Inflammatory disorders
Asthmatics at increased risk of pulmonary embolism
People with asthma have an increased risk of pulmonary embolism, according to new research.
Dec 19, 2012
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Medical research
Impaired melatonin secretion may play a role in premenstrual syndrome
A new study by Douglas Mental Health University Institute researchers shows altered body rhythms of the hormone melatonin in Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) women with insomnia. This finding may help explain some of ...
Dec 19, 2012
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Immunology
New study brings long-sought vaccines for deadly parasite closer to reality
One major cause of illness from food-borne diseases is the parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). New insights into how the immune system combats T. gondii are provided in a study published by Cell Press December 13th in ...
Dec 13, 2012
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Medical research
Testosterone gel fails to boost Viagra's effects
(HealthDay)—Men who have erectile dysfunction and low testosterone may get no extra benefit from adding the hormone to their Viagra prescription, a new study suggests.
Nov 19, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers develop neuroimaging technique capturing cocaine's devastating effect on brain blood flow
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University have developed a high-resolution, 3D optical Doppler imaging tomography technique that captures the effects of cocaine ...
Oct 10, 2012
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Immunology
Choice of psoriasis treatment affects CVD event rates
(HealthDay)—Compared with other anti-psoriatic therapies, systemic anti-inflammatory treatment of patients with severe psoriasis with biologic agents or methotrexate is associated with a lower combined risk of death, myocardial ...
Sep 27, 2012
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Medications
Study suggests early exposure to antibiotics may impact development, obesity
Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have made a novel discovery that could have widespread clinical implications, potentially affecting everything from nutrient metabolism to obesity in children.
Aug 22, 2012
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Genetics
Gene deletion drives more than a quarter of breast cancers
A new study shows that the lack of a certain gene occurs in almost 28 percent of human breast cancers, playing a role in some 60,000 breast cancer cases in the United States and 383,000 worldwide this year.
Aug 15, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More delays in brain growth seen with ADHD
(HealthDay) -- Researchers have uncovered more evidence that certain types of delays in brain development seem to be related to a heightened risk for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Aug 15, 2012
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Medical research
Bloodstream scavenger inhibits clotting without increased bleeding
A compound that mops up debris of damaged cells from the bloodstream may be the first in a new class of drugs designed to address one of medicine's most difficult challenges -- stopping the formation of blood clots without ...
Jul 23, 2012
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