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Hokkaido red wines show promise in boosting vascular function

Researchers find that consuming red wines made from Zweigelt grape varietals cultivated in Hokkaido, Japan, can positively affect vascular and platelet function in healthy adult men, with the 2018 vintage having a more pronounced effect on blood pressure. The study highlights the role of specific polyphenolic profiles in wines for cardiovascular benefits.

21 Sep 2023

Multipronged gene therapy restores walking in mice after complete spinal cord injury

When the spinal cords of mice and humans are partially damaged, the initial paralysis is followed by the extensive, spontaneous recovery of motor function.

21 Sep 2023

Pitt launches trial to test interventions for life-threatening bleeding in injured children

The No. 1 cause of death in children is trauma. There are an estimated 2,000 pediatric deaths from traumatic bleeding in the U.S. each year that are preventable with optimal care, yet there have been no large-scale clinical trials to guide the best way to resuscitate children with life-threatening bleeding from traumatic injury.

21 Sep 2023

Scientists identify mutations in 11 genes associated with aggressive forms of prostate cancer

An international research team led by scientists in the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has singled out mutations in 11 genes that are associated with aggressive forms of prostate cancer.

21 Sep 2023

Cough analysis as a tool to predict severe pneumonia in COVID-19 patients

While most individuals impacted by COVID-19 experience milder symptoms and recover within a few weeks, the global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to pose a significant health challenge.

21 Sep 2023

CD1 lipidomes exhibit size-based antigen display mechanisms

Study uncovers the complexities of how CD1 molecules present a vast array of lipids to T-cells, revealing a unique, size-based antigen-display system. The findings could provide crucial insights into the intricacies of immune response and antigen presentation.

21 Sep 2023

AI slashes stroke treatment time and saves lives in new study

AI-driven software significantly speeds up the detection of large vessel occlusion in stroke patients, reducing treatment time and potentially improving outcomes. The automated system was linked to a 60% drop in mortality rates in a clinical trial across four comprehensive stroke centers.

21 Sep 2023

Placental disease: A key contributor to unexplained pregnancy loss

New study in Reproductive Sciences identifies placental diseases as the likely cause for 99% of unexplained pregnancy losses, shedding light on miscarriages and stillbirths. The research suggests that identifying specific placental pathologies could lead to more preventative measures.

21 Sep 2023

Unlocking the power of mRNA vaccines: From COVID-19 to cancer and beyond

A comprehensive review in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy delves into the versatility and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines, from their game-changing role in COVID-19 to potential applications in cancer and rare diseases. Despite drawbacks like stability and high immunogenicity, advancements in vaccine technology have poised mRNA platforms as a robust tool for both preventive and therapeutic interventions.

21 Sep 2023

Cerebrospinal fluid leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link TBI with dementia

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link traumatic brain injury (TBI) with dementia, according to a recently published hypothesis in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, a journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

21 Sep 2023

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Children exposed to higher levels of synthetic chemicals in everyday products, such as water-resistant clothes, umbrellas and food packaging, are more likely to mature later during puberty, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague.

21 Sep 2023

Puberty onset shifts forward in children with type 1 diabetes

Puberty in both girls and boys with type 1 diabetes has shifted forward over the last two decades, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague.

21 Sep 2023

Millions of U.S. adults experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and mental health symptoms

New University of Arizona Health Sciences research recently published in the journal PAIN found that nearly 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and anxiety or depression, resulting in functional limitations in daily life.

21 Sep 2023

Skipping genetic counseling does not increase distress for ovarian or breast cancer screening

Skipping genetic counseling before or after taking a remote screening of inherited risk for ovarian or breast cancer does not increase distress, anxiety or depression, according to a study published Sept. 14 in JAMA Oncology.

21 Sep 2023

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

According to a study recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Texas during the last two decades have more than doubled from 1999 (10.3 deaths per 100,000 births) to 2019 (21.9 deaths per 100,000 births).

21 Sep 2023

Medical Research News

Hokkaido red wines show promise in boosting vascular function

Multipronged gene therapy restores walking in mice after complete spinal cord injury

Pitt launches trial to test interventions for life-threatening bleeding in injured children

Scientists identify mutations in 11 genes associated with aggressive forms of prostate cancer

Cough analysis as a tool to predict severe pneumonia in COVID-19 patients

CD1 lipidomes exhibit size-based antigen display mechanisms

AI slashes stroke treatment time and saves lives in new study

Placental disease: A key contributor to unexplained pregnancy loss

Unlocking the power of mRNA vaccines: From COVID-19 to cancer and beyond

Cerebrospinal fluid leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link TBI with dementia

Study finds link between PFAS exposure and later puberty in children

Puberty onset shifts forward in children with type 1 diabetes

Millions of U.S. adults experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and mental health symptoms

Skipping genetic counseling does not increase distress for ovarian or breast cancer screening

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

Weill Cornell Medicine receives NIH grant to lead a national contraceptive research center

Scientists uncover a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury

Study sheds light on the cause of craniosynostosis in infants

Researchers develop new approach to fighting chemo-resistant small cell lung cancer

Study finds links between individual temperament, physical activity, and sedentary behavior

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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