May 24, 2012 18:46 BST Uppsala University There is a correlation between high levels of the environmental toxin PCB and the distribution of body fat to the abdomen. This is shown in a new study published today in the scientific journal Obesity. Abdominal fat is already known to increase the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, among other conditions.
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May 24, 2012 09:23 BST Gambro ERA-EDTA is one of the most important congresses within clinical nephrology, dialysis, renal transplantation and related subjects. During May 24–27 visitors will be able to see the latest innovations from Gambro. Highlights: Individualized Quality-assured Dialysis, SelectBag® Citrate, Diascan, HemoControl™, Gambro Water Systems, Lunch symposium with Dr.Ingrid Ledebo
May 21, 2012 08:00 BST National Institute for Health Research - Clinical Research Network The results of a new survey, published on International Clinical Trials Day (21 May), have shown that most people are not aware that research is a core part of the work of the NHS. The survey raises concerns that patients could be missing out on opportunities to take part in potentially beneficial clinical trials as a result.
May 15, 2012 21:00 BST Uppsala University The devastating role of maternal and child malnutrition is especially prominent in South Asia. In this week’s issue of JAMA researchers from Uppsala University in collaboration with colleagues from Bangladesh and United States report significant progress in reducing the consequences of malnutrition in pregnant women.
May 15, 2012 08:33 BST Uppsala University New research from Uppsala University, Sweden, suggests that an active lifestyle in late life protects grey matter and cognitive functions in humans. The findings are now published in the scientific journal Neurobiology of Aging.
May 14, 2012 17:01 BST Uppsala University Paediatric brain tumours preserve specific characteristics of the normal cells from which they originate – a previously unknown circumstance with ramifications for how tumour cells respond to treatment. This has been shown by Uppsala researcher Fredrik Swartling together with colleagues in the U.S., Canada and England in a study that was published today in the distinguished journal Cancer Cell.
May 02, 2012 11:30 BST Aspire Aspire has received responses from three candidates following our briefing that was sent to all candidates for the Mayoral election about wheelchair accessible housing in London.
May 01, 2012 11:49 BST Aspire Hot on the heels of our evening at Speaker’s House, and the preparation of not one, but two new Aspire Houses, comes the news that we’ve been shortlisted in the UK Housing Awards 2012.
Apr 16, 2012 09:00 BST Gambro Gambro introduces SelectBag® Citrate to improve quality of life for hemodialysis patients. Improving quality of life for hemodialysis patients is a primary goal of the innovative new SelectBag® Citrate concentrate from Gambro — the unique citrate-containing, acetate-free dialysis fluid for regular hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration treatment.
Apr 12, 2012 17:00 BST Uppsala University About 300 000 years ago humans adapted genetically to be able to produce larger amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. This adaptation may have been crucial to the development of the unique brain capacity in modern humans. In today’s life situation, this genetic adaptation contributes instead to a higher risk of developing disorders like cardiovascular disease.