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Association between physical activity paradox and risk variables for cardiovascular disease

In a new study, investigators analyzed the significance of the physical activity paradox in the risk variables for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

11 May 2022

Assessment of England's medication prescribing safety during COVID pandemic

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the prescribing safety of high-risk medications on a national scale in England.

11 May 2022

COVID-19 and cerebral blood flow

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on cerebral blood flow in infected patients.

10 May 2022

USF technology identifies locations of mosquitoes and helps eradicate malaria

Following his success eradicating a major source of malaria, technology created by a University of South Florida public health researcher is being implemented by insect control agencies throughout Africa and across the Tampa Bay region.

10 May 2022

The glycemic index falls short in helping Americans achieve dietary recommendations

Today, many people struggle to make healthy food and beverage choices in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

10 May 2022

Death rates for cardiovascular diseases vary among subgroups of Asian Americans

In a large, retrospective study covering data from the last two decades, death rates for cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. varied among people from various Asian ethnicity subgroups, with death rate trends that stagnated in some subgroups and increased in others, according to new research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

10 May 2022

Cancer cells in an acidic environment undergo lipid synthesis and accumulation, study shows

Alterations in metabolic processes are a hallmark of cancer and can lead to a tumor environment that is acidic. As a result, cancer cells must adapt to survive in this inhospitable environment.

10 May 2022

Fluorescence-based sensing could be a useful tool for monitoring lactate levels in living organisms

Lactate is generated in the body as a byproduct, during normal metabolism and exercise. While considered a useless waste product for a long time, recent studies have shown that lactate can be an indicator for cancer and various other diseases.

10 May 2022

Researchers explore the hemodynamics in vascular, atherosclerotic diseases

Medical interventions, such as improving diet, lowering blood lipids, or controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, can only do so much when it comes to treating atherosclerotic disease.

10 May 2022

Fluorescent probe can track how tumors respond to drugs

Researchers say the fluorescent probe can track how tumours are responding to the drugs, which harness the body’s immune system to fight disease.

10 May 2022

Telltale signs of concussions may be found in the gut, study suggests

A recently published study by Houston Methodist scientists suggests telltale signs of concussions might be found in the gut.

10 May 2022

Biomarkers in the blood can indicate the seriousness of head trauma

A simple blood sample to diagnose patients with traumatic brain injury - an innovation enabled by researchers at örebro University.

10 May 2022

Exploring simultaneous and sequential COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Researchers developed novel lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine formulations against three pathogenic coronaviruses.

10 May 2022

New guideline provides guidance on the use of radiation therapy to treat patients with brain metastases

A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology provides guidance on the use of radiation therapy to treat patients with brain metastases.

10 May 2022

Heightened antibody responses in COVID-19 booster vaccinated individuals following SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Investigators illustrated that a SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection post-booster vaccination imparts robust, long-lasting immunity against future re-infections.

10 May 2022

Researchers report widespread prevalence of reactive and acute inflammatory CNS microvasculopathy in 36 COVID-19 brain autopsies

A new study has focused on the microcirculatory factors associated with neurological complications of COVID-19.

10 May 2022

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Association between physical activity paradox and risk variables for cardiovascular disease

Assessment of England's medication prescribing safety during COVID pandemic

COVID-19 and cerebral blood flow

USF technology identifies locations of mosquitoes and helps eradicate malaria

The glycemic index falls short in helping Americans achieve dietary recommendations

Death rates for cardiovascular diseases vary among subgroups of Asian Americans

Cancer cells in an acidic environment undergo lipid synthesis and accumulation, study shows

Fluorescence-based sensing could be a useful tool for monitoring lactate levels in living organisms

Researchers explore the hemodynamics in vascular, atherosclerotic diseases

Fluorescent probe can track how tumors respond to drugs

Telltale signs of concussions may be found in the gut, study suggests

Biomarkers in the blood can indicate the seriousness of head trauma

Exploring simultaneous and sequential COVID-19 vaccine candidate

New guideline provides guidance on the use of radiation therapy to treat patients with brain metastases

Heightened antibody responses in COVID-19 booster vaccinated individuals following SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Researchers report widespread prevalence of reactive and acute inflammatory CNS microvasculopathy in 36 COVID-19 brain autopsies

The potential for SARS-CoV-2 to be transmitted biologically or mechanically by arthropods

BIDMC researchers seek to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes diagnosis

Severe symptoms result in high titers of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

Complimentary tests to quantify cognitive changes in dogs could aid humans with Alzheimer's disease

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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