Cardiology
Engineers create 3D-bioprinted blood vessel
The model blood vessel was made using 3D bioprinting to help investigate how weightlessness changes the cardiovascular systems of astronauts in orbit.
Apr 4, 2024
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Cardiology
Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy
Diabetes is a global health burden. A whopping 536 million people worldwide struggle with diabetes. Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DC) is a serious condition characterized by impaired heart function due to diabetes-related metabolic ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds less invasive, safer option for removing benign pancreatic tumors
Insulinomas are abnormal tumors, usually benign, that grow in the beta cells of the pancreas. Insulinomas make extra insulin, more than the body can use. They can cause hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Low blood sugar can ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Research details adaptation tactics of pancreatic cancer
Like alien invaders in a sci-fi movie, pancreatic cancer cells quickly adapt to the weapons used against them and find ways to survive, even in the harshest of conditions.
Apr 4, 2024
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Health
What is metabolism? How different people convert energy differently and why that matters for your health
If you've spent any time scrolling through the health and wellness corners of social media, you've likely come across many products claiming to improve your metabolism. But what exactly is your metabolism?
Apr 4, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Strep A: Cases of rare fatal infection hit record levels in Japan
There has been a sharp increase in the number of people in Japan suffering with the rare but dangerous bacterial condition, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). According to reports, cases of this potentially fatal ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Genetics
New Kaiser genomics lab uses robots for faster, cheaper routine genetic tests
An archway of blue and white balloons adorned the entrance of an otherwise unremarkable office building in San Jose this week, marking the grand opening of a new high-tech laboratory for Kaiser Permanente Northern California, ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism and ADHD are linked to disturbed gut flora very early in life
Disturbed gut flora during the first years of life is associated with diagnoses such as autism and ADHD later in life. This is according to a study led by researchers at the University of Florida and Linköping University ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Neuroscience
Earlier menopause plus high cardiovascular risk may lead to cognitive problems later
Earlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory problems later, according to a new study published in the online issue of Neurology. In this study, ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Health
Popular holistic health approach delivers limited benefits, finds study
A new study has revealed a popular, holistic approach to managing an individual's relationship with food and dieting has one clear benefit—reducing hunger. The Health at Every Size (HAES) practice concentrates on intuitive ...
Apr 3, 2024
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