A new drug could prevent sepsis-related organ failure and death by restoring the health of a patient's blood vessels. Researchers from The University of Queensland and the Queensland Children's Hospital (QCH) have successfully ...
May 9, 2024
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Defects in the blood vessel network of the central nervous system have been linked to early symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It is this complex vascular ...
Mar 13, 2024
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A drug approved in 2019 for macular degeneration apparently caused rare retinal side effects because of its interactions with the human immune system, two new studies have concluded.
The use of cannabis may have a negative impact on outcomes for a common bypass surgery, a study suggests.
Nov 16, 2022
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Research by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences has discovered a new role for the blood clotting protein known as von Willebrand Factor (VWF), which could lead to the development ...
Nov 3, 2022
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In case of heart and/or lung failure, an ECMO machine can be used to maintain organ function for days or even weeks. Although extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology has advanced, its use can still cause fatal ...
Jul 18, 2022
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More than 300,000 people suffer a heart attack in Germany every year. In this case, the heart muscle is no longer supplied with sufficient blood and oxygen, and part of the heart muscle tissue dies and becomes scarred. The ...
Jun 17, 2022
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A multidisciplinary team of Northwestern Medicine investigators has discovered striking differences in gene expression of monocytes—specialized immune cells—in the developing fetus, according to findings published in ...
Jun 10, 2022
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A renewed interest in intravenous ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, could improve long-term success outcomes for patients undergoing solid-organ transplant.
Apr 12, 2022
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Scrape your knee, and you'll see some red puffiness appear around the injury. This is inflammation, and it is driven by the immune system.
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