Archive for May 11th, 2018
Clostridium difficile infection is the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in developed countries. Researchers have discovered how the C. diff toxin B recognizes the human Frizzled protein, the receptor it uses to invade intestinal cells and lead to deadly gastrointestinal infections. The findings could pave the way for new C. diff antitoxins and also show […]
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Tapeworm infection from eating contaminated pork can damage the brain, causing learning impairments and possibly enforcing cycles of poverty. A new study is the first to look at infection rates within schools and propose solutions targeting children. Source: Reducing tapeworm infection could improve academic performance, reduce poverty
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Historically, our view of host defense against infection was that we must eliminate pathogens to eradicate disease. However, this perspective has recently been challenged as scientists have taken a lesson from plant biologists about an ancient strategy involving the ability to ‘tolerate’ rather than ‘resist’ infection to maintain health. This concept, referred to as ‘disease […]
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A new analysis finds that non-invasive brain stimulation may have beneficial effects on fine motor movement in stroke patients and healthy participants. Source: Noninvasive brain stimulation leads to fine motor improvement after stroke
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The osteoporosis drug alendronate was linked with a reduced risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in a study of patients with hip fractures. Source: Osteoporosis drug may benefit heart health
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A new study could have major implications for our understanding of disease processes for conditions such as autoimmunity, atherosclerosis and heart failure, potentially leading to better prevention and treatment. Source: Opening a new door to immunity
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A new study is the first to prospectively examine the relationship between grandparent and grandchild abdominal obesity. Source: Obesity link between grandmothers and grandchildren revealed in new study
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In a new study, researchers examined the relation between three different diets and risk of developing hearing loss, and found that eating a healthy diet is associated with a lower risk of acquired hearing loss in women. Source: Healthy diet may lower risk of hearing loss in women
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A new discovery shows that opioids used to treat pain, such as morphine and oxycodone, produce their effects by binding to receptors inside neurons, contrary to conventional wisdom that they acted only on the same surface receptors as endogenous opioids, which are produced naturally in the brain. Source: Conventional view of opioid mechanism of action […]
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Identifying dengue fever ‘hot spots’ can provide a predictive map for outbreaks of chikungunya and Zika — two other viral diseases that, along with dengue, are spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Source: Dengue 'hot spots' provide map to chikungunya and Zika outbreaks
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