Posts by University of Bonn
Why beta-blockers cause skin inflammation
Beta-blockers are often used to treat high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. However, in some patients, they can trigger or exacerbate psoriasis, an inflammatory skin disease. …
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An active substance that has been known for 30 years could unexpectedly turn into a ray of hope against eye tumors. …
Read Full ArticleHeartbeat out of sync
Life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias often occur after a heart attack, as the scar tissue can interfere with the spread of electrical impulses that activate the heart. An international research team under the leadership …
Read Full ArticleFast food makes the immune system more aggressive in the long term
The immune system reacts similarly to a high fat and high calorie diet as to a bacterial infection. This is shown by a recent study led by the University of Bonn. …
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