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Mystery underlying heart toxicity caused by diabetes drugs solved

September 25, 2019 0 Comments Cholesterol, Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Personalized Medicine, Pharmacology, Vioxx

For new diabetes medications, in which one drug aims to address the excess of lipids and glucose in the blood, the therapeutic benefits, while great, frequently are accompanied by dangerous toxic effects to the heart. Why and how these drugs cause heart dysfunction in diabetes patients has been unclear. Now, scientists show that certain diabetes drugs have a profound toxic effect on the generation and function of mitochondria.

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Cellular senescence is associated with age-related blood clots

September 24, 2019 0 Comments Anemia, Blood Clots, Healthy Aging, Hypertension, Immune System, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Personalized Medicine

Cells that become senescent irrevocably stop dividing under stress, spewing out a mix of inflammatory proteins that lead to chronic inflammation as more and more of the cells accumulate over time. Researchers have identified 44 specific senescence-associated proteins that are involved in blood clotting, marking the first time that cellular senescence has been associated with age-related blood clots.

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Neurotoxin lead sometimes added to turmeric for brighter color

September 24, 2019 0 Comments Agriculture and Food, Blood Clots, Endangered Plants, Food, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Soil Types, Workplace Health

Some spice processors in Bangladesh use an industrial lead chromate pigment to imbue turmeric with a bright yellow color prized for curries and other traditional dishes, elevating blood lead levels in Bangladeshis.

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Gum disease linked with higher risk of hypertension

September 24, 2019 0 Comments Anemia, Blood Clots, Cholesterol, COPD, Dentistry, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke Prevention

People with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a new study.

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Thinner shells for delivering gentler therapeutic bursts

September 23, 2019 0 Comments Heart Disease, Human Biology, Hypertension, Nanotechnology, Nature of Water, Pharmacology, Physics, Sports Science

Releasing drugs that are packaged into microcapsules requires a significant amount of force, and the resulting burst can cause damage to human tissues or cause blood clots. A new technique creates lopsided microcapsule 'shells' that can burst and release their cargo at much lower pressure, making them safer for use in the body.

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Better samples, better science: New study explores integrity of research specimens

September 23, 2019 0 Comments Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Diseases and Conditions, Food, Hypertension, Microarrays, Physics, Today's Healthcare

Biological samples can be highly susceptible to changes over time, which often occur when they are removed from deep refrigeration. Degraded samples can produce spurious results in research. To address these concerns, scientists have designed a highly sensitive test that can be used to establish the integrity of blood plasma and serum, the most common biosamples used in medical research.

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New mechanism for dysfunctional insulin release identified

September 19, 2019 0 Comments Anemia, Brain Tumor, Diabetes, Hormone Disorders, Hypertension, Immune System, Lymphoma, Vitamin D

Researchers have identified a previously unknown mechanism that regulates release of insulin, a hormone that lowers blood glucose levels, from the beta cells of the pancreas. This mechanism is disrupted in type 2 diabetes. The scientists hope this finding will be used to develop new treatments against the disease.

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Study changes guidelines for sepsis management

September 17, 2019 0 Comments Anemia, Blood Clots, Hypertension, Immune System, Infectious Diseases, Medical Topics, Today's Healthcare, Wounds and Healing

A researcher ends the debate among physicians regarding sepsis management.

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Electric pill bottles and text messaging not enough to affect blood pressure control

September 17, 2019 0 Comments Dieting and Weight Control, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Literacy, Mental Health, Pain Control, Psychiatry, Today's Healthcare

Blood pressure levels in patients with hypertension did not improve when patients took part in automated texting or were given electronic pill bottles.

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Light drinking may be beneficial in type 2 diabetes: Further research needed

September 17, 2019 0 Comments Blood Clots, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Diet and Weight Loss, Fitness, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Triglycerides

An meta-analysis of studies shows that recommendations to moderate alcohol consumption for people with type 2 diabetes may need to be reviewed, since low-to-moderate consumption could have a positive effect on blood glucose and fat metabolism.