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Precision protection: antibody testing offers insights into predicting SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in immunocompromised patients

Researchers used antibody testing to predict the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

3 Jul 2023

Caffeine found to be most effective for treating birth asphyxia

Brain damage caused by oxygen deficiency at birth is one of the main causes of death in newborns worldwide. Using a small animal model, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and DZNE tested treatment with 25 different active agents.

3 Jul 2023

Insights gained from genetically modified pig heart transplantation

Researchers described a genetically engineered pig cardiac xenotransplantation in a 57-year-old male patient.

3 Jul 2023

Cutting-edge research: machine learning identifies early predictors of type 1 diabetes

Scientists utilized plasma protein proteomics to identify proteins associated with the onset of type 1 diabetes.

3 Jul 2023

New study reveals: food processing levels impact blood pressure variability

Study evaluated the relationship between the degree of processed food consumed and blood pressure variability.

3 Jul 2023

New study: vegetarian vs. non-vegetarian diets in the battle against cardiometabolic diseases

Researchers conducted a comprehensive review to compare the impacts of vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets on the outcomes of major cardiometabolic and other non-communicable diseases.

3 Jul 2023

Global study: children's lack of vegetable and fruit consumption linked to wealth and maternal factors

Researchers reviewed demographic and health surveys between 2006–2020 at the global scale.

3 Jul 2023

Study finds that genetically determined milk intake does not increase type-2 diabetes risk

Researchers investigate the association between the genetic basis of milk consumption and type 2 diabetes risk.

3 Jul 2023

Vitamin D deficiency contributes to increased inflammation in older adults

Deficient vitamin D status in older adults is associated with higher inflammation levels, as measured by C-reactive protein (CRP). Optimizing vitamin D levels could potentially modulate inflammation in this population.

2 Jul 2023

Can the keto diet be used to treat migraines?

Dietary interventions, such as ketogenic therapy, show promise in reducing the frequency and severity of headaches, providing potential relief for individuals worldwide.

2 Jul 2023

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

Researchers evaluate the effects of the ketogenic diet and DASH diet on serological uric acid levels.

2 Jul 2023

Long work hours and poor work-life balance threaten health of Singapore's young professionals

Long work hours among young adults hinder healthy behaviors, impacting population health. Understanding these barriers is crucial for targeted health promotion efforts.

2 Jul 2023

COVID-19 severity linked to autoantibodies against blood clotting protein

Study investigates the occurrence of ADAMTS13 antibodies in COVID-19 patients and their association with disease severity and lower ADAMTS13 activity. The findings suggest the need to include ADAMTS13 antibodies in diagnosing and managing SARS-CoV-2 infections.

2 Jul 2023

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

Research investigated the impact of toothbrushing timing on cardiovascular disease risk. The study found that brushing teeth at night was associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk compared to not brushing at all.

2 Jul 2023

Covid deaths plummet in England, but dementia and heart disease remain a concern

New Government figures show a higher than average number of deaths last month. Dementia was the biggest killer in England and heart disease in Wales.

1 Jul 2023

Smidt Heart Institute patient plans to climb Peru's Machu Picchu after successful robotic surgery

The summit is a good place to be

1 Jul 2023

Spanish researchers develop new immunotherapy combination for liver cancer

Spanish researchers at Cima University of Navarra have developed a new immunotherapy combination that improves efficacy in animal models of hepatocellular carcinoma. This is a proof of concept that lays the foundations for the application of this treatment in patients with the most common liver cancer.

1 Jul 2023

Georgia State researcher receives $2.67 million federal grant to study cardiac disease in diabetes

Dr. Jun Zou, a research assistant professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University, has received a five-year, $2.67 million federal grant to study the link between gut dysbiosis, an imbalance in the microbiota, and cardiac disease in diabetes.

30 Jun 2023

Newly identified immune checkpoint receptor could lead to treatments for diseases

Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have identified a potential new immune checkpoint receptor that could lead to treatments for diseases such as lung and bowel cancer and autoimmune conditions including IBD.

30 Jun 2023

Intelligent neuro-orthosis could benefit patients with limited hand function

Patients with limited hand function are soon set to benefit from an intelligent neuro-orthosis that will enable them to lead independent lives again. Prof. Dr. Alessandro Del Vecchio, a neuroscientist at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), is working on this aim in two new projects and has received over 1.3 million euros of funding from the Free State of Bavaria.

30 Jun 2023

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Precision protection: antibody testing offers insights into predicting SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in immunocompromised patients

Caffeine found to be most effective for treating birth asphyxia

Insights gained from genetically modified pig heart transplantation

Cutting-edge research: machine learning identifies early predictors of type 1 diabetes

New study reveals: food processing levels impact blood pressure variability

New study: vegetarian vs. non-vegetarian diets in the battle against cardiometabolic diseases

Global study: children's lack of vegetable and fruit consumption linked to wealth and maternal factors

Study finds that genetically determined milk intake does not increase type-2 diabetes risk

Vitamin D deficiency contributes to increased inflammation in older adults

Can the keto diet be used to treat migraines?

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

Long work hours and poor work-life balance threaten health of Singapore's young professionals

COVID-19 severity linked to autoantibodies against blood clotting protein

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

Covid deaths plummet in England, but dementia and heart disease remain a concern

Smidt Heart Institute patient plans to climb Peru's Machu Picchu after successful robotic surgery

Spanish researchers develop new immunotherapy combination for liver cancer

Georgia State researcher receives $2.67 million federal grant to study cardiac disease in diabetes

Newly identified immune checkpoint receptor could lead to treatments for diseases

Intelligent neuro-orthosis could benefit patients with limited hand function

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