Archive: 18/07/2017

Could aggressive blood pressure treatments lead to kidney damage?

Aggressive combination treatments for high blood pressure that are intended to protect the kidneys may actually be damaging the organs, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests.

Jul 18, 2017

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Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation via cannabinoids

Chemical compounds called cannabinoids are found in marijuana and also are produced naturally in the body from omega-3 fatty acids. A well-known cannabinoid in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, is responsible for some of its ...

Jul 18, 2017

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Multi-luminance mobility test identifies visual impairment

(HealthDay)—A multi-luminance mobility test (MLMT) can differentiate normal-sighted from visually-impaired subjects, according to a study published online July 11 in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology.

Jul 18, 2017

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Sunscreen application doesn't provide complete body cover

(HealthDay)—Routine sunscreen application does not provide complete body coverage, according to a study published online July 12 in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science.

Jul 18, 2017

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Measles outbreak identified in Minnesota is ongoing

(HealthDay)—An outbreak of measles has been identified in Minnesota, according to a report published in the July 14 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Jul 18, 2017

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NT-proBNP improves heart failure prediction in T2DM

(HealthDay)—For patients with type 2 diabetes, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) improves prediction of heart failure, according to a study published online July 6 in Diabetes Care.

Jul 18, 2017

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Pregnancy-related mortality ratio 17 deaths per 100,000

(HealthDay)—The pregnancy-related mortality ratio was 17 deaths per 100,000 live births from 2011 to 2013, and the distribution of causes of death categories remained stable from 2006 to 2010, according to a study published ...

Jul 18, 2017

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AAIC: Mediterranean diet may help preserve cognitive function

(HealthDay)—Eating right may help protect brain health in old age, a group of new studies show. The research was scheduled for presentation at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference, held from July ...

Jul 18, 2017

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'Golden Hour' study details earliest changes to the immune system after trauma

Scientists from the University of Birmingham are carrying out pioneering research as part of a major £10 million study aimed at improving outcomes for patients who have suffered a traumatic injury.

Jul 18, 2017

Scientists develop new supplement that can repair, rejuvenate muscles in older adults

Whey protein supplements aren't just for gym buffs according to new research from McMaster university. When taken on a regular basis, a combination of these and other ingredients in a ready-to-drink formula have been found ...

Jul 18, 2017

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