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COVID-19 may provoke IgA-associated vasculitis

In a new study, scientists showed that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection provokes immunoglobulin A (IgA)-associated vasculitis (IgAV).

30 Aug 2022

The incidence rate, distribution, characteristics, and outcomes of neonatal COVID-19

Researchers assessed the epidemiology of neonatal COVID-19 infections.

29 Aug 2022

Targeting Na+/K+ ATPase alpha 1 proteins could help identify novel therapies for blood clots, thrombosis

Targeting Na+/K+ ATPase alpha 1 (ATP1A1) subunit proteins could help identify novel therapies for addressing blood clots and thrombosis, according to a new study by Marshall University researchers.

24 Aug 2022

Study yields critical clues for successful inflammatory recovery

Inflammation is the body's first line of defense, occurring as droves of immune cells rush to the site of injury or acute illness to make repairs and stem further damage.

22 Aug 2022

The effect of different SARS-CoV-2 variants on maternal outcomes

Researchers evaluate the association between severe maternal morbidities and SARS-CoV-2 infection.

21 Aug 2022

KAUST bioscientists develop new method to study the bone marrow microenvironment in greater detail

Deep molecular analysis of the bone marrow microenvironment reveals that the cells regulating blood stem cell maintenance are more diverse than expected and have features likely to be conserved between species.

16 Aug 2022

How does COVID-19 increase clotting risk?

An in-depth review article describing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related coagulopathy has recently been published in the journal Nature Reviews Immunology.

11 Aug 2022

Dual therapy offers both benefit and risk after common type of cardiac surgery

A new analysis shows that a combination of two anti-platelets drugs can benefit patients after the most common type of cardiac surgery -; while also increasing the risk of potentially dangerous bleeding.

9 Aug 2022

Inhaled aprotinin found to reduce viral load in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

A recent paper describes the use of aprotinin, a protease inhibitor that works across several pathways, to reduce the severity of COVID-19.

8 Aug 2022

Plasma myosin light chain 9 levels may be better predictor of COVID-19 severity than blood biomarkers

In a new study, researchers found elevated plasma levels of myosin light chain 9 (Myl9) in COVID-19 patients with a fatal disease.

2 Aug 2022

Celebrating the role of aspirin as chemopreventative agent against cancer

A special edition issue of the Aspirin Summaries has been published '125 years of aspirin - the role of aspirin in cancer' issue 2022.

29 Jul 2022

How COVID-19 affects the brain microvasculature

A recent study discusses the effects of COVID-19 on the brain microvascular system.

25 Jul 2022

Scientists explore SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and platelet-activating factor

Researchers assessed the association between platelet-activating factor (PAF) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein.

25 Jul 2022

Prostaglandin E1 could enhance the safety of ECMO

In case of heart and/or lung failure, an ECMO machine can be used to maintain organ function for days or even weeks.

18 Jul 2022

Using data via a dashboard to decrease the use of pRBC transfusions and increase appropriate use

In a new paper, researchers from University Hospitals (UH) detail how they used data via a dashboard to decrease the use of packed red-blood cell (pRBC) transfusions and platelets with an increase in appropriate transfusions.

8 Jul 2022

Pregnancies following frozen embryo transfer have higher risk of hypertensive disorders

Concerns have been raised over the past few years that pregnancies derived from frozen embryo transfers in IVF might increase the maternal risk of hypertensive disorders, particularly pre-eclampsia, complications which may have severe consequences for the mother and fetus.

6 Jul 2022

Platelets News and Research

COVID-19 may provoke IgA-associated vasculitis

The incidence rate, distribution, characteristics, and outcomes of neonatal COVID-19

Targeting Na+/K+ ATPase alpha 1 proteins could help identify novel therapies for blood clots, thrombosis

Study yields critical clues for successful inflammatory recovery

The effect of different SARS-CoV-2 variants on maternal outcomes

KAUST bioscientists develop new method to study the bone marrow microenvironment in greater detail

How does COVID-19 increase clotting risk?

Dual therapy offers both benefit and risk after common type of cardiac surgery

Inhaled aprotinin found to reduce viral load in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Plasma myosin light chain 9 levels may be better predictor of COVID-19 severity than blood biomarkers

Celebrating the role of aspirin as chemopreventative agent against cancer

How COVID-19 affects the brain microvasculature

Scientists explore SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and platelet-activating factor

Prostaglandin E1 could enhance the safety of ECMO

Using data via a dashboard to decrease the use of pRBC transfusions and increase appropriate use

Pregnancies following frozen embryo transfer have higher risk of hypertensive disorders

Immune response triggered by COVID-19 damages the brain's blood vessels to cause neurological complications

Using AI to save the lives of mothers and babies

Newly identified gene may be responsible for sex-linked effects on women's heart disease outcomes

Incidence of arterial and venous thromboembolism and death in COVID-19 patients

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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