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UTHSC study aims to develop a new way to treat ischemic stroke

A study at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to develop a new way to treat ischemic stroke, a leading cause of death in adults worldwide.

8 Sep 2023

Are airborne microplastics damaging your lungs? New study probes potential risks

Researchers review the presence and impact of airborne microplastics (AMPs) on human respiratory health in a new study published in the Science of the Total Environment. The study underscores the urgent need for more data on the toxicity of AMPs, which are prevalent in indoor environments and could pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations like children and older adults.

7 Sep 2023

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Research explores how the gut microbiota impacts critical areas of adolescent development, including mental health, metabolism, and skeletal growth. It suggests that understanding these interactions could lead to microbiome-based treatments for optimal growth and maturation.

7 Sep 2023

Vitamin C and D supplementation may reduce AML treatment complications

Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who received vitamin C and D supplements while undergoing intensive chemotherapy had lower rates of complications, such as infections, bleeding, and inflammation, when compared with similar, previously treated patients who did not receive these supplements.

7 Sep 2023

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

Researchers performed a multi-omics evaluation of HSPCs obtained from individuals with myeloproliferative neoplasms transforming to TP53-related secondary forms of acute myeloid leukemia.

7 Sep 2023

High intake of emulsifiers may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

High intake of several emulsifiers (part of the 'E numbers' group of food additives), widely used in industrially processed foods to improve texture and extend shelf-life, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggests a study published by The BMJ today.

7 Sep 2023

Eating for health: how dietary interventions impact pre-diabetic oral and gut microbiome, metabolites and cytokines

Researchers evaluated the impact of two diets on the intestinal and oral microbiota, cytokines, and metabolites of 200 pre-diabetic individuals.

7 Sep 2023

RIT researchers use CRISPR to develop new treatment for degenerative disc disease

Rochester Institute of Technology researchers are improving non-invasive treatment options for degenerative disc disease, an ailment that impacts 3 million adults yearly in the U.S., according to the Mayo Clinic.

6 Sep 2023

Study reveals heart failure insights at single-cell level

Researchers examined the cell-intrinsic effects of hematopoietic stem cells with somatic mutations in circulating cells from heart failure patients.

6 Sep 2023

Review identifies future research directions for the study of a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in PASC

Researchers reviewed the evidence for SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC).

6 Sep 2023

Does dahlia flower extract have anti-diabetic properties?

The effects of an extract of yellow petals of Dahlia pinnata as a novel treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D).

6 Sep 2023

Could medicinal plants be the key to reversing cognitive decline?

Researchers explore available evidence that medicinal plants may help improve cognitive function by reducing brain inflammation.

5 Sep 2023

OHSU scientists discover new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia

Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

5 Sep 2023

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Researchers in Biological Psychiatry delve into the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. The study explores how not just gut bacteria, but also lesser-known gut microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, and parasites, play a pivotal role in mood disorders.

5 Sep 2023

Research shows how resistant starch could slow down progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

The prebiotic resistant starch could play an important role in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the future.

5 Sep 2023

Can e-cigarette use cause asthma?

Using e-cigarettes can significantly increase the risk of asthma.

5 Sep 2023

Study investigates the pathophysiological mechanisms of PASC after COVID-19

Researchers investigated early pathophysiological mechanisms potentially underlying PASC post-SARS-CoV-2 infection.

4 Sep 2023

Study explores the biology of post-COVID-19 cognitive deficits

Researchers explored the biology of cognitive deficits following acute COVID-19.

4 Sep 2023

ChatGPT can debunk vaccine myths and increase vaccine uptake, study finds

ChatGPT could help to increase vaccine uptake by debunking myths around jab safety, say the authors of a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics.

4 Sep 2023

AI-driven analysis of MRI scans could pave the way for improved multiple sclerosis treatment

New research exploring cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to better analyse MRI scans of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) could unlock crucial insights into disease progression and pave the way for improved treatment of people living with the condition.

4 Sep 2023

Inflammation News and Research

UTHSC study aims to develop a new way to treat ischemic stroke

Are airborne microplastics damaging your lungs? New study probes potential risks

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Vitamin C and D supplementation may reduce AML treatment complications

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

High intake of emulsifiers may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Eating for health: how dietary interventions impact pre-diabetic oral and gut microbiome, metabolites and cytokines

RIT researchers use CRISPR to develop new treatment for degenerative disc disease

Study reveals heart failure insights at single-cell level

Review identifies future research directions for the study of a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in PASC

Does dahlia flower extract have anti-diabetic properties?

Could medicinal plants be the key to reversing cognitive decline?

OHSU scientists discover new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Research shows how resistant starch could slow down progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Can e-cigarette use cause asthma?

Study investigates the pathophysiological mechanisms of PASC after COVID-19

Study explores the biology of post-COVID-19 cognitive deficits

ChatGPT can debunk vaccine myths and increase vaccine uptake, study finds

AI-driven analysis of MRI scans could pave the way for improved multiple sclerosis treatment

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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