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DASH plan reduces blood pressure in people with treatment-resistant hypertension

People with treatment-resistant hypertension successfully reduced their blood pressure by adopting the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, losing weight, and improving their aerobic fitness by participating in a structured diet and exercise program at a certified cardiac rehabilitation facility, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

27 Sep 2021

New blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease using atomic force microscopy

If the suspicion of Alzheimer's disease creeps up, those affected must prepare themselves for lengthy and complex procedures until the case is clear.

27 Sep 2021

Study suggests two doses of COVID-19 vaccine may offer some protection for kidney transplant patients

Researchers from Toronto, Canada, performed a cohort study to analyze the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and clinical outcomes in kidney transplant patients. This study is available on the preprint server, medRxiv.

27 Sep 2021

Women with type 2 diabetes and CVD less likely to reach treatment targets than men, study finds

Women with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), or at high risk of developing CVD, are less likely to reach recommended treatment targets than men, according to an international study involving almost 10,000 patients with type 2 diabetes, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year (27 Sept-1 Oct). Nevertheless, women were less likely to experience adverse CVD outcomes apart from a stroke.

27 Sep 2021

Widely used osteoporosis drug protects against type 2 diabetes, says research

New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, suggests that the widely used osteoporosis drug alendronate reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.

27 Sep 2021

Insulin resistance is associated with stroke, T2D study finds

A study of more than 100,000 people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, found that insulin resistance is associated with stroke.

27 Sep 2021

Study to determine the characteristics and outcome of patients hospitalized with COVID-19

The study summarized the clinical presentation and demographic features of patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19.

26 Sep 2021

Childhood asthma is not a risk factor for COVID-19

A new study provides new insights on the association of childhood asthma and COVID-19.

26 Sep 2021

Researchers explore serious impact of obesogens on childhood and adult obesity

Everyday exposure to obesity-promoting chemicals (obesogens) represents a significant risk to public health, and needs stronger regulation to minimize exposure and protect people's health, according to evidence presented today at the 59th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting.

25 Sep 2021

NKF-ASN Task Force recommends a race-free approach to diagnose kidney disease

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases has released its final report, which outlines a new race-free approach to diagnose kidney disease.

25 Sep 2021

Study shows resilience as a character trait to overcome spinal cord injuries

September is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness month. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, approximately 296,000 Americans are currently living with SCI, with around 17,900 new cases occurring each year.

25 Sep 2021

MD Anderson supports World Cancer Research Day and its efforts to promote cancer research

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is proud to support World Cancer Research Day, Sept. 24, and its efforts to promote cancer research as a driving force behind progress in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship.

25 Sep 2021

Video game style technology could reduce rehabilitation time for patients with stroke, dystonia and sports injuries

Academic and engineering experts from the University of Strathclyde and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, have teamed up with UK and European partners to reduce rehabilitation times for patients with stroke, dystonia and sports injuries by up to 30% using video game style technology.

25 Sep 2021

Small CT brain scanner fitted in ambulances or emergency aircraft could save lives of stroke patients

Adelaide company Micro-X has started developing a small CT brain scanner that can be fitted in ambulances and emergency aircraft. If successful, the device will allow paramedics and retrieval teams to diagnose and then start treating stroke patients in the golden hour – the first hour after a stroke.

24 Sep 2021

Survey: Over half of chronic liver disease patients had procedures cancelled or delayed due to COVID-19

The results of a new patient survey by the British Liver Trust reveal that over half of chronic liver disease patients say they’ve had procedures cancelled or delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Sep 2021

Researchers receive $3.7 million grant to diagnose and treat concussion-related eye disorder

Nearly half of adolescents and young adults with lingering symptoms of concussion suffer from an eye coordination disorder that causes blurred and double vision, headaches and difficulties concentrating. There is no proven method for treating the condition when it occurs after a head injury.

24 Sep 2021

NCI recognizes UC Davis as one of the most elite cancer centers

The National Cancer Institute once again recognized UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center as one of the nation's most elite cancer centers, awarding the center $17.5 million over five years and renewing the cancer center's "comprehensive" designation.

24 Sep 2021

National task force advocates removal of race from the kidney function algorithm

A national task force announced Thursday that it is recommending the immediate implementation of a new diagnostic equation for measuring kidney function, which advocates say will promote health equity and increase access to transplantation for Black patients.

24 Sep 2021

Promising data from early clinical trials of new anticancer therapies presented at ESMO Congress 2021

Data from early clinical trials presented at the ESMO Congress 2021 suggest that new anticancer treatments are on the horizon, with a clear emphasis on precision medicine.

24 Sep 2021

University of Helsinki-led breast cancer research project receives US Department of Defense grant

University of Helsinki led research project that partners with the University of California, San Francisco, was awarded a Breast Cancer Research Program Breakthrough grant from the US Department of Defense.

24 Sep 2021

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DASH plan reduces blood pressure in people with treatment-resistant hypertension

New blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease using atomic force microscopy

Study suggests two doses of COVID-19 vaccine may offer some protection for kidney transplant patients

Women with type 2 diabetes and CVD less likely to reach treatment targets than men, study finds

Widely used osteoporosis drug protects against type 2 diabetes, says research

Insulin resistance is associated with stroke, T2D study finds

Study to determine the characteristics and outcome of patients hospitalized with COVID-19

Childhood asthma is not a risk factor for COVID-19

Researchers explore serious impact of obesogens on childhood and adult obesity

NKF-ASN Task Force recommends a race-free approach to diagnose kidney disease

Study shows resilience as a character trait to overcome spinal cord injuries

MD Anderson supports World Cancer Research Day and its efforts to promote cancer research

Video game style technology could reduce rehabilitation time for patients with stroke, dystonia and sports injuries

Small CT brain scanner fitted in ambulances or emergency aircraft could save lives of stroke patients

Survey: Over half of chronic liver disease patients had procedures cancelled or delayed due to COVID-19

Researchers receive $3.7 million grant to diagnose and treat concussion-related eye disorder

NCI recognizes UC Davis as one of the most elite cancer centers

National task force advocates removal of race from the kidney function algorithm

Promising data from early clinical trials of new anticancer therapies presented at ESMO Congress 2021

University of Helsinki-led breast cancer research project receives US Department of Defense grant

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