Immune system development linked to leukaemia
Our defences against infection can be weaknesses in causing cancer. Scientists have discovered a genetic signature that implicates a key mechanism in the immune system as a driving… read more.
Our defences against infection can be weaknesses in causing cancer. Scientists have discovered a genetic signature that implicates a key mechanism in the immune system as a driving… read more.
Exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure and thus cut the risk of heart attack and stroke, a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests.
For some, it’s the tradition of steeping tealeaves to brew the perfect cup of tea. For others, it’s the morning shuffle to a coffee maker for a hot… read more.
Eating high levels of flavonoids including anthocyanins and other compounds (found in berries, tea, and chocolate) could offer protection from type 2 diabetes – according to research from… read more.
Researchers in Sweden have found an association between a person’s fitness as a teenager and their risk of heart attack in later life. In a study of nearly… read more.
Researchers found a novel approach to predict outcomes in heart failure patients by imaging impaired energy metabolism in a diseased heart. Researchers have identified a new method to… read more.
Coronary artery calcium testing trumps cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and other risk factors in predicting heart attacks and deaths.
Findings also show that patients report pain relief even when they know they are receiving a placebo.
PET molecular imaging of the brain reveals that ketamine may act as an antidepressant by boosting serotonin activity in brain areas involved in motivation.
by Bruce Sylvester – While early stem cell transplantation in patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma does not improve overall survival in intermediate/high-risk patients, early transplantation appears to be… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester – While early stem cell transplantation in patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma does not improve overall survival in intermediate/high-risk patients, early transplantation appears to be… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester – Women who have undergone bariatric surgery are more likely to give birth to premature babies and to babies who are small for gestational age,… read more.
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