Medical research
Researchers develop new devices to test retinal cells
Researchers at Utah State University have developed new devices to mechanically stress human cells in the lab.
Oct 24, 2018
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Neuroscience
Researchers identify new cause of brain bleeds
A team of researchers including UCI project scientist Rachita Sumbria, Ph.D. and UCI neurologist Mark J. Fisher, MD have provided, for the first time, evidence that blood deposits in the brain may not require a blood vessel ...
Sep 25, 2018
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Ophthalmology
A potential new way to treat some of the most common blinding diseases
Many eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, exhibit increased permeability of blood vessels in the macular (central) portion of the retina leading to abnormal fluid accumulation and vision ...
Sep 13, 2018
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Medical research
Researchers identify molecule with anti-aging effects on vascular system, study finds
A molecule produced during fasting or calorie restriction has anti-aging effects on the vascular system, which could reduce the occurrence and severity of human diseases related to blood vessels, such as cardiovascular disease, ...
Sep 10, 2018
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Medical research
How sickled red blood cells stick to blood vessels
One of the most common complications of sickle-cell disease occurs when deformed red blood cells clump together, blocking tiny blood vessels and causing severe pain and swelling in the affected body parts.
Sep 3, 2018
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Cardiology
Ultrasound could improve early detection of vascular diseases, research shows
Ultrasound conducted before a patient develops symptoms could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, research led by the University of Leicester has shown.
Aug 21, 2018
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Diabetes
A 3-pronged plan to cut type 2 diabetes risk
(HealthDay)—The type 2 diabetes tide remains unchecked in the United States, as does pre-diabetes—having a blood sugar level higher than normal, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis.
Jul 13, 2018
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Cardiology
Computational models provide novel genetic insights into atherosclerosis
Researchers have identified a new gene-activation pathway caused by lipids associated with coronary artery disease, a finding that could help identify new directions in research and drug development. The study was published ...
Jun 28, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Discovery of kidney structure challenges current understanding of renal physiology
New research by the University of Bristol has found that the microscopic structure of human kidney is different to what was previously known.
Jun 25, 2018
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Health
Cigarette smoke directly damages muscles in the body
Not only is smoking bad for your lungs, but new research shows that components in cigarette smoke directly damages your muscles. The research, published in The Journal of Physiology, indicates that smoking decreases the number ...
May 24, 2018
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