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Researchers develop cutting-edge smart bandages for improved wound healing

Chronic wounds, which include diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, pressure injuries, and other problems, are deadlier than many people realize.

17 Jun 2024

Rapid test detects brain cancer mutations in cerebrospinal fluid

A test that looks for genetic hallmarks of brain cancers in samples of cerebrospinal fluid can decrease the time to diagnosis and eliminate the need for invasive brain biopsies for some patients.

17 Jun 2024

Diet quality in America shows modest improvement from 1999 to 2020

Poor diet continues to take a toll on American adults. It's a major risk factor for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, and more than one million Americans die every year from diet-related diseases, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

17 Jun 2024

Study reveals doubling of chronic hypertension in pregnancy from 2008 to 2021 in the U. S.

The number of individuals in the U.S. who had chronic hypertension or chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021, while the prescribing and filling of antihypertensive medication during pregnancy remained low but stable at 60%, according to new research published today in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 Jun 2024

Montana creates emergency ‘drive-thru’ blood pickup service for rural ambulances

Crystal Hiwalker wonders if her heart and lungs would have kept working if the ambulance crew had been able to give her a transfusion as the blood drained from her body during a stormy, 100-mile ride.

17 Jun 2024

Americans with HIV are living longer. Federal spending isn’t keeping up.

Malcolm Reid recently marked the anniversary of his HIV diagnosis on Facebook. "Diagnosed with HIV 28 years ago, AND TODAY I THRIVE," he wrote in a post in April, which garnered dozens of responses.

17 Jun 2024

Type 1 diabetes burden shifts: Higher prevalence but lower death rates in elderly

The regional, national, and global inequalities, trends, and burden of juvenile-onset type 1 Diabetes among elders between 1990 and 2019.

17 Jun 2024

At-home antibody tests could drive higher COVID-19 booster rates, new research finds

The feasibility and benefits of lateral flow assay (LFA)-based antibody tests for detecting inadequate COVID-19 immunity.

17 Jun 2024

Global Omega-3 Index map update reveals persistent data gaps and low levels

A study in Progress in Lipid Research updated the global Omega-3 Index map, revealing improvements in some regions but highlighting significant data gaps and low levels in many countries, stressing the need for global intervention.

16 Jun 2024

Study reveals individual differences in fasting-induced ketosis and its health benefits

The study reveals that long-term fasting-induced ketosis varies among individuals and is influenced by factors like age, gender, and physical activity. It can also guide personalized fasting strategies.

16 Jun 2024

Promising gene editing therapy shows hope in sickle cell disease cure

Researchers have presented the latest findings from a clinical trial aimed at discovering a cure for sickle cell disease, a painful genetic blood disorder with limited treatment options.

14 Jun 2024

St. Jude researchers uncover NLRC5's role in immune response and cell death

The innate immune system is responsible for protecting the human body from threats that could cause disease or infection.

14 Jun 2024

New model predicts heart size variations in pregnant rats with hypertension

The hearts of pregnant rats with high blood pressure increase in size more than rats experiencing a normal pregnancy, according to computer model predictions.

14 Jun 2024

Blood interferon signature reveals key differences in pediatric-onset Sjögren's disease

Due to differences in clinical presentation and limited knowledge, diagnosing Sjögren's disease in children can be challenging.

14 Jun 2024

AI-based liquid biopsy technology promises early detection of cancer recurrence

An artificial intelligence-powered method for detecting tumor DNA in blood has shown unprecedented sensitivity in predicting cancer recurrence, in a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, the New York Genome Center (NYGC) and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

14 Jun 2024

New recommendations on vitamin D intake for children, pregnant people, adults over 75 and those with high-risk prediabetes

In the present study, researchers developed guidelines for vitamin D supplementation to prevent disease.

14 Jun 2024

Effects of time-restricted eating and calorie restriction on sex hormones

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Blood News and Research

Researchers develop cutting-edge smart bandages for improved wound healing

Rapid test detects brain cancer mutations in cerebrospinal fluid

Diet quality in America shows modest improvement from 1999 to 2020

Study reveals doubling of chronic hypertension in pregnancy from 2008 to 2021 in the U. S.

Montana creates emergency ‘drive-thru’ blood pickup service for rural ambulances

Americans with HIV are living longer. Federal spending isn’t keeping up.

Type 1 diabetes burden shifts: Higher prevalence but lower death rates in elderly

At-home antibody tests could drive higher COVID-19 booster rates, new research finds

Global Omega-3 Index map update reveals persistent data gaps and low levels

Study reveals individual differences in fasting-induced ketosis and its health benefits

Promising gene editing therapy shows hope in sickle cell disease cure

St. Jude researchers uncover NLRC5's role in immune response and cell death

New model predicts heart size variations in pregnant rats with hypertension

Blood interferon signature reveals key differences in pediatric-onset Sjögren's disease

AI-based liquid biopsy technology promises early detection of cancer recurrence

New recommendations on vitamin D intake for children, pregnant people, adults over 75 and those with high-risk prediabetes

Effects of time-restricted eating and calorie restriction on sex hormones

Short-term alcohol abstinence worsens gut health in alcohol use disorder patients

Blood-based biomarkers could revolutionize Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment

Younger gut microbiota age reduces cardiovascular disease risk in older adults

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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