Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New evidence of the benefits of home dialysis for kidney patients
Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital have found more evidence of the benefits of home dialysis for patients with kidney failure.
Jun 21, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Blood vessel-forming cells involved in aggressive brain tumour
A type of highly malignant brain tumour contains a large number of cells involved in the formation of new blood vessels, helping it proliferate and spread. Targeting these cells could hinder tumour growth, according to new ...
Jun 20, 2018
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Medical research
Nerve cells and blood vessels in eye 'talk' to prevent disease, study finds
A new study from scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) shows that nerve cells and blood vessels in the eye constantly "talk" to each other to maintain healthy blood flow and prevent disease.
Apr 27, 2015
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Cardiology
Air pollution may impact fetal cardiovascular system, study says
Microscopic particles in air pollution inhaled by pregnant women may damage fetal cardiovascular development, according to a study by Rutgers researchers.
Mar 11, 2019
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Medical research
Emerging pharmaceutical platform may pose risks to retinal health
According to new research by University of Kentucky investigators, an emerging pharmaceutical platform used in treating a variety of diseases may produce unintended and undesirable effects on eye function. The paper, "Short-interfering ...
Oct 11, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Hereditary colon cancer syndrome marked by abnormally dense blood vessel growth in mouth
A team led by Johns Hopkins researchers has found that a hereditary colon cancer syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), is associated with abnormally dense blood vessel growth in the skin lining the mouth.
Jun 23, 2011
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Medical research
Effects of sepsis negated by Tie2 activation-induced vascular protection
Sepsis, more commonly known as blood poisoning, is an exceptional healthcare problem. It is more common than heart attacks, and kills more people than any type of cancer and despite this, it remains largely unknown. According ...
Apr 20, 2016
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Medical research
How blood vessels control their destiny
The endothelial cells that comprise blood vessels are uniquely responsive to cues from other organs, since their role is to integrate intimately into tissues and provide a means for delivery of oxygen and nutrients and waste ...
Jun 30, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
New combination drug controls tumor growth and metastasis in mice
Researchers at UC Davis, University of Massachusetts and Harvard Medical School have created a combination drug that controls both tumor growth and metastasis. By combining a COX-2 inhibitor, similar to Celebrex, and an epoxide ...
Jul 15, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Common transplant drug inhibits breast cancer growth, study shows
Tacrolimus, a drug that is commonly used to prevent organ transplantation rejection, inhibits breast cancer growth in pre-clinical studies. The finding from UNC scientists was reported in the May 26th PLoS ONE.
May 26, 2011
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