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UT Southwestern discovers a two-step screening for heart failure prevention in patients with diabetes

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 14:27
A two-step screening protocol that combines clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing can more effectively identify which patients with Type 2 diabetes need medication to prevent heart failure, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.

MGH study identifies key proteins linked to pregnancy hypertension disorders

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 14:15
Preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy-;which are characterized by high blood pressure with or without organ dysfunction during the second half of pregnancy-;carry considerable short- and long-term risks for both the mother and child. Treatment options (other than expedited delivery) remain limited.

New migraine diagnosis triples crash risk for older adults

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 14:01
A new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus finds that older adult drivers who are recently diagnosed with migraines are three times as likely to experience a motor vehicle crash.

Rare immune cell holds key to predicting melanoma treatment success

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 13:37
A type of immune cell can help predict which patients may benefit most from cancer immunotherapies, researchers from King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Trust, and the Francis Crick Institute have found.

Yale scientists identify drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration in osteoarthritis

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 13:13
Yale researchers have identified a drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition that afflicts as many as 30 million people in the United States alone, which they report on Jan. 3 in the journal Nature.

Brain's immune cells may be a key target for preventing cognitive deficits after radiation exposure

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 13:03
Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester find that microglia-;the brain's immune cells-;can trigger cognitive deficits after radiation exposure and may be a key target for preventing these symptoms.

$4.9 million grant awarded to build EndO-trial consortium for improving the lives of Crohn's patients

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:33
Cleveland Clinic and the University of Western Ontario have been awarded a $4.9 million grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust to build a consortium to develop clinical trial outcome tools for patients with Crohn's disease and permanent ileostomy.

Existing beta blocker investigated as novel sickle cell therapy

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:24
A beta blocker typically used to treat heart problems, hemangioma, migraines and anxiety could be a new therapeutic for patients with sickle cell disease. Researchers led by Ankit A. Desai, MD, associate professor of medicine at the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center (KCVRC) at Indiana University School of Medicine, have been awarded a $3 million grant by the U.S. Department of Defense to evaluate the efficacy of this drug.

New research project seeks to find innovative treatment pathways for Type 2 diabetes and obesity

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:15
A team of Virginia Tech researchers was awarded nearly $2 million from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, part of the National Institutes of Health, to explore novel approaches for treating Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Mapping tiny corneal nerves to untangle ocular mysteries

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:06
Consider the cornea if you will – and most people won't unless they're having a problem. It is the transparent front surface of the eye which allows vision by focusing light as it enters.

New synthetic antibiotic found to be more effective than established drugs against 'superbugs'

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:01
A new synthetic antibiotic developed by University of Liverpool researchers is shown to be more effective than established drugs against 'superbugs' such as MRSA, a new study shows.

"Genetic priority score" promises to revolutionize drug development

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 11:48
Driven by the need for a better way to prioritize targets for drug development, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has led the development of a novel "genetic priority score" (GPS) that will integrate various types of human genetic data into a single easy-to-interpret score.

Researchers identify microbial enzyme responsible for making urine yellow

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 09:50
Researchers at the University of Maryland and National Institutes of Health have identified the microbial enzyme responsible for giving urine its yellow hue, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Microbiology on January 3, 2024.

New standardized criteria for diagnosing brain tumors with amino acid PET

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:46
Diffuse gliomas are malignant brain tumors that cannot be optimally examined by means of conventional MRI imaging. So-called amino acid PET scans are better able to image the activity and spread of gliomas.

Heart-healthy diet boosts patient satisfaction and safety before cardiac catheterization

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:41
The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure.

Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:23
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland.

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