Two related studies, one in humans and the other in rats, found that the cardiovascular effects of cigarettes and e-cigarettes are strikingly similar, and these harmful effects on blood vessel function are likely caused by airway irritation due to inhalation of a foreign substance, rather th
The body's response to infection or inflammation is fever, which also serves as a defence mechanism against things like viruses and bacteria. The body releases molecules called cytokines into the bloodstream when it is infected or inflammatory. The blood-brain barrier, a system of microscopi
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Researchers have successfully 3D bioprinted breast cancer tumors and treated them in a breakthrough study to better understand the disease that is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide.
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI/ATK): Talking about erectile dysfunction, which is when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection, can be awkward. But it happens frequently. Addressing ED with your doctor to rule out any physical causes that blood tests can detect is crucial. Your
Tampa (Florida) [US], September 28 (ANI/PRNewswire): ABILITY DIABETES-GLOBAL (ADG), is the World's largest Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) for patients with DM (Diabetes Mellitus), comparing head-to-head the Sirolimus eluting stent, Abluminus DES+ (Concept Medical Inc.) with the XIENCE fam
Washington [US], September 6 (ANI): One way exercise can counter the damage of diabetes is by enabling activation of a natural system we have to grow new blood vessels when this disease ravages existing ones.
Washington [US], August 27 (ANI): A substance produced by gut microbes may cause scarring and blood vessel damage in scleroderma patients, according to a recent study
Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): A substance produced by gut microbes may cause scarring and blood vessel damage in scleroderma patients, according to a recent study
Washington [US], August 5 (ANI): A team of scientists describe a series of studies designed to determine the relationship among insulin, fats and the vascular system and identified a new pathway in which the cells lining the blood vessels - called endothelial cells - drive the body's metabol
Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): Within our body, the vascular system provides a constant flow of nutrients, hormones and other resources, thus ensuring efficient transport. Researchers Komal Bhattacharyya, David Zwicker, and Karen Alim recently investigated in which way such a network is abl