Archive: 12/02/2015
Study provides insights on enzyme that helps direct the immune response to kidney injury
An enzyme known to be important in the body's response to kidney injury exerts its protective effects, in part, by affecting the immune system, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American ...
Feb 12, 2015
A high acid diet may have negative effects on kidney health
For patients with chronic kidney disease, diets with a high acid content may increase their risk of developing kidney failure. The finding, which comes from a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American ...
Feb 12, 2015
Defensive neurosurgery up in states with high liability risk
(HealthDay)—Neurosurgeons are more likely to practice defensive medicine in states with high state-level liability risk, according to a study published in the February issue of Neurosurgery.
Feb 12, 2015
Six-day-old baby has youngest US heart transplant (Update)
A six-day old premature baby has become the youngest infant to receive a heart transplant at a US hospital, doctors and her proud parents said Thursday.
Feb 12, 2015
Researchers find new mechanism that controls immune responses
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a common signaling mechanism to produce interferon - one of the main proteins used to signal the immune system when the body needs to defend itself against a virus, ...
Feb 12, 2015
Researchers reveal how mindfulness training affects health
Over the past decade, there have been many encouraging findings suggesting that mindfulness training can improve a broad range of mental and physical health problems. Yet, exactly how mindfulness positively impacts health ...
Feb 12, 2015