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Universal approach could potentially expand CAR T cell therapy to all blood cancers

A broad new strategy could hold hope for treating virtually all blood cancers with CAR T cell therapy, which is currently approved for five subtypes of blood cancer.

31 Aug 2023

Antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors

Vitamin C and other antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation shows.

31 Aug 2023

New liquid biopsy technology uses RNA "dark matter" to detect cancer

Cancer is most treatable in its early stages, so finding innovative and non-invasive methods to diagnose cancer early on is crucial for fighting the disease.

31 Aug 2023

Study finds semaglutide provides benefits for patients with obesity phenotype of heart failure and HFpEF

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of semaglutide in patients with the obesity phenotype of heart failure and preserved ejection fraction.

31 Aug 2023

Maternal high-fat diet may alter airway nerves in offspring, leading to asthma

New research points to a novel potential mechanism behind eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy and asthma in the offspring.

31 Aug 2023

A type of gut bacteria may protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered a type of gut bacteria that might help improve insulin resistance, and thus protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes.

31 Aug 2023

The Clinical Importance of Circulating Tumor DNA

Cancer remains a leading killer among medical causes of death worldwide.

31 Aug 2023

Impact of vaping high CBD/low THC products on driving ability

Researchers assess how cannabinoid levels in the blood affect driving after single or repetitive vaporization of cannabis rich in CBD.

31 Aug 2023

Novel non-invasive model may help predict preeclampsia before symptoms

Researchers developed a novel clinical diagnostic screening test to identify pregnancies at risk of developing preeclampsia.

31 Aug 2023

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

An 8-week study found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods altered specific gut bacteria and positively impacted systolic blood pressure in Australians at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest that this MedDairy diet could be an effective strategy for reducing cardiovascular risks.

31 Aug 2023

Fourth COVID-19 booster supercharges antibody defense in older adults, study says

The study finds that the fourth dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine significantly boosts neutralizing antibody levels in the elderly, providing enhanced protection against new SARS-CoV-2 variants like Omicron. This supports the efficacy of booster shots for older populations in combating COVID-19.

31 Aug 2023

Stem cell gene therapy may offer a promising, curative treatment for sickle cell disease

New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that stem cell gene therapy may offer a promising, curative treatment for the painful, inherited blood disorder sickle cell disease (SCD).

30 Aug 2023

Zinc-enriched soil could help prevent childhood stunting

A relatively small intervention could have a huge impact on a damaging condition that stalks children in the developing world.

30 Aug 2023

Parkinson's disease diagnosis could be made earlier with new blood test

Researchers have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson's disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens.

30 Aug 2023

Higher educational attainment may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

A new study by researchers from Mass General Brigham further illustrates that when it comes to risk of Alzheimer's disease, even genetically determined forms of the disease, genetics is only one piece of the puzzle.

30 Aug 2023

Study detects significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users

Research conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health detected significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users, concluding that marijuana may be an important and under-recognized source of lead and cadmium exposure.

30 Aug 2023

Blood News and Research

Universal approach could potentially expand CAR T cell therapy to all blood cancers

Antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors

New liquid biopsy technology uses RNA "dark matter" to detect cancer

Study finds semaglutide provides benefits for patients with obesity phenotype of heart failure and HFpEF

Maternal high-fat diet may alter airway nerves in offspring, leading to asthma

A type of gut bacteria may protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes

The Clinical Importance of Circulating Tumor DNA

Impact of vaping high CBD/low THC products on driving ability

Novel non-invasive model may help predict preeclampsia before symptoms

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

Fourth COVID-19 booster supercharges antibody defense in older adults, study says

Stem cell gene therapy may offer a promising, curative treatment for sickle cell disease

Zinc-enriched soil could help prevent childhood stunting

Parkinson's disease diagnosis could be made earlier with new blood test

Higher educational attainment may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

Study detects significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users

Controlling traditional cardiovascular risk factors can prevent Alzheimer's and other dementias

Study finds potential HIV cure using existing cancer drug

Man-made antibody successfully prevents organ rejection after transplantation

Gene variant protects against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

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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