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Research reveals a potential gap in recommended care for people with obesity and overweight

By being undiagnosed or untreated, a significant fraction of people with obesity or overweight are not getting the recommended care, despite an increase in new treatment options, according to research being presented on June 17 at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Injectable osteoporosis drug can be safely administered orally using a novel 'robotic pill'

A proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel "robotic pill," according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Broader search needed for successful management of eosinophilic gastritis

The good news: a monoclonal antibody treatment called benralizumab proved quite effective in a clinical trial at depleting the number of eosinophils found in the blood and digestive tract tissues of patients with eosinophilic gastritis.

16 Jun 2023

Brain microglia serve as a stable viral reservoir for latent HIV

As a part of its life cycle, the human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV) inserts a copy of its DNA into human immune cells. Some of these newly infected immune cells can then transition into a dormant, latent state for a long period of time, which is referred to as HIV latency.

16 Jun 2023

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering one of the body's important inflammatory responses.

16 Jun 2023

MSU and Corewell Health researchers team up to study the health effects of lead poisoning

Researchers with Michigan State University and Corewell Health are partnering to study the health effects of lead poisoning in the Grand Rapids area where about one in 10 children has elevated lead levels in their blood, according to state data.

16 Jun 2023

Disorientating the malaria parasite to prevent its replication and transmission

With almost 250 million cases a year, 621,000 of them fatal, malaria remains a major public health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

16 Jun 2023

Indoor concentrations of benzene from flames of gas stoves can be worse than secondhand smoke

A chemical linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers creeps into millions of homes whenever residents light their gas stoves.

16 Jun 2023

Wider use of high-dose hemodiafiltration may have benefits for kidney failure patients

Mortality in patients with kidney failure has been found to be 23% lower among those treated with high dose hemodiafiltration compared to those treated with high flux hemodialysis, according to new research from the CONVINCE consortium led by University Medical Center Utrecht.

16 Jun 2023

Does taurine deficiency speed up aging?

The association of the amino acid taurine with aging.

16 Jun 2023

New selective targeted therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer prolongs overall survival

A new therapy is on the horizon for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have run out of treatment options.

16 Jun 2023

Historically redlined areas are less likely to be screened for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer

Although redlining was outlawed more than 50 years ago, new research shows that people today who live in historically redlined areas are less likely to be screened for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer than people who live in areas not associated with redlining practices.

16 Jun 2023

Time restricted eating may help improve metabolic health outcomes, finds study

Eating more of one's daily calories earlier in the day may counter weight gain, improve blood sugar fluctuations, and reduce the time that blood sugar is above normal levels, a new study suggests.

15 Jun 2023

Tiny nano-sized pores detect diseases at an earlier stage

In a collaboration with Groningen University, Professor Jørgen Kjems and his research group at Aarhus University have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in developing tiny nano-sized pores that can contribute to better possibilities for, among other things, detecting diseases at an earlier stage.

15 Jun 2023

Experts identify a novel fucosylated heparan sulfate from the midgut gland of the Japanese scallop

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), including chondroitin sulfate (CS), heparan sulfate (HS), heparin, and hyaluronan are linear and acidic polysaccharides found in the extracellular matrix of all animal tissues. GAGs are widely used as functional ingredients in health products, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, and are prepared from biological samples such as shark cartilage and porcine intestinal mucosa. Consequently, the demand for new sources of GAGs is ever-present. For example, the supply source of the anticoagulant heparin-;generally prepared from porcine intestinal mucosa in China-;was threatened by African swine fever in 2018.

15 Jun 2023

Blood News and Research

Research reveals a potential gap in recommended care for people with obesity and overweight

Injectable osteoporosis drug can be safely administered orally using a novel 'robotic pill'

Broader search needed for successful management of eosinophilic gastritis

Brain microglia serve as a stable viral reservoir for latent HIV

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

MSU and Corewell Health researchers team up to study the health effects of lead poisoning

Disorientating the malaria parasite to prevent its replication and transmission

Indoor concentrations of benzene from flames of gas stoves can be worse than secondhand smoke

Wider use of high-dose hemodiafiltration may have benefits for kidney failure patients

Does taurine deficiency speed up aging?

New selective targeted therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer prolongs overall survival

Historically redlined areas are less likely to be screened for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer

Time restricted eating may help improve metabolic health outcomes, finds study

Tiny nano-sized pores detect diseases at an earlier stage

Experts identify a novel fucosylated heparan sulfate from the midgut gland of the Japanese scallop

Exposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function

SCORE 2D predicts risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes

Research explores complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk

Moderate exercise can influence the inflammatory responses of macrophages, research shows

Innovative method to map specific DNA markings could be used for early cancer detection

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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