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ChatGPT shows promise in automating data transfer for stroke treatment

In an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blood as a result.

22 Apr 2024

Innovative shoe insole technology mitigates the risk of diabetic foot ulcers

Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.

22 Apr 2024

Study identifies potential strategy to diminish the devastating impacts of traumatic brain injuries

For the roughly 1.5 million Americans per year who survive a traumatic brain injury, health outcomes vary widely.

22 Apr 2024

Public health efforts urged to reduce sodium in packaged foods

The dual role of sodium in water balance regulation and food formulation, noting its significant association with mortality due to excessive intake.

22 Apr 2024

Blood test may predict MS development, UCSF research reveals

In a discovery that could hasten treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), UC San Francisco scientists have discovered a harbinger in the blood of some people who later went on to develop the disease.

22 Apr 2024

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Study compares the effects of traditional versus commercial Korean Doenjang on menopausal symptoms, finding that traditional variants with high beneficial microorganisms are more effective in reducing these symptoms and improving cardiovascular and gut health.

21 Apr 2024

Study links air pollution to increased colorectal cancer risk through DNA changes

Researchers reveal how air pollution increases colorectal cancer (CRC) risk through epigenetic changes, using a large-scale study and Mendelian randomization to demonstrate ambient pollution’s impact on CRC mortality and incidence in China.

21 Apr 2024

Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds

A study examining 1031 hospitalized COVID-19 patients found that aging significantly impacts immune responses, viral dynamics, and the nasal microbiome, with older adults experiencing more severe disease symptoms and delayed viral clearance.

18 Apr 2024

Metabolic health determines effectiveness of influenza vaccination

Metabolic health (normal blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, among other factors) influences the effectiveness of influenza vaccinations. Vaccination is known to be less effective in people with obesity compared to those with a healthier body mass index (BMI), but St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have found it is not obesity itself, but instead metabolic dysfunction, which makes the difference.

18 Apr 2024

Siblings with unique gene mutation offer insights into type 1 diabetes treatment

Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain new insights that could help progress the search for new treatments in type 1 diabetes.

18 Apr 2024

Study explores tocotrienols' neuroprotective effects in obesity-related cognitive decline

Obesity has become a pressing worldwide health issue, with rates steadily rising over recent decades.

18 Apr 2024

Understanding the unique types and triggers of asthma

If you don't have asthma, you might think all types of asthma look and act the same. You'd be wrong. There are many different types of asthma, and each has its own triggers – and all need to be kept under control.

18 Apr 2024

ApoA-IV surge after bariatric surgery enhances insulin secretion and energy expenditure

Bariatric surgery has emerged as an effective means of reducing weight in morbidly obese individuals, while also significantly improving diabetes. Currently, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are two of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries.

18 Apr 2024

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

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Blood News and Research

ChatGPT shows promise in automating data transfer for stroke treatment

Innovative shoe insole technology mitigates the risk of diabetic foot ulcers

Study identifies potential strategy to diminish the devastating impacts of traumatic brain injuries

Public health efforts urged to reduce sodium in packaged foods

Blood test may predict MS development, UCSF research reveals

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Study links air pollution to increased colorectal cancer risk through DNA changes

Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds

Metabolic health determines effectiveness of influenza vaccination

Siblings with unique gene mutation offer insights into type 1 diabetes treatment

Study explores tocotrienols' neuroprotective effects in obesity-related cognitive decline

Understanding the unique types and triggers of asthma

ApoA-IV surge after bariatric surgery enhances insulin secretion and energy expenditure

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

Optimize postprandial glycemic control with tailored exercise prescriptions

The role of yogurt in diabetes and obesity prevention

Phase 2 trial reveals Lixisenatide may reduce motor disability in Parkinson’s patients

New trials show promise for immune checkpoint blockers in early-stage lung cancer

Exploring the benefits of blueberries: Studies link extract to reduced cognitive aging

Study suggests a promising new approach to understanding autism

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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