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Vaccine could cut complications after surgery
A vaccine has been developed, which could prevent inflammation and illness caused by certain bacterial infections following major surgery, scientists heard today (Tuesday 09 April 2002) at the spring meeting of the Society for General Microbiology at the University of Warwick. Dr Elliott Bennett-Guerrero, Chief of Cardiac Anesthesia at Columbia... view more... (2002-04-03)
Girls fare better than boys following heart surgery
A recent study published in Critical Care examined the role of molecules, known as cytokines, in the recovery of children following heart surgery. The study found that girls had higher levels of cytokine IL-10, which meant that they recovered more easily from their operations than boys. In order to repair heart defects surgeons need a bloodless... view more... (2002-01-16)
Coffee and tea can reduce the risk of chronic liver disease
A study published today in the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal Gastroenterology found that people at high risk for liver injury may be able to reduce their risk for developing chronic liver disease significantly by drinking more than two cups of coffee or tea daily. view more (2005-12-02)
Heart disease associated with oral health - studies of women and serological factors
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows, for the first time, an association between coronary heart disease and oral health in women. Recent results have also shown that serological factors, might provide insight into the reported epidemiological association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease... view more... (2004-02-20)
Discovery of key inflammation mechanism in COPD could lead to new treatments
An international team of researchers has identified a mechanism which increases lung inflammation, making Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) more severe, and potentially points towards new treatments. view more (2005-05-10)
Yale discovery suggests protein may play a role in severe asthma
A protein measured in a simple blood test may be a new biomarker to identify patients with the most serious form of asthma, Yale School of Medicine researchers report today in the New England Journal of Medicine. view more (2007-11-15)
Scientists uncork a potential secret of red wine's health benefits
Scientists from Scotland and Singapore have unraveled a mystery that has perplexed scientists since red wine was first discovered to have health benefits: how does resveratrol control inflammation? view more (2009-07-31)
Manipulating Brain Inflammation May Help Clear Brain of Amyloid Plaques, Mayo Clinic Researchers Say
In a surprising reversal of long-standing scientific belief, researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have discovered that inflammation in the brain is not the trigger that leads to buildup of amyloid deposits and development of Alzheimer's disease. view more (2009-10-23)
Infections may lead to faster memory loss in Alzheimer's disease
Getting a cold, stomach bug or other infection may lead to increased memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease. view more (2009-09-08)
Anti-inflammatory drugs may mask prostate cancer marker
Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, may reduce serum levels of the prostate biomarker, PSA (prostate specific antigen), and hence may alter the detection of prostate cancer in individuals who take these medications. view more (2008-09-08)
Transplant rejection drug holds promise for inflammatory eye disease
The immunosuppressive drug mycophenolate mofetil, used to prevent rejection of transplanted hearts, kidneys and livers, may also be effective in controlling inflammatory eye diseases. view more (2005-09-02)
Mind over matter
A significant number of people world-wide suffer with chronic pain, which affects every aspect of their lives, and often results in depression. view more (2006-08-29)
Promising target for new atherosclerosis therapies linked to leukemia
In recent years, scientists studying inflammation and atherosclerosis have seen their respective fields converging. Inflammation is an aspect of the immune response to injury and disease; atherosclerosis, with its characteristic lesions in the blood vessel walls, underlies most cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes. view more (2006-11-02)
Melatonin may save eyesight in inflammatory disease
Current research suggests that melatonin therapy may help treat uveitis, a common inflammatory eye disease. The related report by Sande et al., "Therapeutic Effect of Melatonin in Experimental Uveitis," appears in the December issue of The American Journal of Pathology. view more (2008-11-24)
Acupuncture more effective than massage for chronic neck pain
Acupuncture is an effective short term treatment for patients with chronic neck pain, but there is only limited evidence for its long term effects after five treatments, concludes research in this week's BMJ. A total of 177 patients with chronic neck pain were randomly allocated to five treatments over three weeks. Fifty-six patients received... view more... (2001-06-27)
Tooth loss strongly linked to risk of esophageal, head and neck, and lung cancer
Studying thousands of patients, Japanese researchers have found a strong link between tooth loss and increased risk of three cancers - esophageal, head and neck, and lung. They suggest that preservation of teeth may decrease risk of developing these diseases. view more (2008-05-14)
Il-22 gene delivers the goods and decreases intestinal inflammation
There are two major types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). view more (2008-01-03)
Predicting quality of life for individuals with chronic pain
People who suffer with chronic pain have a lower quality of life than those with the chronic illness diabetes. view more (2002-11-13)
Inflammatory disease treatments will improve through the use of lipidomics
According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 46 million Americans have arthritis. view more (2009-09-02)
VIRTUAL FRIEND HELPS YOUNG ASTHMA SUFFERERS
Young people with chronic health problems can benefit from text message services, say researchers this week's BMJ. Doctors in Tayside set up a mobile phone text message service combining reminders to use an inhaler with sport news, celebrity gossip, and horoscopes. The messages were sent by a "virtual friend with asthma" to 30 young... view more... (2002-09-10)
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