression of Alzheimer's disease. By imaging microglial activation levels with positron emission tomography, researchers were able to better predict progression of the disease than with beta-amyloid PET imaging, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

4 Apr 2019

New cause of serious aortic disease discovered

Researchers have discovered that a family of lipids (fats) contribute to the development of a serious aortic disease, by driving clotting in the blood vessel wall.

4 Apr 2019

Expanding range and functionality of radiotracers for improved disease diagnosis

Biomedical imaging has revolutionized medicine, granting doctors a window into miniscule molecular and cellular processes inside the body. An EU-funded project helped to expand the view, developing innovative radiochemistry concepts and techniques that could lead to earlier diagnosis of diseases - saving lives.

4 Apr 2019

Researchers synthesize new polysulfide donor that has high anti-inflammatory effect

Researchers from Japan have developed a new polysulfide donor: a chemical compound composed of chains of sulfur atoms that can artificially increase reactive sulfur species (chemically reactive molecules containing sulfur) in cells and tissues.

4 Apr 2019

Study offers new hope for patients with decompensated cirrhosis

Decompensated cirrhosis is a chronic disease linked to numerous complications in its final stage. Professor Jonel Trebicka from Goethe University was involved in carrying out a pilot study demonstrating that the long-term administration of albumin in high doses stabilizes the circulatory function of these patients and protects them from sepsis.

4 Apr 2019

Patent-pending probiotic could help patients with gastrointestinal diseases avoid harmful biofilms

Probiotics typically aim to rebalance bacteria populations in the gut, but new research suggests they may also help break apart stubborn biofilms. Biofilms are living microbial communities--they provide a haven for microbes and are often resistant to antibiotics.

4 Apr 2019

Drug that looks at Alzheimer’s differently ready for its first in-human testing

Alzheimer's disease wreaks emotional havoc on patients, who are robbed of their memories, their dignity, and their lives.

4 Apr 2019

Canadian maple syrup can be used as energy source during endurance exercise

Canadian maple syrup provides a pure energy source for endurance athletes and can help fight inflammation, according to new research published today.

3 Apr 2019

Gout treatment could potentially reduce complications accompanying metabolic syndrome

The drug colchicine, used to treat the arthritic condition gout, could potentially reduce complications accompanying metabolic syndrome, a combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar and other conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

2 Apr 2019

Researchers developing new tests for early detection, monitoring of lupus nephritis

With $5 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health, two University of Houston biomedical researchers are moving the needle on early detection and monitoring of kidney nephritis, or inflammation, in patients who have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, known simply as lupus.

2 Apr 2019

Childhood asthma may be eased by omega-3 intake

A small study has suggested that symptoms of childhood asthma may be eased by omega-3 intake, while omega-6 may aggravate the condition.

2 Apr 2019

Bedfont named 'Exporter of the Year' for third consecutive year

The Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce business awards and 2nd generation family business, Bedfont, was named Exporter of the Year for the 3rd year in a row.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 2 Apr 2019

Study: Most American allergists prescribe under-the-tongue allergy tablets

Allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy or SCIT) have been available for more than 100 years. Allergy tablets (sublingual immunotherapy or SLIT) have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States for four years.

2 Apr 2019

MUSC study provides evidence for link between 'leaky gut' and autoantibody production in HIV-positive patients

Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, attacks the immune system, making affected individuals more susceptible to infections. When patients with HIV are treated with antiretroviral therapy, their immune system can recover, but some of them produce self-destructive proteins, or autoantibodies.

2 Apr 2019

Inflammation News and Research

NSAIDs ineffective for treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Dietary fiber could help prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Study compares use of breast milk to formula in children who underwent bone marrow transplant

Newly developed melanin nanoparticles could slow tumor growth

FDA extends indication of metastatic breast cancer treatment to include male patients

Poverty can become embedded across wide swaths of the genome, study finds

PET images of microglial activation levels could better predict Alzheimer's disease progression

New cause of serious aortic disease discovered

Expanding range and functionality of radiotracers for improved disease diagnosis

Researchers synthesize new polysulfide donor that has high anti-inflammatory effect

Study offers new hope for patients with decompensated cirrhosis

Patent-pending probiotic could help patients with gastrointestinal diseases avoid harmful biofilms

Drug that looks at Alzheimer’s differently ready for its first in-human testing

Canadian maple syrup can be used as energy source during endurance exercise

Gout treatment could potentially reduce complications accompanying metabolic syndrome

Researchers developing new tests for early detection, monitoring of lupus nephritis

Childhood asthma may be eased by omega-3 intake

Bedfont named 'Exporter of the Year' for third consecutive year

Study: Most American allergists prescribe under-the-tongue allergy tablets

MUSC study provides evidence for link between 'leaky gut' and autoantibody production in HIV-positive patients

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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