Smokeless tobacco and cigarettes confer similar adverse vascular health risks
Like smoking, using smokeless tobacco products puts adults at twice the risk for developing peripheral artery disease compared to those who don’t use either, investigators report in the…
Study describes the structural and functional effects of several mutations on the androgen receptor
The androgen receptor is a key transcriptional factor for the proper sex development —specially in males— and the physiological balance of all the tissues that express this receptor.
Mindsets can influence the course of childbirth
Pregnant women’s attitudes and mindsets can influence the course of childbirth.
Optimal Blood Pressure Control Target for Older Patients with Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal published a new study evaluating the optimal systolic blood pressure (SBP) target for older patients with hypertension.
Protein Offers a Protective Effect in the Diabetic Kidney
Researchers led by University of Tsukuba identify the alternative role of a regulatory protein in the adult mouse kidney and reveal its potential in treating diabetic nephropathy