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Component in red wine and grapes can suppress inflammation linked to airway disease

A component of red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen that is linked to upper respiratory tract inflammatory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and middle ear infection (otitis media), according to a study by researchers at Georgia State University.

28 Sep 2016

Study shows ancient grain varieties may help reduce risk factors for CVD

Eating bread made with ancient grains as part of a healthy diet could help lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels—leading risk factors for heart attack and stroke—according to new research published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition.

28 Sep 2016

Researchers now developing digital support device to help CF sufferers monitor treatment

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) need help to ensure they are getting correct nutrition and the right amount of enzymes. They also need constant reminders. Researchers are now developing a digital support device to promote autonomy, but are finding that this is no easy task.

28 Sep 2016

GACD funds international research projects that aim to prevent, manage chronic lung diseases

Members of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases are funding more than thirteen international research projects into the prevention and management of chronic lung diseases.

28 Sep 2016

Experimental PET tracer can diagnose concussion-related brain degeneration in living person

An experimental positron emission tomography (PET) tracer can effectively diagnose concussion-related brain degeneration while a person is still alive, according to a proof-of-concept study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published September 27 in the journal Translational Psychiatry.

27 Sep 2016

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia's department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health.

27 Sep 2016

Clinical study to test efficacy of different formulations of flu vaccine in heart failure patients

Heart disease patients enrolled in a clinical trial - designed to test whether a stronger dose of the influenza vaccine can prevent death or hospitalization due to a heart attack, heart failure, stroke or pneumonia - have begun receiving their first flu shots in Toronto and Boston.

27 Sep 2016

Aflatoxin exposure can weaken airways' defenses opening door for severe respiratory diseases

Toxins from mold found growing on nuts or corn can weaken the airways' self-clearing mechanisms and immunity, opening the door for respiratory diseases and exacerbating existing ones, suggests a study in Nature Scientific Reports published this month from otolaryngology researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

27 Sep 2016

Interval exercise plans help improve endothelial function in older adults with type 2 diabetes

Resistance-based interval exercise helps improve endothelial function—including blood flow and blood vessel dilation—both in older adults with type 2 diabetes and in age-matched non-exercisers and regular exercisers, according to new research published in the American Journal of Physiology—Heart and Circulatory Physiology.

27 Sep 2016

New study highlights clinical and economic burden of NAFLD in the U.S. and Europe

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common liver disease worldwide, is increasing in prevalence and is currently estimated to affect approximately one-quarter of the general population.

27 Sep 2016

Combination of different drugs could improve effect of immunotherapy on skin cancer

The results of studies involving researchers from the MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center show that the effect of immunotherapy on malignant melanoma (black skin cancer) can be improved by combining it with other cancer treatments.

27 Sep 2016

NTU scientists develop new test kit for rapid detection of inflammation in diabetic patients

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed a new kit that will allow doctors to find out within minutes if diabetic patients are suffering from inflammation.

27 Sep 2016

Changes to city design, transport can have significant impact on health

A new Series, published in The Lancet quantifies the health gains that could be achieved if cities incentivised a shift from private car use to cycling and walking, and promoted a compact city model where distances to shops and facilities, including public transport, are shorter and within walking distance.

27 Sep 2016

Royal Philips partners with World Heart Federation to help people better manage cardiac health

In celebration of World Heart Day on September 29, 2016, Royal Philips, a leading health technology company, today announced a new partnership with the World Heart Federation to help people better manage their heart health.

From Philips Healthcare 27 Sep 2016

Exercise can increase endocannabinoid levels even under chronic sleep loss

A research group at Uppsala University has investigated how levels of endocannabinoids - which target the same receptors as cannabis - are affected by short sleep duration, and whether acute exercise can modulate this effect.

27 Sep 2016

UCM REACT program receives $2 million federal grant to support children affected by violence

The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital will provide screening and mental health care for hundreds of children and families that have been affected by violence in many of Chicago's South and West side neighborhoods.

26 Sep 2016

Smoke from indoor biomass fuel linked to COPD among rural women in Bangladesh

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of death in the world.

26 Sep 2016

National Multiple Sclerosis Society calls for change to make MS drugs accessible

When Abigail Bostwick, 36, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2013, she never thought it would hit her as hard as it has -- not physically -- but financially.

24 Sep 2016

Study quantifies benefits of healthy city design

Previous studies have shown a correlation between the design of cities and growing epidemics of injuries and non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

23 Sep 2016

CRNAs use holistic approach to effectively manage pain with less opioid dependency

The holistic approach to patient care and pain management used by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists can help prevent opioid dependency, substance use disorder, drug overdoses and death, according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

23 Sep 2016

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Component in red wine and grapes can suppress inflammation linked to airway disease

Study shows ancient grain varieties may help reduce risk factors for CVD

Researchers now developing digital support device to help CF sufferers monitor treatment

GACD funds international research projects that aim to prevent, manage chronic lung diseases

Experimental PET tracer can diagnose concussion-related brain degeneration in living person

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

Clinical study to test efficacy of different formulations of flu vaccine in heart failure patients

Aflatoxin exposure can weaken airways' defenses opening door for severe respiratory diseases

Interval exercise plans help improve endothelial function in older adults with type 2 diabetes

New study highlights clinical and economic burden of NAFLD in the U.S. and Europe

Combination of different drugs could improve effect of immunotherapy on skin cancer

NTU scientists develop new test kit for rapid detection of inflammation in diabetic patients

Changes to city design, transport can have significant impact on health

Royal Philips partners with World Heart Federation to help people better manage cardiac health

Exercise can increase endocannabinoid levels even under chronic sleep loss

UCM REACT program receives $2 million federal grant to support children affected by violence

Smoke from indoor biomass fuel linked to COPD among rural women in Bangladesh

National Multiple Sclerosis Society calls for change to make MS drugs accessible

Study quantifies benefits of healthy city design

CRNAs use holistic approach to effectively manage pain with less opioid dependency

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

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