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Diabetic patients with COVID-19: low antibody levels linked to worse outcomes

The role of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels on COVID-19 outcomes in patients with T2D.

30 Oct 2023

New blood test revolutionizes early cancer detection in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome patients

Canadian researchers develop a cell-free DNA-based multimodal assay for early cancer detection in patients with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, a high-cancer-risk condition. The assay outperforms conventional methods, promising more sensitive and less invasive cancer surveillance.

29 Oct 2023

Is sleep apnea the missing link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer's?

Researchers explore the links between non-dipper hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and Alzheimer's disease (AD). They find that OSA may cause non-dipper hypertension, a condition that exacerbates AD symptoms, but also note that treating OSA can mitigate hypertension and potentially slow AD progression.

29 Oct 2023

MHRA grants conditional marketing authorization for AbbVie's Tepkinly to treat aggressive blood cancer

AbbVie today announced that the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has granted conditional Marketing Authorisation for Tepkinly® (epcoritamab) as a monotherapy for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), after two or more systemic therapies.

28 Oct 2023

Experts warn of 'silent epidemic' of high cholesterol in the UK

The most comprehensive research into cholesterol ever conducted in the UK has found 54% of Brits could have high total cholesterol levels.

28 Oct 2023

Diabetes complications worsen prognosis for colorectal cancer patients

Complications of diabetes can have numerous negative health effects, from impaired vision and nerve damage to kidney dysfunction and heart disease.

28 Oct 2023

IU researchers play key roles in national consortium to study the use of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine will play key roles in a national consortium led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine to study the use, interpretation and implementation of biomarkers to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.

27 Oct 2023

Time-restricted eating helps people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control blood sugar

Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago.

27 Oct 2023

Low-cost anti-inflammatory hydrogel could help treat chronic skin lesions in people with diabetes

Researchers in São Paulo state, Brazil, have developed a low-cost anti-inflammatory hydrogel that in future could help treat chronic skin lesions such as those often seen in people with diabetes.

27 Oct 2023

New ERC-funded research project aims to develop targeted treatments for chronic wounds and cancer

the Freiburg University Medical Center and member of the Medical Faculty at the University of Freiburg, has received a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant from the European Commission.

27 Oct 2023

Breast cancer screening trial expands internationally to enhance diversity

A clinical trial led by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) demonstrates how diversity among study participants is vital for reducing outcomes disparities.

27 Oct 2023

Reducing air pollution associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Previous reports have linked long-term air pollution exposure with accumulation of Alzheimer's disease-related brain plaques, but this is the first accumulated evidence that reducing pollution, especially fine particulates in the air and pollutants from the burning of fuel, is associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

27 Oct 2023

Smaller employers weigh a big-company fix for scarce primary care: Their own clinics

With his company's health costs soaring and his workers struggling with high blood pressure and other medical conditions, Winston Griffin, CEO of Laurel Grocery Co., knew his company had to do something.

27 Oct 2023

The differential effects of low-carb diet and habitual diet on the fecal level of short-chain fatty acid

The fecal levels of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and serum inflammatory markers.

27 Oct 2023

Fluoride exposure in drinking water linked to cognitive deficits in children

Long-term consumption of water with fluoride levels far above established drinking water standards may be linked to cognitive impairments in children, according to a new pilot study from Tulane University.

26 Oct 2023

Malaria protein discovery opens new avenues for combating deadly infection

The discovery of a malaria protein that helps the parasite grow inside red blood cells and plays a key regulatory role in the parasite's immune evasion tactics could pave the way for new vaccines or therapeutics to combat the deadly infection.

26 Oct 2023

City of Hope, TGen receive $4.5 million to validate liquid biopsy for early detection of pancreatic cancer

City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, and TGen are leading an international group that has been awarded $4.5 million to validate a liquid biopsy for the early detection of pancreatic cancer.

26 Oct 2023

Can metabolic biomarkers help distinguish between depressive episodes of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder?

Researchers identify metabolomic biomarkers from dried blood spots that can distinguish between depressive episodes in major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. The study enhances diagnostic accuracy, particularly when traditional psychiatric assessments are inconclusive.

26 Oct 2023

AI shows promise in predicting type 2 diabetes but faces hurdles for clinical use

Researchers have conducted a comprehensive review of AI-based models for predicting type 2 diabetes, revealing their potential for individualized risk assessment and preventative care. Despite promising results, the study calls for more extensive validation and collaboration between AI and medical experts for effective clinical application.

26 Oct 2023

Can your diet soda habit affect your baby? New study explores low-calorie sweeteners in breastmilk

U.S. scientists are studying if low-calorie sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame-potassium can be transferred from mothers to infants through breastfeeding. This first-of-its-kind pharmacokinetic model aims to understand the health implications of early-life exposure to these sweeteners.

26 Oct 2023

Blood News and Research

Diabetic patients with COVID-19: low antibody levels linked to worse outcomes

New blood test revolutionizes early cancer detection in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome patients

Is sleep apnea the missing link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer's?

MHRA grants conditional marketing authorization for AbbVie's Tepkinly to treat aggressive blood cancer

Experts warn of 'silent epidemic' of high cholesterol in the UK

Diabetes complications worsen prognosis for colorectal cancer patients

IU researchers play key roles in national consortium to study the use of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers

Time-restricted eating helps people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control blood sugar

Low-cost anti-inflammatory hydrogel could help treat chronic skin lesions in people with diabetes

New ERC-funded research project aims to develop targeted treatments for chronic wounds and cancer

Breast cancer screening trial expands internationally to enhance diversity

Reducing air pollution associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Smaller employers weigh a big-company fix for scarce primary care: Their own clinics

The differential effects of low-carb diet and habitual diet on the fecal level of short-chain fatty acid

Fluoride exposure in drinking water linked to cognitive deficits in children

Malaria protein discovery opens new avenues for combating deadly infection

City of Hope, TGen receive $4.5 million to validate liquid biopsy for early detection of pancreatic cancer

Can metabolic biomarkers help distinguish between depressive episodes of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder?

AI shows promise in predicting type 2 diabetes but faces hurdles for clinical use

Can your diet soda habit affect your baby? New study explores low-calorie sweeteners in breastmilk

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