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Study provides in-depth analysis on VTE risk in COVID-19 patients

In a systematic review of the worldwide published data on "Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in COVID-19 patients", Cihan Ay, Stephan Nopp, and Florian Moik from the Department of Medicine I, Clinical Division of Haematology and Haemostaseology, now for the first time, provide an in-depth analysis on the risk of VTE in patients hospitalized for COVID-19.

1 Oct 2020

Rapeseed could replace soy as a new source of protein for humans

Rapeseed has the potential to replace soy as the best plant-based source of protein for humans. In a current study, nutrition scientists at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), found that rapeseed protein consumption has comparable beneficial effects on human metabolism as soy protein.

1 Oct 2020

Study shows how cancer cells gain access to nerve signal to enter the bloodstream

Tumors come in many shapes and forms--curable or deadly, solid or liquid, lodged inside the brain, bone, or other tissues. One thing they all have in common, however, is a knack for molecular deceit.

1 Oct 2020

New study investigates hospital cardiac arrest in people with COVID-19 infection

Even when a sudden cardiac arrest happens inside a top hospital, where a code blue team is readily available, most people won't survive.

1 Oct 2020

Immunotherapy drug improves survival over standard chemotherapy for lung cancer patients

The immunotherapy drug atezolizumab improves survival over standard chemotherapy for many patients with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a new study led by Yale Cancer Center (YCC) researchers.

1 Oct 2020

Blood-based biomarker can overcome limitations of current verbal tests for concussion

There is an urgent need for objective markers for diagnosing concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury. The status of blood-based biomarker development and point-of-care testing are examined in a new Expert Panel Discussion published alongside the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma.

1 Oct 2020

Lung tissue in fatal COVID-19 shows broad cell tropism and extensive damage

In a recent preprint paper published on the medRxiv server, researchers demonstrated their investigation of fatal COVID-19 patients to assess infection in various cell types and the extent of damage it caused to the lung tissues.

30 Sep 2020

UC Davis leads a consortium to develop new treatments for spinal cord injuries

Engineers at the University of California, Davis, will lead a consortium of universities, biomedical startups and nonprofit organizations to develop interventions for spinal cord injuries that can be applied within days of injury to improve long-term outcomes.

30 Sep 2020

New device for monitoring coronary artery disease in real-time

Coronary artery disease - a leading cause of death in the US - narrows or blocks arteries that carry a vital supply of blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart.

30 Sep 2020

Study looks at the effect of broken sleep and morning coffee on our metabolism

A strong, black coffee to wake you up after a bad night's sleep could impair control of blood sugar levels, according to a new study.

30 Sep 2020

Investigational mRNA vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 shows promise in older adults

A Phase 1 trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection has shown that the vaccine is well-tolerated and generates a strong immune response in older adults.

30 Sep 2020

A detailed map of latent virus reservoir in individuals with HIV

The latent reservoir is the last bastion of HIV's resistance to a cure. But it is difficult to destroy because it is invisible: the cells in the reservoir harbor virus that is dormant, so they don't have any viral proteins on their surface that would give them away.

30 Sep 2020

Researchers identify the target structures for T-cell response against SARS-CoV-2

Our immune system can efficiently fend off viral diseases. Two types of immune cells play an important role in this process: The T-cells, which firstly can directly destroy virus-infected cells and secondly enable the formation of efficient, virus-neutralizing antibodies by B-cells.

30 Sep 2020

Maternal immune cells could bring SARS-CoV-2 to the placenta

Researchers from Canada and Brazil collaborated to explore the possibility of perinatal transmission of the virus from pregnant mothers to their babies and the risk of preterm birth.

30 Sep 2020

NIH-funded nationwide study seeks to discover the cause of rare forms of diabetes

A nationwide study funded by the National Institutes of Health will seek to discover the cause of several unusual forms of diabetes.

30 Sep 2020

Health care spending in the U.S. could be attributed to modifiable risk factors

Modifiable health risks, such as obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking, were linked to over $730 billion in health care spending in the US in 2016, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health.

30 Sep 2020

UM171 molecule saves life of young man suffering from severe aplastic anemia

In a world first, a young man suffering from severe aplastic anemia who could not be helped by standard treatments has been given a life-saving blood transplant with the made-in-Canada UM171 molecule.

30 Sep 2020

Danish vs. Swedish data shows social interaction major risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv* in September 2020 compares the prevalence of antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Danish and Swedish healthcare workers, to conclude that “social interaction is one of the biggest risk factors for getting infected with SARS-CoV-2.”

30 Sep 2020

Cancer chemotherapy changes the function of cells that repair heart injury

Cancer chemotherapy changes the function of cells that repair heart injury, researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) discovered.

30 Sep 2020

COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for people with heart disease

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a perfect storm for heart health, the World Heart Federation warns on World Heart Day.

30 Sep 2020

Blood News and Research

Study provides in-depth analysis on VTE risk in COVID-19 patients

Rapeseed could replace soy as a new source of protein for humans

Study shows how cancer cells gain access to nerve signal to enter the bloodstream

New study investigates hospital cardiac arrest in people with COVID-19 infection

Immunotherapy drug improves survival over standard chemotherapy for lung cancer patients

Blood-based biomarker can overcome limitations of current verbal tests for concussion

Lung tissue in fatal COVID-19 shows broad cell tropism and extensive damage

UC Davis leads a consortium to develop new treatments for spinal cord injuries

New device for monitoring coronary artery disease in real-time

Study looks at the effect of broken sleep and morning coffee on our metabolism

Investigational mRNA vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 shows promise in older adults

A detailed map of latent virus reservoir in individuals with HIV

Researchers identify the target structures for T-cell response against SARS-CoV-2

Maternal immune cells could bring SARS-CoV-2 to the placenta

NIH-funded nationwide study seeks to discover the cause of rare forms of diabetes

Health care spending in the U.S. could be attributed to modifiable risk factors

UM171 molecule saves life of young man suffering from severe aplastic anemia

Danish vs. Swedish data shows social interaction major risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Cancer chemotherapy changes the function of cells that repair heart injury

COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for people with heart disease

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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