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Study identifies protein vital for liver restoration and regeneration after transplant

Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona and the CELLEX Biomedical Research Centre from IDIBAPS have identified in a study with mice a protein which is fundamental to guarantee the restoration and regeneration of the liver after a transplant or hepatic surgery.

6 May 2020

Interleukin-12 electroporation led to clinical responses in patients with advanced melanoma

Combining intratumoral electroporation of interleukin-12 (IL-12) DNA (tavokinogene telseplasmid, or TAVO) with the immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda) led to clinical responses in patients with immunologically quiescent advanced melanoma, according to results from a phase II trial.

6 May 2020

Scientists identify unexpected player that causes vision loss in patients with AMD

Scientists have identified an unexpected player in the immune reaction gone awry that causes vision loss in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study published today in eLife.

6 May 2020

Study: Spaceflight can increase risk of blood clots in female astronauts

A study of female astronauts has assessed the risk of blood clots associated with spaceflight.

6 May 2020

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure in teenagers may lead to prematurely aged arteries

Teenagers who have obesity, type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure may be more likely to have signs of premature blood vessel aging compared to teens without those health conditions, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.

6 May 2020

Caffeine consumption can protect against Parkinson’s disease, shows study

Two purines, caffeine and urate, have been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) in multiple study groups and populations.

6 May 2020

ISH releases 2020 Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines

High blood pressure (hypertension) is the leading cause of death in the world affecting more than 1.4 billion people and accounting for more than 28,000 deaths each day.

6 May 2020

The Role of Microphysiological Systems for Oncology and Stem Cell Research

In this interview, Dr. Nancy Allbritton from The Allbritton Lab talks to News-Medical and Life Sciences about the revolutionary technology and techniques for the application of new technologies for oncology and stem cell research.

From Pittcon 6 May 2020

Study examines the link between flavenoid-rich foods and risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias over 20 years compared with people whose intake was higher, according to a new study led by scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University.

6 May 2020

"Soft opt-out" system may increase consent rates for organ donation after death

Research published in Anaesthesia suggests that a "soft opt-out" system may increase consent rates for organ donation after death, which could boost the number of organs available for transplantation.

6 May 2020

New preclinical study shows promise for treating necrotizing enterocolitis

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a rare inflammatory bowel disease, primarily affects premature infants and is a leading cause of death in the smallest and sickest of these patients.

6 May 2020

UCLA chemists develop key chemical necessary for creating marijuana breathalyzer

UCLA chemists have reported the key chemical discovery necessary for the creation of a small, electronic marijuana breathalyzer. The research is published in Organic Letters, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Chemical Society.

6 May 2020

New tool may offer a novel approach to prevent multiple chronic diseases

A study just released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health is reporting a blood-DNA-methylation measure that is sensitive to variation in the pace of biological aging among individuals born the same year.

6 May 2020

Study shows thinking and walking speed usually decline together

Do thinking and walking go hand in hand in determining the health course of senior adults? A study published by UT Health San Antonio researchers found that, indeed, the two functions often parallel each other in determining a person's health trajectory.

6 May 2020

Cytokine storms created by COVID-19 could be reduced by using blood filter

Cytokine storms created by COVID-19 are causing major organ destruction and death, and for the first time in the United States, when patients begin to show signs of trouble, physicians are replacing the usual filter in a kidney dialysis machine with a filter known to trap these tiny proteins, with the goal of avoiding the devastation.

6 May 2020

Israeli scientists discover monoclonal antibody that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2

Now, in a significant medical breakthrough, Israel's Institute for Biological Research Institute (IIBRI) has wrapped up the development of a potential treatment for the coronavirus disease. The scientists say they have identified an antibody that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2.

5 May 2020

First French COVID-19 case was in December 19

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19), formerly known as the novel coronavirus infection, was first reported in late December 2019 in Wuhan City in China. Many health experts believe that the virus had spread way before it was identified as the culprit for many pneumonia-like diseases. Now, a French doctor says that the coronavirus reached France back in December when it admitted a pneumonia patient into hospital.

5 May 2020

Blood News and Research

Study identifies protein vital for liver restoration and regeneration after transplant

Interleukin-12 electroporation led to clinical responses in patients with advanced melanoma

Scientists identify unexpected player that causes vision loss in patients with AMD

Study: Spaceflight can increase risk of blood clots in female astronauts

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure in teenagers may lead to prematurely aged arteries

Caffeine consumption can protect against Parkinson’s disease, shows study

ISH releases 2020 Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines

The Role of Microphysiological Systems for Oncology and Stem Cell Research

Study examines the link between flavenoid-rich foods and risk of Alzheimer’s disease

"Soft opt-out" system may increase consent rates for organ donation after death

New preclinical study shows promise for treating necrotizing enterocolitis

UCLA chemists develop key chemical necessary for creating marijuana breathalyzer

New tool may offer a novel approach to prevent multiple chronic diseases

Study shows thinking and walking speed usually decline together

Cytokine storms created by COVID-19 could be reduced by using blood filter

Israeli scientists discover monoclonal antibody that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2

First French COVID-19 case was in December 19

Researchers show basic lymphatic vessel functionality is the same in mice and humans

Study shows lower caffeine, urate levels are inversely linked to Parkinson’s disease

AHA emphasizes the importance of managing cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

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