Health
Chips with olestra cause body toxins to dip
According to a clinical trial led by University of Cincinnati researchers, a snack food ingredient called olestra has been found to speed up the removal of toxins in the body.
Apr 9, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Biomarkers discovered for inflammatory bowel disease
Using the Department of Defense Serum Repository (DoDSR), University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have identified a number of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which could help with earlier diagnosis and ...
May 21, 2013
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Genetics
Two genes linked to inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a group of chronic inflammatory disorders of the intestine that result in painful and debilitating complications, affects over 1.4 million people in the U.S., and while there are treatments ...
Apr 22, 2014
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Cardiology
Anti-gravity treadmill tested for impact on cardiac imaging for heart patients
Marilyn Cotter recently needed a stress test following a bout of chest tightness. Unable to withstand exercise because of foot problems, Cotter, a 68-year-old grandmother from Delhi Township, wasn't a candidate for a normal ...
Aug 1, 2016
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Cardiology
Impact of high-fat diet on red blood cells may cause cardiovascular disease
University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have discovered the negative impact a high fat diet has on red blood cells and how these cells, in turn, promote the development of cardiovascular disease.
Nov 16, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientist identifies energy sensor as potential target for cancer drugs
An international research team formed by a University of Cincinnati (UC) cancer researcher has shown for the first time that a specific enzyme is responsible for sensing the available supply of GTP, an energy source that ...
Jan 7, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Metastatic brain tumor treatment could be on the horizon with use of SapC-DOPS
Over half of patients being seen in the clinic for a diagnosed brain tumor have metastatic cancer, which has no treatment and detrimental outcomes in most cases.
Jul 24, 2014
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HIV & AIDS
Trial finds more support for universal HIV screening in emergency departments
Screening everyone for HIV in the emergency department may be superior to testing only those with apparent risk, when trying to identify patients with undiagnosed HIV infection, according to a new results by researchers at ...
Aug 6, 2013
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Cardiology
Study examines safety and efficacy of TPA in mild stroke cases
While the gold standard for stroke care is the use of IV tissue plasminogen activator (tPA, or product name Alteplase) to dissolve clots and mechanical thrombectomy to remove clots in severe to moderate strokes, researchers ...
Jul 10, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Researchers use computer simulations to find true cost of HIV screenings
Introducing HIV screenings into the nation's emergency departments (EDs) leaves some doctors worrying about longer wait times, disrupted operations, and possible interference with necessary emergency services. Are their concerns ...
Nov 19, 2012
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