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Revvity unveils a new era of automated tuberculosis testing

Revvity, Inc. (NYSE: RVTY) today announced the launch of the Auto-Pure 2400 liquid handler from Allsheng for use with the T-SPOT.TB test. The Auto-Pure 2400 platform is easy to use and designed to provide efficient workflows in the lab. When the accuracy of the T-SPOT.TB test is combined with the efficiency of the Auto-Pure 2400 system, labs, clinicians and ultimately patients, benefit from the resultant powerful solution.

From Revvity 26 Apr 2024

Immune cells play a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought, opening doors for new treatments

A review in Nature Reviews Nephrology presents the association between immune cells and the development of hypertension, suggesting potential new therapeutic targets to mitigate the disease by managing inflammation.

26 Apr 2024

Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight

Researchers reviewed the impact of cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol on oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting their potential to improve metabolic regulation and reduce complications.

26 Apr 2024

Study suggests lingering coronavirus in tissues may contribute to long COVID symptoms

Study investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 lingers in tissues after COVID-19 recovery and if it's linked to long COVID symptoms. They found viral RNA in various organs, and its presence correlated with long COVID symptoms.

25 Apr 2024

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

Chemokines are signaling proteins that orchestrate the interaction of immune cells against pathogens and tumors.

25 Apr 2024

Study finds rise in volumes and survival after hematopoietic cell transplants among racial/ethnic minorities

The volume of hematopoietic cell transplants rose among all racial/ethnic groups, but grew faster among African Americans and Hispanics compared with Non-Hispanic white individuals, mirroring changes in population growth rates.

25 Apr 2024

Research reveals undertreatment of women with heart disease

Women with heart disease are less often treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs than men, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

25 Apr 2024

High BMI associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations

A recent study from the University of Oulu reveals that high body mass index (BMI) is associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations.

25 Apr 2024

Owlstone Medical secures $6.5 million to support development of breath-based diagnostics for infectious disease

Funding represents the first time the foundation has taken an equity position in a breath diagnostics company.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 25 Apr 2024

Does reproduction influence epigenetic aging in younger women?

The association between reproduction and biological aging based on epigenetic clocks.

25 Apr 2024

Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease

Whether human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) could heal luminal ulcers in Crohn’s disease.

25 Apr 2024

Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD. It has been known since the 1990s that the two diseases are somehow related.

25 Apr 2024

New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients

When cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, the dose of most drugs is calculated based on the patient's body surface area. This is estimated by plugging the patient's height and weight into an equation, dating to 1916, that was formulated from data on just nine patients.

24 Apr 2024

USAMRAA grant supports COPD biosensor project at The Lundquist Institute

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) has awarded The Lundquist Institute (TLI) a four-year grant totaling $2,623,234.

24 Apr 2024

CASGEVY gene therapy eliminates vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell patients

In a landmark study, an international consortium led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) published the final results of a key clinical trial of the gene therapy CASGEVY (exagamglogene autotemcel) for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs).

24 Apr 2024

Study links poor heart health in Black women to midlife cognitive decline

A new study has found that Black women with poor cardiovascular health may face an elevated risk of early signs of cognitive decline in midlife.

24 Apr 2024

Advanced insulin pumps enhance blood sugar management in type 1 diabetes

Blood sugar levels improve when adults with type 1 diabetes use modern insulin pumps. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

24 Apr 2024

Anesthetic midazolam boosts survival after cardiac arrest

If a patient is successfully resuscitated after a cardiac arrest and circulation resumes, they are not out of the woods yet.

24 Apr 2024

Better cardiovascular health among middle-aged Black women linked to less decline in cognition

Better heart health was linked to less decline in mental processing speed and cognition among middle-aged Black women, although not among middle-aged white women, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

24 Apr 2024

New sustainable diagnostic approach offers precision cancer testing with minimal environmental impact

Accurate and cost-effective cancer detection.

24 Apr 2024

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Blood News and Research

Revvity unveils a new era of automated tuberculosis testing

Immune cells play a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought, opening doors for new treatments

Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight

Study suggests lingering coronavirus in tissues may contribute to long COVID symptoms

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

Study finds rise in volumes and survival after hematopoietic cell transplants among racial/ethnic minorities

Research reveals undertreatment of women with heart disease

High BMI associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations

Owlstone Medical secures $6.5 million to support development of breath-based diagnostics for infectious disease

Does reproduction influence epigenetic aging in younger women?

Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease

Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients

USAMRAA grant supports COPD biosensor project at The Lundquist Institute

CASGEVY gene therapy eliminates vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell patients

Study links poor heart health in Black women to midlife cognitive decline

Advanced insulin pumps enhance blood sugar management in type 1 diabetes

Anesthetic midazolam boosts survival after cardiac arrest

Better cardiovascular health among middle-aged Black women linked to less decline in cognition

New sustainable diagnostic approach offers precision cancer testing with minimal environmental impact

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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