Natural-based antibiofilm and antimicrobial peptides from microorganisms
This article by Dr. Serkan Ortucu et al. is published in Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, 2018. New developments in antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) with antibiofilm...
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Work-family conflict hits home
Researchers look at how parent's job stress affects children's health Researchers have long known that sick children can affect a company's bottom line, as employees...
The role of PCSK9 in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
This article by Dr. Eleni Theocharidou et al. is published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, Volume 24 , Issue 31 , 2018 Statin treatment exhibits a...
WVU researchers find telemedicine may increase patient satisfaction with medical care
Credit: WVU University Relations MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Cardiovascular disease pervades Appalachia, yet many Appalachians live far from any heart and vascular specialist. Follow-up doctor's visits in the...
Is very low LDL-C harmful?
This article by Dr. Charles Faselis et al. is published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, Volume 24 , Issue 31 , 2018. A major Cardiovascular (CV)...
Exploration of umbelliferone based derivatives as potent MAO inhibitors
This article by Dr. Anurag Khatkar et al. is published in Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, 2018. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors are potential drug candidates...
'A way cool way to be': Study offers new insights into children with autism
Credit: Bradley Slade It's a challenging proposition for anyone: Lie flat on your back, helmet covering half of your face, in a tight-quartered MRI capsule...
Study identifies genetic mutation responsible for tuberculosis vulnerability
If you live in the United States, you are unlikely to come into contact with the microbe that causes tuberculosis. Your odds of encountering the...
MGHfC study details development of functional skills in persons with Down syndrome
When expectant parents learn their child will be born with Down syndrome, they invariably have questions about what this diagnosis will mean for their son...
NIH study implicates hyperactive immune system in aging brain disorders
Results suggest a breakdown in brain cell waste system triggers a destructive immune reactionCredit: Giniger lab, NIH/NINDS In a study of fruit flies, NIH scientists...
Role of PCSK9 inhibitors in high risk patients with dyslipidemia
This article by Dr. Vasilios Papademetriou et al. is published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, Volume 24 , Issue 31 , 2018. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is...
Painful intercourse in women improved with fibromyalgia drug
Study suggests that the oral medication Gabapentin can reduce pain and increase sexual desire and satisfactionCredit: Photo by John O'Boyle Women with chronic pain or...
Heart cell defect identified as possible cause of heart failure in pregnancy
Tel Aviv University research has diagnostic and therapeutic implications Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare form of heart failure that affects women in their last...
Two possible new ways to treat silent seizures in children
An unexpected brain region is important for Dravet Syndrome, finds study SAN FRANCISCO, CA--January 2, 2019--As early as 3 months of age, infants with a...
Engineers, zoologists reveal how gulls 'wing morph' for stable soaring
Wind-tunnel testing of gull wings conducted between University of Toronto and UBC could be used to design more efficient flying vehiclesCredit: Christina Harvey - UBC...
