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Lower vitamin D levels increase risk of clinical relapse in Ulcerative Colitis patients, study finds

A new study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has found that lower levels of vitamin D in the blood increase the risk of clinical relapse in patients with Ulcerative Colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the colon.

17 Feb 2017

New research reveals brain chemistry involved in human bonding

In new research published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Northeastern University psychology professor Lisa Feldman Barrett found, for the first time, that the neurotransmitter dopamine is involved in human bonding, bringing the brain's reward system into our understanding of how we form human attachments.

17 Feb 2017

Research: Many ulcerative colitis patients taking conventional treatments describe disease as 'poorly controlled'

New research shows that nearly three-quarters of patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) taking conventional treatments describe their disease as ‘poorly controlled’ (continuous or regular experience of symptoms that negatively affect quality of life), with half saying they are somewhat or completely dissatisfied with their current medication; only 1% were completely satisfied with their current treatment.

17 Feb 2017

Excess lipoproteins, fatty acids may be linked to chronic kidney stones in children

A unique study recently published in the authoritative Pediatric Nephrology medical journal shows that excess lipoproteins and fatty acids may be associated with the development of painful and often chronic kidney stones in children.

17 Feb 2017

DNA computer could be important step towards development of smart, 'intelligent' drugs

Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology present a new method that should enable controlled drug delivery into the bloodstream using DNA computers.

17 Feb 2017

Survey findings reveal amazing progress in confronting HIV epidemic in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia

Newly released findings from national HIV surveys in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia reveal extraordinary progress in confronting the HIV epidemic.

17 Feb 2017

Dietary sodium restriction helps reduce blood pressure in CKD patients

In a study of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), simple advice from dieticians on limiting salt consumption led to reduced blood pressure.

17 Feb 2017

Researchers create novel model that reveals cellular, molecular events driving leukemia progression

Mount Sinai researchers have created a novel model that shows the step-by-step progression from normal blood cells to leukemia and its precursor diseases, creating replicas of the stages of the disease to test the efficacy of therapeutic interventions at each stage, according to a study to be published in Cell Stem Cell.

16 Feb 2017

SLU scientist examines potential biomarkers for pain linked to debilitating health conditions

With new funding from The Mayday Fund, a Saint Louis University researcher will leverage her discovery of a pain pathway to determine if either of two key molecules can be used as biomarkers for pain associated with four debilitating health conditions: chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia.

16 Feb 2017

World's largest GWAS on proteomics uncovers molecular mechanisms of complex diseases

The Helmholtz Zentrum München has published results of the largest genome-wide association study on proteomics to date.

16 Feb 2017

Doctors use targeted molecular drugs to treat fatal cancerous blood syndromes

Genomic testing of biopsies from patients with deadly, treatment-resistant cancerous blood syndromes called histiocytoses allowed doctors to identify genes fueling the ailments and use targeted molecular drugs to successfully treat them.

16 Feb 2017

UB engineers use supercomputers to examine optimal method for treating brain aneurysms

The old adage about two being better than one doesn't necessarily apply to brain surgery. That's according to a study performed by University at Buffalo engineers that used high performance computing to examine how to best treat aneurysms.

16 Feb 2017

Canadian researchers use gene therapy to treat patient with Fabry disease

A team of Canadian physicians and researchers is believed to be the first in the world to have used gene therapy to treat a patient with Fabry disease, a rare inherited enzyme deficiency that can damage major organs and shorten lifespan.

16 Feb 2017

Single high-fat meal can change energy metabolism of the liver, study finds

The global proliferation of overweight and obese people and people with type 2 diabetes is often associated with the consumption of saturated fats.

16 Feb 2017

New technique during coronary bypass surgery shows reduction in problematic scar tissue growth

Surgeons often take a blood vessel from your leg to graft onto your heart during a coronary bypass surgery. The practice can lead to scarring in many patients, which in turn can cause another heart attack. A new technique under development may help prevent this problem.

16 Feb 2017

Blood News and Research

Lower vitamin D levels increase risk of clinical relapse in Ulcerative Colitis patients, study finds

New research reveals brain chemistry involved in human bonding

Research: Many ulcerative colitis patients taking conventional treatments describe disease as 'poorly controlled'

Excess lipoproteins, fatty acids may be linked to chronic kidney stones in children

DNA computer could be important step towards development of smart, 'intelligent' drugs

Survey findings reveal amazing progress in confronting HIV epidemic in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia

Dietary sodium restriction helps reduce blood pressure in CKD patients

Researchers create novel model that reveals cellular, molecular events driving leukemia progression

SLU scientist examines potential biomarkers for pain linked to debilitating health conditions

World's largest GWAS on proteomics uncovers molecular mechanisms of complex diseases

Doctors use targeted molecular drugs to treat fatal cancerous blood syndromes

UB engineers use supercomputers to examine optimal method for treating brain aneurysms

Canadian researchers use gene therapy to treat patient with Fabry disease

Single high-fat meal can change energy metabolism of the liver, study finds

New technique during coronary bypass surgery shows reduction in problematic scar tissue growth

‘Fasting-mimicking’ diet reduces risk factors for major diseases

Consuming carbs during intense exercise aids immune system recovery

New guidelines provide expanded treatment options for millions of women living with heart failure

Another study to show the performance of the Quo-Test® HbA1c analyzer by EKF meets criteria

Breastfeeding may protect mother against metabolic syndrome, study suggests

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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