News tagged with aortic

'Healthy' sterols may pose health risk

Jul 14, 2008 | 3.9 / 5 (7) | 0

Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, a research study in the July JLR has uncovered that these compounds do have their own risks, as they can ...

Research provides insight into development of congenital circulatory defects

Biology /

Jul 08, 2008 | 3 / 5 (1) | 0

University of Pittsburgh-led researchers could provide new insight into how two common congenital circulatory problems—aortic arch deformity and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)—develop in humans, as reported in the June ...