Archive: 29/11/2018

Elucidation of central mechanisms of salt-induced hypertension through activation of sympathetic nerve activities

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide, and approximately 40 percent (1 billion) of adults aged 25 and above have been diagnosed with hypertension (World Health Organization 2013; ref. 1). ...

Nov 29, 2018

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Study explores how the sounds going into our ears become the words going through our brains

You're walking along a busy city street. All around you are the sounds of subway trains, traffic, and music coming from storefronts. Suddenly, you realize one of the sounds you're hearing is someone speaking, and that you ...

Nov 29, 2018

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Truxima approved as first biosimilar to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma drug

(HealthDay)—Truxima (rituximab-abbs) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first biosimilar to the non-Hodgkin's lymphoma drug Rituxan, the agency said Wednesday.

Nov 29, 2018

How safe is food you buy at farmers' markets?

(HealthDay)—You might love getting fresh produce at your local farmers' market, but you should wash everything thoroughly when you get home.

Nov 29, 2018

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Lower mortality seen for cardiac care at top-ranked hospitals

(HealthDay)—Compared with nonranked hospitals, top-ranked hospitals have lower 30-day mortality but similar or higher readmission rates for cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published online Nov. 28 in JAMA ...

Nov 29, 2018

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Sleep deprivation can have a negative impact on ethical decision-making, says expert

If you ever feel like you're not mentally sharp when you're exhausted, you're probably right.

Nov 29, 2018

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Teachers use violence against children in Uganda: We set out to find out more

In many parts of the world, teachers use violence against their students. This can become routine, and the school transforms from a nurturing into a harmful environment for millions of children. Students exposed to violence ...

Nov 29, 2018

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Having children is linked to increased risk of heart disease, new study suggests – but don't let that put you off

Children are stressful. The more children you have, the more stress you have to manage. But that isn't all, having lots of children might raise more than just stress levels. Our latest research suggests having kids might ...

Nov 29, 2018

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Traversing the interfaces in medical research

The continually rising health care costs in Germany require cost intelligent innovations at the intersecting frontiers of scientific disciplines. Prof. Gerd Geisslinger is Medical Research Officer for the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. ...

Nov 29, 2018

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Majority of Canadians view physical inactivity as a serious public health issue

Physical inactivity is nearly on par with unhealthy diets and tobacco use as a public health concern among Canadians, a new UBC study has found.

Nov 29, 2018

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