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Simple method for measuring important components of cannabis in blood
The first recorded use of cannabis sativa, commonly called hemp, was by the ancient Chinese as early as 4000 BC. It was used as a fiber source for textiles, ropes, and paper. In addition, medical and entertainment
High blood pressure is controlled more effectively by two drugs in one pill
Hypertension, or high blood pressure (BP), is a major global public health problem, both because of how common it is and its correlation with cardiovascular disease. It has been identified as one of the major risk factors
Influence of light emitting diodes (LED) bulbs on broilers grown to heavy weights
Light management influences growth, reproduction and behavior. Lighting programs slow the early growth rate of broilers allowing them to achieve physiological maturity prior to maximal rate of muscle mass accretion. Selected blood variables including blood gases are
The first case of transcatheter intervention in an adult with Cor Triatriatum Sinister
Breathing was difficult on 4 liters of oxygen. Her weight had slipped below 100 pounds. For 51 years there was a defect in her heart, a membrane that split her left upper heart chamber, the left atrium,
Endovascular aortic repair: a simple explanation of its indication and common complications
The aorta is a major arterial channel carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. But some medical problems, such as high blood pressure along with wear and tear which occurs with aging, can
What is the right blood transfusion trigger?
Blood transfusions are used in medical practice every day all over the world. Their use is largely aimed at restoration of the necessary number of red blood cells (erythrocytes), which main goal is to transport the oxygen
Dogs with lymphoma have better therapeutic responses and longer lifespans if they revealed lower white blood cell count after chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is effective against rapidly growing neoplasm. Chemotherapeutic drugs also damage other rapidly dividing cells, such as bone marrow stem cells. Because white blood cells have the shortest life spans in the hemocyte, bone marrow suppression commonly
A small step closer to a save new antibiotic
An important fundament of our so called modern medicine are substances that are save for humans to take but deadly for bacteria. They are known as antibiotics. Interestingly, most of these have their origin in microbes, using
Can mathematics help defeating acquired blindness?
Sight threatening pathologies of the eye retina, the light sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye, are an increasing health concern in the ageing population. A number of risk factors, including high intraocular pressure, high blood
Reducing blood loss in brain surgery with extracranial early devascularization techniques
The anatomical region located under the frontal lobes of the brain, just above the eyes and the nose is called “anterior skull base”. The most common tumors involving this region arise from the soft tissue layers that
Some need to reduce blood pressure medication in hot weather
Many people take medication for blood pressure control. But there have been many reports suggesting (i) that dosage should be reduced in hot weather and (ii) a need for long-term individual studies. This paper presents a case
Blood-based biomarkers for multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated, inflammatory demyelinating and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS). MS is classified in: relapsing–remitting (RRMS), characterized by acute attacks followed by partial or complete recovery periods; primary progressive (PPMS),
Promoting resilience to cognitive impairment associated with sleep deprivation
Chronic sleep loss is a common problem in our society; an estimated 50-70 million adults in the United States have sleep or wakefulness disorder (Institute of Medicine, 2006). Insufficient sleep is co-morbid with chronic problems such as
Excess oxygen worsens actual oxygen supply to the heart muscle in pigs
The use of supplemental oxygen in acute medical care is perceived beneficial by many health care professionals. However, current guidelines limit the excess use of oxygen after successful resuscitation following cardiac arrest. This recommendation is based on
Allergic reaction to drug used to treat pulmonary hypertension
Treprostinil belongs to a category of drugs called prostacyclins, used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs, otherwise known as pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is available in an intravenous, subcutaneous, inhaled and oral form. The most
In vitro test bench to reproducing pulsatile flow conditions
Cardiovascular diseases are among the top causes of mortality in the world. Huge efforts are made to fight against the cardiovascular diseases. However, the variability of the symptoms and risk factors makes this fight very challenging. While
A novel treatment for saphenous venous graft thrombosis
Coronary artery disease refers to narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Lack of blood supply to the heart can result in a myocardial infarction, commonly referred to as a heart attack. One way
Selectively killing T-cells in multiple sclerosis: A brainy approach
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that often afflicts young people. The nerve fibres in the brain, which transmit the electrical impulses that control many of the common functions of the
SOCS3 in neurons halts abnormal blood vessel formation in the eye
The leading cause of severe vision loss and blindness in the elderly, as well as in working age adults and in children is abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina. Researchers are still learning about what drives
A new avenue in an effort to minimize injuries from acute myocardial infarction
Reperfusion therapy is currently the mainstay of acute myocardial infarction treatment; it salvages myocardial cells from ischemic cell death. However, abrupt restoration of coronary blood flow induces another type of cell death, called “lethal reperfusion injury”, which
