Study Finds Popular Prostate Drug Has Serious Side Effects
The commonly prescribed drug Avodart may put men at an increased risk for diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Category: Research
Study Provides Further Support for Genetic Factors Underlying Addictions
Impairment of a particular gene increases susceptibility to opioid addiction liability and vulnerability to binge eating.
Researchers Identify Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease
New circulating compounds associated with the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have been identified.
GMS STaRS Scholars Join BUMC Research Labs
Students will work on cutting-edge biomedical research projects, build powerful and lasting relationships and set a course for college and career success.
Dahod Breast Cancer Research Pilot Grant Awards Announced
Congratulations to Alla Grishok, Dafne Cardamone, Catherine Costello, Anurag Singh, Xaralabos Varelas and Stefano Monti.
Gender Plays Role in Deployment Stress
New study illustrates the complex interplay between specific military exposures, mental health and post deployment well-being between the genders.
Study Shows Healthy Arteries May be Possible with Aging
According to Framingham Heart Study data, the most important factors of achieving healthy vascular function were staying lean and avoiding diabetes.
Study Uncovers Molecular Mechanism of Nerve Cell Degeneration
The role of prion protein in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases may lead to better therapies and help avoid the possible dangerous side-effects of using anti-prion protein antibodies for therapeutic purposes.
Researchers Identify Changes in Lung Cells Following Infections
The discovery may lead to new strategies for treating pneumonia.
Hypertension Before Age 55 Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Death
Diagnosis of high blood pressure at an earlier age is associated with greater risk of cardiovascular death and signifies an inherited predisposition for the disease.