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4 articles from ScienceDaily
Scientists reveal mechanism that causes irritable bowel syndrome
- ScienceDaily
- 21/1/17 19:22
Researchers have identified the biological mechanism that explains why some people experience abdominal pain when they eat certain foods. The finding paves the way for more efficient treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other food intolerances. The study was carried out in mice and humans.
One small alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation
- ScienceDaily
- 21/1/17 19:22
A study of nearly 108,000 people has found that people who regularly drink a modest amount of alcohol are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats in an abnormal rhythm. The study found that, compared to drinking no alcohol at all, just one alcoholic drink a day was linked to a 16% increased risk of atrial fibrillation over an average follow-up time of nearly 14...
Rapid blood test identifies COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease
- ScienceDaily
- 21/1/17 19:22
Scientists have shown that a relatively simple and rapid blood test can predict which patients with COVID-19 are at highest risk of severe complications or death. The blood test measures levels of mitochondrial DNA, which normally resides inside the energy factories of cells. Mitochondrial DNA spilling out of cells and into the bloodstream is a sign that a particular type of violent cell death is...
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil has overwhelmed its health systems, analysis shows
- ScienceDaily
- 21/1/17 19:22
An analysis of the first 250,000 patients admitted to hospital with coronavirus reveals a high mortality and inequities in the quality of healthcare across regions.