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Flavoring additives in e-cigerettes appear to be toxic to blood vessels

Could flavored electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) cause bodily harm? There has been a rapid rise in e-cigarette use, partially due to flavoring additives in tobacco products and perception of less harm than traditional combustible cigarettes.

14 Jun 2018

Study shows improvements in adherence, outcomes of gout patients receiving text message reminders

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) demonstrate significant improvements in adherence and clinical outcomes in gout patients who received a daily text message to remind them to take allopurinol.

14 Jun 2018

Various E-cigarette flavorings may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

The flavorings found in in electronic cigarettes and related tobacco products could cause changes in the lung, heart and blood vessels that lead to cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in an American Heart Association journal.

14 Jun 2018

New studies on fat cell filling, history of biochemistry, and ketogenic diet

There's more than one type of fat cell. Besides the white fat that stores triglycerides in lipid droplets in preparation for lean times later, mammals also have heat-generating brown fat, which acts more like a radiator than a storage closet.

14 Jun 2018

New study shows how vitamin A effectively supports lung immunity against TB

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin and St James's Hospital, Dublin, have discovered how vitamin A drives the lung immune system to deal with tuberculosis

14 Jun 2018

Researchers discover unique process of brain cell death in MS

Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a unique process of brain cell death that affects the cells that are most vulnerable in multiple sclerosis.

13 Jun 2018

Combination of antibodies shown to cause rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers have shown that severe inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is primarily caused by a combination of different antibodies.

12 Jun 2018

Immune response in RA patients linked to inflammation and joint damage

To diagnose rheumatoid arthritis, antibodies to the amino acid citrulline are commonly measured. A new study from Uppsala University shows that a broad mix of different antibodies in the joints is the dominant factor that can be associated with severe inflammation and joint damage.

12 Jun 2018

Research aims to better understand psychological mechanisms of hunger-induced emotional states

What makes someone go from simply being hungry to full-on "hangry"? More than just a simple drop in blood sugar, this combination of hunger and anger may be a complicated emotional response involving an interplay of biology, personality and environmental cues, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

11 Jun 2018

Mice study shows beneficial effect of MANF treatment on reversal of stroke-induced behavioral deficits

Stroke is the most common cause of adult disability. This is due not only to the high incidence of stroke, but also because spontaneous recovery is often incomplete and no drugs are available that hasten recovery.

11 Jun 2018

Research shows that treating cholestasis in father lowers risk of high blood pressure in son

New research led by Professor Catherine Williamson, School of Life Course Sciences, shows that using drugs to treat male mice with cholestasis reduced the likelihood of male offspring developing high blood pressure.

11 Jun 2018

Research drug may one day be novel treatment for systemic inflammatory response syndrome

When trauma spills the contents of our cell powerhouses, it can evoke a potentially deadly immune response much like a severe bacterial infection.

11 Jun 2018

Scientists discover how certain foods can help protect against health issues

The foods we eat play a significant role in our health. Scientists are discovering how eggs, nuts, dairy products, vegetables and even coffee can help protect against health problems.

11 Jun 2018

Researchers reverse tau-induced memory deficits in animal models

Reversing memory deficits and impairments in spatial learning is a major goal in the field of dementia research. A lack of knowledge about cellular pathways critical to the development of dementia, however, has stood in the way of significant clinical advance.

8 Jun 2018

Researchers identify culprit that spurs damaging inflammation following heart attack

Scientists have zeroed in on a culprit that spurs damaging inflammation in the heart following a heart attack. The guilty party is a type of immune cell that tries to heal the injured heart but instead triggers inflammation that leads to even more damage.

8 Jun 2018

Tonsil and adenoid removal increases long-term risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases

Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases, according to researchers who have examined - for the first time - the long-term effects of the operations.

7 Jun 2018

Researchers find identity of stem-cell niche of the colon

Researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered the identity of the stem-cell niche of the colon. The niche comprises special cells that activate the stem cells of the adjacent intestinal epithelium and are responsible for its continuous renewal.

7 Jun 2018

Study: Immunization with beneficial bacteria can have long-lasting anti-inflammatory effects on the brain

Immunization with beneficial bacteria can have long-lasting anti-inflammatory effects on the brain, making it more resilient to the physical and behavioral effects of stress, according to new research by University of Colorado Boulder scientists.

7 Jun 2018

Study finds high insurance denial rates for life-saving hepatitis C drugs in the U.S.

The number of insurance denials for life-saving hepatitis C drugs among patients with both private and public insurers remains high across the United States, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania reported in a new study published in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

7 Jun 2018

Emergency physicians seek to correct myths, misinformation surrounding 'dry drowning'

Parents have been reading - and sharing - alarming reports of children who died or nearly died due to "dry drowning" over the past year. However, the use of that incorrect, nonmedical term has contributed to confusion about the true dangers of drowning in children and led to serious and fatal conditions being ignored after a "dry drowning" diagnosis was made, according to a special report in the June issue of Emergency Medicine News, published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

7 Jun 2018

Inflammation News and Research

Flavoring additives in e-cigerettes appear to be toxic to blood vessels

Study shows improvements in adherence, outcomes of gout patients receiving text message reminders

Various E-cigarette flavorings may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

New studies on fat cell filling, history of biochemistry, and ketogenic diet

New study shows how vitamin A effectively supports lung immunity against TB

Researchers discover unique process of brain cell death in MS

Combination of antibodies shown to cause rheumatoid arthritis

Immune response in RA patients linked to inflammation and joint damage

Research aims to better understand psychological mechanisms of hunger-induced emotional states

Mice study shows beneficial effect of MANF treatment on reversal of stroke-induced behavioral deficits

Research shows that treating cholestasis in father lowers risk of high blood pressure in son

Research drug may one day be novel treatment for systemic inflammatory response syndrome

Scientists discover how certain foods can help protect against health issues

Researchers reverse tau-induced memory deficits in animal models

Researchers identify culprit that spurs damaging inflammation following heart attack

Tonsil and adenoid removal increases long-term risk of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases

Researchers find identity of stem-cell niche of the colon

Study: Immunization with beneficial bacteria can have long-lasting anti-inflammatory effects on the brain

Study finds high insurance denial rates for life-saving hepatitis C drugs in the U.S.

Emergency physicians seek to correct myths, misinformation surrounding 'dry drowning'

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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