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Study finds specific protein that plays role in breast cancer metastasis

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have found an explanation for how breast cancer spreads to the lungs, which could potentially hold the key to preventing the progression of the disease.

25 Jan 2018

Research could pave way for more effective allergy medicine

Researchers have found a new mechanism in which an antibody can prevent allergic reactions in a broad range of patients. It is a scientific breakthrough, which could pave the way for a far more effective allergy medicine.

25 Jan 2018

Low carbohydrate intake linked to increased risk of having babies with neural tube defects

Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant may want to avoid diets that reduce or eliminate carbohydrates, as they could increase the risk of having babies with neural tube birth defects, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

25 Jan 2018

Diabetes patients more prone to serious infections, research shows

Diabetes patients have an increased risk of suffering serious infections or death compared to the general public, new research has shown.

25 Jan 2018

A push to get older adults in better shape for surgery

Surgery can be hard on older adults, resulting in serious complications and death far more often than in younger patients. But many seniors aren't adequately prepared for the risks they might face.

25 Jan 2018

Advances in brain imaging can help identify more eligible patients for stroke treatment

Advances in brain imaging can identify a greater number of stroke patients who can receive therapy later than previously believed, according to a new study.

25 Jan 2018

Augmented reality system allows medical images to be displayed directly on the patient's body

New technology is bringing the power of augmented reality into clinical practice.

25 Jan 2018

Researchers find link between genetic molecules in mosquitos and dengue fever

Researchers at the University of Missouri have found a link between genetic molecules in mosquitos and dengue fever.

25 Jan 2018

More patients could benefit from critical treatments under new guideline

More patients could be eligible for critical treatments to remove or dissolve blood clots that cause strokes, according to a new treatment guideline issued by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

25 Jan 2018

Sublingual supplements better than capsules, says Victoria Health pharmacist

It’s a question many looking to supplement ask – are sprays better than capsules? The answer is ‘yes’ according to Shabir Daya, a pharmacist at Victoria Health who specializes in natural health products.

25 Jan 2018

Persistent immune activation may contribute to increased risk of CVD in people with HIV

A review of more than 80 studies reveals that changes in the immune cells of people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection may increase their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The review is published in the journal Physiology.

24 Jan 2018

Computer modeling and simulation may help characterize injury from blasts on a battlefield

Sandia National Laboratories is developing specialized computer modeling and simulation methods to better understand how blasts on a battlefield could lead to traumatic brain injury and injuries to vital organs, like the heart and lungs.

24 Jan 2018

Binge drinkers have increased levels of biomarker molecule that may contribute to poor vascular function

A new study shows that binge drinkers have increased levels of a biomarker molecule - microRNA-21 - that may contribute to poor vascular function.

24 Jan 2018

Researchers use biomimetic engineering approach to develop vascular grafts

When a patient with heart disease is in need of a vascular graft but doesn't have any viable veins or arteries in his or her own body, surgeons can rely on synthetic, tissue-engineering grafts.

24 Jan 2018

Peripheral nerve cells play key role in wound healing process, research shows

Nerve cells in the skin help wounds to heal. When an injury occurs, cells known as glial cells change into repair cells and disseminate into the wound, where they help the skin to regenerate, researchers from the University of Zurich have shown.

24 Jan 2018

Researchers develop ultra-thin, flexible biosensor for real-time glucose tracking

Constantly tracking a person's glucose levels through their tears or sweat could be one step closer to providing people with diabetes an improved monitoring tool.

24 Jan 2018

Mechanical ISDD and staff education lead to decrease in contaminated blood cultures

A Medical University of South Carolina research study found that use of a mechanical initial specimen diversion device and staff education led to a nearly four-fold decrease in contaminated blood cultures that was sustained over 20 months.

24 Jan 2018

Fluorescence imaging can track vitamin C in the body

Vitamin C is best known as a nutrient. In high enough doses, however, vitamin C also shows potential against many cancers, according to recent studies. To successfully develop vitamin C (chemically named ascorbic acid) as a medication, it is crucial to probe its concentration in the body, thus ensuring safe and effective doses.

24 Jan 2018

Novel decision support systems may offer improvements to quality of surgical care

Physician anesthesiologists are constantly striving to improve the quality of surgical care and postoperative outcomes for patients. Integrating the various sources of patient medical data they are faced with during surgery into a single dashboard view to help guide decisions during anesthesia may be one way to improve intraoperative care.

24 Jan 2018

NIH launches large study to compare treatments for pregnant women with HIV

The National Institutes of Health has launched a large international study to compare the safety and efficacy of three antiretroviral treatment regimens for pregnant women living with HIV and the safety of these regimens for their infants.

24 Jan 2018

Blood News and Research

Study finds specific protein that plays role in breast cancer metastasis

Research could pave way for more effective allergy medicine

Low carbohydrate intake linked to increased risk of having babies with neural tube defects

Diabetes patients more prone to serious infections, research shows

A push to get older adults in better shape for surgery

Advances in brain imaging can help identify more eligible patients for stroke treatment

Augmented reality system allows medical images to be displayed directly on the patient's body

Researchers find link between genetic molecules in mosquitos and dengue fever

More patients could benefit from critical treatments under new guideline

Sublingual supplements better than capsules, says Victoria Health pharmacist

Persistent immune activation may contribute to increased risk of CVD in people with HIV

Computer modeling and simulation may help characterize injury from blasts on a battlefield

Binge drinkers have increased levels of biomarker molecule that may contribute to poor vascular function

Researchers use biomimetic engineering approach to develop vascular grafts

Peripheral nerve cells play key role in wound healing process, research shows

Researchers develop ultra-thin, flexible biosensor for real-time glucose tracking

Mechanical ISDD and staff education lead to decrease in contaminated blood cultures

Fluorescence imaging can track vitamin C in the body

Novel decision support systems may offer improvements to quality of surgical care

NIH launches large study to compare treatments for pregnant women with HIV

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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