university at buffalo

Researchers apply systems biology and glycomics to study human i...

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(University at Buffalo) An innovative systems biology approach to understanding the carbohydrate structures in cells is leading to new ways to understand how inflammatory illnesses and cardiovascular disease develop in humans. The work was described in two recent publications by University at Buffalo chemical engineers.

Antimicrobial sutures reduce infections in brain shunt surgery, ...

admin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(University at Buffalo) A new trial conducted by faculty at the University at Buffalo has shown that using antimicrobial sutures to secure the shunt and close the wound significantly reduces the number of shunt infections arising during the first six months after surgery.

Ibuprofen destroys aspirin's positive effect on stroke risk

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Stroke patients who use ibuprofen for arthritis pain or other conditions while taking aspirin to reduce the risk of a second stroke undermine aspirin's ability to act as an anti-platelet agent, researchers at the University at Buffalo have shown.

UB's bioblower closer to protecting soldiers from biological att...

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0600

A powerful air sterilization technology developed at the University at Buffalo has killed every biological agent with which it has been challenged, including airborne spores, viruses and bacteria in independent tests conducted for the US. Department of Defense.

Many Stroke, Heart Attack Patients May Not Benefit From Aspirin,...

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0600

Up to 20 percent of patients taking aspirin to lower the risk of suffering a second cerebrovascular event do not have an antiplatelet response from aspirin, the effect thought to produce the protective effect, researchers at the University at Buffalo have shown.

Many stroke, heart attack patients may not benefit from aspirin

admin — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0600