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Medical research

Stroke damage mechanism identified

Researchers have discovered a mechanism linked to the brain damage often suffered by stroke victims—and are now searching for drugs to block it.

Nov 27, 2014

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Neuroscience

Alzheimer's leads to changes in the small blood vessels in the brain

If the blood supply to your brain decreases, it can trigger Alzheimer's disease. Scientists at UiO wanted to find out whether this leads to more or fewer blood vessels and what role one particular protein plays in such a ...

Mar 29, 2022

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Surgery

Avoiding hip replacement: How stem cells can treat avascular necrosis

A Yale Medicine orthopedic surgeon has developed an innovative procedure that uses a patient's own stem cells to treat a condition that can cause painful hip fractures.

Oct 10, 2022

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Cardiology

Stress linked to worse outcomes for young women with heart disease

Stress is much more harmful for young and middle-aged women with cardiovascular disease than for other patients, new research indicates.

Aug 6, 2019

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Medical research

'Back talk' from blood cells to their progenitors is critical to balancing blood supply

(PhysOrg.com) -- When it comes to the body's blood supply, maintaining the right balance is crucial. UCLA stem cell scientists have now discovered that in the common fruit fly, this balancing act requires a complex "conversation" ...

Jan 5, 2012

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hepatitis C deaths up, baby boomers most at risk

(AP) -- Deaths from liver-destroying hepatitis C are on the rise, and new data shows baby boomers especially should take heed - they are most at risk.

Feb 20, 2012

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Study examines associations between contraceptive methods and early menopause

The long-term use of oral contraceptives and certain methods of tubal ligation (TL) were associated with lower levels of a biomarker for ovarian aging, suggesting an increased risk for early menopause, according to preliminary ...

Feb 2, 2022

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Cardiology

Hair-like structures in cells of the vessel wall may be relevant for diabetes treatment

A new study from Karolinska Institutet and the Helmholtz Diabetes Research Center shows that primary cilia, hair-like protrusions on endothelial cells inside vessels, play an important role in the blood supply and delivery ...

Dec 4, 2020

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Oncology & Cancer

Math models add up to improved cancer immunotherapy

A merger of math and medicine may help to improve the efficacy of immunotherapies, potentially life-saving treatments that enhance the ability of the patient's own immune system to attack cancerous tumors.

Feb 3, 2020

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