News tagged with fibrous tissue

New indicator found for rapidly progressing form of deadly lung disease

A diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is not much better than a death sentence, given a survival rate averaging 4 to 6 years as the disease robs its victim of the ability to breathe.

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created Nov 10, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Enlarged hearts in women shrink faster than those in men after aortic valve replacement

Heart enlargement caused by narrowed aortic valves regresses faster in elderly women than in men after aortic valve replacement, according to research reported in a surgical supplement of Circulation: Journal of the American He ...

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created Sep 13, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Overweight male teens with normal blood pressures showing signs of heart damage

Even while their blood pressures are still normal, overweight male teens may have elevated levels of a hormone known to increase pressures as well as early signs of heart damage, researchers say.

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created Jun 01, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Researchers identify a molecule that increases the risk of cardiac insufficiency

A team of scientists from the Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA) of the University of Navarra has identified a key enzyme in the development of cardiac insufficiency. This enzyme is involved in the accumulation of ...

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created Apr 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0