Health
Desalinated sea water linked to iodine deficiency disorders
An estimated 300 million people worldwide rely on over 17,000 desalination plants in 150 countries for water, and the numbers are likely to grow.
Sep 19, 2016
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Oncology & Cancer
Israeli lifestyle and environment may pose exceptional risks for Hodgkin's lymphoma
Hodgkin's Lymphoma (HL) is a common malignancy in early adulthood, accounting for approximately 30 percent of all lymphomas (cancers of the lymph system). The incidence of HL in Israel is among the highest in the world: based ...
Aug 25, 2016
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Cardiology
Study of Israelis and Palestinians calls for rethinking how HDL protects against coronary heart disease
The idea that plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is protective against coronary heart disease has been part of medical conventional wisdom for five decades. HDL-C has traditionally been considered the most ...
Aug 3, 2016
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Sleep disorders
Researchers identify gestational sleep apnea, a diagnosis for pregnant women
Recent studies reveal that approximately one quarter of pregnant women may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the recurrent cessation or limitation of normal breathing during sleep. In addition to being the cause ...
Jul 27, 2016
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Neuroscience
New molecules protect brain after mild traumatic brain injury
Whether at school, in car accidents, on the sports field or the battlefield, mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a common part of our lives. It is especially frequent among children, athletes, and the elderly. Now, scientists ...
Jul 11, 2016
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Cardiology
Increased BMI during adolescence predicts fatal cardiovascular events in adulthood
Overweight and obesity in adolescents have increased substantially in recent decades, and currently affect a third of the adolescent population in some developed countries. This is an important public health concern because ...
Apr 14, 2016
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Medical research
New human on chip technology permits unparalleled insight into cellular function dynamics
Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a critical role in the development of chemical and pharmaceutical toxicity. However, current methods to evaluate mitochondrial activity still rely on traditional tests called end-point assays, ...
Apr 4, 2016
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Medical research
New method detects multiple diseases via DNA released from dying cells into blood
In a series of experiments involving 320 patients and controls, researchers developed a blood test that can detect multiple pathologies, including diabetes, cancer, traumatic injury and neurodegeneration, in a highly sensitive ...
Mar 14, 2016
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Other
New device shortens chest-tube insertion to seconds, follows wave of stabbing attacks
Pneumothorax is a medical emergency: the collection of air in the pleural space separating the lung from the chest wall, causing it to collapse and resulting in suffocation. Pneumothorax is caused by chest trauma, and is ...
Mar 9, 2016
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Medical research
Cellular aging process unexpectedly enhances insulin secretion
New research shows that a cellular program that causes aging can also bring unexpected benefits in the function of pancreatic beta cells and the production of insulin in mice and humans. The findings are reported in the journal ...
Mar 7, 2016
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