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Research sheds light on the early cellular events that give rise to pancreatic cancer

Discussions of cancer often stress the genetic mutations that drive disease by altering the normal function of cellular proteins.

11 May 2023

Gynecologic procedures may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

A new study showed that hysterectomy alone, hysterectomy with oophorectomy, and tubal ligation were all associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

11 May 2023

Scarring to the collagen framework causes dysfunction in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Muscles that ache after a hard workout usually don't hurt for long, thanks to stem cells that rush to the injured site along "collagen highways" within the muscle and repair the damaged tissue.

11 May 2023

Heavy alcohol use may be more damaging to the liver for people with metabolic syndrome

Two people regularly have a few alcoholic drinks daily. One develops liver disease. The other doesn't.

11 May 2023

Experts call for scrutiny of new Pfizer vaccine given during pregnancy to prevent RSV infection in infants

Experts have called for further scrutiny of a new Pfizer vaccine given during pregnancy to prevent respiratory infection in infants, after trials of a similar GSK vaccine were stopped after a rise in preterm birth and infant deaths.

11 May 2023

Testing policy change could reduce the burden of C. diff infections

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests that allowing bedside nurses to independently order testing for C. difficile significantly decreased the amount of time to receive test results as compared to requiring physician approval.

11 May 2023

Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries at higher risk of heart attacks than similar-aged men

Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries are at higher risk of heart attacks than men of similar age, according to research presented at EACVI 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, and published in European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging.

11 May 2023

Study offers hope for better recovery of stroke patients

Ischemic stroke, caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain, is a common cause of death and disability.

11 May 2023

Adults with sleep apnea may have higher risk of developing long COVID

Among people who have had COVID-19, adults with obstructive sleep apnea were more likely to experience long-term symptoms suggestive of long COVID than those without the sleep disorder, according to a large study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

11 May 2023

Does diet type impact distance running performance?

Researchers examined the racing experiences of recreational distance runners who follow vegetarian, omnivorous, and vegan diets.

11 May 2023

Evaluating the effect of resveratrol-enriched bread in preventing early type 2 diabetes cardiomyopathy in vivo

Researchers examined the effects of resveratrol-enriched bread on a diabetes model.

11 May 2023

Unlocking the secrets of Omicron: study reveals how unique spike mutations enable enhanced infectivity and resistance to immune barrier

Researchers reported the increased transmissibility of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

11 May 2023

What is the association between obesity and insulin resistance in youth and its production of colon-derived acetate, gut-derived hormone secretion, and adipose tissue lipolysis?

Researchers assessed whether insulin resistance and adiposity in youth were linked to the fermentation of dietary fibers.

11 May 2023

ELRIG UK appoints Nick Clare to board as Vendor Strategy Work Group Lead

The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK today announced the appointment of Nick Clare to the ELRIG board. He will chair and lead the Vendor Strategy Work Group to help ensure the vendors’ perspectives and interests are represented within the ELRIG board.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 11 May 2023

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Research sheds light on the early cellular events that give rise to pancreatic cancer

Gynecologic procedures may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Scarring to the collagen framework causes dysfunction in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Heavy alcohol use may be more damaging to the liver for people with metabolic syndrome

Experts call for scrutiny of new Pfizer vaccine given during pregnancy to prevent RSV infection in infants

Testing policy change could reduce the burden of C. diff infections

Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries at higher risk of heart attacks than similar-aged men

Study offers hope for better recovery of stroke patients

Adults with sleep apnea may have higher risk of developing long COVID

Does diet type impact distance running performance?

Evaluating the effect of resveratrol-enriched bread in preventing early type 2 diabetes cardiomyopathy in vivo

Unlocking the secrets of Omicron: study reveals how unique spike mutations enable enhanced infectivity and resistance to immune barrier

What is the association between obesity and insulin resistance in youth and its production of colon-derived acetate, gut-derived hormone secretion, and adipose tissue lipolysis?

ELRIG UK appoints Nick Clare to board as Vendor Strategy Work Group Lead

Is medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life?

PBMs, the brokers who control drug prices, finally get Washington’s attention

Analyzing impact of phospholipase D on the host immune response to A. fumigatus infection

Drive-thru baby showers serve express needs of pregnant veterans in Atlanta

Are quaternary ammonium compounds associated with adverse environmental and health outcomes?

Study extends understanding of m6A modification as biological pathway underlying atrial fibrillation

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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