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New fingerprint test could ensure TB patients are taking their antibiotics

Scientists can now detect antibiotics in your fingerprints – aiding the fight against drug-resistant TB.

22 Jun 2024

Tirzepatide emerges as first drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a worldwide, advanced study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, known to manage type 2 diabetes, as the first effective drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep-related disorder characterized by repeated episodes of irregular breathing due to complete or partial blockage of the upper airway.

21 Jun 2024

Hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow age differently in genetically identical mice

Our bone marrow-;the fatty, jelly-like substance inside our bones-;is an unseen powerhouse quietly producing 500 billion new blood cells every day.

21 Jun 2024

Integrated cellular map of heart cells unlocks cardiac fibrosis process

Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Australia have produced a first of its kind integrated map of heart cells which unlocks the process of cardiac fibrosis – a major cause of heart failure.

21 Jun 2024

Pennington Biomedical researchers partner on award-winning long COVID study

Dr. John Kirwan, Executive Director of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, is serving as a co-principal investigator on the Pathobiology in RECOVER of Metabolic and Immune Systems, or PROMIS, study.

21 Jun 2024

Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier – a bonus for consumers

An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm for consumers and citrus growers, if the fruit is stored at cool temperatures, a new University of Florida study shows.

21 Jun 2024

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Research led by in part by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) finds that the most common cerebral small-vessel disease feature seen in brain magnetic resonance imaging is a primary vascular factor associated with dementia risk.

21 Jun 2024

Restoring youthful TERT levels reverses aging phenotypes in preclinical models

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that therapeutically restoring 'youthful' levels of a specific subunit of the telomerase enzyme can significantly reduce the signs and symptoms of aging in preclinical models.

21 Jun 2024

UCF researcher further explores nanotech to improve cancer and disease detection

Early discovery of debilitating diseases such as cancer or dementia is critical in determining treatment and saving lives.

21 Jun 2024

Study reveals critical role of ADGRF5 in maintaining glomerular filtration barrier integrity

Glomerulus, the fundamental filtering unit of the kidney, is an intricate network of capillaries -; small blood vessels that regulate the movement of ions, water, and metabolites while maintaining impermeability to essential macromolecules such as proteins.

21 Jun 2024

Regular IgG monitoring and replacement therapy reduce severe infections in CLL and NHL patients

Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) who received frequent tests for immunoglobulin G (IgG) were less likely to experience severe infections compared with those who didn't, according to a study published in Blood Advances.

21 Jun 2024

Repurposing anti-retroviral medications for brain tumor treatment: The RETREAT trial

Drugs developed to combat HIV and AIDS are being trialed for the first time in patients with multiple brain tumors.

21 Jun 2024

Study links lifetime cannabis use with substance use, mood disorders, celiac, and infectious diseases

Researchers identify genetic loci associated with lifetime and frequency of cannabis use.

21 Jun 2024

How micro- and nanoplastics may worsen non-communicable diseases

Researchers review and assess the potential exacerbation of non-communicable diseases by micro- and nanoplastics.

21 Jun 2024

Can cocoa lower your heart disease risk?

Researchers review the effects of cocoa consumption on the risk of cardiovascular disease.

21 Jun 2024

Semaglutide weight loss results linked to diabetes severity

Researchers investigate the weight loss outcomes of semaglutide treatment in obese patients with type 2 diabetes.

21 Jun 2024

Artificial variants of Withanolides act highly specifically against leukemia cells

Nightshade plants produce a diverse array of compounds with therapeutic potential. Researchers at CeMM have now identified an artificial variant inspired by the Withanolides group that acts highly specifically against leukemia cells.

21 Jun 2024

Can nuts boost weight loss and blood sugar control on a calorie-restricted diet?

Researchers compared the effects of energy-restricted (ER) dietary patterns with nuts or without on body composition, weight, and glycemic management.

21 Jun 2024

The USPSTF recommend clinicians refer children and adolescents 6 years or older with a high BMI to intensive behavioral interventions

Researchers at the USPSTF discussed the high prevalence of obesity among adolescents and children in the US, particularly among certain ethnic groups and those from lower-income families.

21 Jun 2024

Ohio State study unveils white blood cells' role in nerve fiber regeneration

In a new study, neuroscience researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered a special type of human white blood cell that has the potential to regrow nerve fibers.

20 Jun 2024

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Blood News and Research

New fingerprint test could ensure TB patients are taking their antibiotics

Tirzepatide emerges as first drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea

Hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow age differently in genetically identical mice

Integrated cellular map of heart cells unlocks cardiac fibrosis process

Pennington Biomedical researchers partner on award-winning long COVID study

Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier – a bonus for consumers

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Restoring youthful TERT levels reverses aging phenotypes in preclinical models

UCF researcher further explores nanotech to improve cancer and disease detection

Study reveals critical role of ADGRF5 in maintaining glomerular filtration barrier integrity

Regular IgG monitoring and replacement therapy reduce severe infections in CLL and NHL patients

Repurposing anti-retroviral medications for brain tumor treatment: The RETREAT trial

Study links lifetime cannabis use with substance use, mood disorders, celiac, and infectious diseases

How micro- and nanoplastics may worsen non-communicable diseases

Can cocoa lower your heart disease risk?

Semaglutide weight loss results linked to diabetes severity

Artificial variants of Withanolides act highly specifically against leukemia cells

Can nuts boost weight loss and blood sugar control on a calorie-restricted diet?

The USPSTF recommend clinicians refer children and adolescents 6 years or older with a high BMI to intensive behavioral interventions

Ohio State study unveils white blood cells' role in nerve fiber regeneration

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