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Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of essential fatty acids

Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of essential fatty acids

Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of essential fatty acids Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Supplementing the diet with camelina oil rich in alpha-linolenic acid, or with sunflower oil rich in linoleic acid altered the concentrations of the metabolites of these fatty acids in the body; however, the changes were dependent on the study participants’ FADS1 genotype. The study was conducted among carriers of two different FADS1 genotypes. “Camelina oil increased the plasma concentration...

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Atherosclerosis may be stopped if lipid screening and dyslipidemia intervention begin in adolescence

Atherosclerosis may be stopped if lipid screening and dyslipidemia intervention begin in adolescence

Atherosclerosis may be stopped if lipid screening and dyslipidemia intervention begin in adolescence Consistently elevated lipids and dyslipidemia in early life were associated with worsening subclinical atherosclerosis, but simulated lipid treatment in late adolescence stopped atherosclerosis progression, a paper published in Atherosclerosis concludes. The study was conducted in collaboration between Northwestern University in the US, Baker Heart and Diabetes Research Institute in Australia, the University of Bristol in the UK, the University of Turku in Finland, and the University of Eastern Finland. Abnormal blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels known as elevated lipids and dyslipidemia are major causes of atherosclerosis where...

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Diabeloop announces integration of insulin automatization software for use with insulin pens

Diabeloop announces integration of insulin automatization software for use with insulin pens

Diabeloop announces integration of insulin automatization software for use with insulin pens Diabeloop announced today that it leveraged its diabetes management software to integrate insulin pens into its hybrid closed-loop system. Paris-based Diabeloop’s DBL-4pen, a unique app, offers new opportunities for the personalized management of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. According to a news release, Diabeloop designed the offering for people living with diabetes who do not have access to or want to wear an insulin pump. Using self-learning algorithms, DBL-4pen offers most of the clinical improvement from DBLG1’s closed-loop insulin delivery system to insulin pen users....

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This Prosthetic Learns Your Habits and Gets Better the More You Use It

This Prosthetic Learns Your Habits and Gets Better the More You Use It

This Prosthetic Learns Your Habits and Gets Better the More You Use It Esper Bionics’ AI-powered robotic hand prosthesis uses predictive technology to enhance customization. Human augmentation has long been a fascination of science fiction, with many companies looking to expand human potential by making the technology a reality. Companies like Neuralink have made a splash in the media with their ongoing research to interface technology directly with the brain. However, if we consider the broadest sense of the term, human augmentation has been around for decades, including pacemakers and continuous glucose monitors. A startup called Esper Bionics is looking...

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Steam Autoclaves Market Have High Growth But May Foresee Even Higher Value

Steam Autoclaves Market Have High Growth But May Foresee Even Higher Value

Steam Autoclaves Market Have High Growth But May Foresee Even Higher Value Steam Autoclaves Market PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATE, Allied Market Research added new research on Global Steam Autoclaves Market- Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022–2030. The Steam Autoclaves market explores comprehensive study on various segments like size, share, development, innovation, sales and overall growth of major players. The research is based on primary and secondary data sources and it consists both qualitative and quantitative detailing. Some of the key players involved in the study are Astell Scientific, BMM Weston Ltd, Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, CELITRON Medical Technologies, Eryigit Medical...

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