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Millimeter-scale magnetic implants for wireless health monitoring

A millimeter-scale, chip-less and battery-less implant can wirelessly monitor a series of parameters within your body and communicate with a wearable device attached on the skin.

20 Mar 2024

SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS can damage the heart without direct infection

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health-supported study has found.

20 Mar 2024

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys than girls, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Immune cell protein identified as potential target for rare liver cancer treatment

Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare liver cancer with a poor prognosis if not addressed early with surgery. The disease is caused by a single genetic mutation that creates a fusion protein.

20 Mar 2024

E-cigarette users experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers

E-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and University of Innsbruck.

20 Mar 2024

Needle pain is a big problem for kids. One California doctor has a plan.

Almost all new parents go through it: the distress of hearing their child scream at the doctor's office.

20 Mar 2024

From apps to instant messages: Which tech solutions help cut sodium intake best?

Behavioral changes through technology-supported interventions could help reduce sodium intake and positively impact health.

20 Mar 2024

Objective risk information motivates preeclampsia prevention among pregnant patients

A new study in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth finds that objective information about risk of preeclampsia could be key to driving patient behavior change and creates motivation among pregnant patients to follow provider recommendations on prevention, even among those who are medication-hesitant.

19 Mar 2024

Metformin boosts appetite-suppressing metabolite, new study finds

Metformin treatment boosts levels of Lac-Phe, an appetite-suppressing metabolite, potentially offering new insights into its mechanism and opening doors for obesity treatments.

19 Mar 2024

Common cranberry can help improve performance of competitive athletes

Competitive athletes are always looking for an extra edge that can help them improve performance. According to a new study by Concordia researchers published in the journal Physical Activity and Nutrition, they can find one in the common cranberry.

19 Mar 2024

MRI and lumbar puncture may not be necessary for managing CAR T-cell associated toxicities

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and lumbar puncture (LP) may not always be necessary for diagnosing and managing a serious neurological complication associated with CAR T-cell therapy, according to a new Blood Advances study.

19 Mar 2024

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Short-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which may, in turn, increase susceptibility to infections and accelerate the progression of cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

19 Mar 2024

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

UiB-research sheds light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy - but not for everyone.

19 Mar 2024

NUS study reveals key mechanisms behind drug resistance in relapsed acute myeloid leukemia

Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered that the evasion of apoptosis is a key driver of drug resistance in patients with relapsed acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of aggressive blood cancer.

19 Mar 2024

Decoding the cryptic connection between the brain's architecture and our consciousness

Imagine an alien spacecraft landing on Earth, a mysterious entity unlike anything ever seen before. Now, envision our brain as an intricate spaceship, and the researchers in the COST Action The neural architecture of consciousness (NeuralArchCon) as brilliant engineers determined to crack its inner workings.

19 Mar 2024

Blood News and Research

Millimeter-scale magnetic implants for wireless health monitoring

SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS can damage the heart without direct infection

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

Immune cell protein identified as potential target for rare liver cancer treatment

E-cigarette users experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers

Needle pain is a big problem for kids. One California doctor has a plan.

From apps to instant messages: Which tech solutions help cut sodium intake best?

Objective risk information motivates preeclampsia prevention among pregnant patients

Metformin boosts appetite-suppressing metabolite, new study finds

Common cranberry can help improve performance of competitive athletes

MRI and lumbar puncture may not be necessary for managing CAR T-cell associated toxicities

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

NUS study reveals key mechanisms behind drug resistance in relapsed acute myeloid leukemia

Decoding the cryptic connection between the brain's architecture and our consciousness

Review suggests the middle-aged brain could provide a window into future cognitive health

More than 3 billion people worldwide lived with a neurological condition in 2021, new study reports

Miniaturized optical sensor offers pain-free glucose monitoring for diabetics

Amid mental health staffing crunch, Medi-Cal patients help one another

Genetic key to milder COVID: Certain genes slash severity and death risk in older men

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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