News tagged with blood vessels

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Animal-model research examines molecular mechanisms for blood-pressure lowering effect of ancient Chinese therapy

(Medical Xpress)—An increase in antioxidant enzymes triggered by acupuncture appeared to play a role in reducing high blood pressure in hypertensive rats treated with the ancient Chinese therapy, a study ...

Health created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Predicting aneurysms: Patient-specific information is a valuable asset in medical decision-making

Using new computer models of blood flow in the vicinity of cerebral aneurysms (dilated sections of blood vessels in the brain), it is now possible to calculate every detail of the patient-specific situation. ...

Medical research created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Novel drug may stop eye disease

(Medical Xpress)—A new drug developed by researchers from Flinders University, in partnership with collaborators in Melbourne, could hold the key to better treatment of some blinding eye diseases.

Ophthalmology created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Near-complete blood flow restoration critical for best outcomes in stroke

Two Rhode Island Hospital researchers recently found that restoring near-complete blood flow to the brain is necessary to restore or preserve neurological function following stroke. Seems like a no-brainer, right?

Cardiology created Oct 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds that just one high-fat meal can affect your heart health

Eat a breakfast sandwich and your body will be feeling the ill effects well before lunch – now that's fast food!

Cardiology created Oct 30, 2012 | popularity 3.1 / 5 (10) | comments 16 | with audio podcast

Study finds diabetes raises levels of proteins linked to Alzheimer's features

Growing evidence suggests that there may be a link between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, but the physiological mechanisms by which diabetes impacts brain function and cognition are not fully understood. ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Oct 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study suggests caution and further studies on drugs used to treat macular degeneration

Millions of people with "wet" macular degeneration are prescribed a class of medication known as anti-VEGF drugs. But now scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have found that a drastic reduction of VEGF activity ...

Cancer created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research findings breathe new life into lung disease

It turns out the muscle cells on the outside of blood vessels have been wrongly accused for instigating lung disease. New research shows that while these muscle cells are responsible for constricting or dilating the blood ...

Medical research created Oct 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Protein levels could predict if bowel cancer patients will benefit from Avastin

Comparing levels of specific proteins that the drug Avastin targets could identify patients with advanced bowel cancer who will benefit from the treatment, according to research published in Clinical Cancer Research.

Cancer created Oct 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Duke research team identifies a potent growth factor for blood stem cells

Duke Medicine researchers studying the interaction of blood stem cells and the niche where they reside have identified a protein that may be a long-sought growth factor for blood stem cells.

Medical research created Oct 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers make strides toward creating tissue-engineered kidneys

With a worldwide shortage of kidneys for patients who need kidney transplants, researchers are diligently working to find ways to engineer new kidney tissue from a patient's own cells or another source. They've come a step ...

Other created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Damage to blood vessel lining may account for kidney failure patients' heart risks

Individuals with kidney failure often develop heart problems, but it's not clear why. A study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) provides evidence that their kidney ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nationwide study examines common heart procedures

(HealthDay)—Risk factors for heart disease—such as being overweight, having high cholesterol levels and smoking—are common in patients who undergo angioplasty and stent procedures to open blocked coronary ...

Cardiology created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers discover new blood vessel-generating cell with therapeutic potential

Researchers at the University of Helsinki believe they have discovered stem cells that play a decisive role in the growth of new blood vessels. If researchers learn to isolate and efficiently produce these ...

Medical research created Oct 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sphere-templated tissue scaffold is a viable subcutaneous implant

(HealthDay)—Compared with high-density porous polyethylene (HDPPE) implant materials, sphere-templated poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (poly[HEMA]) tissue scaffold stimulates a minimal inflammatory response; ...

Surgery created Oct 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0