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Digital DNA melting analysis can be a faster and more reliable tool for pathogen detection

A new analysis method can detect pathogens in blood samples faster and more accurately than blood cultures, which are the current state of the art for infection diagnosis.

21 Feb 2024

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

A recent study showed that three cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet in adults were associated with lower pre-diabetes markers, lower hepatic fat, and a higher lymphoid-to-myeloid ratio, which is an indicator of the aging of the immune system.

21 Feb 2024

UNC Lineberger selected as one of the research site for NCI's Cancer Screening Research Network

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center has been selected as one of nine national research sites for the National Cancer Institute's (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, newly launched Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN), which will evaluate promising and emerging cancer screening technologies.

21 Feb 2024

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

A new study in Obesity compares these two trends with inactivity to assess their effectiveness.

21 Feb 2024

Study reveals mechanism of drug targeting protein modification in tumor suppressor genes

Researchers have revealed the mechanism of a drug shown to be effective in treating certain types of cancer, which targets a protein modification silencing the expression of multiple tumor suppressor genes.

21 Feb 2024

NIH launches clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening.

21 Feb 2024

New position statement emphasizes patient-centered care in diabetes management

Health care providers who treat diabetes need to think beyond the clinical numbers, such as solely focusing on a person's glucose goals.

21 Feb 2024

Nose cartilage-based knee joint treatment project receives €2.3 million funding

Treating knee joint defects with cartilage from the nose: The University Hospital in Würzburg is working on the approval of this procedure.

21 Feb 2024

Study reveals racial bias in pulse oximeter readings for Black heart failure patients

Racially biased readings of oxygen levels in the blood using pulse oximeters may further limit opportunities for Black patients with heart failure to receive potentially lifesaving treatments, such as heart pumps and transplants, a Michigan Medicine study finds.

21 Feb 2024

Association between dietary thiamine consumption and cognitive decline

The impact of thiamine consumption on cognitive function among older adults in China.

21 Feb 2024

Lactocore Group leverages milk peptides to combat inflammaging

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Study finds J-shaped association between dietary thiamine intake and worsening mental acuity

There seems to be a J-shaped curve between dietary thiamine (vitamin B1) and worsening mental acuity among cognitively healthy older people, suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

20 Feb 2024

Pioneering cell-based treatment for melanoma offered at Siteman Cancer Center

Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is one of the first centers nationwide to offer a newly approved cell-based immunotherapy that targets melanoma.

20 Feb 2024

Finasteride may offer life-saving benefits beyond hair loss treatment

The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide.

20 Feb 2024

Healthy plant-based diets linked to lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published today (Wednesday) in ERJ Open Research.

20 Feb 2024

Red light therapy lowers blood sugar and mitigates glucose spikes

The researchers found that 670 nanometers (nm) of red light stimulated energy production within mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses within cells, leading to increased consumption of glucose. In particular, it led to a 27.7% reduction in blood glucose levels following glucose intake, and it reduced maximum glucose spiking by 7.5%.

20 Feb 2024

Study evaluates colorectal cancer screening programs in Latin America

Little is known about colorectal cancer screening strategies throughout the Western Hemisphere, with the exception of the U.S. and Canada.

20 Feb 2024

Ultra-processed foods: A growing threat to public health

From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.

20 Feb 2024

Study reveals low utilization of PCSK9 inhibitors in high-risk patients

A new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes from the Family Heart Foundation - a patient-centered research and advocacy nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families impacted by inherited lipid disorders and LDL-cholesterol - revealed that utilization of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors (PCSK9i) to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) remains low among high-risk patients.

20 Feb 2024

Novel genetic locations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma identified

An international genetic study using multiancestry biobanks has identified novel genetic locations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common type of glaucoma and the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally.

20 Feb 2024

Blood News and Research

Digital DNA melting analysis can be a faster and more reliable tool for pathogen detection

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

UNC Lineberger selected as one of the research site for NCI's Cancer Screening Research Network

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

Study reveals mechanism of drug targeting protein modification in tumor suppressor genes

NIH launches clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening

New position statement emphasizes patient-centered care in diabetes management

Nose cartilage-based knee joint treatment project receives €2.3 million funding

Study reveals racial bias in pulse oximeter readings for Black heart failure patients

Association between dietary thiamine consumption and cognitive decline

Lactocore Group leverages milk peptides to combat inflammaging

Study finds J-shaped association between dietary thiamine intake and worsening mental acuity

Pioneering cell-based treatment for melanoma offered at Siteman Cancer Center

Finasteride may offer life-saving benefits beyond hair loss treatment

Healthy plant-based diets linked to lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea

Red light therapy lowers blood sugar and mitigates glucose spikes

Study evaluates colorectal cancer screening programs in Latin America

Ultra-processed foods: A growing threat to public health

Study reveals low utilization of PCSK9 inhibitors in high-risk patients

Novel genetic locations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma identified

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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