Using powerful MRI to track iron levels in brain could be new way to monitor progression of MS
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a new way to track the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) in those living with the disease, by using a powerful, triple strength MRI to track increasing ...
Neuroscience
Dec 15, 2011 |
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Low iron levels in blood give clue to blood clot risk
People with low levels of iron in the blood have a higher risk of dangerous blood clots, according to research published in the journal Thorax today. A study of clotting risk factors in patients with an inherited blood vessel ...
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Dec 15, 2011 |
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Low iron levels slow down female athletes
(Medical Xpress) -- Female athletes with low levels of iron in their bodies, yet who are not anemic, may be at a disadvantage even before their competitive season starts, according to a new Cornell study. These athletes could ...
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Nov 21, 2011 |
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Hormone that controls iron levels may be target for atherosclerosis treatment
Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have identified hepcidin, a hormone that regulates iron levels in the body, as a potential target for treating atherosclerosis.
Cardiology
Nov 16, 2011 |
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Delayed cord clamping protects newborn babies from iron deficiency
Waiting for at least three minutes before clamping the umbilical cord in healthy newborns improves their iron levels at four months, according to research published in the British Medical Journal today.
Health
Nov 16, 2011 |
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Routine iron fortification of infant formula linked to poorer development
A 10-year follow-up study examining iron-fortified vs. low-iron infant formula suggests that infants with high hemoglobin levels who received iron fortified infant formula have poorer long-term developmental outcomes.
Medical research
Nov 08, 2011 |
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UW study will explore anemia
To say a pregnant woman is eating for two leaves out a few guests at the table — trillions of them, according to Christopher Coe, a University of Wisconsin-Madison psychology professor.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 08, 2011 |
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Scientists design experimental treatment for iron-overload diseases
Iron overload is a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Excess iron in the body is toxic, and deposits can cause damage to the liver, heart and other organs. Current treatments, researchers ...
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Nov 01, 2011 |
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Could a probiotic be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
Scientists have been unclear for some time about how most probiotics work. A new study has found a scientific 'design' for a probiotic that could be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease.
Inflammatory disorders
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Restless legs syndrome may raise high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women
If you're a middle-aged woman with Restless Legs Syndrome, you may have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to new research reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Cardiology
Oct 10, 2011 |
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Hysterectomy is associated with increased levels of iron in the brain
The human body has a love-hate relationship with iron. Just the right amount is needed for proper cell function, yet too much is associated with brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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Oct 04, 2011 |
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Researchers identify new genes that determine breast cancer prognosis
Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have made a discovery that brings them one step closer to being able to better predict which patients have the best chance of surviving breast cancer.
Cancer
Sep 26, 2011 |
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Micronutrient powders reduce anemia and iron deficiency in infants in low-income countries
Adding a powder that contains several vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc and vitamin A, to the semi-solid foods taken by infants and children between six months and two years of age, can reduce their risk of anaemia ...
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Sep 07, 2011 |
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Saffron shows promise in preventing liver cancer
New research suggests that saffron provides a significant chemopreventive effect against liver cancer in animal models. When saffron was administered to rats with diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-induced liver cancer an inhibition ...
Cancer
Aug 22, 2011 |
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Fading ability to taste iron raises health concerns for people over age 50
Andrea Dietrich, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech, and her colleagues, Susan Mirlohi, of Christiansburg, Va., a Ph.D. student in environmental engineering, and Susan Duncan, professor of food ...
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Aug 10, 2011 |
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