For Pulmonary Hypertension, Inhibition Of PBEF Is A Possible Therapeutic Target
Inhibition of pre-B Cell Colony-Enhancing Factor (PBEF) could be a potential therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension (PH), according to a preclinical study in an animal model of PH. PBEF expression appears to be significantly increased in PH. Accordingly, we examined whether inhibiting PBEF could prevent and reverse PH in rats, said Roberto Machado, MD, associate professor of medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Tight skinny jeans can cause nerve damage, doctor warns
From Kate Moss to Russell Brand skinny jeans are a integral part of any hipster's wardrobe. But fans of tight-hugging denim are putting themselves at risk, according to a doctor from the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. (Source: the Mail online | Health)