New insight into the physiology of cardiac muscle may lead to the development of therapeutic strategies that exploit an inherent protective state of the heart. The research, published by Cell Press online on April 19th in ...
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Had a large stockpile of oral cholera vaccine been available and deployed to inoculate the majority of Haitians most at risk after the outbreak following last year's earthquake, the illness and death from the cholera epidemic ...
Apr 11, 2011
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In sports psychology, elite athletes are often said to have two identities—a "self" identity (who they are overall) and an "athlete" identity (who they are as a competitor). Research has shown that the intensity of elite ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare and poorly understood cancer, characterized by the progressive accumulation of mucin in the abdominal cavity. Mainstay treatments are surgery and chemotherapy but disease recurrence and death ...
Jul 19, 2024
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Researchers from King's have identified evidence to suggest that lifestyle changes could offset the risk of some adult heart disorders that result from maternal obesity and changes in fetal heart development.
Jul 9, 2024
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Distinct phenotypic and urine biological characteristics are seen for patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) with a history of ulcerative Hunner lesions (UIC) and those with no lesions (NHIC), ...
Jul 2, 2024
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Depression affects about 8% of adolescents worldwide and is a known risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. While the reasons for this risk are not well understood, a study from The Hospital for ...
Jun 27, 2024
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A proposed framework by La Trobe University's Judith Lumley Center, in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, is challenging traditional categorizations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering ...
Jun 26, 2024
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The WHO on Wednesday blamed four major industries—tobacco, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), fossil fuel and alcohol—for 2.7 million deaths a year in Europe, accusing them of obstructing public policies that could hurt their ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Sepsis—the leading cause of mortality in children around the world—can present with a wide range of signs and symptoms, making a one-size-fits-all treatment strategy ineffective. Pursuing a precision medicine approach ...
Jun 11, 2024
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