Bear Bile Chemical Could Help Keep Hearts in Rhythm
A synthesised compound which is also found in bear bile could help prevent disturbances in the heart's normal rhythm, according to research published in the journalHepatology by a team from Imperial College London.
Withdrawal from Heavy Cigarette Smoking Associated With Brain Imaging Changes in Regions Related to Mood Regulation
Findings from a brain imaging study may provide clues for why some individuals with heavy cigarette-smoking habits experience depressed mood upon withdrawal from smoking, according to a report in the August issue ofArchives of General Psychiatry, one of theJAMA/Archives journals.
Restoring Blood Flow After a Heart Attack: Nanostructure Promotes Growth of New Blood Vessels, Mimics Natural Protein
Tissue deprived of oxygen (ischemia) is a serious health condition that can lead to damaged heart tissue following a heart attack and, in the case of peripheral arterial disease in limbs, amputation, particularly in diabetic patients.
New Sensor Promises Rapid Detection of Dangerous Heavy Metal Levels in Humans
Work by University of Cincinnati researchers to create a sensor that provides fast feedback related to the presence and levels of heavy metals -- specifically manganese -- in humans is published in the August issue of the journal, Biomedical Microdevices.
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