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Sickle cell trait increases risk of blood clots across diverse ancestries

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of blood clots, a risk that is the same among diverse human populations that may not traditionally be associated with sickle cell disease.

12 Sep 2024

Researchers uncover why typically normal protein drives prostate cancer

NSD-2 is crucial for AR activity in prostate cancer, promoting tumor growth and offering a potential therapeutic target for advanced prostate cancer treatment.

12 Sep 2024

Atrial fibrillation affects more Americans than previously estimated

Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heart beat that can lead to stroke or sudden death, is three times more common than previously thought, affecting nearly 5% of the population, or 10.5 million U.S. adults, according to new estimates from UC San Francisco.

11 Sep 2024

New ultrasound technology provides effective treatment for urinary stones

A noninvasive ultrasound technology called Break Wave™ lithotripsy (BWL) offers a safe and effective new option for treatment of urinary stones, reports a clinical trial in the October issue of The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

11 Sep 2024

Klick Labs unveils voice technology for detecting hypertension with high accuracy

Researchers at Klick Labs unveiled a cutting-edge, non-invasive technique that can predict chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) with a high degree of accuracy using just a person's voice.

11 Sep 2024

Addressing the challenges of polycystic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an intractable disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys. It is typically seen in adults. As one of the most prevalent hereditary kidney diseases, the autosomal dominant form of PKD is usually caused by mutations in the PKD1 and PKD2 genes.

11 Sep 2024

Adverse pregnancy outcomes may increase cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women

Pregnancy-related hypertension has already been proven to lead to a number of negative health outcomes later in life, including more bothersome menopause symptoms like hot flashes, the risk of dementia, kidney problems, and stroke.

10 Sep 2024

Study finds link between nighttime light exposure and increased Alzheimer's disease risk

Higher nighttime light intensity is correlated with increased Alzheimer's disease prevalence, suggesting light pollution may influence neurodegenerative risks.

10 Sep 2024

Reduced heart rate variability linked to higher mortality in people with diabetes

Disruption to normal variations in daily heart rate (HR) is associated with a much higher risk of dying in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes over 21 years, according to new research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept).

9 Sep 2024

Eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood may increase type 1 diabetes risk

New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), shows that eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood is associated with a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D).

9 Sep 2024

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

9 Sep 2024

Long COVID significantly affects children for up to 36 months, vaccines offer crucial protection

Study reveals the significant and lasting impact of long COVID on children, emphasizing the protective role of vaccines and the increased risk of autoimmune disorders.

8 Sep 2024

NIH awards multi-million grant for groundbreaking organ transplantation research

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have been awarded a multi-million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance research in organ transplantation and antibody-mediated rejection.

6 Sep 2024

New imaging technique could help identify kidney injury from cancer immunotherapy

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a class of immunotherapy that have revolutionized the treatment of cancer.

6 Sep 2024

As record heat sweeps the us, some people must choose between food and energy bills

During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space heaters.

6 Sep 2024

Mediterranean diet vs. Ultra-processed foods: Impact on frailty in older adults

Researchers evaluate whether ultra-processed food and Mediterranean diet scores were associated with frailty and cardiometabolic disease in older adults.

6 Sep 2024

Study finds correlation between light pollution and Alzheimer's Disease

In some places around the globe, the lights never go off. Streetlights, roadway lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, make roads safer, and enhance landscaping. Undisrupted light, however, comes with ecological, behavioral, and health consequences.

6 Sep 2024

The impact of microgravity on cancer development and treatment

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is honored to announce its selection for a pioneering cancer research project that will take place aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The project, one of only five chosen through a competitive solicitation by the ISS National Lab in partnership with NASA, aims to explore the effects of microgravity on cancer development and treatment.

6 Sep 2024

Cancer drug offers life-changing results for severe lupus patient

The team at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is astounded by the huge improvement seen in a female patient with severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) after being treated with the cancer medication teclistamab. Not long ago, the 23-year-old was wheelchair-bound due to the autoimmune disease.

6 Sep 2024

Weight-loss surgery offers better control of high blood pressure compared to medications

People with obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery were more likely to control their high blood pressure over a 1-to-5 year follow-period compared to those who managed their high blood pressure with medications and lifestyle management, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

5 Sep 2024

Kidney News and Research

Sickle cell trait increases risk of blood clots across diverse ancestries

Researchers uncover why typically normal protein drives prostate cancer

Atrial fibrillation affects more Americans than previously estimated

New ultrasound technology provides effective treatment for urinary stones

Klick Labs unveils voice technology for detecting hypertension with high accuracy

Addressing the challenges of polycystic kidney disease

Adverse pregnancy outcomes may increase cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women

Study finds link between nighttime light exposure and increased Alzheimer's disease risk

Reduced heart rate variability linked to higher mortality in people with diabetes

Eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood may increase type 1 diabetes risk

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Long COVID significantly affects children for up to 36 months, vaccines offer crucial protection

NIH awards multi-million grant for groundbreaking organ transplantation research

New imaging technique could help identify kidney injury from cancer immunotherapy

As record heat sweeps the us, some people must choose between food and energy bills

Mediterranean diet vs. Ultra-processed foods: Impact on frailty in older adults

Study finds correlation between light pollution and Alzheimer's Disease

The impact of microgravity on cancer development and treatment

Cancer drug offers life-changing results for severe lupus patient

Weight-loss surgery offers better control of high blood pressure compared to medications

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