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Disrupting cell signals may lead to new cancer treatments
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists have taken a major step towards developing new treatments for certain cancers by disrupting the internal cellular signals that lead to the uncontrolled growth of cancerous cells.
Cancer
Apr 29, 2013 |
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Schizophrenia sufferers miss out on heart disease diagnosis
(Medical Xpress)—Those diagnosed with schizophrenia are less likely than the general population to have a recorded diagnosis of heart disease, a new report published in BMJ Open has found.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 22, 2013 |
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Nanokicking stem cells to open for new generation of orthopaedics
(Medical Xpress)—New research has shown that it is possible to grow new bone by "nanokicking" stem cells 1,000 times per second using high frequency vibrations.
Medical research
Apr 05, 2013 |
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Delayed stenting can help some heart attack patients
(Medical Xpress)—Delaying putting a stent in patients who have suffered a 'high risk' heart attack could aid their recovery, new research has shown.
Cardiology
Mar 12, 2013 |
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Survival of patients with prostate cancer improving but socio-economic inequalities worsening
Survival of patients with prostate cancer has improved since 1990, a new study has found, but socio-economic inequalities are still widening.
Cancer
Feb 14, 2013 |
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Low-energy liquid diet offers effective weight loss for severely obese people, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—A new weight-loss programme available on the NHS for severely-obese individuals offers a safer, more cost-effective remedy than gastric surgery, according to a new study.
Overweight and Obesity
Jan 30, 2013 |
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Doctors aim to help stroke patients overcome disability by helping rewire their brains
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are hoping to help victims of stroke to overcome physical disabilities by helping their brains to 'rewire' themselves.
Neuroscience
Jan 28, 2013 |
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Monday blues explain why patients miss hospital and GP appointments
Significant health and financial savings could be achieved by changing when hospital outpatient and GP appointments are scheduled, say researchers from the University of Glasgow's School of Psychology.
Health
Dec 14, 2012 |
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Malaria study suggests drugs should target female parasites
Fresh insight into the parasite that causes malaria suggests a new way to develop drugs and vaccines to tackle the disease.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 28, 2012 |
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Exercise more beneficial on an empty stomach, research shows
Exercising before breakfast is better for you than exercising afterwards according to new research by scientists at the University of Glasgow.
Health
Oct 30, 2012 |
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How to eat a balanced diet over a week
Nutritionists at the University of Glasgow have served up a menu showing what a balanced diet over a week looks like.
Health
Oct 03, 2012 |
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Ten years gone to waist: Scots have become fatter
(Medical Xpress)—A study by Human Nutrition researchers at the University of Glasgow has revealed that Scots' waistlines have become bigger in the last 10 years.
Overweight and Obesity
Sep 25, 2012 |
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New approach needed to tackle emerging zoonotic diseases
(Medical Xpress)—A more coordinated approach to surveillance is required if emerging diseases which can spread from animals to humans are to be tackled, say scientists.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 10, 2012 |
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Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionize orthopedic surgery (w/ Video)
Scientists at the University of Glasgow are working to harness the regenerative power of stem cells to improve orthopaedic implant surgery.
Surgery
Sep 03, 2012 |
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Green light for next stage of stem cell stroke trial
The world’s first clinical safety trial of a human neural stem cell therapy for stroke patients has been given the go-ahead to progress to its next stage.
Medical research
Aug 15, 2012 |
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