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Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats

The effects of a Golden Berry (Physalis peruviana)-enriched diet on insulin resistance and obesity.

30 Jan 2024

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

A recent review article in CMAJ explores the state of current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disorder.

30 Jan 2024

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

A 12-week study shows that daily cinnamon supplements significantly lower blood glucose levels in obese and overweight prediabetic individuals, suggesting a role for the gut microbiome.

29 Jan 2024

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Researchers use nutrimetabolomics to reveal that Salmon, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, contains unique compounds beneficial for cardiometabolic health.

29 Jan 2024

Fermented foods linked to mental health benefits through gut-brain connection

Researchers explore the mental health benefits of fermented foods on the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting the need for further studies to understand their therapeutic potential.

29 Jan 2024

Prenatal air pollution exposure increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborns

Prenatal exposure to air pollution increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborn babies, according to new research conducted at the Penn State College of Medicine in collaboration with the Maternal-Infant Research on Environmental Chemicals (MIREC) Study led by Health Canada.

29 Jan 2024

Machine learning unlocks personalized approach to early ovarian cancer detection

For over three decades, a highly accurate early diagnostic test for ovarian cancer has eluded physicians.

29 Jan 2024

Neonates exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in utero at higher risk of respiratory distress, study finds

Researchers found that neonates born to mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infection face an increased risk of respiratory distress, potentially due to an inflammatory response triggered by prenatal exposure.

29 Jan 2024

American Heart Association report highlights disparities in heart disease, calls for equitable healthcare

The American Heart Association's report on heart disease and stroke statistics emphasizes health equity and addresses structural racism in healthcare, revealing disparities in cardiovascular risk factors and disease prevalence among different communities.

29 Jan 2024

Study identifies clearer causal links between increased maternal weight and pregnancy complications

Supporting women of childbearing age to have a healthy weight could reduce the risk of several pregnancy complications, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.

29 Jan 2024

Hydroxyurea treatment can greatly benefit children with sickle cell anemia, study reveals

Clinical research led by Indiana University School of Medicine investigators and their collaborators in Uganda has revealed that hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle cell anemia.

29 Jan 2024

OU research focuses on innovative combination of imaging techniques to detect pancreatic cancer

Researchers at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences have embarked on a revolutionary new research study that could improve the detection of a deadly disease -; pancreatic cancer -; and give patients a chance to live longer, healthier lives.

29 Jan 2024

RNA sequencing analysis feasible for diagnosis of molecular subtypes in pediatric B-ALL

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer, representing more than 30% of all pediatric cases.

29 Jan 2024

Evaluating the link between serum selenium levels and hypertension

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at evaluating the association between serum selenium (Se) levels and hypertension in American adults.

29 Jan 2024

New risk predictive model developed for effectively predicting multivessel coronary artery disease

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The severity and prognosis of coronary artery disease are closely associated with treatment strategy choice.

29 Jan 2024

New scientific statement outlines recommendations for diagnosing, managing cerebral venous thrombosis

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the need to increase patients' and physicians' awareness of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) to improve the recognition of this condition and initiate prompt medical treatment.

29 Jan 2024

Blood chip could offer early insights into cancer treatment effectiveness

Using a chip to process blood samples, doctors can monitor the amount of cancer cells in a patient’s blood to determine how well a treatment is working by the fourth week, according to a new University of Michigan study.

29 Jan 2024

Subcutaneous nivolumab revolutionizes renal cell carcinoma care with faster, easier treatment

Subcutaneous injection of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) is noninferior to intravenous delivery and dramatically reduces treatment time in patients with renal cell carcinoma, as seen in the results of a large phase 3 clinical trial reported today at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, California.

29 Jan 2024

Study identifies risk factors for deadly blood clots after lung cancer surgery

In patients who undergo pulmonary resection for lung cancer, a major potential postoperative complication is venous thromboembolism (VTE)-;a condition that develops when a blood clot forms in a vein-;which can lead to part of the clot breaking off and lodging in the lung, resulting in a pulmonary embolism (PE).

29 Jan 2024

European scientists target high-risk childhood cancer with liquid biopsy

Neuroblastoma mainly affects toddlers and young children - in the EU region there are 1500 new cases per year.

29 Jan 2024

Blood News and Research

Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Fermented foods linked to mental health benefits through gut-brain connection

Prenatal air pollution exposure increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborns

Machine learning unlocks personalized approach to early ovarian cancer detection

Neonates exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in utero at higher risk of respiratory distress, study finds

American Heart Association report highlights disparities in heart disease, calls for equitable healthcare

Study identifies clearer causal links between increased maternal weight and pregnancy complications

Hydroxyurea treatment can greatly benefit children with sickle cell anemia, study reveals

OU research focuses on innovative combination of imaging techniques to detect pancreatic cancer

RNA sequencing analysis feasible for diagnosis of molecular subtypes in pediatric B-ALL

Evaluating the link between serum selenium levels and hypertension

New risk predictive model developed for effectively predicting multivessel coronary artery disease

New scientific statement outlines recommendations for diagnosing, managing cerebral venous thrombosis

Blood chip could offer early insights into cancer treatment effectiveness

Subcutaneous nivolumab revolutionizes renal cell carcinoma care with faster, easier treatment

Study identifies risk factors for deadly blood clots after lung cancer surgery

European scientists target high-risk childhood cancer with liquid biopsy

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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