News articles tagged with 'calcium'
Research reveals lipids' unexpected role in triggering death of brain cells
— 15 Nov 2009 16:26 | HealthThe lipid that accumulates in brain cells of individuals with an inherited enzyme disorder also drives the cell death that is a hallmark of the disease, according to new research led... — full story
Epilepsy drugs could treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
— 28 Oct 2009 10:35 | HealthResearchers in the USA have discovered a potential new function for anti-epileptic drugs in treating neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study,... — full story
Penn team uses self-assembly to make molecule-sized particles with patches of charge
— 21 Oct 2009 10:38 | TechnologyPhysicists, chemists and engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have demonstrated a novel method for the controlled formation of patchy particles, using charged, self-assembling... — full story
Thyroid surgery safe for older patients, study finds
— 20 Oct 2009 12:51 | HealthThyroid surgery is safe for older patients, say physicians who found only slight differences in rates of complications and hospital readmissions in a multi-year study... — full story
Researchers reveal mechanism for neurone self-preservation
— 20 Oct 2009 11:21 | HealthTsuruta et al. find that a lipid kinase directs a voltage-gated calcium channel's degradation to save neurones from a lethal dose of overexcitement. The study appears in the 19 October... — full story
Study examines complications of thyroid surgery in older patients
— 20 Oct 2009 09:35 | HealthIn a study of patients undergoing thyroid surgery performed by a single surgeon, older adults did not appear to have more complications than younger patients, according to a report... — full story
A new understanding of why seizures occur with alcohol withdrawal
— 18 Oct 2009 12:23 | HealthEpileptic seizures are the most dramatic and prominent aspect of the 'alcohol withdrawal syndrome' that occurs when a person abruptly stops a long-term or chronic drinking habit. Researchers... — full story
Growing greener greens
— 3 Oct 2009 09:51 | EnvironmentA pioneering project to make our green vegetables even better for us has been launched by scientists at The University of Nottingham. The research will underpin future technological... — full story
Over 65s should take high dose vitamin D to prevent falls
— 2 Oct 2009 12:08 | HealthA daily supplement of vitamin D at a dose of 700-1000 IU reduces the risk of falling among older people by 19% according to a study published on bmj.com today. But a dose of less than... — full story
Calcium scans may be effective screening tool for heart disease
— 30 Sep 2009 15:14 | HealthA simple, non-invasive test appears to be an effective screening tool for identifying patients with silent heart disease who are at risk for a heart attack or sudden death. Coronary... — full story