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Brain and muscle cells found within kidney organoids

Researchers have discovered the presence of rogue brain and muscle cells inside kidney organoids and used artificial intelligence to remove them.

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

For wildfire safety, only particular masks guard against toxic particulate matter

Toby Lewsadder stepped outside an Ace Hardware store wearing a simple one-strap dust mask. He knew it wasn't the right defense against the wildfire smoke lingering in the air, but it was all he could find.

15 Nov 2018

Expert suggests ways to control uncomfortable vaginal symptoms in diabetic women

With approximately 9.7 million women in the U.S. suffering with diabetes and almost 50 million U.S. adults with prediabetes, most of the women are experiencing uncomfortable vaginal symptoms like recurrent yeast and bacterial infections, vaginal dryness, reduced sexual interest, and painful intercourse that can adversely affect quality of life.

15 Nov 2018

Collection of demonstration projects highlights value of patient engagement in research

Does engaging patients in research projects improve health? A comprehensive collection of 17 innovative demonstration projects -- from youth involvement in mental health services to suicide prevention, Indigenous health, children with complex medical needs and more -- highlights the value of patient engagement in research.

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

Researchers develop tool that speeds up analysis and publication of biomedical data

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a tool that speeds up the analysis and publication of biomedical data from many months or years to mere minutes, transforming the way researchers communicate results of their studies.

15 Nov 2018

Hot water treatment may help improve inflammation and metabolism in sedentary people

Hot water treatment may help improve inflammation and blood sugar (glucose) levels in people who are unable to exercise, according to a new study. The findings are published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

15 Nov 2018

Researchers discover molecular basis for therapeutic actions of an African folk medicine

Researchers in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine have discovered the molecular basis for therapeutic actions of an African folk medicine used to treat a variety of illnesses and disorders including diabetes, pain, headaches, paralysis and epilepsy.

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 study of tribe shows influence of Western diet and lifestyle on blood pressure

A South American tribe living in near-total isolation with no Western dietary influences showed no increase in average blood pressure from age one to age 60, according to a study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

15 Nov 2018

New diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of lower-limb amputation and ketoacidosis

The use of a new class of drugs in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, so called SGLT2 inhibitors, are linked to a twofold increased risk for lower-limb amputation as well as diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious diabetes complication.

14 Nov 2018

Age-related decline in abstract reasoning ability predicts depressive symptoms over time

Age-related declines in abstract reasoning ability predict increasing depressive symptoms in subsequent years, according to data from a longitudinal study of older adults in Scotland. The research is published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

14 Nov 2018

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease closely track with changes in diet patterns

During the holiday season, it can be difficult for even the most determined of us to stick to a healthy diet. A piece of Halloween candy here, a pumpkin spice latte there, and suddenly we're left feeling like we forgot what vegetables taste like.

14 Nov 2018

People with rare cancers can benefit from genomic profiling, shows research

New research has shown that many Australians with rare cancers can benefit from genomic profiling. The findings of the patient-driven trial are being presented today at the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting and could result in dramatic changes to the way those with rare cancers are diagnosed and treated.

14 Nov 2018

Determining how hearts develop to better understand congenital heart defects

To understand cardiovascular failures, the leading cause of birth defect-related deaths in infants, UH professor of biomedical engineering Kirill Larin is teaming up with Baylor College of Medicine professor of cellular and molecular physiology Irina Larina on a chicken and egg hunt.

14 Nov 2018

Inexpensive, portable air purifier could help protect the heart from pollution

Microscopic particles floating in the air we breathe come from sources such as fossil fuel combustion, fires, cigarettes and vehicles. Known as fine particulate matter, this form of air pollution increases the risk of cardiovascular and other serious health problems.

14 Nov 2018

Gum disease linked with diabetes

Gum disease and diabetes are chronic conditions that increase with age. The link between the two diseases goes both ways. It is thought that inflammation in the body is the connection- in fact, gum disease is the most common inflammatory disease.

14 Nov 2018

Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke by 40 to 70 percent, according to a new Iowa State University study. Spending more than an hour in the weight room did not yield any additional benefit, the researchers found.

13 Nov 2018

Epigenetic link found between prenatal exposure to maternal smoking and offspring's cardio-metabolic health

According to new research, epigenetic changes found in the offspring exposed to maternal smoking during pregnancy or in current smokers are linked to smoking-related diseases in adulthood.

13 Nov 2018

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Brain and muscle cells found within kidney organoids

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

For wildfire safety, only particular masks guard against toxic particulate matter

Expert suggests ways to control uncomfortable vaginal symptoms in diabetic women

Collection of demonstration projects highlights value of patient engagement in research

ACC Latin America Conference brings experts to discuss latest cardiovascular science

Researchers develop tool that speeds up analysis and publication of biomedical data

Hot water treatment may help improve inflammation and metabolism in sedentary people

Researchers discover molecular basis for therapeutic actions of an African folk medicine

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

New study of tribe shows influence of Western diet and lifestyle on blood pressure

New diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of lower-limb amputation and ketoacidosis

Age-related decline in abstract reasoning ability predicts depressive symptoms over time

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease closely track with changes in diet patterns

People with rare cancers can benefit from genomic profiling, shows research

Determining how hearts develop to better understand congenital heart defects

Inexpensive, portable air purifier could help protect the heart from pollution

Gum disease linked with diabetes

Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

Epigenetic link found between prenatal exposure to maternal smoking and offspring's cardio-metabolic health

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