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Neuroprotectant linked to reduced death and disability among stroke patients

The neuroprotectant ApTOLL, a medication that may shield the brain from tissue damage, was linked to reduced death and disability among people being treated for stroke when used with standard treatments to restore blood flow, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

13 Feb 2023

Using blood pressure medications after endovascular treatment for stroke may not be safe or effective

Using blood pressure medications to lower the top number of blood pressure reading (systolic blood pressure) may not be safe or effective among people who have an acute ischemic stroke and undergo a successful mechanical clot removal — endovascular therapy, according to a phase-2 late-breaking clinical trial presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

13 Feb 2023

UT Southwestern researchers map gene control elements responsible for coordinating heartbeats

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have mapped gene control elements in specialized cardiac cells responsible for coordinating heartbeats.

13 Feb 2023

About 1 in 5 stroke survivors found to have irregular heart rhythms

Irregular heart rhythms were detected in about 1 in 5 people who survived an ischemic stroke due to atherosclerosis (buildup of fatty substances in the arteries) after being continuously monitored for three years with an insertable cardiac device, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

13 Feb 2023

Two cardiovascular drugs may help improve outcomes for patients who experienced small vessel stroke

A study of two widely used cardiovascular medications — cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate — in more than 350 patients confirmed the two medications were well-tolerated and safe for people who have experienced a stroke in a small blood vessel deep in the brain.

13 Feb 2023

Research details how the circadian and circannual cycles influence humans at the molecular level

The daily rotation of Earth and its yearly voyage around the Sun marks the natural rhythm of life on the planet.

13 Feb 2023

Fructose may be fueling the formation of Alzheimer’s disease

An ancient human foraging instinct, fueled by fructose production in the brain, may hold clues to the development and possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

13 Feb 2023

Large-for-gestational age birth associated with elevated risk of developing Type 2 diabetes 10-14 years later

Studies show that diabetes in pregnancy -; also known as gestational diabetes -; puts a pregnant person at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life.

13 Feb 2023

New method provides important insights into the development of epilepsy

In epilepsy research, it has long been assumed that a leaky blood-brain barrier is a cause of inflammation in the brain.

13 Feb 2023

MicroRNAs associated with diabetes in human pancreatic islets

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers explored micro-ribonucleic acids (RNAs) associated with diabetes and related characteristics in human pancreatic islets.

13 Feb 2023

Could trained scent-detection dogs be used for chronic wasting disease surveillance?

A recent study published in Prion investigated whether trained scent-detection dogs could be used for chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance.

13 Feb 2023

The immunogenicity of two leading malaria vaccine candidates delivered as mRNA-LNP vaccines

Researchers evaluated the immunogenicity of two vaccine candidates, Pfs25 and PfCSP, based on the mRNA-lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform.

13 Feb 2023

Long-term caloric restriction has a small effect on the DNA methylation measure of the pace of aging

Researchers assessed the impact of caloric restriction on biological aging among the comprehensive assessment of the long-term effects of reducing the intake of energy (CALERIE) randomized controlled trial participants.

13 Feb 2023

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

Scientists from the United States have conducted a systematic review to understand whether cattle increase the risk of contracting vector-borne diseases by humans. The review is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

12 Feb 2023

Research supports the role of strawberry consumption in promoting heart health

As attention focuses on heart disease this February for American Heart Month, the latest research on strawberries, including their potential heart health benefits, was presented at the 9th biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium in Tampa, FL.

10 Feb 2023

Plasma D-dimer measurement can provide useful information when diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection

Measurement of plasma D-dimer levels – a test more commonly used to detect blood-clotting disorders – can provide useful information when making the difficult diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

10 Feb 2023

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Neuroprotectant linked to reduced death and disability among stroke patients

Using blood pressure medications after endovascular treatment for stroke may not be safe or effective

UT Southwestern researchers map gene control elements responsible for coordinating heartbeats

About 1 in 5 stroke survivors found to have irregular heart rhythms

Two cardiovascular drugs may help improve outcomes for patients who experienced small vessel stroke

Research details how the circadian and circannual cycles influence humans at the molecular level

Fructose may be fueling the formation of Alzheimer’s disease

Large-for-gestational age birth associated with elevated risk of developing Type 2 diabetes 10-14 years later

New method provides important insights into the development of epilepsy

MicroRNAs associated with diabetes in human pancreatic islets

Could trained scent-detection dogs be used for chronic wasting disease surveillance?

The immunogenicity of two leading malaria vaccine candidates delivered as mRNA-LNP vaccines

Long-term caloric restriction has a small effect on the DNA methylation measure of the pace of aging

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

Research supports the role of strawberry consumption in promoting heart health

Plasma D-dimer measurement can provide useful information when diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection

Study identifies a previously unknown role of 'natural killer' immune cells

Statewide analysis of deaths in Florida associated with cannabis use

Five teams awarded funding from the Starr Cancer Consortium to advance cancer research

Smoking tobacco and vaping e-cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for severe COVID

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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