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A study relates the level of pollutants accumulated in the body with obesity levels

A team of Spanish scientists, which includes several researchers from the University of Granada, proves that subjects who present higher levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in their organism also suffer from higher cholesterol and triglycerides levels This This study, which has been published in the journal Environmental Pollution, analysed the level of these environmental… Seguir Leyendo A study relates the level of pollutants accumulated in the body with obesity levels

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New data revealed on Q10 coenzyme, whose deficiency causes a rare mitochondrial disease prevalent above all in children

Some of the better known functions of this coenzyme include its role in the production of energy for the cell and its anti-oxidant capacity UGR scientist participate in a study published in the journal PNAS, which opens the door to the modulation of CoQ10 synthesis in human cells, in the not too distant future, according… Seguir Leyendo New data revealed on Q10 coenzyme, whose deficiency causes a rare mitochondrial disease prevalent above all in children

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Xerostomia, or dry mouth syndrome, can be a symptom of asthma, according to a recent study

Scientists at the University of Granada and the High Resolution Hospital in Loja prove that asthmatic patients who suffer from xerostomia have a poorer level of control disease  Scientists at the University of Granada and the High Resolution Hospital in Loja (Granada) prove that asthmatic patients who suffer from xerostomia (dry mouth syndrome) have a… Seguir Leyendo Xerostomia, or dry mouth syndrome, can be a symptom of asthma, according to a recent study

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Chronic periodontitis, an inflammatory gum disease, influences prognosis and the severity of heart attacks

Researchers at the University of Granada prove that the extent and severity of chronic periodontitis is directly related to the severity of myocardial infarction  This research, published in the Journal of Dental Research, surveyed 112 patients who had suffered from an acute case of myocardial infarction. These patients underwent a series of cardiological, biochemical and… Seguir Leyendo Chronic periodontitis, an inflammatory gum disease, influences prognosis and the severity of heart attacks

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There is not a single type of schizophrenia—as originally thought—but eight different genetic diseases

Researchers from the universities of Granada (Spain) and Washington in St Louis (US) break new ground in what could be an important first step towards better diagnosis and treatment of this disease The find has been recently published in the prestigious American Journal of Psychiatry Scientists from the universities of Granada (Spain) and Washington in… Seguir Leyendo There is not a single type of schizophrenia—as originally thought—but eight different genetic diseases

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A two-minute delay in cutting the umbilical cord leads to a better developent of newborns during their first days of life

These are the conclusions of a study conducted by University of Granada scientists and the San Cecilio Clinical Hospital (Granada), published in the prestigious journal Pediatrics Late clamping of the umbilical cord increases the anti-oxidant capacity of mature newborns, and the moderation of inflammatory effects in the case of those born from induced labour A… Seguir Leyendo A two-minute delay in cutting the umbilical cord leads to a better developent of newborns during their first days of life

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Research team proves the efficacy of new drug against stem cells that provoke the onset and growth of cancer and its metastasis

An Andalusian team of researchers led by the University of Granada has designed a drug that fights cancerogenic stem cells responsible for the onset and development of cancer, for relapse after chemotherapy, and for metastasis The new drug, called Bozepinib, has been successfully tested in mice, and has a selective action against cancerogenic stem cells… Seguir Leyendo Research team proves the efficacy of new drug against stem cells that provoke the onset and growth of cancer and its metastasis

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New measuring system to objectively ascertain the level of fatigue in physicians through eye movement

An international team of scientists including researchers from the U. of Granada find that the speed of saccadic movements (rapid eye movements) is an excellent way to objectively measure the level of fatigue in a physician Results prove that after a 24-hour medical shift, the speed of saccadic movements diminishes and the subjective perception of… Seguir Leyendo New measuring system to objectively ascertain the level of fatigue in physicians through eye movement

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An international research project emphasizes the need to persuade parents to make their children walk to school

A researcher from the University of Granada participates in a US research project that emphasizes the need for public administrations to encourage children and their families to walk more often during their daily routines This research was published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 1.219 children between 8 and 11, and… Seguir Leyendo An international research project emphasizes the need to persuade parents to make their children walk to school

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Several experiments on rats prove that chronic melatonine consumption fights obesity and diabetes

Scientists at the University of Granada also recommend to sleep in absolute darkness and avoid artificial illumination at night to avoid interference in the generation of endogenous melatonine. Their research has been published in the last online issue of the prestigious Journal of Pineal Research Scientists at the University of Granada, in collaboration with La… Seguir Leyendo Several experiments on rats prove that chronic melatonine consumption fights obesity and diabetes