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Prevalence of high blood pressure found to be six times higher among obese Hispanic adolescents

Obesity raises the prevalence of high blood pressure among adolescents but the increase is particularly pronounced among Hispanics compared to white, African-American or Asian ethnic groups, according to a study by researchers at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Results were published in the journal Pediatrics.

11 Apr 2017

Activation of specific protein could lead to acute lymphoblastic leukemia, study reveals

The discovery of a protein signature that is highly predictive of leukemia could lead to novel treatments of the leading childhood cancer, according to new study showing that competition among certain proteins causes an imbalance that leads to leukemia.

11 Apr 2017

Study compares alcohol consumption during pregnancy across European countries

A study among over 7000 women in 11 European countries shows the proportion of women in Europe who drink alcohol when they know they are pregnant is lowest in Norway and highest in the UK.

11 Apr 2017

INTEGRA offer range of high quality multichannel reservoirs with reusable bases

Unlike traditional reagent reservoirs, INTEGRA offers a range of high quality multichannel reservoirs that feature reusable bases. This environmentally-friendly design allows users to reuse the sturdy base and save money as you only replace the disposable inserts.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 11 Apr 2017

Scientists grow womb lining models that could shed light on early pregnancy events

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have grown miniature functional models of the womb lining in culture, representing a major step forwards in the study of early-stage pregnancy and conditions such as endometriosis.

11 Apr 2017

Researchers design first light-activated drug for treatment of pain

A team of the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona has participated in the design of the first light-activated drug -the JF-NP-26, for the treatment of pain, according to a research with animal models published in the journal eLife.

11 Apr 2017

Video therapy for parents may help children at risk of developing autism

The earliest autism intervention study in the world that uses video to provide feedback to parents of babies at family risk of autism, has indicated a reduction in the severity of emerging signs of autism.

From The University of Manchester 11 Apr 2017

Metabolite produced by intestinal bacteria protects against type 2 diabetes, study shows

A high concentration of indolepropionic acid in the serum protects against type 2 diabetes, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Indolepropionic acid is a metabolite produced by intestinal bacteria, and its production is boosted by a fibre-rich diet.

11 Apr 2017

Combination of NSAIDs and gastric protection can lead to inflammation in small intestine

Patients with inflammatory diseases are often prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They are also often recommended to use a proton pump inhibitor to protect their stomach.

11 Apr 2017

Religiosity not linked to increased risk of anorexia nervosa, study shows

Religiosity has been associated with various forms of fasting and self-starvation for thousands of years. Many believe that extreme religiosity can be a risk factor of anorexia nervosa.

11 Apr 2017

Identifying serious bowel conditions in under-50s

The fundamental problem is that the symptoms are very similar, or at least some are. Taking your example of IBS – this is characterised by abdominal pain, plus sometimes diarrhoea or constipation. Yet these are key symptoms of abdominal cancer!

11 Apr 2017

AAOS issues new guidelines for treatment of hip osteoarthritis

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently released a new clinical practice guideline on the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip that strongly recommends the use of pre-surgical treatments to ease pain and improve mobility, including corticosteroid injections, physical therapy and non-narcotic medications.

11 Apr 2017

Scientists discover new role for autophagosomes in neurodegenerative diseases

Autophagosomes are at the center of attention, at least since the Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded for research on autophagy in 2016. The much talked about autophagosomes are small membrane vesicles in charge of waste disposal to promote recycling of its components.

11 Apr 2017

Careful counselling from clinicians may help alleviate anxiety in wAMD patients

Highly effective current treatments for vision loss need to be allied with careful counselling to ensure patients maintain good psychological health as well as good vision, new research recommends.

From The University of Manchester 11 Apr 2017

Cholera incidence in Africa increases during El Niño, study reveals

Cholera cases in East Africa increase by roughly 50,000 during El Niño, the cyclical weather occurrence that profoundly changes global weather patterns, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

11 Apr 2017

Feeding status alters the human adipose tissue response to exercise, study reveals

Time and again, fitness enthusiasts have a question–to exercise before or after breakfast. A new study published online in the American Journal of Physiology—Endocrinology and Metabolism has highlighted the role of fat toward metabolism. This is the first study that reveals the effects of fasting and feed status on human adipose tissue responses to exercise.

11 Apr 2017

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Prevalence of high blood pressure found to be six times higher among obese Hispanic adolescents

Activation of specific protein could lead to acute lymphoblastic leukemia, study reveals

Study compares alcohol consumption during pregnancy across European countries

INTEGRA offer range of high quality multichannel reservoirs with reusable bases

Scientists grow womb lining models that could shed light on early pregnancy events

Researchers design first light-activated drug for treatment of pain

Video therapy for parents may help children at risk of developing autism

Metabolite produced by intestinal bacteria protects against type 2 diabetes, study shows

Combination of NSAIDs and gastric protection can lead to inflammation in small intestine

Religiosity not linked to increased risk of anorexia nervosa, study shows

Identifying serious bowel conditions in under-50s

AAOS issues new guidelines for treatment of hip osteoarthritis

Scientists discover new role for autophagosomes in neurodegenerative diseases

Careful counselling from clinicians may help alleviate anxiety in wAMD patients

Cholera incidence in Africa increases during El Niño, study reveals

Feeding status alters the human adipose tissue response to exercise, study reveals

Scientists solve structure of protein crucial to reproduction and spread of Zika virus

Study reveals potential new therapeutic approach to tackle infection by Legionella bacteria

Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Study aims to characterize relationships of incarcerated African-Americans and STI/HIV risk

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

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

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