The study found that Eptifibatide reduced heart attack and death by an overall 1.5 percent worldwide, with a significant effect even among patients already taking aspirin or heparin. The drug works by inhibiting the receptor that causes platelets to bind together and form a clot.
Researchers at UCSF have discovered a new molecular mechanism that activates platelets, leading to clot formation. The discovery of protease-activated receptor 4 (PAR4) may lead to new approaches for developing drugs to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Researchers found signs of C. pneumoniae in 17 Alzheimer's sufferers, but stress it may not cause the disease. The bacterium infects microglia and astroglia, producing inflammatory cytokines that trigger inflammation in Alzheimer's brains.
Researchers developed a method to send data by bouncing radio signals off meteor trails during the Cold War. A Seattle-based company, StarCom Technologies, has created a civilian version of this system as a cheap alternative to satellite technology.
Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy face an increased risk of later developing type-2 diabetes. Using the mini-pill, progestin-only birth control pills, may put these women at a higher risk of developing chronic form of the disease, warns USC researchers.
A Florida biologist found that subtle increases in CO2 can kill mining moths by reducing the nutritional value of their food. Many more larvae died in chambers with high CO2 levels, likely due to malnutrition caused by lower nitrogen content.
University of Washington psychologists found a connection between mothers' morning sickness and infant salt preference. Babies whose mothers experienced moderate to severe nausea had a stronger preference for salty solutions, suggesting dehydration may imprint taste preferences during pregnancy.
Researchers are studying the upper levels of hurricanes to understand their mechanics, a shift from traditional middle-altitude observations. This is part of ongoing research to save lives by providing more accurate data on storm intensity and energy exchange.
Chlamydia infection can occur without symptoms, highlighting the need for more frequent testing. The study found that over 50% of infected adolescent females tested positive within six months, emphasizing the importance of regular screenings.