Cardiology
'Heart repair' research boosted by new findings
Scientists trying to find ways to regenerate a damaged heart have shed more light on the molecular mechanisms that could one day make this a reality.
Sep 16, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Promising drug trials for spin-out company in the fight against Alzheimer's disease
Phase three trials for a drug which targets Alzheimer's disease developed by a company spun out of the University of Aberdeen have shown promising results.
Jul 28, 2016
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Cardiology
Taking aspirin could have better outcome for stroke patients
An international collaboration of scientists has carried out a large scale study looking at whether the use of antithrombotic drugs such as aspirin and warfarin prior to a stroke leads to a better outcome.
Jul 20, 2016
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Neuroscience
New head scanning ultrasound technology could save soldier lives
Soldiers' lives could be saved or improved by new technology which enables medics to scan for bleeding in the brain using ultrasound.
Jun 20, 2016
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Singing improves speech of people with Parkinson's, but more research needed
There is strong evidence that singing benefits the speech of people with Parkinson's disease, but more research needs to be carried out into the area, according to a review of studies led by researchers at the University ...
Jun 3, 2016
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Diabetes
Can 'mindfulness' help people manage their diabetes?
A study to explore whether a technique similar to meditation can be used to help adults struggling to manage their Type 1 diabetes improve their diabetes control and their emotional wellbeing is under way at the University ...
May 20, 2016
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Health
New UK-wide clinical trial aims to improve muscle strength in older people
A UK-wide clinical trial is set to examine whether a commonly used heart pill and a food supplement could improve the health of older people across the UK by improving muscle strength.
May 11, 2016
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Neuroscience
New breakthrough in understanding the 'neglected senses'
Scientists investigating the little-understood senses of touch and movement have made a breakthrough that could eventually benefit people with movement disorders, spinal injuries, high blood pressure and even improve the ...
May 10, 2016
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Health
New recipes show how oats and barley can make our favourite meals healthier
There is more to oats and barley than just porridge and broth as a new recipe book, Go with the Grain developed and compiled by researchers at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health aims to show.
Apr 14, 2016
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Health
Low childhood IQ linked to premature death in adulthood
Lower levels of intelligence measured in childhood are associated with an increased risk of premature death in adulthood.
Mar 16, 2016
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