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Protein which plays role in sensing cell damage serves as new target to treat pulmonary hypertension

A protein with a role in sensing cell damage and viral infections is a new target for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, or increased blood pressure in the lungs, according to research led by Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom.

16 Nov 2018

New pharmacological agent shows promise for prevention of heart rhythm disorders

A new pharmacological agent demonstrates promising results for the prevention of a wide range of heart rhythm disorders, including both cardiac and brain injury-induced arrhythmias.

15 Nov 2018

Researchers develop new drug molecule that inhibits inflammation

A multidisciplinary team of researchers led from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed an anti-inflammatory drug molecule with a new mechanism of action.

15 Nov 2018

Non-coding genetic variant plays key role in endothelial function and disease incidence

Atherosclerotic disease, the slow and silent hardening and narrowing of the arteries, is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. It is responsible for more than 15 million deaths each year, including an estimated 610,000 people in the United States.

15 Nov 2018

Conditions that produce signs similar to arthritis

Arthritis is a term commonly used to describe conditions giving rise to joint based symptoms. Arthritis takes on many forms, with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis among the most common.

15 Nov 2018

New guidelines for detecting and managing sarcopenia to be launched in the UK

Newcastle University experts are chairing a national session on new guidelines for the early detection and treatment of sarcopenia - a loss of muscle strength that affects many older people in the UK.

15 Nov 2018

New clinical algorithm to help individuals manage type 2 diabetes when fasting during Ramadan

NUS researchers have developed a clinical algorithm (flowchart) for individuals in Singapore with type 2 diabetes to manage their diabetic condition when they fast during Ramadan.

15 Nov 2018

Report reveals increase in pancreatic cancer death rates across Europe

Pancreatic cancer death rates in the European Union have increased by 5% between 1990 and 2016, a report launched today reveals. This is the highest increase in any of the EU’s top five cancer killers which, as well as pancreatic cancer, includes lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer.

15 Nov 2018

New approach targets matrix surrounding neurons to protect neurons after stroke

To protect neurons and limit the damage after a stroke, researchers from the CNRS, the University of Caen-Normandie, University Paris-Est Créteil, and the company OTR3 have pursued an innovative path: targeting the matrix that surrounds and supports brain cells.

15 Nov 2018

Ascensia launches campaign for World Diabetes Day 2018 to celebrate essential role of families in diabetes care

Today, Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global leading diabetes care company, launched their campaign for World Diabetes Day 2018 to celebrate the important role of families for people with diabetes.

15 Nov 2018

Parents and carers of people with diabetes experience emotional or mental health problems

Research from Diabetes UK has found that – alongside those living with the condition – parents and carers of children and adults with diabetes experience emotional or mental health problems.

15 Nov 2018

RetiPharma secures funding to develop new peptide drug for treating degenerative eye disorders

RetiPharma has secured funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s BioInnovation Institute to develop a new drug for degenerative eye disorders.

From Novo Nordisk 15 Nov 2018

Mylan and Biocon launch new insulin glargine biosimilar in the UK

Mylan N.V. and Biocon Ltd. today announced the UK launch of Semglee (Insulin Glargine solution for injection in pre-filled pen) 100 units/mL, an approved biosimilar of reference insulin glargine.

From Viatris Inc. 15 Nov 2018

Abnormalities in development of the brain could be involved in onset of autism, finds new study

Autism spectrum disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by communication disorders, altered social interactions and sensory and behavioral abnormalities. Research in genetics and brain imaging suggests that abnormalities in the development of the brain concerning, in particular, the formation of neural networks and the functioning of synapses could be involved in the onset of ASD.

15 Nov 2018

ACC Latin America Conference brings experts to discuss latest cardiovascular science

The American College of Cardiology will host the ACC Latin America Conference in partnership with the Peruvian Society of Cardiology in Lima, Peru, on November 16-17, 2018, bringing together top experts to review and discuss new, relevant cardiovascular science pertinent to the region. This is the first time the conference will be held in South America.

15 Nov 2018

Chronic dry eye can slow reading rate and disrupt day to day tasks

Johns Hopkins researchers report that chronic dry eye, a condition in which natural tears fail to adequately lubricate the eyes, can slow reading rate and significantly disrupt day to day tasks that require visual concentration for long periods of time.

15 Nov 2018

Chapman University wins additional $2.9 million NIH grant to study Alzheimer's disease

Chapman University has been awarded an additional $2.9 million to study Alzheimer's disease, adding an existing $4 million in grant funding for the ongoing project.

15 Nov 2018

New edition of Red Journal focuses on roles of imaging in radiation oncology

A new special edition of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology* Biology* Physics focuses on the roles of imaging in radiation oncology. The collection explores topics such as improving accuracy with patient positioning, defining radiation therapy volumes using imaging, imaging of functional biomarkers, the role of imaging in post-treatment care, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

15 Nov 2018

Scientists identify mechanism used by lung cancer cells to obtain glucose

Scientists at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified sodium glucose transporter 2, or SGLT2, as a mechanism that lung cancer cells can utilize to obtain glucose, which is key to their survival and promotes tumor growth.

15 Nov 2018

St. Jude Hospital announces availability of largest collections of leukemia samples

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital today announced the availability of one of the world's largest collections of leukemia samples from children and adults.

15 Nov 2018

Medical Condition News

Protein which plays role in sensing cell damage serves as new target to treat pulmonary hypertension

New pharmacological agent shows promise for prevention of heart rhythm disorders

Researchers develop new drug molecule that inhibits inflammation

Non-coding genetic variant plays key role in endothelial function and disease incidence

Conditions that produce signs similar to arthritis

New guidelines for detecting and managing sarcopenia to be launched in the UK

New clinical algorithm to help individuals manage type 2 diabetes when fasting during Ramadan

Report reveals increase in pancreatic cancer death rates across Europe

New approach targets matrix surrounding neurons to protect neurons after stroke

Ascensia launches campaign for World Diabetes Day 2018 to celebrate essential role of families in diabetes care

Parents and carers of people with diabetes experience emotional or mental health problems

RetiPharma secures funding to develop new peptide drug for treating degenerative eye disorders

Mylan and Biocon launch new insulin glargine biosimilar in the UK

Abnormalities in development of the brain could be involved in onset of autism, finds new study

ACC Latin America Conference brings experts to discuss latest cardiovascular science

Chronic dry eye can slow reading rate and disrupt day to day tasks

Chapman University wins additional $2.9 million NIH grant to study Alzheimer's disease

New edition of Red Journal focuses on roles of imaging in radiation oncology

Scientists identify mechanism used by lung cancer cells to obtain glucose

St. Jude Hospital announces availability of largest collections of leukemia samples

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