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APOB-specific T cells may contribute to inflammation and further the progression of atherosclerosis
Preventing atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of heart disease, means scientists need to understand how immune cells drive inflammation in the…
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Researchers analyze the development and genetic profile of brain’s immune cells
Thanks to over a century of modern neuroscience, we have made significant strides in our understanding of the brain. Nonetheless,…
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CRC Screening: Blood Test Accuracy Compared to Colonoscopy
The first prospective study to evaluate the accuracy of a blood test for people being screened for colorectal cancer (CRC)…
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Blood-based biomarker can predict the benefit of immunotherapy to lung cancer patients
A blood-based tumor biomarker can predict the benefit of immunotherapy to patients with non-small cell lung cancer, according to a…
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Molecular target discovery opens new pathways for developing effective anti-angiogenic cancer therapy
Researchers with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research…
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Warmer-than-average temperatures erode human sleep, study shows
Most research looking at the impact of climate change on human life has focused on how extreme weather events affect…
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Study explores if prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 increased sensitivity to a mitochondrial toxin known to induce parkinsonism
Post-viral infection sequelae have included neurological syndromes. Among these is the association of parkinsonian manifestations with a prior history of…
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Studies provide insight into how long COVID-19 immunity lasts and nature of immune recall
How does the immune system remember and recognize viral invaders it has encountered in the past? A trio of newly…
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sCPD9: a SARS-CoV-2 nasal vaccine candidate that may have superior efficacy
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers determined immunity afforded by a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus…
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Using ‘off-the-shelf’ engineered stem cell based therapy for treating glioblastomas post-surgery
Glioblastomas (GBMs) are highly aggressive cancerous tumors of the brain and spinal cord. Brain cancers like GBM are challenging to…
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Standard blood cancer test holds clear clues of rare IgD multiple myeloma
A test for the common blood cancer multiple myeloma also holds clear clues that the patient has one of the…
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Researchers examine link between long-term use of blood pressure drugs and breast cancer risk
Curtin University researchers will examine if the long-term use of a popular blood pressure medication increased the risk of breast…
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Study supports the use of age-specific risk prediction scores for dementia
Which vascular risk factors are associated with the risk of developing dementia may vary with age. A new study shows…
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Survey results paint a clear picture of the lack of resources, education and training in cardio-obstetrics
Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of pregnancy‐related death, yet a new national survey led by doctors at the Smidt…
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Treatment with imatinib results in lower mortality rates for patients with severe COVID-19
Patients with severe COVID-19 who were given imatinib had lower mortality rates at 90-day follow-up, according to research published at…
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STOP-COVID19 trial: Brensocatib did not improve clinical status of patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection
Brensocatib did not improve the clinical status of patients hospitalized with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in the double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled STOP-COVID19…
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‘That’s just part of aging’: Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors
Singer-songwriter Terry Bell Shares Song About Long CovidPlay Nearly 18 months after getting covid-19 and spending weeks in the hospital,…
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Insight into sustained-release drug delivery systems
In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Thanh T. Nguyen, a project manager at Innocore Pharmaceuticals, about the mechanisms behind long-acting…
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New technology may pave the way for development of point-of-care devices and diagnostic tests
Biomarkers are components that may be present in biological samples and are related to specific diseases. Therefore, doctors can analyze…
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Study: Daily intake of Urolithin A improves muscle strength by 12% after four months
Age-associated muscle decline can start as early as 40 years old and there are currently no effective interventions to counteract…
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Less invasive procedure for common heart condition just as effective as conventional open-heart surgery
A study led by researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre has…
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Patients, doctors, insurers agree: Prior approvals for treatment should come faster
Andrew Bade, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes nearly two decades ago, is accustomed to all the medical gear…
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Researchers explore COVID-19 vaccination in immunocompromised individuals
A review published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology discusses the safety and efficacy of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination…
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PerkinElmer expands genomic testing services with ultrarapid whole genome sequencing
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced the availability of ultrarapid whole genome sequencing (urWGS)…
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Inflammation plays a key role in resolving pain
