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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

Researchers discover genetic program that controls invasiveness of glioblastoma tumors

Glioblastoma is the most severe form of brain cancer in adults. The aggressiveness of this cancer is largely due to its ability to invade surrounding brain tissue, making the tumor difficult to remove by surgery.

14 Jun 2018

Scientists discover how cancer-targeting 'Natural Killer' cells are fueled in the body

Scientists have just made an important discovery as to how cancer-targeting 'Natural Killer' cells are fueled in the body, which has significant implications for related therapies.

14 Jun 2018

Study: Allergen in red meat linked to plaque buildup in arteries of the heart

A team of researchers says it has linked sensitivity to an allergen in red meat to the buildup of plaque in the arteries of the heart.

14 Jun 2018

Researchers find enzyme responsible for aircraft noise-related vascular damage

In a recent study, scientists at the Department of Cardiology at the University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have identified an enzyme responsible for aircraft-related vascular damage.

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

Pharmacists can play key role in resolving treatment-related problems among undeserved people

Pharmacist-delivered home medication management review service effectively resolves treatment-related problems in patients displaced by humanitarian crisis, according to a new study published in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy

14 Jun 2018

Pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis linked to premature delivery and low birth weight

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology demonstrate that pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis are associated with premature delivery and low birth weight.

14 Jun 2018

Metabolic process providing energy to heart muscle fails to mature in babies with hypertrophy

A metabolic process that provides heart muscle with energy fails to mature in newborns with thickened heart walls, according to a Japan-Canada research team.

14 Jun 2018

Osteoarthritis patients with greater disease severity may have higher risk of depression

Two measures of disease severity cumulatively contribute to depressive symptom onset; physical performance and structural severity

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 chemical solution could reduce chances of infection associated with root canal work

A new chemical solution jointly developed by the University of Adelaide's Dental School and Australian company Dentalife could radically reduce the chance of infection associated with root canal work.

14 Jun 2018

Combination of NSAIDs and TNF inhibitors linked to reduced radiographic progression in AS patients

Celecoxib combined with TNF inhibitors was associated with the greatest reduction in radiographic progression.

14 Jun 2018

Study shows link between Parkinson’s and type 2 diabetes

A new study by UCL, University of Oxford and Queen Mary University of London researchers suggests that people with type 2 diabetes are 32% more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those without diabetes.

14 Jun 2018

Blood samples can be used to uncover genetic secrets inside the brain

Our blood can be used to uncover genetic secrets inside the brain, according to University of Queensland research.

14 Jun 2018

Sharks could inspire new type of surface that would attack harmful bacteria

Sharks are often the subject of TV specials or news stories focusing on their attacks on humans. But scientists are finding that sharks could inspire a new type of surface that would attack bacteria, helping humans instead of hurting them.

14 Jun 2018

Researchers show feasibility of stem cell-derived organoids for developing gene therapy vectors

A new study that compared six of the most promising adeno-associated viral gene therapy vectors in human retinal organoid models showed clear distinctions in the efficiency of gene transfer to both retinal pigment epithelial and photoreceptor cells.

14 Jun 2018

Researchers produce snapshots of the cell's 'protein factories'

Berlin-based researchers have produced snapshots of the 'protein factories' of the cell. Their findings could set us on the path towards a new class of antibiotics.

14 Jun 2018

Study: Antipsychotic treatment increases body fat and decreases insulin sensitivity in youth

The prevalence of childhood obesity has more than tripled from 1971 to 2011 and is now at epidemic proportions, contributing to rising rates of type 2 diabetes in youths.

14 Jun 2018

Genetically engineered bacteria shows promise as new treatment for constipation

Genetically engineered bacteria are showing promise as a new treatment for constipation, researchers at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered in a mouse study.

14 Jun 2018

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

Researchers discover genetic program that controls invasiveness of glioblastoma tumors

Scientists discover how cancer-targeting 'Natural Killer' cells are fueled in the body

Study: Allergen in red meat linked to plaque buildup in arteries of the heart

Researchers find enzyme responsible for aircraft noise-related vascular damage

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

Pharmacists can play key role in resolving treatment-related problems among undeserved people

Pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis linked to premature delivery and low birth weight

Metabolic process providing energy to heart muscle fails to mature in babies with hypertrophy

Osteoarthritis patients with greater disease severity may have higher risk of depression

Various E-cigarette flavorings may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

New chemical solution could reduce chances of infection associated with root canal work

Combination of NSAIDs and TNF inhibitors linked to reduced radiographic progression in AS patients

Study shows link between Parkinson’s and type 2 diabetes

Blood samples can be used to uncover genetic secrets inside the brain

Sharks could inspire new type of surface that would attack harmful bacteria

Researchers show feasibility of stem cell-derived organoids for developing gene therapy vectors

Researchers produce snapshots of the cell's 'protein factories'

Study: Antipsychotic treatment increases body fat and decreases insulin sensitivity in youth

Genetically engineered bacteria shows promise as new treatment for constipation

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