News articles tagged with 'vascular' (Page 12)
Military technique could aid stroke victims
— 18 Jan 2008 08:50 | HealthUniversity of Leicester researchers are pioneering use of military radar signal processing methods to help victims of stroke - the third most common cause of death in the UK…
Calcium supplements may increase heart attacks in older women
— 17 Jan 2008 07:35 | HealthNew research published on bmj.com suggests that calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack in healthy postmenopausal women. Calcium supplementation is commonly prescribed…
High blood pressure in older adults traced to effects of the gene in blood vessels
— 11 Jan 2008 18:25 | HealthScientists have identified the gene that sets off a sequence of events in the blood vessels of otherwise healthy adults that can lead to high blood pressure. The disease process eventually…
Light and sound: the way forward for better medical imaging
— 12 Dec 2007 21:09 | PhysicsDetection and treatment of tumours, diseased blood vessels and other soft-tissue conditions could be significantly improved, thanks to an innovative imaging system being developed that…
Lymphatic vessel and lymph node function are restored with growth factor treatment
— 3 Dec 2007 21:52 | BiologyThe frequent spread of certain cancers to lymph nodes often necessitates surgery or radiation therapy that damages the lymphatic system and can cause lymphedema, a condition of localised…
The secret of what makes plants flower unlocked
— 19 Apr 2007 21:25 | BiologyThe study reveals the likely mechanism by which the Arabidopsis plant flowers in response to changes in day length. Earlier research had shown that plants leaves perceived seasonal…