Rapid method shown to detect infection in cystic fibrosis

Southampton researchers have demonstrated a quick and accurate method to diagnose bacterial infections. The technique has the potential to detect infections in cystic fibrosis patients in minutes rather than days. In future, the simple analysis could be performed on hospital wards to deliver faster and more effective treatment. The approach could also be expanded to target a variety of diseases […]

Continue reading »

Painkiller warning: Overuse is known to cause serious inflammation of the liver – signs

This Morning: Dr Helen gives advice on mixing painkillers We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info When you follow the instructions on painkillers and other pill-bottle labels, […]

Continue reading »

Research identifies blood biomarker for predicting dementia before symptoms develop

New research from NUI Galway and Boston University has identified a blood biomarker that could help identify people with the earliest signs of dementia, even before the onset of symptoms. The study was published today in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. The researchers measured blood levels of P-tau181, a marker of neurodegeneration, in 52 cognitively healthy adults, from the U.S.-based […]

Continue reading »

New strategies for engineering stable articular cartilage

A new study assesses the effect of the gremlin-1 (GREM1) protein on the in vitro and in vivo stability of bone marrow stem cell (BMSC)-derived cartilage engineered within scaffolds. The study design and results are reported in the peer-reviewed journal Tissue Engineering, Part A. A major challenge associated with MSC-derived cartilage is that the cells tend to undergo hypertrophic differentiation, […]

Continue reading »

Is a vegan diet healthy?

Is a vegan diet healthy? If you are thinking of changing your diet, this is something you might be asking. A vegan diet cuts out animal products completely, which means meat, poultry and dairy products such as eggs and cheese are off the table. While many people worry about not being able to get enough protein if they switch to […]

Continue reading »
1 468 469 470 471 472 1,322