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Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

Researchers have identified this receptor in brain mural cells that regulates reperfusion injury.

27 Feb 2024

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Women's cardiovascular disease risks and outcomes differ throughout the lifespan from those of men, according to a collection of studies devoted to cardiovascular medicine research focused on women of all ages, published today in a special "spotlight" issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

27 Feb 2024

Research reveals diet-preeclampsia link in low-income Hispanic pregnant women

A research study led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that certain combinations of foods consumed during pregnancy may be linked to a higher likelihood of developing preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening blood pressure condition that can have serious consequences for both mother and baby.

27 Feb 2024

Bariatric surgery outperforms medical management in long-term diabetes control

People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved much better long-term blood glucose control compared to people who received medical management plus lifestyle interventions, according to a new study published in JAMA, or Journal of the American Medical Association, and funded by the National institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of The National Institutes of Health.

27 Feb 2024

FB1006: AI-discovered drug advances to clinical trials for ALS treatment

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal type of motor neuron disease characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, resulting in muscle weakness and paralysis that can include the inability to walk and speak, or even swallow and breathe.

27 Feb 2024

Study finds metabolic checkpoint PHGDH as potential target to modulate tumor-associated macrophages

A study by a scientific team from the University of Vienna and the MedUni Vienna, recently published in the top-class journal Cellular & Molecular Immunology, has a promising result from tumor research: The enzyme phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (PHDGH) acts as a metabolic checkpoint in the function of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) and thus on tumor growth.

27 Feb 2024

Proximity to unhealthy food environments raises heart failure risk

Living close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurats may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published today in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal.

27 Feb 2024

Aston University and PDA collaboration to examine pharmacists' expanded duties in healthcare

A partnership between Aston University and the Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) is to examine the feasibility of extending pharmacists' duties to include more healthcare interventions, such as blood pressure checks and cholesterol screening.

27 Feb 2024

Without Medicare Part B’s shield, patient’s family owes $81,000 for a single air-ambulance flight

Debra Prichard was a retired factory worker who was careful with her money, including what she spent on medical care, said her daughter, Alicia Wieberg. "She was the kind of person who didn't go to the doctor for anything."

27 Feb 2024

Spirulina shows promise in battling heart disease and diabetes

Researchers show Spirulina's therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties, can significantly lower cardiovascular disease risk.

26 Feb 2024

Flavonol-rich diet linked to lower mortality and disease risk, study shows

Study finds that higher dietary intake of flavonol is linked to reduced all-cause mortality and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease in US adults.

26 Feb 2024

Innovative therapy targets and destroys leukemia stem cells

Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have devised an innovative approach to target and destroy hard-to-kill leukemia stem cells.

26 Feb 2024

Study links extreme heat exposure in third trimester to increased preterm birth risk

In the face of increasing temperatures globally, a new Monash-led study of 1.2 million births in Sydney over two decades has shown a strong association between the risk of pre-term birth and exposure to extreme hot temperatures in the third trimester of pregnancy.

26 Feb 2024

Glitazone drug use by diabetic patients associated with lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer

Diabetic patients who take anti-diabetic drugs - known as glitazones - long term had a lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer compared with diabetic patients on other medications, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.

26 Feb 2024

Breakthrough research unveils β-cell dynamics in Type 1 diabetes

About eight million people live with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) worldwide, a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body attacks and destroys its own insulin-producing β-cells (pronounced "beta") in the pancreas, leading to a lack of insulin and inability to regulate blood sugar.

26 Feb 2024

Blood News and Research

Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Research reveals diet-preeclampsia link in low-income Hispanic pregnant women

Bariatric surgery outperforms medical management in long-term diabetes control

FB1006: AI-discovered drug advances to clinical trials for ALS treatment

Study finds metabolic checkpoint PHGDH as potential target to modulate tumor-associated macrophages

Proximity to unhealthy food environments raises heart failure risk

Aston University and PDA collaboration to examine pharmacists' expanded duties in healthcare

Without Medicare Part B’s shield, patient’s family owes $81,000 for a single air-ambulance flight

Spirulina shows promise in battling heart disease and diabetes

Flavonol-rich diet linked to lower mortality and disease risk, study shows

Innovative therapy targets and destroys leukemia stem cells

Study links extreme heat exposure in third trimester to increased preterm birth risk

Glitazone drug use by diabetic patients associated with lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer

Breakthrough research unveils β-cell dynamics in Type 1 diabetes

Gut bacteria may be responsible for sight loss in certain inherited eye diseases

Understanding obesity's effects on liver metabolism

Novel insights into pathologies of diabetic cardiomyopathy, hippocampal neurotoxicity, and Alzheimer’s

Harnessing multi-omics and AI for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease management

Healthcare leaders advocate for restoring Canada's hypertension control program

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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