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Researchers give new insight into role of PTPRK in tissue repair, cancer – World News Network
The protein receptor Tyrosine phosphatases are proteins that are found in cell membranes. Although the details of their exact mechanism of action remain unknown, they are known to be tumour suppressors and regulators of cell-cell interactions.
Researchers reveals ways of preventing cancer cells from colonizing liver – World News Network
Nine times out of ten, metastasis is the cause of cancer deaths. This is the point when the primary tumour has sent out cells, like seeds, and invaded other organs of the body. Despite significant advancements in the treatment of primary tumours, medicine remains mainly powerless against metastases. As of…
Study assesses therapeutic strategies for severe obesity in adolescents – World News Network
According to a study adolescents with severe obesity who got both meal-replacement therapy and financial incentives had a higher reduction in body mass index compared to those who just received meal-replacement therapy.
High blood pressure may increase risk of strokes, finds study – World News Network
A Michigan Medicine study found that high systolic blood pressure (the top number on the blood pressure reading and how hard the heart pumps blood to the arteries) increases the risk of the two most common types of strokes over time.
Study finds how simple multi-component diabetes care improves long-term outcomes in South Asian patients – World News Network
A new study by the Centre for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in South Asia (CARRS) has demonstrated significant long-term benefits of a multicomponent quality improvement (QI) strategy in managing type 2 diabetes in India and Pakistan.
Social media has impact on sleep patterns, finds study – World News Network
Concerns regarding the influence of social media platforms on youth mental health led the US Surgeon General to suggest a warning label for them. The Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health highlighted potential links between social media use and poor sleep quality in youth. Given these…