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Factors that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in children

Study analyzes a nationwide cohort of hospitalized children and adolescents in Germany, identifying key risk factors for severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, including obesity, Trisomy 21, and neurological conditions.

3 Jan 2024

Research team develops electrostatic materials for long-term bio-implants

Medical technology innovations achieved by integrating science and medicine have improved the quality of life for patients.

3 Jan 2024

UT Southwestern discovers a two-step screening for heart failure prevention in patients with diabetes

A two-step screening protocol that combines clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing can more effectively identify which patients with Type 2 diabetes need medication to prevent heart failure, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.

3 Jan 2024

MGH study identifies key proteins linked to pregnancy hypertension disorders

Preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy - which are characterized by high blood pressure with or without organ dysfunction during the second half of pregnancy - carry considerable short- and long-term risks for both the mother and child. Treatment options (other than expedited delivery) remain limited.

3 Jan 2024

Yale scientists identify drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration in osteoarthritis

Yale researchers have identified a drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition that afflicts as many as 30 million people in the United States alone, which they report on Jan. 3 in the journal Nature.

3 Jan 2024

Existing beta blocker investigated as novel sickle cell therapy

A beta blocker typically used to treat heart problems, hemangioma, migraines and anxiety could be a new therapeutic for patients with sickle cell disease. Researchers led by Ankit A. Desai, MD, associate professor of medicine at the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center (KCVRC) at Indiana University School of Medicine, have been awarded a $3 million grant by the U.S. Department of Defense to evaluate the efficacy of this drug.

3 Jan 2024

"Genetic priority score" promises to revolutionize drug development

Driven by the need for a better way to prioritize targets for drug development, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has led the development of a novel "genetic priority score" (GPS) that will integrate various types of human genetic data into a single easy-to-interpret score.

3 Jan 2024

Heart-healthy diet boosts patient satisfaction and safety before cardiac catheterization

The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure.

3 Jan 2024

Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland.

3 Jan 2024

Study urges sub-Saharan Africa to embrace diverse crops for nutritional security

Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify away from growing maize and switch to crops that are resilient to climate change and supply enough key micronutrients for the population, according to a major research study.

2 Jan 2024

Calcium channel blockers reverse muscle weakness in animal model of myotonic dystrophy type 1

New research has identified the specific biological mechanism behind the muscle dysfunction found in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and further shows that calcium channel blockers can reverse these symptoms in animal models of the disease.

2 Jan 2024

Previously unidentified protein variant shields against Parkinson's disease

A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study.

2 Jan 2024

Exploring fear engrams to shed light on physical manifestation of memory in the brain

In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators offers a unique perspective.

2 Jan 2024

New ultrasound technology shows promise for preventing brain damage in premature and sick infants

Ultrasound technology developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) makes it possible to monitor cerebral blood flow in newborn babies, helping prevent brain damage in premature and sick infants who require surgery.

2 Jan 2024

Healthy fats from fish and nuts may slow lung scarring, delay transplants

Could healthy fats found in nuts and fish slow the progression of potentially deadly lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and delay the need for lung transplants?

2 Jan 2024

States expand health coverage for immigrants as GOP hits Biden over border crossings

A growing number of states are opening taxpayer-funded health insurance programs to immigrants, including those living in the U.S. without authorization, even as Republicans assail President Joe Biden over a dramatic increase in illegal crossings of the southern border.

29 Dec 2023

Heart News and Research

Factors that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in children

Research team develops electrostatic materials for long-term bio-implants

UT Southwestern discovers a two-step screening for heart failure prevention in patients with diabetes

MGH study identifies key proteins linked to pregnancy hypertension disorders

Yale scientists identify drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration in osteoarthritis

Existing beta blocker investigated as novel sickle cell therapy

"Genetic priority score" promises to revolutionize drug development

Heart-healthy diet boosts patient satisfaction and safety before cardiac catheterization

Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy

Study urges sub-Saharan Africa to embrace diverse crops for nutritional security

Calcium channel blockers reverse muscle weakness in animal model of myotonic dystrophy type 1

Previously unidentified protein variant shields against Parkinson's disease

Exploring fear engrams to shed light on physical manifestation of memory in the brain

New ultrasound technology shows promise for preventing brain damage in premature and sick infants

Healthy fats from fish and nuts may slow lung scarring, delay transplants

States expand health coverage for immigrants as GOP hits Biden over border crossings

New method designs high-affinity, orally bioavailable peptides

Genetic clue to pericarditis inflammation points to promising new treatments

New drug screening system helps uncover promising target for pancreatic cancer treatments

Large-scale study uncovers modifiable risk factors for young-onset dementia

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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