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Activated carotid bodies key in metabolic disruption

(HealthDay)—Activation of carotid bodies (CB) by insulin may account for increased sympathoadrenal activity that results in insulin resistance (IR) and arterial hypertension, according to an experimental ...

Diabetes created Apr 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cholesterol increases risk of Alzheimer's and heart disease

Researchers at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome and the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found that a single mechanism may underlie the damaging effect of cholesterol on the brain and on blood vessels.

Medical research created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Following a Western style diet may lead to greater risk of premature death

Data from a new study of British adults suggest that adherence to a "Western-style" diet (fried and sweet food, processed and red meat, refined grains, and high-fat dairy products) reduces a person's likelihood of achieving ...

Health created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

American College of Physicians unveils tools to improve acute coronary syndrome care

The American College of Physicians (ACP) today unveiled two evidence-based interventions and two videos to improve the health outcomes of patients in the first year following an initial acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event ...

Cardiology created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US state moves forward on strictest abortion laws (Update)

North Dakota moved closer Friday to having the strictest abortion laws in the U.S., with its House of Representatives approving a measure that would outlaw the procedure after 20 weeks of pregnancy based on the disputed premise ...

Health created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Full range of treatment settings and their effects on radiofrequency heat lesion size

Changing the parameters used to deliver radiofrequency (RF) treatment greatly affects the size of the resulting heat lesion, researchers reported today in a study expected to deliver greater precision and more treatment options ...

Cancer created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

International research finds heart disorder genetic variants in stillbirth cases

In a molecular genetic evaluation involving 91 cases of intrauterine fetal death, mutations associated with susceptibility to long QT syndrome (LQTS; a heart disorder that increases the risk for an irregular heartbeat and ...

Genetics created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

First genetic factor in prostate cancer prognosis identified

Patients with prostate cancer and hereditary mutations in the BRCA2 gene have a worse prognosis and lower survival rates than do the rest of the patients with the disease. This is the main conclusion to come out of a study ...

Cancer created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Minocycline, an antibiotic, improves behavior for children with fragile X syndrome

Minocycline, an older, broad-spectrum antibiotic in the tetracycline family, provides meaningful improvements as a therapeutic for children with fragile X syndrome, a study by researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute has ...

Pediatrics created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Adding intestinal enzyme to diets of mice appears to prevent, treat metabolic syndrome

Feeding an intestinal enzyme to mice kept on a high-fat diet appears to prevent the development of metabolic syndrome – a group of symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and fatty liver – and ...

Medical research created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers identify mutation that causes short-sightedness and hearing loss

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers have identified a new disorder caused by a genetic mutation that leads to short sightedness and deafness. They say the new link between the two sensory problems could lead to ...

Genetics created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Further potential insight into the complex neuropathology of Down's syndrome

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Bristol have revealed new insight into the function of a key protein attributed to impaired learning and memory in Down's syndrome. The findings, published ...

Medical research created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

China steps up response to bird flu cases (Update)

Cities in eastern China where an H7N9 bird flu outbreak has killed six people moved Saturday to prevent the virus from spreading by banning live poultry trade and culling fowl.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researcher examines the risks of early methadone exposure

(Medical Xpress)—Longitudinal studies of children exposed to methadone in the womb need to accompany methadone maintenance treatment for drug-addicted pregnant mothers, according to a research team led ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Apr 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Key link between obesity and type 2 diabetes discovered

(Medical Xpress)—New research published in the journal Cell Metabolism has identified a key mechanism in the immune system involved in the development of obesity-linked type 2 diabetes. The findings open u ...

Medical research created Apr 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast