For the first time, scientists have been able to study how well synthetic bone grafts stand up to the rigors and ‘strains’ of life, and how quickly they help bone re-grow and repair. Researchers led by Dr. Gianluca Tozzi, at the University of Portsmouth, are the first to examine the strains between bone and graft […]
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The surprising role fibrinogen plays in regulating the body’s response to disease
A finding from University of Alberta researchers is shining new light on the role fibrinogen has in regulating a natural defence mechanism in the body. The discovery is hoped to contribute to improved diagnosis and treatments for patients in a variety of diseases ranging from inflammation, to heart failure, to cancer. Fibrinogen is a well-known […]
Panic attacks aren’t necessarily a reason to panic: they are your body’s way of responding to stress
Panic attacks typically occur when a person is under stress. The stress can be physical, like being run down, or emotional, like a significant life change. Panic attacks are a relatively common experience with as many as one in seven people experiencing them at least once. A little more than half of those people will […]