Medications
Novel injection repairs severe spinal cord injuries in mice
A brighter future could be in store for people with a spinal cord injury if new animal research pans out in humans.
Apr 14, 2022
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News tagged with blood vessels
Neuroscience
Why the dreaming phase matters
Scientists have long wondered why almost all animals sleep, despite the disadvantages to survival of being unconscious. Now, researchers led by a team from the University of Tsukuba have found new evidence of brain refreshing ...
Aug 25, 2021
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Cardiology
Training blood vessels may help protect against heart attack, stroke
The majority of heart attacks and strokes in the world are ischemic, meaning a clot or buildup of plaque in an artery prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching cells in the heart or brain. Blocked for too long, tissues die.
Jul 19, 2022
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Medications
Erectile dysfunction drugs could help in the treatment of esophageal cancer
A group of drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction may be able to boost the effect of chemotherapy in esophageal cancer, according to new research.
Jun 21, 2022
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Neuroscience
1 in 4 children who have suffered a minor head injury are liable to suffer from chronic post-concussion syndrome
A new study by Tel Aviv University, Kaplan Medical Center and Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) found that one in four children (25.3%) who have been discharged from the emergency room after a mild head injury are misdiagnosed ...
Mar 23, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Research identifies new way to halt pancreatic cancer invasion by targeting healthy cells
Researchers from Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London have identified a new channel of communication through which non-cancerous cells drive the invasion of cancer cells in pancreatic cancer.
Nov 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Beyond breathing: How COVID-19 affects your heart, brain and other organs
It's easy to be complacent about COVID-19. Most people experience only mild issues—fever and coughing, maybe congestion and shortness of breath.
Jan 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
AI helps diagnose post-COVID lung problems
A new computer-aided diagnostic tool developed by KAUST scientists could help overcome some of the challenges of monitoring lung health following viral infection.
May 23, 2022
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Health
High intake of fatty acid in nuts, seeds and plant oils linked to lower risk of death
A high intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA)—found mainly in nuts, seeds, and plant oils—is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, finds a ...
Oct 14, 2021
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Health
No, beetroot isn't vegetable Viagra. But here's what else it can do
Beetroot has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Supply issues in recent months have seen a shortage of tinned beetroot on Australian supermarket shelves. At one point, a tin was reportedly selling on eBay for more ...
Apr 12, 2024
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