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Prototype developed for ultrasonic patch to deliver insulin
Penn State engineers have developed a prototype for an ultrasound insulin delivery system that is about the size and weight of a matchbook that can be worn as a patch on the body.
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UCLA geneticists find location of major gene in ADHD; targeted region also linked to autism
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute researchers have localized a region on chromosome 16 that is likely to contain a risk gene for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the most prevalent childhood-onset psychiatric disorder. more
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ACE linked to calcium growth on aortic valve
Future studies may find that ACE inhibitors, a class of
drugs now taken by people with high blood pressure, could
slow down or prevent the development of aortic valve calcium,
say University of Washington researchers. Currently, the only
treatment for severe calcium in the aortic valve is surgical
replacement. more
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Rigorous, short-term diet-exercise program lowers heart disease risk
Obese men can significantly reduce heart disease risk on a three-week low-fat, high-fiber diet and daily exercise – even though they may lose only a few pounds, according to research in today's rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Obese men who consumed a diet high in grains, vegetables and fruit and took brisk daily walks reduced their high blood pressure, a hallmark risk factor for congestive heart failure, kidney disease, coronary artery disease and stroke. more
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How you respond to high-fat diet is linked to genes
Maybe people who eat fatty foods without negative health consequences really haven't sold their souls to the devil. They may just have good genes. The link between dietary fat intake and heart disease is hardwired into our genes, according to research reported in today's rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. more
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