Dr. Barry Dinner

Peanuts Prevail

A legume, peanuts are a good source of vitamin E, niacin, folate, manganese protein and fiber. Previously, some studies suggest that consumption of peanuts may lower the risks of coronary artery disease.  In that vascular dysfunction plays a major role in the development of atherosclerosis and the formation of coronary plaques and lesions that lead …

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Otulipenia, a New Inflammatory Disease Discovered

Researchers have discovered a new and potentially fatal disease that affects the Chromosome 5 gene. The disease identified is Otulipenia, a rare and oftentimes fatal inflammatory disease, that mainly affects young children. Some anti-inflammatory treatments which can ease the symptoms patients experience have been identified. These symptoms include fever, joint pain, failure to thrive, skin …

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Early Detection Is Key for Diabetes Management

A study combining large scale clinical observations and innovative computer modeling suggests that screening to identify Type 2 diabetes followed by early treatment could result in substantial health benefits. Researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School and the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge (England) used data from the ADDITION-Europe study of …

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Nanorobots Target Cancerous Tumours

Researchers have successfully used advanced nanotechnology to target cancer tumours with more precision than ever before. This is a big breakthrough in using nanocarriers in modern medicine. In this case, scientists used drug-laced bacteria, which magnetically hones in on its target. The study was conducted by multiple agencies including Polytechnique Montréal, McGill University, and the …

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