News tagged with inflammation markers
Social stress leads to atherosclerosis
Studies on genetically engineered mice show that social stress activates the immune system and accelerates the development of atherosclerosis. Commonly used drugs to reduce blood pressure, however, may stop this process. ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Dec 06, 2010 |
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Genetic link found between spinal arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers at the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute in Brisbane, Australia, have found that a form of spinal arthritis is genetically linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The study will be published on December ...
Dec 02, 2010 |
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Poor sleep quality increases inflammation, study finds
People who sleep poorly or do not get enough sleep have higher levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, researchers have found.
Nov 14, 2010 |
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High-fat meals a no-no for asthma patients
People with asthma may be well-advised to avoid heavy, high-fat meals, according to new research. Individuals with asthma who consumed a high-fat meal showed increased airway inflammation just hours after the binge, according ...
May 17, 2010 |
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Tests may predict cause of hospital readmissions in newborns and improve outcomes for asthma patients
The results of two separate research studies taking place at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics will help physicians use genetic testing to prevent complications, and ease the worry of new parents by predicting in advance ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 28, 2010 |
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Obese 3-year-olds show early warning signs for future heart disease (w/ Video)
A study by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers found that obese children as young as 3 years old have elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation that in adults is considered an early ...
Mar 01, 2010 |
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New safety concern related to antipsychotic treatment
Overall, antipsychotic medications are reasonably effective, and fairly well tolerated treatments for mood and psychotic disorders. However, treatment with a number of antipsychotic medications is associated with weight ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 01, 2009 |
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Effects of aspirin and folic acid on inflammation markers for colorectal adenomas
Unexpectedly, inflammation markers do not appear to be involved with the chemopreventative effect of aspirin on colorectal adenomas, according to a brief communication published online October 12 in the Journal of the Na ...
Oct 12, 2009 |
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