Atrial fibrillation | Cystic fibrosis | Drug against flu

Comparing treatments for atrial fibrillation; replacing function of cystic fibrosis protein; and drug mimics human antibody against flu

March 26, 2019 Edition Comparing treatments for atrial fibrillation A study comparing a surgical procedure called catheter ablation with medications for atrial fibrillation will help inform treatment decisions. Replacing function of impaired cystic fibrosis protein A widely-used antifungal drug replaced the function of the mutated protein that causes cystic fibrosis in human lung cells grown in the lab, suggesting a potential therapy. Drug mimics human antibody against flu Researchers developed and tested a drug in mice that works like a human antibody to neutralize flu viruses. The study will aid development of new drugs against flu viruses. Popular Stories Weekend catch-up can't counter chronic sleep deprivation How disrupted sleep may lead to heart disease Reduced-calorie diet lowers signs of inflammatory bowel disease Understanding recurrent tonsillitis Light activity may lower harmful effects of sitting Connect with Us Facebook RSS Feed Update Your E-mail Address | Add Subscriptions | Unsubscribe If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. For all other inquiries about NIH programs and activities, please contact Ask NIH. Before writing, please view our Frequently Asked Questions page, our Health Information page, or Search our website. This service is provided to you by the National Institutes of Health. NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health®      This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institutes of Health (NIH) · 9000 Rockville Pike · Bethesda MD 20892 · 301-496-4000 / TTY 301-402-9612