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Comprehensive protein analysis reveals potential targets for treating dialysis-related amyloidosis

Dialysis patients often develop dialysis-related amyloidosis and exhibit bone and joint disorders that impair their activity of daily living.

29 Feb 2024

Study links magnetite particle exposure to Alzheimer's disease symptoms

Magnetite, a tiny particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.

29 Feb 2024

U.S. flu vaccines expected to shift from quadrivalent to trivalent, researcher says

U.S. flu vaccines are likely to move from quadrivalent to trivalent due to a change in circulating influenza viruses, says a University of Michigan researcher.

29 Feb 2024

UVM study links deforestation with higher risk of childhood malaria

Malaria kills more than 600,000 people each year worldwide, and two thirds are children under age five in sub-Saharan Africa.

29 Feb 2024

Novel malaria test by Rice University offers rapid diagnosis and treatment

Rice University researchers have developed a rapid, accurate test for diagnosing malaria that is significantly faster and easier to use than traditional tests.

29 Feb 2024

Higher COVID-19 death risk found in sickle cell disease and trait patients

UdeM's Stéphanie Forté and co-researchers in Canada and Brazil have shown how people with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait have a higher chance of dying from COVID-19 than the general population.

29 Feb 2024

PharmaKure announces epigenetics collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University to understand mechanisms of Alzheimer’s Diseases

New collaboration will enhance ability to identify those more at risk of developing brain diseases to enable earlier interventions.

From PharmaKure 29 Feb 2024

Toxic gas that sterilizes medical devices prompts safety rule update

Over the past two years, Madeline Beal has heard frustration and even bewilderment during public meetings about ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas that is used to sterilize half of the medical devices in the U.S.

29 Feb 2024

Consistent Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Food To Over 30 Damaging Health Outcomes

Consistent evidence shows that higher exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 damaging health outcomes including cancer, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders, and early death.

29 Feb 2024

Plant-based diets trigger remission in Sjögren's syndrome and lupus cases

Three case studies show women with autoimmune diseases achieving symptom remission through plant-based diets, suggesting potential for dietary interventions in chronic disease management.

28 Feb 2024

Bariatric surgery outperforms traditional treatments for long-term diabetes control

Bariatric surgery proves superior to medical and lifestyle management in long-term glycemic control and diabetes remission for T2DM patients, highlighting its viability as a treatment option.

28 Feb 2024

Pregnancy history could unlock early interventions for women's heart health

Study reveals a strong link between a woman's obstetric history by age 40 and her risk of dying from heart disease, emphasizing the importance of pregnancy complications in predicting future cardiovascular health.

28 Feb 2024

Social factors may be linked to access to stroke treatment

For people with stroke, social factors such as education, neighborhood and employment, may be linked to whether they receive treatment with clot-busting drugs according to a preliminary study released today, February 28, 2024, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13–18, 2024, in person in Denver and online.

28 Feb 2024

Breakthrough blood test developed for early detection of sarcoidosis

A research project led by Lobelia Samavati, M.D., professor of internal medicine and molecular medicine and genetics at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has developed a tool to rapidly and inexpensively diagnose sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory disease marked by the growth of tiny lumps called granulomas in the lungs and other organs.

28 Feb 2024

Study: Potential biomarker in the blood predicts sudden cardiac deaths

The discovery of a biomarker readily measured in blood could be a significant step towards preventing sudden deaths.

28 Feb 2024

Novel drug combination shows promise for treating advanced skin cancers in kidney transplant recipients

People who have had a kidney transplant are at high risk for developing skin cancers. New research directed by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center is exploring the best combination of treatments to target skin cancers while preserving the transplanted organs.

28 Feb 2024

Blood News and Research

Comprehensive protein analysis reveals potential targets for treating dialysis-related amyloidosis

Study links magnetite particle exposure to Alzheimer's disease symptoms

U.S. flu vaccines expected to shift from quadrivalent to trivalent, researcher says

UVM study links deforestation with higher risk of childhood malaria

Novel malaria test by Rice University offers rapid diagnosis and treatment

Higher COVID-19 death risk found in sickle cell disease and trait patients

PharmaKure announces epigenetics collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University to understand mechanisms of Alzheimer’s Diseases

Toxic gas that sterilizes medical devices prompts safety rule update

Consistent Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Food To Over 30 Damaging Health Outcomes

Plant-based diets trigger remission in Sjögren's syndrome and lupus cases

Bariatric surgery outperforms traditional treatments for long-term diabetes control

Pregnancy history could unlock early interventions for women's heart health

Social factors may be linked to access to stroke treatment

Breakthrough blood test developed for early detection of sarcoidosis

Study: Potential biomarker in the blood predicts sudden cardiac deaths

Novel drug combination shows promise for treating advanced skin cancers in kidney transplant recipients

Research highlights link between sedentary behavior and increased mortality risk in older women

Anti-cancer drug shows promise in treating brain injuries after stroke

Bio-Hermes data reveals strong correlation between blood biomarkers and Alzheimer's amyloid plaques

Novel "Tissue-in-a-CUBE" model mimics blood-brain barrier for drug testing

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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