Medical News Today - Reino Unido

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The Genotype Of Disorders Causing Cardiac Sudden Death Syndrome Identified

Long QT syndrome approximately affects one in every 2,500 people ­- mainly young people. It can cause torsade de pointes episodes, which can trigger sudden death. This study was conducted by researchers of the Hospital Virgen de las Nieves of the University of Granada. The genetic analyses were performed by the laboratory Lorgen in the… Seguir Leyendo The Genotype Of Disorders Causing Cardiac Sudden Death Syndrome Identified

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Drug Encapsulation And Gene Therapies Use New Data Obtained On Liposomes

University of Granada scientists and the Spanish Higher Institute for Scientific Research (CSIC) have made significant progress in understanding lipid membranes, which are extensively employed in the development of cosmetic and drug products, and which have potential application in the field of nanotechnology. Phospholipid vesicles (liposomes) are colloidal systems that arise considerable interest from the… Seguir Leyendo Drug Encapsulation And Gene Therapies Use New Data Obtained On Liposomes

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Drug Abuse Linked To Inability To Recognize Basic Emotions

University of Granada scientists have been the first to analyze the relationship between drug abuse and recognition of basic emotions (happiness, surprise, wrath, fear, sadness and disgust) by drug-abusers. Thus, the study revealed that drug-abusers have difficulty in identifying negative emotions by their facial expression: wrath, disgust, fear and sadness. Further, regular abuse of alcohol,… Seguir Leyendo Drug Abuse Linked To Inability To Recognize Basic Emotions

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Study Warns About The Danger Entailed In ‘Benevolent Sexism’ And In Men’s Apparently Positive Attitudes Towards Women

Research conducted at the University of Granada revealed that society tends to exonerate men from sexual violence within the couple if the man is kind to his wife. More than 700 university students aged 18-24 took part of this research Research conducted at the University of Granada warns about the negative effects of the so-called… Seguir Leyendo Study Warns About The Danger Entailed In ‘Benevolent Sexism’ And In Men’s Apparently Positive Attitudes Towards Women

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Clinical Waste Management Needs Specialized Regulation

A study carried out by the University of Granada (UGR) warns of the need to unify existing plans for clinical waste management in the different autonomous communities to improve recycling and waste disposal. There is currently no specific state-wide regulation, just a framework law that the Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine… Seguir Leyendo Clinical Waste Management Needs Specialized Regulation

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Mother’s Milk Improves The Physical Condition Of Future Adolescents

Breast feeding new born babies has lots of advantages in the short and in the long-term for babies. A study has confirmed the recently discovered benefits, which had not been researched until now. Adolescents who are breast fed at birth have stronger leg muscles than those who received artificial milk. Enrique García Artero, the principal… Seguir Leyendo Mother’s Milk Improves The Physical Condition Of Future Adolescents

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Goji Berries Have The Same Nutrients As Fruits And Vegetables And A Significant Placebo Effect

A University of Granada professor specialist in Nutrition explained that the species Lycium Barbarum currently imported from China comes from the Mediterranean regions and grows in other mild regions of the world. Also, he stated that «Goji berries will not have any positive effect on people that do not follow a balanced diet». While the… Seguir Leyendo Goji Berries Have The Same Nutrients As Fruits And Vegetables And A Significant Placebo Effect

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A Protein Called CFLIP Makes Tumor Cells In Breast Cancer Resistant To Treatments

This finding might very useful for scientists, that could design cancer therapies aimed at interfering the action of this protein. Such was the conclusion drawn by the researchers at the Andalusian Institute for Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CABIMER), in collaboration with the University of Granada. Researchers at the Andalusian Institute for Molecular Biology and… Seguir Leyendo A Protein Called CFLIP Makes Tumor Cells In Breast Cancer Resistant To Treatments

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People With A University Degree Fear Death Less Than Those At A Lower Literacy Level

A research -conducted at the University of Granada- revealed that fear of death is most common among women than men. Additionally, it concluded that parents’ fear of death affects their children’s perception of death. A change of mentality regarding this topic is necessary among families and teachers, since it is key to children’s mental health… Seguir Leyendo People With A University Degree Fear Death Less Than Those At A Lower Literacy Level

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A Study Analyses The Relation Between Sleep Disorders And Risk Perception By Drivers Suffering From This Disorder

Within the framework of a recent research project, University of Granada researchers will analyse how sleep disorders affect risk perception in driving. To such purpose, three last-generation simulators provided by the Faculty of Psychology will be employed. The purpose of the first study will be to analyse how a specific sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnea… Seguir Leyendo A Study Analyses The Relation Between Sleep Disorders And Risk Perception By Drivers Suffering From This Disorder