Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tick-borne Powassan virus can kill. What is it, and how can you protect yourself?
Robert Weymouth, 58, of Portland, Maine, died this year because of a tick bite.
May 25, 2023
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Page 24 - News tagged with muscle diseases
Genetics
Researchers target protein that can slow down muscular dystrophy
A team of researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy is reporting that by manipulating TAK1, a signaling protein that plays an important role in development of the immune system, they can slow down disease ...
May 24, 2023
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Genetics
Study examines the possible role of KIF5A gene in ALS
A study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine used a newly developed mouse model to examine the possible role of a gene called KIF5A in the development of amyotrophic lateral ...
May 24, 2023
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Cardiology
Managing cardiovascular disease risk factors may help preserve physical function as we age
Managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors may play a role in preserving physical function during the aging process, according to new research published today in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A.
May 15, 2023
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Cardiology
Steroids linked to long-lasting heart disease risk and worse quality of life
Anabolic steroids not only can cause serious side effects during use, such as heart failure and depression, but can continue being harmful years after stopping, according to two studies presented at the 25th European Congress ...
May 13, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study identifies a new potential target for treating vascular disease
Vascular diseases, including myocardial infarction, stroke, renal failure, and peripheral vascular disease, continue to account for one third of all mortality in the United States, Europe, and the developing world (World ...
May 2, 2023
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Health
Skin issues can be first sign of rheumatological illnesses
Skin conditions may be the first sign that a person has a rheumatic disease that will also affect the joints, muscles or ligaments.
Apr 25, 2023
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Cardiology
A second chance for a healthy heart: Using cellular reprogramming to eliminate scar tissue
A recent study using mice has revealed a way to turn back the clock after heart attack. The researchers behind the work used RNAs to instruct cells in an injured heart to eliminate scar tissue and recreate cardiac muscle, ...
Apr 19, 2023
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Cardiology
Sedentary time may significantly increase adolescent heart size
In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a paper published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports concludes. The study was conducted ...
Apr 12, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers discover gene that shapes heart-attack risk
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in determining the risk for heart attacks, deadly aneurysms, coronary artery disease and other dangerous vascular conditions.
Apr 11, 2023
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