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Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face triple the risk of multiorgan damage, study reveals

Researchers in the U.K. find that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 face a higher medium-term risk of multiorgan abnormalities, revealed through multiorgan MRI scans. The study emphasizes the urgency for comprehensive post-hospitalization care, as these abnormalities are associated with persistent mental and physical health impairments.

25 Sep 2023

Senescent macrophages in the lung promote tumor growth, study finds

Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are among the body's first line of defense against infection. In addition to killing harmful microorganisms, macrophages typically can initiate a response against tumors.

25 Sep 2023

Stem cell transplant offers hope for MS patients, study finds

Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, or aHSCT for short, is usually used to treat blood cancers, and involves harvesting stem cells from the person's own bone marrow or blood followed by chemotherapy and antibody treatment.

25 Sep 2023

Study identifies four novel receptors potentially linking endometrial cancer with PCOS

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on September 22, 2023, entitled, "Transcriptomic analysis identifies four novel receptors potentially linking endometrial cancer with polycystic ovary syndrome and generates a transcriptomic atlas."

25 Sep 2023

One gene variant could be a shield against severe COVID-19 lung damage

Researchers identify a specific genetic variant, rs2204985, linked to less severe lung involvement and a stronger immune response in COVID-19 patients with severe pneumonia. The study suggests that understanding this genetic marker could help identify high-risk individuals and enhance strategies for prevention and treatment.

25 Sep 2023

AI model accurately forecasts patient outcomes for common lung cancer after surgery

Researchers develop an AI model to accurately predict prognosis for patients with non-small cell lung cancer after surgery. The model, which utilized a range of preoperative and postoperative blood test results, achieved high prediction accuracy, offering a promising approach for personalized treatment plans.

25 Sep 2023

Kombucha tea shows promise in lowering blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetics

A recent clinical trial conducted at Georgetown University Hospital suggests that kombucha tea may hold potential as an anti-hyperglycemic agent, reducing fasting blood glucose levels in adult patients with type 2 diabetes. While the results are promising, further research with larger sample sizes is needed to solidify the health benefits of kombucha in managing diabetes.

25 Sep 2023

Wearable glucose monitors reveal patterns in blood sugar management in people with diabetes

A new Dartmouth study in the journal Science Advances suggests that how well people with diabetes manage their blood sugar depends on their experience with the condition and their overall success in controlling their glucose levels, as well as on the season and time of day.

25 Sep 2023

Breast cancer patients treated with alpelisib have elevated rates of high blood sugar

New research has uncovered elevated rates of high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, among patients with breast cancer who are treated with the oral medication alpelisib.

25 Sep 2023

Study reveals how a tiny strand of RNA controls T-cell memory to recognize tumors

A team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has shown that a single, small strand of microRNA, or miRNA, known as let-7, governs the ability of T-cells to recognize and remember tumor cells.

25 Sep 2023

New guideline with preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity in Canada

A comprehensive new guideline with 16 preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity for people disadvantaged because of racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination.

25 Sep 2023

Researchers develop new method to deliver strong antibiotic drugs more safely

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are a threat to human lives, and yet the development of new drugs to treat bacterial infections is slow.

25 Sep 2023

Once-weekly ALTUVIIIO® approved in Japan as a new class of factor VIII therapy for hemophilia A

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) has granted marketing authorization for ALTUVIIIO.

From Sanofi 25 Sep 2023

Diabetes incidence significantly increased among youth during COVID-19 pandemic

Diabetes incidence among youth in the United States before and during the coronavirus disease 2019.

25 Sep 2023

Tirzepatide outshines other treatments in lowering blood sugar and weight for type 2 diabetes patients

Meta-analysis finds tirzepatide to be the most effective GLP-1 receptor agonist for glucose and weight control in type 2 diabetes patients. The study suggests tirzepatide could be preferable in initial stages of the disease, while other GLP-1 receptor agonists combined with insulin are equally effective for long-term diabetics.

25 Sep 2023

Could metformin be a game changer for heart health in non-diabetics?

Using Mendelian randomization, researchers found that altering seven metformin targets led to improved blood pressure and BMI in non-diabetic individuals. The study suggests the potential for metformin's role in reducing cardiovascular risks in the general population, although more research is needed.

24 Sep 2023

Comparing two plasma p-tau217 assays for Alzheimer's detection and monitoring

Researchers compared two commercially available blood tests based on the biomarker p-tau217 for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease in 294 patients. Both tests demonstrated robust diagnostic capabilities, strongly correlating with established Alzheimer's biomarkers from PET scans.

24 Sep 2023

Exercise boosts immune defense in Lynch syndrome patients

Aerobic exercise, specifically cycling, shows promise in reducing inflammation and boosting immune responses in the colonic tissue of Lynch syndrome patients, a group at high risk for colorectal cancer. The study suggests that regular exercise may offer a preventive approach for this patient population, though further randomized trials are needed.

24 Sep 2023

Mechanoresilient cancer cells more prone to metastasis

The ability of cancer cells to metastasize, or spread from one part of the body to another, is one of the reasons why cancer can be extremely challenging to treat.

22 Sep 2023

Researchers identify key regulators involved in genesis of multiple sclerosis lesions

By means of CRISPR screening, LMU researchers have provided the first ever comprehensive molecular characterization of T cell infiltration into the central nervous system of people with MS.

22 Sep 2023

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Blood News and Research

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face triple the risk of multiorgan damage, study reveals

Senescent macrophages in the lung promote tumor growth, study finds

Stem cell transplant offers hope for MS patients, study finds

Study identifies four novel receptors potentially linking endometrial cancer with PCOS

One gene variant could be a shield against severe COVID-19 lung damage

AI model accurately forecasts patient outcomes for common lung cancer after surgery

Kombucha tea shows promise in lowering blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetics

Wearable glucose monitors reveal patterns in blood sugar management in people with diabetes

Breast cancer patients treated with alpelisib have elevated rates of high blood sugar

Study reveals how a tiny strand of RNA controls T-cell memory to recognize tumors

New guideline with preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity in Canada

Researchers develop new method to deliver strong antibiotic drugs more safely

Once-weekly ALTUVIIIO® approved in Japan as a new class of factor VIII therapy for hemophilia A

Diabetes incidence significantly increased among youth during COVID-19 pandemic

Tirzepatide outshines other treatments in lowering blood sugar and weight for type 2 diabetes patients

Could metformin be a game changer for heart health in non-diabetics?

Comparing two plasma p-tau217 assays for Alzheimer's detection and monitoring

Exercise boosts immune defense in Lynch syndrome patients

Mechanoresilient cancer cells more prone to metastasis

Researchers identify key regulators involved in genesis of multiple sclerosis lesions

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