By Bas ten Elzen Have you grown up on a farm, being disgusted by the view and smell of the stool and excreta of the animals every morning? Then you might actually be lucky! Researchers from Ghent University hypothesize that this rural environment correlates with high exposition to LPS, which is an element of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria. Growing up on a farm consequently gives rise to the induction of the so-called ubiquitin-modifying enzyme A20, which is strongly linked to LPS. … [Lees meer...]
Archief voor september 2015
RAMS symposium on the 2nd of November!
The very first edition of the RAMS symposium will be held on the 2nd of November. This evening will be all about health technology. Interesting speakers will tell you all about the newest technologies which are currently being applied in healthcare. At the end of the evening you'll receive a goodiebag filled with the newest (3rd!!) edition of RAMS and a Radboud Reflects surprise. So block the 2nd of november in your calendar, and be sure to check our Facebook page or website for further details! … [Lees meer...]
Alarming increased risk of stroke caused by one of the most commonly prescribed drugs
By Bas ten Elzen Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs worldwide, accounting for an annual turnover of about 10 billion euros. In most countries, like in the US, these drugs are obtainable without a prescription, and are even sold in regular shops like supermarkets. Now, however, the easy availabilty of these drugs might be something to be concerned about.. Admittedly, PPIs are very effective in treating a wide range of diseases; including … [Lees meer...]
