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New research indicates that women’s reproductive function may be tied to their immune status. Previous studies have found this association in human males, but not females. The study appears in the American Journal of Human Biology. An animal’s energetic resources must be carefully allocated, said University of Illinois anthropology professor Kathryn Clancy, who led the new research. The body’s first priority is maintenance, which includes tasks inherently related to survival,...
Infections, as the news has shown time and again, can be deadly. Periprothesthetic joint infection (PJI) is the infection of grave concern to the orthopedic community, especially in its growingly common antibiotic-resistant form. This all-too-common infection can be found deep inside the joint prosthesis following joint replacement surgery. Javad Parvizi, MD, and colleagues at the Rothman Institute at Jefferson have worked for years to find a solution to this sometimes deadly infection....
Dwelling on negative events can increase levels of inflammation in the body, a new Ohio University study finds. Researchers discovered that when study participants were asked to ruminate on a stressful incident, their levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of tissue inflammation, rose. The study is the first time to directly measure this effect in the body. “Much of the past work has looked at this in non-experimental designs. Researchers have asked people to report their tendency to...
Up to 63% Reduction in CRP Response with ISIS-CRP Rx Treatment CARLSBAD, Calif., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISIS) announced today that ISIS-CRP(Rx) selectively reduced severe elevations in C-reactive protein (CRP) in humans. Data from a Phase 1 clinical study showed that ISIS-CRP(Rx) produced statistically significant, dose-dependent reductions in CRP response following an endotoxin challenge, which produces immune responses similar to those...
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most of us know about lab tests for high cholesterol and how important they are in helping prevent and control heart disease. But lab tests do much more--helping physicians prevent heart problems, diagnose heart attacks, and manage heart conditions. Diagnosing heart attacks One of the most important roles is helping physicians diagnose heart attacks, even when the symptoms are unclear. Doctors often use a test that measures the...
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISIS) announced the initiation of a Phase 2 study evaluating ISIS-CRP(Rx) in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation (AF) involves an irregular and often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow to the body. Paroxysmal AF is a type of AF characterized by unpredictable episodes of AF that can occur as frequently as every day. Patients with AF can experience chest...
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Elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammatory disease, appear to be associated with increased risk of psychological distress and depression in the general population of adults in Denmark, according to a report published Online First by Archives of General Psychiatry, a JAMA Network publication. Depression is one of the leading causes of disability and previous studies suggest that low-grade systemic inflammation may contribute to the development of depression. C-reactive...
WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a major inflammatory joint disease that causes cartilage destruction, bone erosions, and joint destruction. In severe cases, it can also lead to rheumatoid nodules, vasculitis, heart disease, lung disease, anemia, and peripheral neuropathy. Oxidative stress is elevated in RA patients implying reactive oxygen species (ROS) are possible mediators of tissue damage. ROS trigger a cascade of events through...
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Elderly adults who turn their frown upside down can boost their health, according to a study from Concordia University. Researchers from the campus in Canada recently found that lonely older adults have more health risks and maintaining a positive attitude is paramount for keeping the body healthy. The scientists observed 122 senior citizens over a span of six years. In particular, the study showed that lonely older adults have a...
