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Downregulated protein could be revascularization target in critical limb ischemia

Levels of calcium-sensor protein, S100A1, are downregulated in patients with critical limb ischemia, say researchers who believe the protein could be a potential therapeutic target to promote revascularization.

12 Oct 2012

Novel method can determine how ready acute myeloid leukemia cells are to die

Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a novel method for determining how ready acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells are to die, a discovery that may help cancer specialists to choose treatments option more effectively for their patients who have AML.

12 Oct 2012

Study identifies 21 new gene variants associated with risks of heart disease, metabolic disorders

In the largest-ever genetic study of cholesterol and other blood lipids, an international consortium has identified 21 new gene variants associated with risks of heart disease and metabolic disorders.

12 Oct 2012

Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets have long-lasting healthy effects

Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets have lasting, healthy effects, even with partial weight regain, according to a follow-up study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Israel's Nuclear Research Center.

12 Oct 2012

Study compares two drug combinations for use as deep sedation during oral surgery

The ideal sedative for oral surgery should make the patient comfortable during the surgery and should wear off quickly enough that the patient can leave the dental chair soon after the procedure. Finding the best plan of anesthetic treatment is essential to the success of dental procedures such as the extraction of wisdom teeth.

12 Oct 2012

Study identifies pitfalls in current calculation of hospital readmission rates in spine surgery

When hospital patients have to be readmitted soon after discharge, hospitals look bad. And in addition to reflecting poorly on a hospital's quality of care, a high readmission rate also can result in reduced Medicare reimbursements, under provisions now taking effect under the 2010 health care law.

12 Oct 2012

Premature babies from low-income families more likely to develop brain hemorrhages

Babies born prematurely to low-income parents have a disproportionately high risk for developing dangerous brain bleeds that require multiple surgeries and extensive follow-up, according to a small Johns Hopkins Children's Center study.

12 Oct 2012

Insight into how coeliac disease is triggered

For the first time, scientists have visualised an interaction between gluten and T-cells of the immune system, providing insight into how coeliac disease, which affects approximately 1 in 133 people, is triggered.

12 Oct 2012

Simple quiz could help doctors determine kidney dialysis patients at risk of death

A simple six-question quiz, typically used to assess disabilities in the elderly, could help doctors determine which kidney dialysis patients of any age are at the greatest risk of death, new Johns Hopkins research suggests.

12 Oct 2012

LLS symposium to review latest advances in blood cancer research

A cadre of leading researchers in hematology, oncology, cell biology, and biotechnology are conducting presentations and discussions at this symposium to review the latest advances in blood cancer research.

12 Oct 2012

Results from Aldagen’s ALD-401 Phase II trial on ischemic stroke

Early results of a Phase II intra-arterial stem cell trial for ischemic stroke showed no adverse events associated with the first 10 patients, allowing investigators to expand the study to a targeted total of 100 patients.

12 Oct 2012

Clinical study to investigate Cytori's adipose-derived cell therapy in patients with heart failure

Timothy Henry, M.D. of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation treated the first patient in the ATHENA study, injecting the patient's own stem cells into the heart to restore blood flow and help regenerate heart muscle. Henry, the Foundation's Director of Research is co-principal investigator of the ATHENA study sponsored by Cytori Therapeutics.

12 Oct 2012

Protocol allows researchers to generate functional thyroid tissue from stem cells

The generation of functional thyroid tissue from stem cells could allow the treatment of patients, which suffer from thyroid hormone deficiency due to defective function, or abnormal development of the thyroid gland.

12 Oct 2012

T cells become more responsive in cancer survivors after exercise

Researchers may soon be able to add yet another item to the list of exercise's well-documented health benefits: A preliminary study suggests that when cancer survivors exercise for several weeks after they finish chemotherapy, their immune systems remodel themselves to become more effective, potentially fending off future incidences of cancer.

12 Oct 2012

AACR conference to focus on scientific and lifestyle strategies for cancer prevention

The American Association for Cancer Research will host the 11th Annual AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research at the Hilton Anaheim from Oct. 16-19, 2012.

12 Oct 2012

Investigators provide overview of role of dopamine in modulating the immune system

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is associated with emotions, movement, and the brain's pleasure and reward system. In the current issue of Advances in Neuroimmune Biology, investigators provide a broad overview of the direct and indirect role of dopamine in modulating the immune system and discuss how recent research has opened up new possibilities for treating diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis or even the autoimmune disorders.

11 Oct 2012

Tomatoes every day may keep stroke at bay

Regular consumption of tomatoes and other lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables may help reduce a man’s risk for stroke, suggest study findings.

11 Oct 2012

Antioxidant defense reduced in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Results from a Tunisian study suggest that the antioxidant defense system is altered in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

11 Oct 2012

Amarantus acquires option to license LymPro Alzheimer's diagnostic blood test from MDx

Amarantus BioSciences, Inc., a biotechnology company developing new treatments and diagnostics for Parkinson's disease and Traumatic Brain Injury centred on its proprietary anti-apoptotis therapeutic protein MANF, today announced that it has acquired an exclusive option to license the LymPro Alzheimer's Diagnostic Blood Test from Memory Dx, LLC (MDx), formerly known as Provista Life Sciences, LLC.

11 Oct 2012

Inpeco, Precise Biometrics partner to deploy Precise Match-on-Card technology

Precise Biometrics announces today that they have partnered with the Inpeco Group for a 6-month contract, to deploy Precise Match-on-Card technology to the Inpeco Group System.

11 Oct 2012

Blood News and Research

Downregulated protein could be revascularization target in critical limb ischemia

Novel method can determine how ready acute myeloid leukemia cells are to die

Study identifies 21 new gene variants associated with risks of heart disease, metabolic disorders

Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets have long-lasting healthy effects

Study compares two drug combinations for use as deep sedation during oral surgery

Study identifies pitfalls in current calculation of hospital readmission rates in spine surgery

Premature babies from low-income families more likely to develop brain hemorrhages

Insight into how coeliac disease is triggered

Simple quiz could help doctors determine kidney dialysis patients at risk of death

LLS symposium to review latest advances in blood cancer research

Results from Aldagen’s ALD-401 Phase II trial on ischemic stroke

Clinical study to investigate Cytori's adipose-derived cell therapy in patients with heart failure

Protocol allows researchers to generate functional thyroid tissue from stem cells

T cells become more responsive in cancer survivors after exercise

AACR conference to focus on scientific and lifestyle strategies for cancer prevention

Investigators provide overview of role of dopamine in modulating the immune system

Tomatoes every day may keep stroke at bay

Antioxidant defense reduced in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Amarantus acquires option to license LymPro Alzheimer's diagnostic blood test from MDx

Inpeco, Precise Biometrics partner to deploy Precise Match-on-Card technology

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