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How music prevents heart transplant rejection

Music has a fundamental affect on humans. It can reduce stress, enhance relaxation, provide a distraction from pain, and improve the results of clinical therapy. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal ...

Cardiology created Mar 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Natural method for clearing cellular debris provides new targets for lupus treatment

Cells that die naturally generate a lot of internal debris that can trigger the immune system to attack the body, leading to diseases such as lupus.

Immunology created Feb 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

The existence of neutrophils in the spleen discovered

For the first time, it has been discovered that neutrophils exist in the spleen without there being an infection. This important finding made by the research group on the Biology of B Cells of IMIM (Hospital ...

Medical research created Dec 25, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Findings suggest that severe sepsis can lead to impairment of immune system

An analysis of lung and spleen tissue from patients who died of sepsis revealed certain biochemical, cellular and histological findings that were consistent with immunosuppression, according to a study in the December 21 ...

Immunology created Dec 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Breakthrough in malaria research looks to body's immune cells

Groundbreaking research from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research is set to pave the way for the development of new malaria drugs and vaccines.

Medical research created Nov 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

FDA approves first drug for bone marrow disorder

The first drug to treat a rare disorder that causes red blood cells to build up inside bone marrow was cleared Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration

Medications created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

T cells making brain chemicals may lead to better treatments for inflammation, autoimmune diseases

Scientists have identified a surprising new role for a new type of T cell in the immune system: some of them can be activated by nerves to make a neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) that blocks inflammation. The discovery of ...

Medical research created Sep 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast


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