Archive: 08/05/2014

IL-27 balances the immune response to influenza and reduces lung damage

Highly pathogenic (dangerous) influenza strains elicit a strong immune response which can lead to uncontrolled inflammation in the lung and potentially fatal lung injury. A study published on May 8th in PLOS Pathogens demonstrates ...

May 8, 2014

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An extra doctor visit may help prevent rehospitalization of kidney failure patients

More frequent face-to-face physician visits in the month following hospital discharge may help reduce a kidney failure patient's chances of needing to be sent back to the hospital. That's the conclusion of a study appearing ...

May 8, 2014

Ending the perfect storm: Protein key to beating flu pandemics

A protein called SOCS4 has been shown to act as a handbrake on the immune system's runaway reaction to flu infection, providing a possible means of minimising the impact of flu pandemics.

May 8, 2014

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Common test used on heart patients who need defibrillator implants unnecessary, study says

New research from McMaster University suggests that a commonly performed test during certain types of heart surgery is not helpful and possibly harmful.

May 8, 2014

Eating more fruits, vegetables may cut stroke risk worldwide

Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of stroke worldwide, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.

May 8, 2014