Cardiology
'Sweet spot' for treating diabetic patients with heart failure
Researchers at the University of Dundee have discovered a `sweet spot' in the treatment of diabetes among patients with heart failure.
Dec 15, 2015
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University of Dundee
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Scientists discover a 'switchboard' of molecules that protect against Parkinson's disease
A `switchboard' of molecules that play a vital role in protecting the brain against Parkinson's disease has been uncovered by a research team led by the University of Dundee.
Oct 27, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Blood pressure tablets offer radiotherapy protection for prostate cancer patients
Blood pressure medication could help protect men from complications arising from radiotherapy for prostate cancer, a new study by researchers at the University of Dundee has found.
Oct 22, 2015
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Health
Research leads to change in medicine labelling for salt content
University of Dundee research that showed high salt levels in common medicines put patients at increased risk of cardiovascular events has led to a recommendation for a Europe-wide change in labelling legislation for medication.
Oct 15, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Group identifications are the strongest indicator of mental and physical health
Individuals who fail to derive value from their interactions with family, friends, colleagues, and other groups are much more likely to be depressed, drink heavily, eat unhealthily, smoke, and fail to exercise, according ...
Oct 6, 2015
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Medical research
Researchers reach 'paradigm shift' in understanding potassium channels
A new discovery relating to one of the most common processes in human cells is being described as a 'paradigm shift' in understanding.
Oct 16, 2014
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
New Parkinson's disease chemical messenger discovered
A new chemical messenger that is critical in protecting the brain against Parkinson's disease has been identified by scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit at the ...
Mar 27, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Lifestyle interventions can improve health outcomes in patients at risk of colorectal cancer
Direct interventions in diet and physical activity among patients at risk of colorectal cancer can lead to significantly improved weight reduction, helping tackle a major risk factor for the disease, a new study led by the ...
Mar 13, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers capture 'most complete' picture of gene expression in cancer cell cycle
Uncontrolled cell growth and division is a hallmark of cancer. Now a research project led by the University of Dundee has provided the most complete description to date of the gene activity which takes place as human cells ...
Mar 6, 2014
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Cardiology
Significantly improved chance of heart attack survival with high-potency statin treatment
(Medical Xpress)—A study looking at the data of thousands of patients who suffered heart attacks has suggested treatment with high-potency statins offers a significantly improved chance of survival compared to those taking ...
Feb 20, 2014
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