Double-action sniper Phage therapies have been used for over 100 years but fell into oblivion in Western industrialised countries with the discovery of penicillin. In view of increasing antibiotic resistance, they are currently seeing a renaissance. They also have the decisive advantage of attacking only a single target bacterium, much like a sniper. However, previous […]
A slice through the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia.Credit: Anatomical Travelogue/Science Photo Library A study that followed thousands of people over 25 years has identified proteins linked to the development of dementia if their levels are unbalanced during middle age. The findings, published in Science Translational Medicine […]
This was the conclusion of a presentation by Professor Wendy Hall from the Kings College London, during the Nutrition Society Summer Conference, earlier this month. She emphasised the prevalence of EPA and DHA deficiencies within women as a result of hormonal and tissue demand changes adding that conditions, including menstrual irregularities and PCOS, can increase […]
Veena Raleigh, senior fellow1, Francesca Colombo, head of the health division2 1King’s Fund, London, UK 2Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Paris, France Correspondence to: V Raleigh v.raleigh{at}kingsfund.org.uk Governments must step up prevention efforts to restore life expectancy and reduce inequality Although the worst of the covid-19 pandemic is over, many countries continue to experience […]
Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:11:21 GMT (1689912681395) 3d2fc457b00335a9756170f147fd52fad1a09731 3b0f6d4b614c1c239befd71fc6997e524191d54a by Bilyana Garland Fri, July 21st 2023, 3:32 AM UTC The Battle of the Badges blood drive is back between the New Bern Fire Department and New Bern Police Department. (Photo: Bilyana Garland, NewsChannel 12) Loading …
“I believe every donation can save up to three lives, and you always hear about shortages at the blood banks,” said Sherman police spokesperson Sgt. Brett Mullen. “It’s a big need medically for people that need that, so, it’s very important. If you’re able to donate, you should get out and do that.”
The Cardiovascular Biology Research in Progress (CVB RIP) is a collaboration between the Yale Cardiovascular Research Center (YCVRC) and the Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program to foster collaboration and raise awareness of cardiovascular research at Yale. The goal of this series, which is organized and moderated by trainees, is to provide a supportive learning environment […]
Thursday, July 20, 2023 11:02PM FRESNO, Calfi. (KFSN) — The Pint For A Pint Blood Drive kicks off this Friday and one young man is sharing his story of surviving leukemia, thanks to generous blood donors. RELATED: Pint for a Pint Blood Drive at Central California Blood Center Transcription: Hello, my name is Chris Cazares […]
The NSW Government is investing $8.7 million into collaborative cardiovascular research projects to drive improvements in the prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke. Minister for Medical Research David Harris said the 9 grants would create collaborative opportunities across a number of leading research institutes and universities so that knowledge and skills are shared. […]
The NSW Government is investing $8.7 million into collaborative cardiovascular research projects to drive improvements in the prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke. Minister for Medical Research David Harris said the nine grants would create collaborative opportunities across a number of leading research institutes and universities so that knowledge and skills are shared. […]