Free fatty acids linked to cardiac risk in late adulthood
(HealthDay)—Blood levels of free fatty acids are associated with insulin resistance during young adulthood and cardiovascular risk factors in later adulthood, according to a study published online May 13 ...
Cardiology
May 17, 2013 |
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Engineered spider toxin could be the future of anti-venom vaccines
New engineered spider protein could be the start of a new generation of anti-venom vaccines, potentially saving thousands of lives worldwide. The new protein, created from parts of a toxin from the reaper ...
Medications
May 09, 2013 |
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Living close to major road may impair kidney function
Living close to a major road may impair kidney function—itself a risk factor for heart disease and stroke—and so help contribute to the known impact of air pollution on cardiovascular risk, suggests research published ...
Health
May 13, 2013 |
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Preterm infants may need 800 IU of vitamin D3 per day
Preterm infants may need to be given 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day to ensure they develop strong bones, according to a study to be presented Sunday, May 5, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual ...
Pediatrics
May 05, 2013 |
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ECE: Gene variants linked to reduced male fertility
(HealthDay)—Particular gene variants of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and its receptor are associated with significantly reduced fertility in men, according to a study presented at the annual European ...
Genetics
May 03, 2013 |
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Zoledronic acid linked to early increase in sclerostin levels
(HealthDay)—Women with postmenopausal osteoporosis treated with zoledronic acid show an early increase in serum levels of the negative regulator of bone formation, sclerostin, that return close to baseline ...
Medications
Apr 29, 2013 |
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