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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

Researchers explore whether low-gluten diets can be recommended for people without allergies

An increasing number of people choose a low-gluten diet, even though they are not allergic to the dietary substance. This trend has sparked public debate about whether or not low-gluten diets are recommendable for people without allergies.

15 Nov 2018

Teens more likely to pick up smoking after exposure from friends and family

Teenagers whose mothers smoked during pregnancy, or whose parents or friends smoke, are more likely to smoke themselves.

15 Nov 2018

Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake during pregnancy reduces risk of premature birth, review finds

A new Cochrane Review published today has found that increasing the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature births.

15 Nov 2018

High school students less likely to select milk, fruit for lunch when fruit juice is available

High school students participating in school meal programs are less likely to select milk, whole fruit, and water when fruit juice is available, which on balance may decrease the nutritional quality of their lunches, according to a new study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut.

15 Nov 2018

Disrupting reproduction strategy of disease-causing parasites could help fight malaria

Malaria parasites know good times from bad and plan their offspring accordingly, scientists have found, in a development that could inform new treatments.

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

Transplantation of feces may protect preterm children from deadly bowel disease

Each year 5-10 per cent of all the children born in the world are born prematurely. At this stage, their organs and immune system are not mature, and the children are therefore highly susceptible to serious infections.

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

Nicoya designate the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine as the OpenSPR Centre of Excellence

Currently in India, there are over 200,000 researchers working on numerous applications to better understand diseases and advance drug discovery. To support their discoveries, we are thrilled to announce the opening of the OpenSPR Centre of Excellence in Bangalore, India!

From Nicoya Lifesciences 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

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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

Researchers explore whether low-gluten diets can be recommended for people without allergies

Teens more likely to pick up smoking after exposure from friends and family

Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake during pregnancy reduces risk of premature birth, review finds

High school students less likely to select milk, fruit for lunch when fruit juice is available

Disrupting reproduction strategy of disease-causing parasites could help fight malaria

Conditions that produce signs similar to arthritis

Transplantation of feces may protect preterm children from deadly bowel disease

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

Nicoya designate the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine as the OpenSPR Centre of Excellence

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

Progress in meningitis lags far behind other vaccine-preventable diseases, analysis shows

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

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

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

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