In a recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers explored the mechanisms underlying the transition from acute…
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A study of SARS-CoV-2-mRNA booster vaccinations in immunocompromised patients
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, researchers assessed the immune responses induced by vaccination with…
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Mice live longer with nasal gene therapy
In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, researchers assessed the efficiency of…
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Factors impacting anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in healthcare personnel
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed variables that influence anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2…
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Malaria eradication calls for detection and treatment of asymptomatic cases
Asymptomatic malaria infections do not reduce the risk of severe disease, as widely believed, but suppress the immune system and…
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Allergic asthma, allergies may be associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases
When most people think of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes…
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Dosing recommendations should always be respected while taking herbal supplements
Herbal supplements may be natural, but that does not mean they are always safe. A new case report appearing in…
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Triple vaccination found to confer immune protection against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 sublineage
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the immune responses induced by two doses or…
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Study highlights the economic burden affecting individuals with sickle cell disease
In a study published today in Blood Advances, researchers found that privately insured individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) spend…
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Smart bioelectronic pacifier could help monitor babies’ electrolytes in NICUs
A wireless, bioelectronic pacifier could eliminate the need for invasive, twice-daily blood draws to monitor babies’ electrolytes in Newborn Intensive…
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Study shows dengue virus can lower sperm production in men
A recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases supports the notion that the dengue virus can be sexually transmissible…
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Robotic surgery reduces readmissions, benefits patients’ overall recovery
A new study, published in JAMA, has found that robotic surgery reduces the chance of readmission by half (52 per…
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Ocular toxoplasmosis found to be common among Australians
One in 150 Australians have retinal scars caused by the Toxoplasma parasite, according to new Flinders University analysis. Eye scan…
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Young adults with prediabetes are at greater risk of heart attack, study finds
Young adults with higher than normal blood sugar levels that signal prediabetes were more likely to be hospitalized for heart…
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Nurse-led program helped Black and Hispanic people in Bronx better manage blood pressure
A nurse-led blood pressure program that included patient education and support for management of high blood pressure resulted in participants…
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Scientists examine the impact of herpesviruses on (pre)diabetes
Scientists have recently analyzed the association between herpesviruses and type 2 diabetes. This study is available in the journal Diabetologia. Study: Health…
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Blood adenosine levels positively correlate to the white matter lesions in very low birth weight premature infants
Prematurity affects about 10% of pregnancies worldwide each year. In about 20% of very low birth weight (VLBW) premature infants,…
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The potential role of the gut microbiome in modifying patient responses to statin therapy
In a recent study posted to Med, researchers discovered strong links between human gut microbiome makeup and statin on- and off-target…
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New project aims to improve exercise adherence in hemodialysis patients
There are approximately 600,000 individuals in the U.S. who are undergoing hemodialysis (HD) therapy for kidney failure. In hemodialysis, a…
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Study reveals serum proteomic signatures of long COVID patients
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv*preprint server, researchers evaluated the serum proteomic signatures of long coronavirus disease (COVID)…
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T-cell responses after COVID-19 and vaccinations
The antibodies induced after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection have a…
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Study shows link between abnormal blood clotting and impaired exercise capacity in people with long COVID
According to a study published today in Blood Advances, people suffering from long COVID may face an increased risk of…
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Study assesses the effect of extreme heat on workforce health
Working outdoors during periods of extreme heat can cause discomfort, heat stress, or heat illnesses – all growing concerns for…
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Biomarkers in the blood can indicate the seriousness of head trauma
A simple blood sample to diagnose patients with traumatic brain injury – an innovation enabled by researchers at örebro University.…
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The potential for SARS-CoV-2 to be transmitted biologically or mechanically by arthropods
The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which resulted in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, demonstrates how inadequate…
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Personalized text messaging program improves healthy lifestyle measures in heart attack survivors
A text messaging program successfully supported, informed and motivated people after a heart attack on how to prevent a second…
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