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PALS program effective in ensuring diverse representation in lupus clinical trials

The Lupus Research Alliance and its affiliate Lupus Therapeutics presented data at ACR Convergence 2022 with results showing the effectiveness of a pilot peer education program called the Patient Advocates for Lupus Studies (PALS), in increasing knowledge, perception, and willingness among people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) to participate in clinical trials.

14 Nov 2022

Mast cells in synovial tissue may explain why women report worse osteoarthritis pain than men

Investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have significantly increased levels of immune cells called mast cells in synovial tissue surrounding the knee joint than men.

14 Nov 2022

Study demonstrates unexpected electrical changes in first successful transplant of genetically-modified pig heart

Ten months after transplanting the first genetically-modified pig heart into a human patient, University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers continue to report on new findings from the landmark transplant.

14 Nov 2022

New scientific statement highlights the impact of telehealth in cardiovascular disease management

Telehealth is a proven and valuable option for people with cardiovascular disease, however, there are limitations to its use in rural and under-resourced communities, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's flagship peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

14 Nov 2022

Study reveals the ability of smartwatch ECG to accurately detect heart failure

A study published in Nature Medicine reports the ability of a smartwatch ECG to accurately detect heart failure in nonclinical environments.

14 Nov 2022

AI tool uses CT scans to identify patients at risk of reduced blood flow to the heart

Cedars-Sinai investigators and colleagues have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that uses computed tomography (CT) scans to identify patients at risk of reduced blood flow to the heart.

14 Nov 2022

Older adults suffer from persistent cognitive impairment after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection

In addition to the respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms that accompany COVID-19, many people with the virus experience short- and/or long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms, including loss of smell and taste, and cognitive and attention deficits, known as "brain fog."

14 Nov 2022

Blood samples from healthy individuals have pre-existing anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgGs and IVIg may be an effective therapy for severe COVID-19

A new paper introduces evidence of effective alleviation of disease severity using intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg).

14 Nov 2022

Study suggests the rapid expansion of naïve T cells can provide a fast and effective immune response to SARS-CoV-2 and other viral infections

Researchers investigated the early T cell responses during SARS-CoV-2 infections to understand the mechanisms of rapid clonal expansion that characterize the T cell responses to acute infections and vaccinations.

14 Nov 2022

What is the role of macrophage origin, function, and heterogeneity in health and disease?

In a new study, researchers examined the wealth of information available regarding the heterogeneity of tissue macrophages.

14 Nov 2022

World Diabetes Day 2022: The Importance of Type 1 Research and Awareness with JDRF

For World Diabetes Day 2022, News-Medical speaks to JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity, about the importance of type 1 diabetes research and awareness, as well as dispelling the misconceptions behind this autoimmune condition.

14 Nov 2022

Omicron BA.1/BA.2 breakthrough infection after 3-dose BNT162b2 vaccination provides improved protection against Omicron BA.5

In a recent study published in the Emerging Infectious Disease journal, researchers compared the neutralization associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.5 sublineage to Omicron BA.1/BA.2 sublineages among vaccinated and convalescent patients.

13 Nov 2022

Virginia Tech researcher receives $400,000 NSF grant to develop novel skin scent sampler

Human skin is the body's largest organ. It also protects internal living tissue and other organs, regulates body temperature, and even metabolizes vitamin D.

13 Nov 2022

How air pollution affects the central nervous system over time

An article published in the journal Toxics describes how air pollutants adversely impact the human nervous system.

13 Nov 2022

Survey assesses prevalence of H5N8 influenza in birds

The prevalence of the avian influenza H5N8 virus among birds and its pervasiveness based on geographical locations and time-point.

13 Nov 2022

Can monkeypox infection lead to myocarditis?

A recent study presents the first known case of myocarditis as a complication of monkeypox virus infection.

13 Nov 2022

Study finds no differences in CAR T-cell therapy outcomes among pediatric ALL patients across different socioeconomic levels

Social determinants of health affect the outcomes of many illnesses, and pediatric cancer is no exception. In fact, children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) living in poverty are significantly more likely to relapse and die from their disease than those from wealthier backgrounds.

11 Nov 2022

Researchers receive NIH grant to develop mRNA vaccines to deter cancer development

A multidisciplinary team of Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have received a five-year $5.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health to fund a center aimed at developing messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines to deter cancer development in at-risk groups.

11 Nov 2022

Understanding how people empathize and experience the pain of others

A new study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience recorded from neurons of human patients to show that the pain of others is directly mapped onto neurons in the insula – a brain region critical for our own emotions.

11 Nov 2022

Favorite songs' lyrics reflect individual attachment styles

What does having a particular artist on repeat tell us about how to -; or how not to -; navigate our romantic lives, friendships and family ties? Whether it's Adele or The Weeknd on your go-to playlist, the lyrics can say a lot about you, and it's all related to attachment styles, or how people typically think, feel and act in relationships.

11 Nov 2022

Blood News and Research

PALS program effective in ensuring diverse representation in lupus clinical trials

Mast cells in synovial tissue may explain why women report worse osteoarthritis pain than men

Study demonstrates unexpected electrical changes in first successful transplant of genetically-modified pig heart

New scientific statement highlights the impact of telehealth in cardiovascular disease management

Study reveals the ability of smartwatch ECG to accurately detect heart failure

AI tool uses CT scans to identify patients at risk of reduced blood flow to the heart

Older adults suffer from persistent cognitive impairment after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Blood samples from healthy individuals have pre-existing anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgGs and IVIg may be an effective therapy for severe COVID-19

Study suggests the rapid expansion of naïve T cells can provide a fast and effective immune response to SARS-CoV-2 and other viral infections

What is the role of macrophage origin, function, and heterogeneity in health and disease?

World Diabetes Day 2022: The Importance of Type 1 Research and Awareness with JDRF

Omicron BA.1/BA.2 breakthrough infection after 3-dose BNT162b2 vaccination provides improved protection against Omicron BA.5

Virginia Tech researcher receives $400,000 NSF grant to develop novel skin scent sampler

How air pollution affects the central nervous system over time

Survey assesses prevalence of H5N8 influenza in birds

Can monkeypox infection lead to myocarditis?

Study finds no differences in CAR T-cell therapy outcomes among pediatric ALL patients across different socioeconomic levels

Researchers receive NIH grant to develop mRNA vaccines to deter cancer development

Understanding how people empathize and experience the pain of others

Favorite songs' lyrics reflect individual attachment styles

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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