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White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Researchers explored neutrophil involvement in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) inflammation in obesity.

3 Jul 2024

Low-dose aspirin shows promise in treating flu-related vascular inflammation during pregnancy

A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy.

2 Jul 2024

Study hints at a promising approach for treating wet age-related macular degeneration

A new study in mice hints at the promise of an eventual alternative treatment option for the "wet" version of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

2 Jul 2024

Study links common infections to enhanced COVID-19 defense in children

Analyzing nasal swabs taken during the pandemic, researchers at Yale School of Medicine suggest that the frequent presence of other viruses and bacteria may have helped to protect children from the worst effects of COVID-19 by boosting their immune systems.

1 Jul 2024

New study reveals key to more effective antihistamines

Even if two molecules have the exact same chemical formula and the same number and types of bonds, their three-dimensional arrangements can still be different.

1 Jul 2024

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Researchers investigated populations of regulatory T cells, a type of white blood cell, in various tissues.

1 Jul 2024

Live biotherapeutic product can improve clinical outcomes for patients with kidney cancer

Physician scientists from City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, found that people with metastatic kidney cancer who orally took a live biotherapeutic product called CBM588 while in treatment with immunotherapy and enzymatic tyrosine kinase inhibitors experienced improved health outcomes.

28 Jun 2024

Plant-based meat alternatives show no significant heart health benefits in recent study

In an eight-week trial, researchers found that a plant-based meat analog diet did not significantly improve cardiometabolic health biomarkers compared to an omnivorous diet in a Singaporean cohort.

28 Jun 2024

Researchers uncover molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease

The blood-brain barrier - a network of blood vessels and tissues that nurtures and protects the brain from harmful substances circulating in the blood - is disrupted in Alzheimer's disease.

26 Jun 2024

Study reveals metabolic syndrome's impact on brain volume and cognitive function

Associations between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cognitive and neuroimaging outcomes in dementia-free adults.

24 Jun 2024

Ovary removal before menopause could accelerate brain degeneration

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) is linked to reduced white matter integrity in the brain, particularly in women who undergo PBO before the age of 40, suggesting potential long-term cognitive impacts.

23 Jun 2024

Breakthrough in hemophilia A treatment: Sobi's ALTUVOCT receives EU marketing authorization

Sobi® today announced the European Commission has granted Marketing Authorization for ALTUVOCT™ (efanesoctocog alfa), for the treatment and prevention of bleeds and perioperative prophylaxis in hemophilia A. ALTUVOCT is a high-sustained factor VIII replacement therapy for all ages and any disease severity.

22 Jun 2024

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Research led by in part by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) finds that the most common cerebral small-vessel disease feature seen in brain magnetic resonance imaging is a primary vascular factor associated with dementia risk.

21 Jun 2024

Bariatric surgery lowers heart risks and death rates in obese patients with sleep apnea

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular events, compared with patients who did not have the surgery.

21 Jun 2024

Proteins in blood may help to predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before the onset of motor symptoms

Researchers combined mass spectrometry-based proteomic phenotyping with machine learning to identify blood biomarkers in early Parkinson's disease.

20 Jun 2024

Young adults with periodontitis at higher risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke

Periodontitis, a common condition, has been linked to a specific type of ischemic stroke.

20 Jun 2024

Angiotensin receptor blockers found to lower epilepsy risk, new study reveals

A recent study published in JAMA Neurology shows that angiotensin receptor blockers, a class of blood pressure drugs, reduce the risk of developing epilepsy, especially in older adults and stroke survivors.

18 Jun 2024

Precise protein design offers hope for damaged hearts and kidneys

Using computer-designed proteins, researchers have now shown they are able to direct human stem cells to form new blood vessels in the lab. This milestone in regenerative medicine offers new hope for repairing damaged hearts, kidneys, and other organs.

18 Jun 2024

Safety-focused summary of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes, obesity, and beyond

A recent review in Diabetes Care evaluates the efficacy and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes and obesity, exploring their potential for new medical indications.

18 Jun 2024

Empowering communities: Penn Medicine's annual mammogram event and health fair

Penn Medicine will once again join with community partners and Siemens Healthineers to host a free mammogram clinic and community health fair in June, giving the West Philadelphia and Upper Darby communities convenient access to health screenings right in their neighborhoods.

13 Jun 2024

Vascular News and Research

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Low-dose aspirin shows promise in treating flu-related vascular inflammation during pregnancy

Study hints at a promising approach for treating wet age-related macular degeneration

Study links common infections to enhanced COVID-19 defense in children

New study reveals key to more effective antihistamines

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Live biotherapeutic product can improve clinical outcomes for patients with kidney cancer

Plant-based meat alternatives show no significant heart health benefits in recent study

Researchers uncover molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease

Study reveals metabolic syndrome's impact on brain volume and cognitive function

Ovary removal before menopause could accelerate brain degeneration

Breakthrough in hemophilia A treatment: Sobi's ALTUVOCT receives EU marketing authorization

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Bariatric surgery lowers heart risks and death rates in obese patients with sleep apnea

Proteins in blood may help to predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before the onset of motor symptoms

Young adults with periodontitis at higher risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke

Angiotensin receptor blockers found to lower epilepsy risk, new study reveals

Precise protein design offers hope for damaged hearts and kidneys

Safety-focused summary of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes, obesity, and beyond

Empowering communities: Penn Medicine's annual mammogram event and health fair

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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