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Acetaminophen shows potential in preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in sepsis patients

A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported clinical trial has found that intravenous acetaminophen reduced sepsis patients' risk of having organ injury or developing acute respiratory distress syndrome, a serious condition that allows fluid to leak into the lungs.

20 May 2024

Body fat percentage beats BMI in predicting obesity-related health risks, study says

A study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that body fat percentage (%BF) thresholds are more accurate than BMI for predicting obesity-related health conditions, suggesting new standards for defining overweight and obesity.

19 May 2024

New study identifies key protein biomarkers for early detection of pancreatic cancer

Study used a Mendelian randomization approach to identify REG1A and REG1B as potential biomarkers for early detection of pancreatic cancer, showing their causal effects and significance in cancer screening.

19 May 2024

New insights into health challenges and the risk factors driving metabolic syndromes

The latest findings from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, published today in The Lancet, provide new insights into health challenges and the risk factors that are driving them.

17 May 2024

Comprehensive cost and utilization of commercial CAR-T therapy in pediatric B-ALL patients

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on April 25, 2024, entitled, "The price of hope: CAR-T therapy in pediatric leukemia."

17 May 2024

Monell study uncovers dual role of mammalian sweet taste receptor in regulating blood sugar levels

The rich research portfolio of the Monell Chemical Senses Center on sweet taste goes way back: Monell scientists were one of four teams in 2001 that found and described the mammalian sweet taste receptor – TAS1R2-TAS1R3.

17 May 2024

MGH investigators use new drug to save the life of patient with immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

A team led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, used a new drug to save the life of a patient with immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP), a rare disorder characterized by uncontrolled clotting throughout the small blood vessels.

17 May 2024

Understanding the link between high-fat diets, insulin resistance, and diabetic heart disease

The relationship between a high-fat diet and increased risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease is well-known. But what is the connection and how does it work?

17 May 2024

New CT-derived functional imaging software enhances lung diagnosis without contrast dye

For up to 30% of patients who are allergic to medical contrast dye or have a dye restriction because of other health conditions, they might find that it takes longer to get a diagnosis when it comes to life-threatening lung issues such as pulmonary embolism.

17 May 2024

Vaccine candidate spurs elusive type of broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies

An HIV vaccine candidate developed at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute triggered low levels of an elusive type of broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies among a small group of people enrolled in a 2019 clinical trial.

17 May 2024

Study finds accounting for sex improves precision and prognostic performance of CMR biomarkers for heart failure

Researchers investigated the influence of sex on cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) assessment of left ventricular filling pressure (LVFP) in heart failure (HF) diagnosis.

17 May 2024

Metformin use linked to reduced risk of myeloproliferative neoplasms

People who use metformin are less likely to develop a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) over time, indicating that the treatment may help prevent the development of certain types of cancers, according to a study published in Blood Advances.

17 May 2024

Study reveals lung vascular differences in growth-restricted fetuses

If during a pregnancy a fetus grows below normal thresholds, at each week of gestation there is an increased risk that some of its organs may not develop properly, which can adversely affect the baby's health after birth.

17 May 2024

Twendee X shows promise in reducing oxidative stress in systemic sclerosis

Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system attacks healthy cells instead of protecting them.

17 May 2024

Proteins in the blood could warn people of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed

Researchers from the UK investigated associations between 1,463 plasma proteins and 19 cancers, using observational and genetic approaches in participants of the UK Biobank.

17 May 2024

Social jet lag in mice linked to weight gain and higher blood sugar

Mice experiencing “social jet lag” developed characteristics similar to people with the same phenomenon, including significant weight gain, higher blood sugar levels and lower cardiovascular fitness.

17 May 2024

New test enhances early detection of large vessel occlusion stroke

Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the second leading cause of death, but the right early intervention can prevent severe consequences.

17 May 2024

FDA clears Nova’s Stat Profile Prime Plus analyzer for micro capillary sample mode

Nova Biomedical is pleased to announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for a micro capillary sample mode on the Stat Profile Prime Plus® Critical Care analyzer.

From Nova Biomedical 17 May 2024

Men face greater risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues due to diabetes, study shows

Researchers investigated gender disparities in microvascular and macrovascular complication rates among individuals with diabetes.

17 May 2024

Plant-based diets reduce cancer and heart disease risks, study shows

Study reveals that plant-based diets significantly reduce the risks of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases while improving overall health markers.

16 May 2024

Blood News and Research

Acetaminophen shows potential in preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in sepsis patients

Body fat percentage beats BMI in predicting obesity-related health risks, study says

New study identifies key protein biomarkers for early detection of pancreatic cancer

New insights into health challenges and the risk factors driving metabolic syndromes

Comprehensive cost and utilization of commercial CAR-T therapy in pediatric B-ALL patients

Monell study uncovers dual role of mammalian sweet taste receptor in regulating blood sugar levels

MGH investigators use new drug to save the life of patient with immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Understanding the link between high-fat diets, insulin resistance, and diabetic heart disease

New CT-derived functional imaging software enhances lung diagnosis without contrast dye

Vaccine candidate spurs elusive type of broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies

Study finds accounting for sex improves precision and prognostic performance of CMR biomarkers for heart failure

Metformin use linked to reduced risk of myeloproliferative neoplasms

Study reveals lung vascular differences in growth-restricted fetuses

Twendee X shows promise in reducing oxidative stress in systemic sclerosis

Proteins in the blood could warn people of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed

Social jet lag in mice linked to weight gain and higher blood sugar

New test enhances early detection of large vessel occlusion stroke

FDA clears Nova’s Stat Profile Prime Plus analyzer for micro capillary sample mode

Men face greater risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues due to diabetes, study shows

Plant-based diets reduce cancer and heart disease risks, study shows

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