Reversing tissue damage inside the heart could soon become a reality thanks to new discovery The latest study from the researchers of the University of Bristol, funded by The Heart Research UK, tries to unveil the mechanism of pericytes stimulating the growth of new blood vessels after a lesion occurs inside the heart muscle. The […]
Latest medical advances could allow people with HIV hope for a near-normal life expectancy According to the World Health Organisation, treatment improvements enable patients to reach 78 years of age, if applied correctly. The antiretroviral therapy, firstly introduced 21 years ago, has dramatically helped HIV carriers improve the quality of their lives and reduce social […]
Alternative remedies are often used to complement cancer treatment This medicines could also interfere with cancer therapy. Although considered to be harmless and natural, alternative remedies could contain active substances that affect other drug therapies and have chemical effects on the body. Macular degeneration drugs, probiotics for digestive aid, joint health supplements, vitamins and minerals […]
Listening to Verdi, Beethoven and Puccini could help reduce blood pressure and heart rate Cardiologists explored the impact of different types of music on human heart. Calming classical music was found to have the greatest impact on reducing blood pressure. By contrast, rock and pop music have been found to increase blood pressure. Researchers […]
A new molecule found in the malignant cells of neuroblastoma may be used to obtain an effective treatment Neuroblastoma is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects children and infants. It is the most common extra-cranial solid tumor, unfortunately with a very poor prognosis. By studying neuroblastoma samples, scientists have discovered a molecule called […]
Scientists have discovered an experimental therapy that suppresses UC (ulcerative colitis) that causes colon cancer, one of the most aggressive types of cancer Ulcerative colitis leads to inflammatory bowel disease that finally may lead to colo-rectal cancer. UCLA scientists treatment utilizes a chemical inhibitor able to block an RNA molecule that transmits genetic information, called […]