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Researchers explore the role of trigeminal axons in nose-to-brain delivery of antidepressant

Intranasal (in.) administration has been garnering increasing popularity as a non-invasive approach to deliver drugs directly to the brain. This approach involves the respiratory or olfactory epithelia of the nasal mucosa through which the drugs reach the central nervous system (CNS).

11 Nov 2022

Exploring SARS-CoV-2-associated endothelial dysfunction

A new study described the evidence, mechanisms, and therapies for endothelial dysfunction in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

21 Oct 2022

Amplification of venous thromboembolism risk by COVID-19 among malignancy patients

In a new study, researchers reported the mechanisms involved in COVID-19 coagulopathy and the significance of SARS-CoV-2 infections for cancer patients concerning outcomes, thromboembolic complication risks, and consequences of management strategies.

14 Oct 2022

Study explores cell signaling dysregulation and COVID-19 severity

Researchers assessed the impact of dysregulation in cell signaling events on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity.

12 Oct 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the male genitourinary system?

In a recent paper published in the American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology, researchers reviewed existing data on the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on the male genitourinary (GU) tract.

7 Sep 2022

CU professor explores for noninvasive ways to detect vascularized composite allograft rejection

Soldiers and others who receive severe injuries to the hands and face often can benefit from a type of transplant known as vascularized composite allograft (VCA) -; the transplantation of multiple tissues, including muscle, bone, nerve, skin, and blood vessels, as a functional unit (such as a hand or face) from a deceased donor to a recipient with a severe injury.

25 Aug 2022

Combination of ultrasound and microbubbles helps medicines pass through the blood-brain barrier

Combining ultrasound and bubbles helps medicines pass through the protective blood-brain barrier and is giving hope for improved treatment of several diseases.

5 Aug 2022

Repurposing an antipsychotic drug to treat various types of cancer

To treat some of the psychosis issues associated with Parkinson's disease, physicians often prescribe pimavanserin, an antipsychotic drug that acts within the brain to prevent hallucinations and delusions.

28 Jul 2022

Lymphatic capillaries act as a signaling hub to control intestinal stem cell activity

To act as a robust barrier against pathogens while also absorbing needed nutrients, the lining of the intestines must regenerate on a daily basis to remain equal to the task.

22 Jul 2022

Inhibiting immune response-related enzyme holds promise in preventing or treating severe COVID-19

Blocking an immune response-related enzyme holds promise in preventing or treating severe COVID-19 symptoms by reducing inflammation, tissue injury and blood clots in the lungs, new research in mice suggests.

1 Jun 2022

Study uncovers a possible mechanism that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's

For more than 20 years, scientists have known that people with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity have a higher likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease.

25 May 2022

Acoustic holograms enable efficient, selective opening of the blood brain barrier

The holograms designed by the team of researchers from UPV and CSIC allow the opening of the blood brain barrier selectively, efficiently and in a highly focused manner, facilitating the administration of therapeutic drugs to treat pathologies that affect the central nervous system.

17 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

World Malaria Day 2022: How the knockdown of P. falciparum RAP01 and RAP21 proteins could lead to novel antimalarial therapeutics

As part of World Malaria Day 2022, we interview Karine Le Roch PH.D., about her latest research into how novel antimalarial therapeutic strategies could be on the horizon, after identifying two proteins that are critical to the survival of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum.

25 Apr 2022

Capillaries News and Research

Researchers explore the role of trigeminal axons in nose-to-brain delivery of antidepressant

Exploring SARS-CoV-2-associated endothelial dysfunction

Amplification of venous thromboembolism risk by COVID-19 among malignancy patients

Study explores cell signaling dysregulation and COVID-19 severity

How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the male genitourinary system?

CU professor explores for noninvasive ways to detect vascularized composite allograft rejection

Combination of ultrasound and microbubbles helps medicines pass through the blood-brain barrier

Repurposing an antipsychotic drug to treat various types of cancer

Lymphatic capillaries act as a signaling hub to control intestinal stem cell activity

Inhibiting immune response-related enzyme holds promise in preventing or treating severe COVID-19

Study uncovers a possible mechanism that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's

Acoustic holograms enable efficient, selective opening of the blood brain barrier

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

World Malaria Day 2022: How the knockdown of P. falciparum RAP01 and RAP21 proteins could lead to novel antimalarial therapeutics

Researchers reveal possible way to treat newborns with rare genetic lung condition

The involvement of the skeletal muscles in long COVID-19

Substantial SARS-CoV-2 infection in perivascular cells of inflamed blood vessels

Yale researchers uncover how to control the blood-brain barrier with a molecule

Mechanical stress of confined migration makes cancer cells more aggressive

Scientists shed light on placenta's role in transferring vitamin D to fetus during pregnancy

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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