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The risk of developing atherosclerosis—a narrowing of the arteries as cholesterol plaque builds up, leading to obstruction of blood flow—is higher for people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases than for the general population. As a result, they are more likely to have heart attacks and other cardiovascular disorders. The good news, according to a new study published in Rheumatology, is that regular exercise is a powerful weapon against vascular dysfunction in these patients. In the [...]

Researchers at the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center (HUG-CELL), sponsored by the Institute of Biological Sciences (IB-USP) at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, have developed a technique for reconstructing and producing liver in the laboratory. A proof-of-concept study was conducted using rat liver. In the next phase of their research, scientists will adapt techniques for the production of human liver in the future to increase the supply of these organs for transplantation. This [...]

In vitro studies and experiments with mice have shown that natural extracts are more effective than the only drugs available to combat this parasitic disease. Credits: Schistosomiasis under a microscope (above) and Neglected Disease Research Center Professor Hosue de Moraes student, Guarulhos University / Researcher Archive) Brazilian red propolis, well known for its bactericidal and antifungal properties, has been found to act strongly against the parasites responsible for schistosomiasis, [...]