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Blood-based screening test can detect key Alzheimer's marker

Decades before people with Alzheimer's disease develop memory loss and confusion, their brains become dotted with plaques made of a sticky protein - called amyloid beta - that is thought to contribute to the disease and its progression.

19 Jul 2017

Unique 'Golden Hour' study details ultra-early immune response to trauma

Scientists from the University of Birmingham are carrying out pioneering research as part of a major £10 million study aimed at improving outcomes for patients who have suffered a traumatic injury.

19 Jul 2017

FDA approves fixed-dose combination tablet for treating adults with chronic hepatitis C

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Vosevi to treat adults with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes 1-6 without cirrhosis (liver disease) or with mild cirrhosis.

18 Jul 2017

Aggressive treatment for hypertension may lead to kidney damage, research suggests

Aggressive combination treatments for high blood pressure that are intended to protect the kidneys may actually be damaging the organs, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests.

18 Jul 2017

Large-scale genetic study of E. coli illustrates complexity of drug resistant 'superbugs'

The first large-scale genetic study of Escherichia coli (E. coli) cultured from patients with bloodstream infections in England showed that drug resistant 'superbugs' are not always out-competing other strains.

18 Jul 2017

Eight year old successfully receives double hand transplant

Eight year old Zion Harvey underwent 10 hours 40 minutes of surgery performed by four teams of doctors to receive two new hands. The report of this first successful transplant leading to a fully functioning set of hands for the boy was published yesterday in the journal Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. It has been nearly two years since the successful operation. Zion in 10 years old now and is well.

18 Jul 2017

Youngest person in U.S. receives full face transplant by Cleveland Clinic team

A team of surgeons and doctors at the Cleveland Clinic made history after operating upon a 21 year old woman for 31 hours to give her a full face transplant. The operation held in May this year was a successful one with the woman receiving a completely new face from a donor.

18 Jul 2017

New antibiotic-releasing polymer may simplify treatment of prosthetic joint infection

A team of Massachusetts General Hospital investigators has developed an antibiotic-releasing polymer that may greatly simplify the treatment of prosthetic joint infection.

18 Jul 2017

Alcohol use linked to intentional head injuries in Nepal

Head injuries can be fatal, particularly if the assailant intentionally targets the victim to cause maximum damage.

18 Jul 2017

Researchers uncover new mechanism that promotes growth of blood vessels in tumors

Cancer cells have an enormous need for oxygen and nutrients. Therefore, growing tumors rely on the simultaneous growth of capillaries, the fine branching blood vessels that form a supply network for them.

18 Jul 2017

A heart-healthy diet may lower risk of cognitive impairment in old age, studies suggest

A diet designed to improve cardiovascular health is associated with improved cognitive maintenance in old age, say researchers. The finding comes from four large-scale, population-based studies that were reported on at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in London.

18 Jul 2017

Study shows how cells feel their way through the surroundings

Cells push out tiny feelers to probe their physical surroundings, but how much can these tiny sensors really discover? A new study led by Princeton University researchers and colleagues finds that the typical cell's environment is highly varied in the stiffness or flexibility of the surrounding tissue, and that to gain a meaningful amount of information about its surroundings, the cell must move around and change shape.

18 Jul 2017

Researchers discover gene mutations that worsen respiratory infections among children

Researchers funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation have discovered mutations that worsen respiratory infections among children. Their study explains the mechanism involved.

18 Jul 2017

Adding estrogen in the brain may improve health in obese menopausal women

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that adding estrogen in the brain may improve health in obese females after menopause.

18 Jul 2017

Researchers discover reason for chemoresistance in small cell lung cancer

Approximately one year after successful treatment with cytotoxic chemotherapy and radiotherapy, patients with advanced Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), which primarily affects heavy smokers, generally relapse with recurrence of tumours that are resistant to further chemotherapy.

18 Jul 2017

Blood News and Research

Blood-based screening test can detect key Alzheimer's marker

Unique 'Golden Hour' study details ultra-early immune response to trauma

FDA approves fixed-dose combination tablet for treating adults with chronic hepatitis C

Aggressive treatment for hypertension may lead to kidney damage, research suggests

Large-scale genetic study of E. coli illustrates complexity of drug resistant 'superbugs'

Eight year old successfully receives double hand transplant

Youngest person in U.S. receives full face transplant by Cleveland Clinic team

New antibiotic-releasing polymer may simplify treatment of prosthetic joint infection

Alcohol use linked to intentional head injuries in Nepal

Researchers uncover new mechanism that promotes growth of blood vessels in tumors

A heart-healthy diet may lower risk of cognitive impairment in old age, studies suggest

Study shows how cells feel their way through the surroundings

Researchers discover gene mutations that worsen respiratory infections among children

Adding estrogen in the brain may improve health in obese menopausal women

Researchers discover reason for chemoresistance in small cell lung cancer

In Massachusetts, proposed Medicaid cuts put kids’ health care at risk

Study identifies potential treatment for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Scientists find simple way to raise accuracy of diagnostic tests and common assays

Researcher models heart attack in petri dishes to gain insights into cardiac diseases

Scientists uncover new genetic markers that predispose individuals to lupus

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

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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